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Buffalo superintendent unveils five‑year “Moving Forward Together” strategic plan with measurable 2031 targets
Summary
Superintendent Dr. Pascal Mabenga presented a five‑year strategic plan for Buffalo Public Schools focused on academic excellence, whole‑child supports, family/community collaboration and efficient operations, with specific SMART goals (e.g., 20 percentage‑point gains in 3–8 ELA/math by June 2031) and an implementation timetable to be voted on at the next regular board meeting.
Superintendent Dr. Pascal Mabenga presented “Moving Forward Together,” a districtwide five‑year strategic plan that sets quantified targets and operational steps to guide Buffalo Public Schools through June 2031. The plan, developed with about 59 stakeholders, centers on four priorities: academic excellence; supporting the whole child (safety, well‑being and belonging); student, family and community collaboration; and efficient, equitable operations.
Dr. Mabenga told the board the document was a community product and “this is BPS’ plan,” and he emphasized the five‑year horizon was chosen so future leaders could continue the work. The plan pairs vision and mission statements with SMART goals and annual benchmarks to measure progress.
The most prominent academic targets, presented by Dr. Tamara Thomas, include a district goal that students in grades 3–8 show a cumulative 20 percentage‑point increase in ELA and math proficiency on New York State assessments by June 2031, with annual…
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