BUFFALO, N.Y. — ​The Buffalo Teachers Federation has passed a no-confidence resolution regarding Superintendent Dr. Kriner Cash.

They say Dr. Cash did not respond to multiple warnings about the growing threats of violence in the district ahead of the attack outside McKinley High School.

They also say they don’t expect things to truly get better under his leadership and are taking their own measures.

BTF is calling for permanent safety committees at each Buffalo school and an outside investigation of safety in the district. 

In a statement, responding to the resolution, Dr. Cash said:

"This is an unprecedented time in public education - Covid-related challenges, social-emotional issues, community violence and traumatic experiences occurring throughout our community and nation.

"It is an especially professionally challenging environment for teachers, administrators, support staff, and superintendents and I commend and empathize with the challenges our staff face each and every day.

"As Superintendent, I have dedicated my life and career to public education and to providing greater equity, access, opportunity and quality to the thousands of students I was hired to serve.

"Over the course of my seven-year tenure in Buffalo, this District has turned around under my leadership and it’s service to children through the implementation of the New Education Bargain which includes establishing a strong relationship with our teachers and administrators. No performative tactics of the BTF or any other groups will deter my commitment to steering the Buffalo Public Schools through these challenging times."

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