Buffalo, N.Y. (WBEN) - The president of the Buffalo school board issued a statement Tuesday saying the board did not defy the state education commissioner by filling a vacancy on the board Monday.
Dr. Kathy Evans-Brown said she spoke with the commissioner prior to the meeting and came away from the conversation understanding that the board could proceed.
Roscoe Henderson received 5 votes with 3 members abstaining.
Board member Larry Scott told WBEN he did not feel it was prudent to proceed with the vote after the commissioner requested a pause due to current turmoil on the board with the resignation of the superintendent and allegations of sexual misconduct against another board member.
Henderson will be sworn in this afternoon
Dr. Evans-Brown's full statement is below:
Buffalo Public Schools
