Updates from Superintendent DeBarbieri: Read all letters to the community from 2023-2024 school year
Below you will find ALL email messages from Dr. Joseph M. DeBarbieri, Superintendent of Schools, during the 2023-2024 school year.
November 9, 2023
Dear Parents, Guardians and Staff,
The Positivity Project Character Strength for this week is bravery, which is acting with “mental, moral, or physical strength even when you know things are difficult or scary.” Our students exhibit bravery every day in our classrooms, and on the field, court and stage! I’m so proud of our Bees for pushing through fears and overcoming obstacles.
I would also like to take this opportunity to thank the veterans in our district for their bravery, dedication and service to our country. Our schools and district offices are closed tomorrow - Friday, November 10th in observance of Veterans Day. Thank you for your service and for being a role model of bravery!
I have a few announcements to share with you today:
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The next Community Café is scheduled for 6 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday, December 6th at C.W. Baker High School in the cafeteria. The topic discussed will be Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. The district is hosting the Community Café this year to bring together students, staff, parents and community members to discuss important topics impacting the school district. Guests will gather in small groups as we share ideas, perspectives and light refreshments. Registration is required. We hope you can join us as we explore questions that matter, build relationships and share our knowledge and ideas to help build, educate and empower our students! Visit our website for more information.
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Postseason Athletics:
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Congratulations to our Boys Soccer team who won the Regional game last Saturday. They advanced to play in the State Semifinals this weekend. The game will be held at 5:45 p.m. on Saturday, November 11th at Middletown High School. If they win on Saturday, they will play in the State Championship game at 2 p.m. on Sunday. Tickets are through NYSPHSAA. Tickets are by day, and Baldwinsville's semifinal game is on Day 2. If we win, spectators will need tickets for Day 3. This is a digital ticketing event ONLY!
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Congratulations to our Girls Volleyball team who won the Section III title last Friday night. The Bees will play in the Regional game vs. Shenendehowa at 12 p.m. on Saturday, November 11th at Gloversville High School. Digital ticketing only for this event. The game will also be streamed live on YouTube.
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Congratulations to senior swimmer Eva Smith who was named the swimmer of the meet at State Quals last Friday. She has advanced to States, which will be held on Friday, November 17th and Saturday November 18th at the Webster Aquatic Center. She will be swimming the 100 backstroke and the 50 free after winning both of these events at State Quals. Digital ticketing only for this event.
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Three of our Boys and Girls Cross Country runners have qualified for the State cross country meet. Congratulations to Kamryn Barton, Noah Covert, and Ryan Wilson. The trio will be running Saturday, November 11th at VVS High School. The girls race is at 1 p.m. and the boys race starts at 2:30 p.m. Digital ticketing only for this event.
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You can check out our athletic schedule on our website and follow our Athletics Department on Twitter. Great job to all our athletes who competed in postseason action. We are so proud of you. Congratulations on a great season!
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Calendar reminders:
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The marking period ends Today - Thursday, November 9th.
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There is no school for students and district offices are closed on Friday, November 10th for Veterans Day.
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Report cards will be available in the Parent Portal on Friday, November 17th.
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The District will be having its annual "Go Home Early" Drill on Tuesday, November 21st. All schools will be dismissed 15 minutes early to conduct the mandatory safety drill.
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There is no school for students on Wednesday, November 22nd to Friday, November 23rd for Thanksgiving. The district offices will be closed on November 23rd and 24th.
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Please continue to check ParentSquare, your email and our website, for important updates. As always, please feel free to contact us with any questions you may have.
Enjoy your 3-day weekend! Go Bees!
Sincerely,
October 27, 2023
Dear Parents, Guardians and Staff,
As we near the end of our second month of the school year, I want to take a moment to thank our students for their hard work and determination in and out of the classroom. Our students are making strides in their coursework, mastering new skills and working hard as the end of the first marking period nears. They are also shining on the court, breaking school records in the pool, winning big games and excelling in competitions! Thank you for continuing to make us proud!
I want to also take this opportunity to offer my support to our school community as news continues to break on the horrific acts of violence in Lewiston, Maine. I’m deeply saddened by this tragedy and my heart goes out to the victims and their families. Traumatic events can impact us all in different ways. If your child is upset and needs support, please contact their school for services.
I have a few other announcements to share with you today:
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Calendar reminders:
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There’s a reduced day for pre-kindergarten to fifth grade students for parent-teacher conferences on Tuesday, October 31st.
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There’s no school for students on Tuesday, November 7th for a Superintendent’s Conference Day.
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The marking period ends on Thursday, November 9th.
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There is no school for students and district offices are closed on Friday, November 10th for Veterans Day.
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Thank you: We would like to say thank you to everyone who donated costumes for the Halloween costume drive. We had dozens of families receive costumes at no cost. Thank you to the district’s Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) Community Committee for organizing the drive and distribution.
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Championship: The Baldwinsville Marching Band will compete on Sunday evening in the 2023 New York State Field Band Conference Championships at the JMA Wireless Dome in Syracuse. Go Bees!
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Tickets available: Tickets for the Baldwinsville Theater Arts Program's junior musical "Finding Nemo Jr." are now available! All tickets are free but are reserved seating. Reserve your tickets today! Visit www.bvilletheater.com for tickets!
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NYS Emmys: Jampa Mastriano, a fifth-grader at McNamara Elementary, is part of the cast of The Reading League’s “Reading Buddies” show on PBS. Jampa, who is known on the show as “Jampa the Adventurer” appears in every episode of Season 2 of the show. Season 2 of the show was nominated for the NY Emmy and Jampa was selected by the show’s producers to accept the award if the show wins. Jampa said he’s very excited. Read more about it on our website.
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Congratulations: Our 7th & 8th grade Girls Modified Swim Team had an undefeated season with a 7-0 record. They absolutely dominated their competition placing 1 and 2 in almost every heat for every swim meet. Eighth grader Adelaide Atherton broke the following modified pool records this season: 200 freestyle (2:15.19), 50 back (30.85), 50 butterfly (29.94), 100 IM (1:09.76) and the 50 freestyle (27.39). Congratulations on a great season! Can’t wait to see what the future has in store for these talented swimmers!
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Postseason Athletics: Great job to all our athletes who competed in postseason action. We are so proud of you. Congratulations on a great season! Here’s a look at the games this weekend and next week:
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Our Football team plays in the Sectional Quarterfinals tonight at 6:30 p.m. vs Fayetteville-Manlius at Pelcher-Arcaro Stadium.
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Our Boys Soccer team plays in the Sectional Finals vs. Liverpool at 2:30 p.m. on Saturday at Fayetteville High School. Digital ticketing only for this event: https://section3.org/sports/2021/4/29/hometown-ticketing.aspx
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The Cheer Sectional competition Saturday at General Brown. Baldwinsville performs at 11:12 a.m.
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Girls volleyball will play in the Sectional Semifinals at 6 p.m. on Monday vs Cicero North Syracuse at 6 p.m. at home. Digital ticketing only for this event: https://section3.org/sports/2021/4/29/hometown-ticketing.aspx
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Girls Swimming Sectionals will be held all day on Wednesday at Nottingham High School. The girls State Qualifier swim meet is Friday, November 3rd starting at 2:30 p.m. at Nottingham High School.
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The Boys and Girls Cross Country Sectionals are next Saturday, November 4th at VVS High School.
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Please continue to check ParentSquare, your email and our website, for important updates. As always, please feel free to contact us with any questions you may have. Enjoy your weekend! Go Bees!
Sincerely,
Dr. Joseph M. DeBarbieri
Superintendent of Schools
Dr. Joseph M. DeBarbieri
Superintendent of Schools
October 6, 2023
Dear Parents, Guardians and Staff,
I hope everyone was able to enjoy the beautiful summer-like weather this week! There is no school for students and district offices are closed on Monday, October 9th due to the observance of Columbus Day and Indigenous Peoples’ Day. I hope everyone enjoys the three-day weekend!
I have a few announcements to share with you today:
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On Monday evening, the Board of Education announced the resignation of board member Anthony Germano. Mr. Germano is pursuing the town justice position in the town of Clay. We wish him luck and thank him for his service. His departure leaves a vacancy on the school board and the board is asking for interested community members to submit a letter of interest and resume (or similar document) to our Clerk of the District. For more information, please visit our website.
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The district is starting the development process for the 2024-2025 budget and we are seeking community input through budget advisory committees. If you’re interested in volunteering, please visit our website for more information.
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Our Marching Band and Pep Band are in Ohio for an exciting weekend. The Pep Band will be performing live on the front patio of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in Cleveland at 4 p.m. today. Our Marching Band will be taking part in the Bands of America Competition at the University of Toledo on Saturday. Go Bees!
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Our Varsity Girls Tennis Team lost in the Sectional Team Finals on Wednesday in a hard fought match against FM. Congratulations on a great team season girls! Next up: Individual Sectional play starts Monday, October 9th. Our Boys Varsity Golfers who qualified for Sectionals played Wednesday. Three of them qualified for States at Seven Oaks Golf Club in the Spring! Our three qualifiers are: Billy Shipman, Owen Frechette and Alden Motala. Great job! Good luck to all student-athletes with games this weekend. You can check out our athletic schedule on our website and follow our Athletics Department on Twitter.
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Mark your calendars for the first Community Café, which will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, October 19th and will explore the topics of health, safety and security. Registration is required. We hope you can join us as we explore questions that matter, build relationships and share our knowledge and ideas to help build, educate and empower our students! Coffee and light refreshments will be served. Learn more on our website.
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Calendar Reminders: There are four half days scheduled for this month for elementary school (pre-kindergarten to 5th grade) students for parent-teacher conferences. The first one is scheduled for Friday, October 13th. Elementary students will be dismissed at 11:30 a.m.
Please continue to check ParentSquare, your email and our website, for important updates. As always, please feel free to contact us with any questions you may have. Enjoy your weekend!
Sincerely,
Dr. Joseph M. DeBarbieri
Superintendent of Schools
September 29, 2023
Dear Parents, Guardians and Staff,
There is a lot of work that goes into getting our schools, facilities and campuses ready for the start of a new school year. The work is extremely important and appreciated, but all too often does not receive the attention it deserves. I would like to take this opportunity to thank our Facilities Department for their hard work, dedication and extraordinary attention to detail. Our buildings, campuses and fields looked great for the start of the school year and throughout this month. Monday is School Custodian Appreciation Day and we want to say thank you to all of our custodians and members of our Facilities Department. Thank you for all that you do!
I have a few announcements to share with you today:
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We will be hosting four Community Cafés this year to bring together students, staff, parents and community members to discuss important topics impacting the school district. Guests will gather in small groups as we share ideas, perspectives and light refreshments. All meetings will be held at C.W. Baker High School. The first Café will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, October 19th and will explore the topics of health, safety and security. Registration is required. We hope you can join us as we explore questions that matter, build relationships and share our knowledge and ideas to help build, educate and empower our students! Learn more on our website.
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Congratulations to our Baker’s Dozen, which was announced this morning by Principal Kris Denton. The Baker's Dozen represents the 13 students that have the highest weighted GPA in the Class of 2024. See the list of names on our website. Congratulations, Bees! We are so proud of you for your accomplishments!
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Modified Winter I sports signups: FamilyID opens this Saturday, September 30th to sign up for modified Winter I sports (boys 7/8/9 basketball and girls 7/8/9 volleyball). Winter I sports start on Monday, October 30th.
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Post season play starts next week for our fall varsity sports:
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Boys Golf sectionals will take place on Wednesday, October 4th. Our boys still have a few more matches left to qualify in.
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Girls Tennis team sectional quarterfinals will take place at home at 3:30 p.m. on Monday, October 2nd (opponent TBD). If they win on Monday, the sectional semifinals will take place on Tuesday at 3:30 p.m. (opponent and location TBD). If they win on Tuesday, the sectional finals will be on Wednesday at Fayetteville Manlius at 3:30 p.m. (opponent TBD).
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Good luck to all student-athletes with games this weekend. You can check out our athletic schedule on our website and follow our Athletics Department on Twitter.
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Our Marching Band will be competing in the band competition at West Genesee. Go Bees!
Please continue to check ParentSquare, your email and our website, for important updates. As always, please feel free to contact us with any questions you may have. Enjoy your weekend!
Sincerely,
Dr. Joseph M. DeBarbieri
Superintendent of Schools
September 22, 2023
Dear Parents, Guardians and Staff,
Happy Friday! I want to take this opportunity to remind parents and guardians that there is no school for students on Monday, September 25th. I hope you have a great 3-day weekend!
Our campus will be buzzing with activity this weekend for a home football game vs. Cicero-North Syracuse, the 71st Annual Baldwinsville XC Invitational, the Marching Band Home Show and so much more. I wanted to take this opportunity to remind families to obey the speed limit on campus and take note of our updated safety protocols.
Beginning this Friday, new safety and security measures will be implemented at Pelcher-Arcaro Stadium. Metal detector wands will be used at the stadium entrances. No backpacks are allowed in the stadium and all other bags (purses, diaper bags, etc.) are subject to search. We would also like to remind families that middle school and elementary school students must be accompanied by a parent/guardian and seated with them during the game. We will also have an increased law enforcement detail and staff presence at all events.
Safety and security are extremely important to our district and we have continued to be proactive with our safety protocols, infrastructure improvements and school resource officers/special patrol officers staffing. Soon our high school will feature weapons detection systems at each of its entrances. These systems are portable and once they arrive, they will also be used at the stadium to increase security during community events. Check out our website for more information on our safety priorities.
Safety and security will be the main topic of discussion at our inaugural Community Café gathering on Thursday, October 19th from 6 to 8 p.m. in the C.W. Baker High School. District families, community members and staff are encouraged to attend the event where attendees will explore important questions and issues facing our district through small-group discussions. We’ll have more information on the Community Café next week. Save the date and stay tuned!
I have a few acknowledgements to share with you today:
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Congratulations to C.W. Baker High School seniors Kelsey Dwyer, Emma Huhtala, Andrew Jung and Ryan Wilson who have all been named commended students in the 2024 National Merit Scholarship program. A letter of commendation from the school and National Merit Scholarship Corporation, which conducts the program, was presented to these scholastically talented seniors. Commended students placed among the top 50,000 students who entered the 2024 competition by taking the 2022 preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship qualifying test.
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Congratulations to Eva Smith, a senior girls swimmer, for having a record-breaking week! She broke the record in the 50 free and set a new pool record of 25.08. She also broke the record in the 100 backstroke and set a new pool record of 58.47. She broke her own record in the 100 backstroke and qualified for States with her time! Congrats, Eva!
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Good luck to all student-athletes with games this weekend. You can check out our athletic schedule on our website and follow our Athletics Department on Twitter. The Marching Band Home Show starts at 6 p.m. on Saturday. We are hosting six schools for the competition.
Please continue to check ParentSquare, your email and our website, for important updates. As always, please feel free to contact us with any questions you may have.
Have a great 3-day weekend. Go Bees!
Sincerely,
Dr. Joseph M. DeBarbieri
Superintendent of School
September 15, 2023
Dear Parents, Guardians and Staff,
The first full week of the 2023-24 school year is officially in the books. I’ve had the pleasure of spending time in our classrooms this week and I have found that our students are settling into their routines, making new friends and having a lot of fun.
Our staff is enthusiastic and I’m excited for parents and guardians to hear what’s in store for their children this school year. I strongly encourage you to attend your child’s school’s curriculum night. The dates are listed below.
I have a few announcements to share with you today:
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Registration is now open for our 2023-2024 after school enrichment programs. Programs are available at all of our elementary schools and Ray Middle School. Parents/guardians must register students by Friday, September 22nd. Principals sent out information about their building’s offerings on ParentSquare, but you can also learn more and register on our website.
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Please contact your child's school with any requests to update your contact information. We use the contact information on file in SchoolTool to deliver important updates and emergency closure information through ParentSquare, so it is important to make sure your school has your contact information correct in SchoolTool.
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Ray Middle School held its Curriculum Night for 6th Graders on Wednesday and Durgee Junior High School held its Curriculum Night on Thursday night. Both nights were fantastic and we were excited that parents and guardians had a chance to spend some time in our buildings with our staff. Here’s the remaining schedule of Curriculum Nights:
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Palmer Elementary on Tuesday, September 19th
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Van Buren Elementary on Tuesday, September 19th
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Elden Elementary on Wednesday, September 20th
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Ray Middle School Grade 7 on Thursday, September 21st
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Reynolds Elementary on Tuesday, September 26th
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McNamara Elementary on Wednesday, September 27th
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C.W. Baker High School on Thursday, September 28th
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Our District’s Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) Community Committee is still collecting Halloween costumes to donate to elementary school students in our district. You can donate gently loved costumes for elementary age students at your school until September 29th. Please see our website for details and please save the dates for our Halloween Costume Pick-up on October 10th-12th.
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Our Bees are in action and if you can’t make it to the game you can watch a live stream of home contests on hudlTV. Games at Pelcher-Arcaro Stadium and in Baker High School Main Gymnasium will be streamed for free. Our football team has its home opener tonight vs. Elmira and those in the attendance will be the first to see a special welcome video created by Baker High School students. Thank you to the student athletes featured in the video and to Zoe Howroyd, senior film student, for editing this important video. Watch the video here! Good luck to all student-athletes with games this weekend. You can check out our athletic schedule on our website and follow our Athletics Department on Twitter.
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Good luck to our Marching Bees as they compete on Saturday, September 16th at the Mohonasen field band competition.
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Calendar reminder: There is no school for students on Monday, September 25th.
Please continue to check ParentSquare, your email and our website, for important updates. As always, please feel free to contact us with any questions you may have.
Have a great weekend. Go Bees!
Sincerely,
Dr. Joseph M. DeBarbieri
Superintendent of School
September 8, 2023
Dear Parents, Guardians and Staff,
During the first week of school, our goal is to get students reacquainted with being in the classroom and ready to learn and grow. I visited all of our school buildings this week and watched as teachers and support staff members explained classroom procedures, rules and expectations to their students. Laying down this groundwork helps prepare students for a successful school year.
From UPK students entering a classroom for the first time to our Class of 2024 celebrating their last first day of school in our Hive, this week has been filled with countless smiles, happy tears and memories that will last a lifetime. Thank you to all of our district staff members, including bus drivers, custodians, and food services workers for making connections with our students!
I have a few announcements to share with you today:
- Don't forget! The district is seeking feedback related to one of the priorities of our new strategic plan, focusing on project based learning. There's still time to provide your feedback and rate thoughts using this link. The Thought Exchange will close Sunday, September 10th at 8:00 p.m. Thank you to all who have participated!
- Health reminders: If your child is symptomatic, do not send the child to school. If the child has or has had a fever in the last 24 hours the child must remain home until fever free for 24 hours without the use of fever reducing medication. COVID-19 testing for symptomatic individuals is recommended, but not required for return to school/work. Report all absences to the school attendance office. There is no longer a universal masking mandate. Masks are not required in any of our schools, district buildings, or on school buses. If a student or staff member wears a mask, whether by choice, expectation, or requirement, they will be allowed to do so. It is expected that each individual’s right to mask or not is free from stigmatization, bullying, or being made to feel uncomfortable.
- Important Reminder: If you DO NOT WANT your child’s image to be taken and used by the district or local media during the current school year, please fill out this opt-out form and return to Public Information Specialist Sarah Buckshot, Baldwinsville Central School District Office, 29 East Oneida Street, Baldwinsville, NY 13027 or sbuckshot@bville.org. Please be sure to include each child’s name and the school that he/she attends. THIS REQUEST MUST BE MADE EVERY YEAR. Download the form on our website. The form is also found in the August Hive. This is now the ONLY way to have your child placed on the no image list.
- September is National Suicide Prevention Month. Read the newsletter from our support staff on our website and make sure to check out our weekly messages, which will be posted on our social media sites each Friday.
- Our Bees are in action. Good luck to all student-athletes with games this weekend. You can check out our athletic schedule on our website and follow our Athletics Department on Twitter.
- Good luck to our Marching Bees as they compete on Saturday, September 9th at the Jordan Elbridge field band competition.
Please continue to check ParentSquare, your email and our website, www.bville.org, for important updates. As always, please feel free to contact us with any questions you may have.
Have a great weekend. Go Bees!
Sincerely,
Dr. Joseph M. DeBarbieri
Superintendent of Schools
August 23, 2023
Dear Parents, Guardians and Staff,
Two weeks from today is the start of the 2023-2024 school year! We are excited to welcome our new and returning students and families. We hope you have a successful year and we are here to support you as you work toward your goals!
I wanted to take this opportunity to share with you a few important updates:
- The 2023-2024 bus information, class lists, schedules, and teacher assignments for students will be available in the Parent Portal this Friday – August 25th. For help using Parent Portal, visit our User Guide.
- You should receive the Hive in the mail later this week. Please take the time to review it because it contains several important forms for the 2023-2024 school year. You should have received the District Calendar earlier this week. Prior to 2020, important forms were delivered with the calendar. Now all forms are included in the Hive, including the No Image Request Form and Free and Reduced Price School Meals Application. Both forms need to be filled out every year. The Hive is also available online on our website.
- Our district has switched to a new communication platform called ParentSquare to communicate with families. With ParentSquare, a unified app for school communication, parents and guardians can now receive all announcements from the district, their children’s schools and teachers in one place, with options to specify how and when they are notified. On August 7th and August 21st, the district sent out an email invitation for parents and guardians to activate their ParentSquare account. Learn more about ParentSquare on our website.
- The Back to School Quick Reference Guide is posted on our website. Please review it and let us know if you have any questions. You can email questions about the guide, Hive or District Calendar to sbuckshot@bville.org.
- School Nursing Supervisor Katie Cazzolli has some COVID-19 and health reminders to share with parents/guardians:
- If your child is symptomatic, do not send the child to school. If the child has or has had a fever in the last 24 hours the child must remain home until fever free for 24 hours without the use of fever reducing medication. COVID-19 testing for symptomatic individuals is recommended, but not required for return to school/work. Report all absences to the school attendance office.
- There is no longer a universal masking mandate. Masks are not required in any of our schools, district buildings, or on school buses. If a student or staff member wears a mask, whether by choice, expectation, or requirement, they will be allowed to do so. It is expected that each individual’s right to mask or not is free from stigmatization, bullying, or being made to feel uncomfortable.
- If your child tests positive for COVID-19 isolation is required for 5 days following the start of symptoms. Report all absences to the school attendance office. The child can return to school on day 6 if symptoms are improving and the child has been fever free for 24 hours without the use of fever reducing medication. A mask should be worn on days 6-10. CDC Isolation and Precautions for People with COVID-19
- At-home test kits are available at any school building for your convenience.
- Jude Langstaff, an incoming 8th grade student at Durgee Junior High School will be playing in the Little League Challenger game as part of the Little League World Series in Williamsport, PA. The game will be televised locally on WCNY and nationally on ESPN at 10:30 a.m. on August 26th.
- Fall athletic contests and competitions begin the week of August 27th! Go Bees!
- Our Marching Band will perform at four special events parades as part of the New York State Fair on Friday, August 25, Monday, August 28, Tuesday, August 29, and Thursday, August 31.
- Our Marching Bees will also be in action on Saturday, September 2nd. They will perform at SUNY Cortland as the Red Dragons football team takes on the Delaware Valley Aggies at noon. The Marching Band performs during the pregame show.
Sincerely,
Dr. Joseph M. DeBarbieri
Superintendent of Schools
August 8, 2023
Dear Parents, Guardians and Staff,
The start of the school year is less than a month away and I wanted to check in with you. I hope you’re enjoying your summer!
Our staff has been busy working this summer to prepare for students to return and we’re looking forward to the first day of school on Wednesday, September 6, 2023.
Please be on the lookout for important updates via email from your child’s school and from myself as we prepare for opening day. On Monday, families received an email notification to join ParentSquare, the district's new communication platform. Please follow the directions in the email to activate your account as this will be how families receive district messages beginning with the new school year.
We will be sending out more emails and posting important information on our website, www.bville.org, over the coming weeks.
The 2023-2024 bus information, class lists, schedules, and teacher assignments for students will be available in the Parent Portal on Friday, August 25th. For help using Parent Portal, visit our User Guide.
Our transportation staff asks for your assistance submitting various transportation forms which must be updated annually as soon as possible. These forms include the daycare and authorization to release forms. Please keep in mind that there will be no updates to transportation routes during the first week of school between September 6th through September 8th to ensure the safety of our students.
Later this month you will also be receiving the district calendar and the Hive newsletter in the mail. Please take the time to review the Hive because it contains several important forms for the 2023-2024 school year.
I hope you enjoy the rest of summer with your friends and family. Have fun and go Bees!
Sincerely,
Dr. Joseph M. DeBarbieri
Superintendent of Schools
July 1, 2023
Dear Parents, Guardians and Staff,
I’m incredibly grateful for the opportunity to serve as your Superintendent of Schools. Today marks my first day of my tenure and I wanted to take this opportunity to say thank you to our families and staff. I appreciate the support from our school community for my appointment as superintendent and for the support of our teachers and staff.
I look forward to working with our dedicated staff members and administrative team as we prepare for the 2023-2024 school year. We will continue to focus on students’ successes and achievements.
I also would like to take this opportunity to share my gratitude for the guidance and leadership we received from Dr. Kathleen Davis as she served as Acting Superintendent. Dr. Davis played a vital role in helping to move our district forward during our transitional time.
I will discontinue the weekly emails during summer break, but I will keep you posted as updates become available regarding the upcoming school year. If you have any questions, comments or concerns, please feel free to contact me.
Enjoy the rest of summer! See you in September!
Sincerely,
Dr. Joseph M. DeBarbieri
Superintendent of Schools
