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Batavia City School District board meeting, Sep 21, 2026

1 h 46 min · 2 public speakers

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What happened at this meeting

Batavia school board approves senior class trip to Boston 52:22

  • The board heard a presentation on the Community Heart and Soul program and an update from a district staff member on state changes to graduation requirements. 32:28
  • The board heard a senior class proposal for a trip to Boston from June 21st to 23rd and discussed whether to offer an alternative to a planned stop at the Salem Witch Museum. 52:22
  • The chair announced the board approved the trip, and one board member said they wanted to be opposed based on the option to visit the museum. 1:06:47
  • The board also passed a motion approving Policy 7134 regarding the rights of immigrant students. 1:39:02

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Item by item (12)
  1. Opening and public comment 26:29
    • The meeting was called to order and attendees stood for the Pledge of Allegiance. 26:29
    • A speaker at public comment said parents continue to report that the district is not providing safety and that bullying continues. 28:13
    • The speaker asked board members to help make children the priority. 29:24
  2. Good news recognitions 29:56
    • Other recognitions thanked a special education teacher, high school faculty who attended summer professional development and the athletic director. 29:56
    • The board read recognitions thanking custodial crews for summer work on construction and room moves. 30:53
  3. Community Heart and Soul presentation 32:28
    • The presenter said the program aims to engage youth through storytelling and school-based workshops. 32:51
  4. Senior class trip proposal 51:03
    • Students presented a trip to Boston from June 21st to 23rd with an estimated cost of around $779 to $879 and listed planned fundraisers. 52:22
    • Dan Schmidt asked whether there could be an alternative option to the Salem Witch Museum during that time slot of the trip. 56:50
    • A motion was put forward to approve the trip with a condition that alternatives be offered and communicated to parents and students. 1:06:47
    • The chair announced the trip was approved, and one board member said they wanted to be opposed. 1:07:33
  5. Portrait of a Graduate update 1:08:55
    • A district staff member said the state plans to move to one diploma with multiple pathways and that the Regents exam will remain one option for earning credit. 1:09:07
    • The staff member said full implementation does not hit until 2029 and that the state has not released the criteria for the other pathways. 1:16:55
    • The staff member said the district added financial literacy and climate education to the curriculum. 1:20:31
  6. Student representative report 1:30:03
    • The student representative reported on fall sports, music, clubs and senior activities. 1:30:14
    • The student representative said students have had difficulty with the state-mandated phone rules and are confused about which bathrooms are locked and when. 1:32:31
  7. Superintendent report 1:34:42
    • The superintendent reported enrollment of just around 2,200 students across 5 schools. 1:34:46
    • The superintendent listed upcoming dates, including a board retreat on the 30th. 1:34:46
    • The superintendent said open interviews will remain an option to fill teacher aide and teacher aide substitute vacancies. 1:37:11
  8. Consent agenda grouping 1:38:37
    • The board moved to group consent items E through L, and the chair asked to abstain from Section G under volunteers. 1:38:37
  9. Immigrant student rights policy 1:39:02
    • A motion was made to approve Policy 7134 regarding the rights of immigrant students. 1:39:02
    • The chair announced the motion passed. 1:39:33
  10. Retirement plan reinstatement 1:39:33
    • A motion was made and seconded to reinstate the 403 retirement plan. 1:39:33
  11. Discussion items and board comments 1:40:07
    • The chair said upcoming tenure recommendations and administrative reports were provided for review and posted on the website. 1:40:07
    • Dan Schmidt reported on the middle school open house and said the culture is changing. 1:40:39
    • A speaker asked how negative things would change if they were not acknowledged, and one board member said 95% of what they see is really good and that there are areas to improve. 1:44:05
  12. Adjournment 1:46:01
    • The chair called for a motion to adjourn, which was made and seconded. 1:46:01

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