Dr. DeBarbieri has been deputy superintendent for Baldwinsville since 2016 and has also served as acting superintendent of schools. He took on the role of permanent superintendent on July 1, 2023. Dr. DeBarbieri began his career in Baldwinsville in 2002 as a math teacher at Charles W. Baker High School. He has worked as a building administrator at Baker High School and Van Buren Elementary School and also served as assistant superintendent for curriculum and instruction before taking on the role as deputy superintendent. Dr. DeBarbieri has a Doctor of Education from Syracuse University, a Certificate of Advanced Studies from Syracuse University, a Master of Science from Le Moyne College, and a Bachelor of Arts from Syracuse University.

May 16, 2025

Dear Parents, Guardians, and Staff,

The annual budget vote and Board of Education elections will be held on Tuesday, May 20th at the District Operations Building on main campus. The 2025-2026 proposed budget maintains all student programming and staffing levels. I want to make sure voters have all the information available before they go to the polls. Check out our quick reference guide below and if you have a question, please reach out.

The Basics:

When is the vote? From 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Tuesday, May 20th

Where do you vote? Voting will be held again this year at the District Operations Building located on the main campus. The building is located next to the District Office in the former Transportation Center at 29 East Oneida Street.

Who can vote? To be eligible to vote, you must be:

1. Eighteen years of age or older;
2. A citizen of the United States; and
3. A resident of the district for 30 days prior to the vote.

5 Ways to Learn More about the Budget:

1. Visit our 2025-2026 Budget Webpage.
2. Watch the Public Budget Hearing, which was held at 6 p.m. on Monday, May 12th.
3. Read the special edition of the Hive - the budget newsletter. The Hive was delivered to district residents, and the electronic version is available now on our website.
4. Review the Budget Document.
5. Watch videos: 
   1. Baker student-produced budget video.
   2. Superintendent Dr. DeBarbieri presented the budget at the village of Baldwinsville board meeting on May 1st.

Learn More About the 3 Board Candidates:

The community will have the opportunity to vote for three board members. The three board positions are for three-year terms commencing July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2028. The seats are presently held by Wayne Davison Jr., Thomas Bull and Sherry (Sam) Schraven. The three incumbent candidates are running unopposed.

Read candidates’ biographies

Watch the video from the Meet the Candidates Night, which was held on Monday, May 12th.

I have a couple announcements to share with you today:

Athletics:

• The Boys Tennis Team will compete in the Semifinal round of the Section III Class A Sectional Championships at 4 p.m. at home today, weather permitting. If they win, the Team Sectional Finals will be held on Tuesday.
• Boys Tennis Individual Sectionals start on Monday at Auburn High School, weather permitting.
• Girls Varsity Golf (Red) Sectionals start at 9 a.m. on Thursday at Pompey Club.

Mental Health Awareness Month:

May is Mental Health Awareness Month, which helps raise awareness, reduce stigma, and build connection and belonging. Seventh graders at Ray Middle School heard a special presentation this morning from physical education teacher Doug Jackson who spoke about his best friend’s death by suicide. You can read the story on our website. 

Also, check out our website for more events, activities and a daily calendar. 

Calendar Reminders:

• Our Special Champions Event is Monday, May 19th at 10 a.m. at Pelcher-Arcaro Stadium. 
• There is no school for all students and district offices are closed on Monday, May 26th in observance of Memorial Day. 
• The schedule for the end of the school year is posted on our website. 

Please continue to check ParentSquare, your email and our website at www.bville.org, for important updates. As always, please feel free to contact us with any questions you may have. 

Go Bees! Have a great weekend! 

Sincerely,

Dr. Joseph M. DeBarbieri
Superintendent of Schools

Read all messages from Dr. DeBarbieri – 2024-25 School Year