25-1511 : Halton-Pope, Nowakowski- Resolution to Reinstate Joint School Construction Board

This resolution, sponsored by Finance Committee Member Halton-Pope and Chair Nowakowski, respectfully requests the New York State Legislature to reinstate the Buffalo Joint Schools Construction Board (JSCB). The JSCB was originally established to oversee, finance, and manage the planning, design, and construction of public school facilities in Buffalo. Its reinstatement is sought due to challenges faced by the City and Buffalo Public Schools in coordinating capital planning, addressing deferred maintenance, and managing large-scale projects since the JSCB's suspension. The resolution argues that reinstating the JSCB would provide a proven governance and financing framework, enhance transparency, ensure projects meet modern standards, and potentially leverage additional financing mechanisms to reduce taxpayer burden while maximizing state and federal funding. Copies of this resolution will be sent to various state and local officials, including the Governor, legislative leaders, the Superintendent of Buffalo Public Schools, the Buffalo Board of Education, and the Mayor of the City of Buffalo.