Indigenous families in Buffalo invited to join IPAC board elections

September 29, 2025

Buffalo Public Schools Indigenous Parent Advisory Council will hold elections for the 2025–2027 term on Monday, Sept. 29, 5-7 p.m. Open positions include president, vice president, secretary, two members at large, student representative, elder representative and teacher representative.

The meeting will take place rain or shine. Attendees must be present to nominate, run for or vote for candidates. A meal will be provided. Current board members available for questions include Billie Jo Beheler, Wind Spirit Spotted Bear, Valerie Siqueiros, Logan Anderson and Tamsen O’Berry. Additional details about each position will be shared in upcoming posts.

1.ndigenous Parent Advisory Committee - Parent Group.

1.ndigenous Parent Advisory Committee - Parent Group.

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