TO ASPIRE OF WNY CENTER FOR LEARNING TEAM MEMBERS:
This morning, on October 29, 2025, Aspire of WNY received an email from a former Center for Learning employee. The contents of this email were directed at agency administration and attacked Aspire of WNY’s reputation. Out of an abundance of caution:
- We forwarded the messages to local police, the School Resource Officer, and the Erie County Behavior Assessment team for their interpretation, and they have agreed with the plan we’ve begun to implement.
- We have also increased security at our larger commercial buildings, including the CFL, and starting tomorrow, we have requested the presence of a hired security guard to be on-site at the CFL.
- We’ll let you know if we receive any more relevant information, and we understand that everyone is concerned about their own safety, the team’s safety, and the children we support.
- Please know we are working through the proper protocols to maintain the safety & security of everyone, with consultation from police and legal professionals.
- Please remember that all visitors should report to the main entrance and follow visitor protocol at all times.
- In addition to the administrative team’s work, we rely on you to comply with our security and visitor policies.
- No one should allow anyone to enter any door for any reason. All staff should have access cards. All visitors, for any reason, should go to the main entrance and follow proper visitor protocols. Staff who have forgotten or lost their access cards are treated as visitors and must enter through the main entrance until they obtain a new access card.
If you have questions or concerns, please contact Christine Lalka, Vice President of Educational Services at clalka@aspirewny.org
Thank you,
Aspire of WNY Administration