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.

September 19, 2025

Dear Parents, Guardians, and Staff,

This will be a very busy weekend in our Hive! We have several athletic teams in action, including the varsity football game tonight. On Saturday we are hosting the 73rd Annual Baldwinsville XC Invitational during the day and the Marching Band Home Show in the evening. Go Bees!  

I have a few announcements to share with you today: 

Calendar Reminder:

There is no school for all students on Tuesday, September 23rd for a Superintendent’s Conference Day.

Saturday Events:

The 73rd Annual Baldwinsville XC Invitational will include modified, junior varsity and varsity runners from more than 70 school districts on Saturday on our main campus. The event kicks off with an open run for non-scholastic runners. Run hard, have fun and have a great day!

The Baldwinsville Central School District Marching Band program will host its annual Marching Bees Home Show on Saturday at Pelcher-Arcaro Stadium. The event will feature an exciting evening of music and performance as marching bands from across the region take the field. The Marching Bees will showcase their 2025 Super Mario Bros-themed show “Its a Me” for the home crowd. Gates open at 5 p.m., with performances beginning at 6 p.m. Tickets are available at no charge for Baldwinsville district residents. Tickets will be available for $12 at the gate for visitors. Baldwinsville is scheduled to perform at 7:05 p.m.

New York State Portrait of a Graduate:

I would like to share some important links and documents regarding the New York State Portrait of a Graduate: 

• At the July 2025 Board of Regents meeting, the Board formally adopted the New York State Portrait of a Graduate, a critical milestone in NY Inspires, the Department’s implementation plan for transformative education. The Portrait offers a unifying vision of what it means to be a graduate in New York State, describing the essential skills and dispositions that all students should develop to succeed in college, careers, and civic life.
• To ensure clarity and support stakeholders’ shared understanding of the Portrait, the Department developed “Need-to-Know” documents for students, parents, educators, administrators, and school board members.
• These documents provide role-specific guidance on the Portrait and serve as foundational tools for stakeholder engagement, professional learning, and strategic planning.
• While the Board of Regents adopted the Portrait in July, amendments to the diploma requirements are forthcoming. Until specific changes are approved by the Board of Regents, the current graduation requirements remain in effect for all public school students in New York State.
• Additional information about the Portrait and NY Inspires can be found on the Department’s Graduation Measures website. Questions may be referred to GradMeasures@nysed.gov.

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

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