The story begins with M & T Bank Corporation Chairman, Robert G. Wilmers’ vision in 1993 to give something back to the community by improving education at one of the city’s lowest performing schools.  That vision led to the selection of School 68 and the formation of the Westminster Community School Partnership – a collaboration of business, community, and educational representatives, formed to turn around a troubled urban school.  Through years of work and dedication, that goal has gradually been realized.

Board of Trustees
Chairman: Mark Czarnecki, President, M&T Bank
Vice Chairman: John Carmichael, CEO Westminster Community School Partnership

Members
Ronald Banks, Former President, Buffalo Council of Supervisors and Administrators
Rene Baugh, Teacher Representative
Terenda Brown, Parent Representative
Rita Eisenbeis
Dr. Yvonne Minor-Ragan, Principal of Westminster Community Charter School 
Dr. Ronald Rochon, Dean & Associate Vice President, School of Education at Buffalo State College
Robert Wilmers, CEO, M & T Bank