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Batavia City School District board meeting, date not confirmed yet

27 min · 1 public speaker

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What happened

What happened at this meeting

Batavia school board takes up middle school chorus trip to New York City 8:18

  • A speaker at public comment asked the district to enforce the section of its Code of Conduct covering bullying, cyberbullying and harassment. 3:01
  • A proposed 7th and 8th grade chorus trip to New York City was presented with an estimated cost of $405 per person, and a motion to approve the trip was made and seconded. 8:18
  • The board approved a consent group of items that included the minutes from the last meeting. 18:50
  • The chair said the board accepted a retirement announcement in the consent items and would begin a search for the next superintendent. 24:59
Item by item (13)
  1. Opening thanks 0:00
    • A speaker thanked the schools, teachers, administrators and students for gifts. 0:10
  2. Public comment on school safety 0:10
    • A speaker at public comment asked the district to enforce Section 9, Part D of the Code of Conduct, which covers bullying, cyberbullying and harassment, and asked for repercussions for students doing the bullying. 3:01
    • The speaker asked that teachers be made aware and increase their hallway presence, and noted that grants exist for safety measures such as metal detectors. 3:11
    • A speaker said the community session held the week before was a first step. 4:03
  3. Good news recognitions 5:12
    • A speaker read recognitions submitted by staff members, including thanks for a Red Cross blood drive and a first PLT Wednesday on October 7th. 5:12
    • The speaker said the Batavia Clerical Association made a $50 donation to the United Backpack Program in honor of board appreciation. 7:08
  4. Middle school chorus trip 5:12
    • A presentation proposed a chorus trip to New York City to perform, see a Broadway musical and take part in a Broadway workshop. 8:18
    • A presenter said the estimated cost per person is $405, based on quad occupancy with 40 attendees, and described several fundraisers for the trip. 9:02
    • A presenter said 4 chaperones from the school and a few parent chaperones would attend. 9:52
  5. Student report 10:51
    • A report described sectional sports competitions, an upcoming chorus concert and a Veterans Day assembly on November 10th. 11:00
    • The report described fall spirit week activities, a pep assembly and a fall ball on Saturday the 25th. 11:24
  6. Superintendent's report 13:27
    • The superintendent said a district school was recognized by Solution Tree as a promising practice. 13:27
    • The superintendent said the school safety panel session lasted 1 hour, drew about 51 survey responses and that a summary is posted on the district website. 15:57
    • The superintendent said the Veterans Day program will be held Tuesday the 10th at 9 AM at the high school auditorium. 16:25
  7. Consent items 18:05
    • The board took up a motion to group consent items, which a speaker clarified were items E through L. 18:05
    • A speaker said the consent items, including the minutes from the last meeting, were approved. 18:50
  8. International trip 18:50
    • A staff member said the international trip is for the following school year and that staff are working to secure better costs for students. 19:07
    • A speaker asked whether the board would be approving the current cost while hoping for a lower one. 19:44
  9. Board goals 20:47
    • The chair said the goals from the board retreat focus on community engagement, board development and academics. 21:14
  10. Budget guidelines and calendar 21:53
    • The board took up approval of the 26⁠-⁠27 Batavia City School District budget guidelines and budget calendar. 22:03
  11. Annual district meeting location 22:32
    • The speaker leading the meeting said the 2027 annual district meeting location would change now that the capital project was complete. 22:32
  12. Board comments and superintendent search 23:17
    • A speaker during board comments described a tour of the high school and a cheer event held by the varsity cheerleaders. 23:31
    • The chair said the board accepted a retirement announcement in the consent items and would partner with the new BOCES superintendent on the search for the next superintendent. 24:59
  13. Executive session 26:50
    • The chair called for a motion to enter executive session to discuss personnel and related matters and said the board would not be returning. 26:50

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Video: posted by the district as “BCSD Board of Education Meeting October 19, 2026”