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Residents urge clearer instruction, transparent budgeting and community voice at Niagara Falls board meeting
Summary
Multiple residents urged the board to prioritize evidence‑based instruction, better community engagement and transparency around superintendent selection. A speaker linked lack of proper instruction to later mental‑health crises and asked whether hires will address instructional gaps.
Several community members spoke during public comment at the March 2 board meeting, asking the Niagara Falls City School District to emphasize evidence‑based instruction, transparency in district hiring and meaningful community partnership.
Lawrence Blaber Jr., introduced as a parent and resident, focused on learning disabilities and mental‑health supports. "If a student shows signs of distress, is anyone asking whether they received proper instruction and accommodations?" he asked, warning…
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