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Poll shows public supports BTF position

BTF president Phillip Rumore
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BTF president Phillip Rumore

A majority of voters side with Buffalo's teachers in the ongoing controversy regarding a teachers evaluation plan.

According to the Buffalo News, the independent poll found 51 percent of those surveyed agreed with the need to factor student absenteeism into any evaluation plan.

Pollster Barry Zeplowitz said that 78 percent of respondents are aware of the controversy surrounding teacher evaluations.

The poll also found only 32 percent of respondents approve of the work of the Buffalo School Board.