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Local doctor to replace Carl Paladino on Buffalo School Board

Posted at 11:26 PM, Sep 11, 2017
and last updated 2017-09-12 07:52:29-04

Carl Paladino's seat on the Buffalo School Board has been filled.

Board member Larry Quinn, confirmed to 7 Eyewitness News Monday night that Dr. Catherine Flanagan-Piore will now represent Buffalo's Park District.

Flanagan-Piore is a pediatric psychologist at Women and Children's Hospital of Buffalo.

A special meeting is scheduled for Wednesday for Dr. Flanagan-Piore's swearing-in.

Carl Paladino was booted from the board in August.

It was determined by State Education Commissioner Mary Ellen Elia that Paladino disclosed information the board discussed during an executive session.