BPTO Mission Statement:
In order to facilitate student success within the Buffalo Public School, District voices of all members of the community must be engaged through ongoing relationships. Thus, it is the mission of the Buffalo Parent-Teacher Organization (BPTO) to initiate, support, advocate for and recognize positive projects, programs and accomplishments of the students, their families, and schools. The BPTO is organized for the purpose of supporting the education of children in Buffalo Public Schools by fostering relationships among parents, families, administrators, all school staff (employed and volunteer), and community members.

CHWND Mission Statement: 
The Community Health Worker Parent and Student Association (CHWPSA) support a “Whole School, Whole Community, Whole Child” approach to education of children in the Buffalo Public Schools (BPS), with a focus on parent and family leadership and engagement. Secondary purposes include (1) Monitoring and support for the implementation of the Wellness Policy, Code of Conduct, and Parent, Family and Community Involvement Policy (2) Providing training and technical assistance to parents and students to develop qualities, knowledge and skills that foster health, wellness, and safety in individual, family, school and community health. (3) Building collaborative relationships among parents, students, school and District staff, and community partners to align policy with best practice and high-quality programs in the interest of family, school and community health.

DPCC Mission Statement:
District Parent Coordinating Council (DPCC) – A representative body which welcomes the participation of all parents/guardians/caregivers of BPS students as Associate Members in our meetings and on our committees. Our Voting Membership is comprised of one Parent/Guardian/Caregiver Representative and an Alternate, who have been elected/selected by the Parent Group from each school. The primary purposes of the DPCC are supporting the partnership of parents/guardians/caregivers with the Buffalo Public Schools, in accordance with Federal and State Laws, Regulations, as well as District Policies. Our work is centered on building the capacity for parent engagement in support of the District’s Mission: “Putting Children and Families First to Ensure High Academic Achievement for All.” 

MVP Mission Statement:
Most Valuable Parent (MVP) is a parent group who promotes the importance of trusting relationships between parents, students and schools. We believe these relationships must exist in-order to prepare our students for graduation, career readiness and to ultimately achieve the future success they deserve. MVP’s goal is to work with both schools and families to bridge any gap that may hinder this process. We consider ourselves a voice, a resource and a service for both our School District and our Community.   

MEAC Mission Statement:
“To ensure equitable access to high-quality education for all students by acting in an advisory and advocacy capacity with regard to programs and services for English Language Learners (ELLs) and their families, and to ensure communication between and among stakeholders."

MEAC is charged with advising the Board of Education about the most important steps to take to improve the educational achievement of ELLs, and reports regularly to the Board of Education about ELLs progress and issues.  MEAC works closely with the Division of Multilingual Education, as well as with other Buffalo Public School's departments whose functions affect ELLs.  ELLs to be defined as (Section 154.2 definition): Pupils who by reason of foreign birth or ancestry,speak a language other than English, and (1) either understand and speak little or no English; or (2) score below astate designated level of proficiency, on the New York State Identification Test of English Language Learners (NYSITELL)/ New York State English as a Second Language Achievement Test (NYSESLAT) assessments.

SEPAC Mission Statement:
Special Education Parents Advisory Committee (SEPAC) - SEPAC is dedicated to advocacy and support of our districts over 6,000 students with disabilities and heightened needs. We assist by identifying & advising the District's Special Education Division as well as the Board of Education in the areas of access and inclusion. SEPAC helps coordinate services and supports for families with help from key partners across the region. SEPAC provides direct support parents to access appropriate personnel when concerns arise. SEPAC works to identify district problem areas at specific schools and seek remedies working with the cooperation of staff. Parents / Guardians are supported by accessing training regarding their rights through the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (1990). Our meetings are open to Parents / Guardians of students receiving special education services in the Buffalo Public School District.