MEMORANDUM

Memo To:   All Buffalo Teachers

From:         Philip Rumore, President, BTF

Date:          April 27, 2023 

Subject:    2023-2024 School Calendar

Attached, please find copies of the two (2) proposed 2023-2024 school calendars.

Calendar B (Click Here)
As in previous years, needs BTF approval. Forty-three (43) weeks requires MOU that would be for 2023-2024 only.

Calendar C (Click Here)
Can be implemented by Board unilaterally.

More Details
Version B

• 188 teacher days
• 43 consecutive weeks
• 7 Superintendent’s conference days (4 count towards student attendance)
• PD days September 5 & 6, 2023 (Tuesday & Wednesday)
• Teacher set up day on Thursday, September 7, 2023
• Students would begin on Friday, September 8, 2023
• No school for elementary students on last two days, June 26 and 27, 2024
• Provides February break
• Likely has teachers receiving first half check on September 15, 2023
• Aligns closely with BOCES calendar (differences delineated below)
• Appears to provide five (5) snow days

Version C

• 188 teacher days
• 42 consecutive weeks, as per our Contract
• 7 Superintendent’s conference days (4 count towards student attendance)
• PD on September 11 & 12, 2023
• Teacher set up day on Wednesday, September 13, 2023
• Students would begin on Thursday, September 14, 2023
• No February break
• School would start a full week after Labor Day
• No school for elementary students on last two days, June 26 & 27, 2024
• Likely has teachers receiving first half check on September 22, 2023
• Seems to provide five (5) snow days

BOCES vs. Proposed BPS Calendar B

• BOCES has 44 consecutive weeks in their calendar, BPS has 43
• BOCES starts August 30, BPS starts September 5
• BOCES works on August 30, 31 (BPS teachers off those days)
• BOCES is off November 22, 2023 and May 24, 2024 (BPS works those days)
• BPS is off on Election Day (November 7th)
• BOCES ends June 26 but BPS ends June 27, 2024

The Executive Committee and Council of Delegates will vote on whether to develop a Memorandum of Understanding with the District if Calendar B is recommended. If not, Board can approve Calendar C unilaterally.