School leaders ask for guidance from New York State by June 4 The Erie-Niagara School Superintendents Association wants NYS to let school districts know what the plans are for next school year by Friday, June 4. Author: Kelly Dudzik Updated: 7:11 PM EDT May 25, 2021 BUFFALO, N.Y. — School superintendents from across Western New York are asking for a plan for next school year from the state by the end of next week. The Erie-Niagara School Superintendents Association sent the letter to the Governor, Lieutenant Governor, New York State Health Commissioner, New York State Education Commissioner, and others on Monday. In it, they ask for clarity no later than June 4 and say the best time to plan for the fall is now when school is still in session.