Over the past few months, District administration and our Board of Education have been diligently reviewing our budget for the 2025-2026 school year, as you have seen in our local media. As with any budget, there are always challenges, but we are committed to meeting our obligations to our community by providing a well-rounded educational program for our students while taking our role as financial stewards of the community seriously. 

That being said, as I write this update on April 9, the New York State budget is late—it is always due on April 1. Additionally, there have been various concerns from the federal level regarding possible funding restrictions. New York State public schools are essentially in a ping-pong match with New York State and the federal government. As Superintendent and Board members, our role is to advocate, observe, and respond appropriately, and we are fulfilling that responsibility. Despite these challenges, our Board is scheduled to approve the 2025-2026 budget at the Monday, April 21 meeting, which will then be presented to our community for a vote on Tuesday, May 20. Between then and now, more detailed information will be provided to our community. As always, we appreciate your support of all that is BCSD.

Our June 2025 calendar has been updated, as required by contractual requirements and weather closings this year. 

Here are the updates from the original calendar:

Wednesday, June 25 is now a half day for UPK-8th grade students.

Thursday, June 26 remains a half day for UPK-8th grade students and also becomes the last day of school for students.

BHS students only attend if they have an exam or review class.

We’ve launched a new BCSD Community Board where you can keep track of activities happening around the Batavia community. Here you'll find flyers and program information submitted by local clubs and organizations. Click here to learn more (and how to submit a flyer to the site—subject to approval).

Happy Assistant Principal Week to Ms. Jordan and Ms. LaSpina at BHS, Mr. Langridge at BMS, Ms. Brant at John Kennedy, and Ms. Lawton at Jackson! We appreciate your commitment to Batavia. Having been an Assistant Principal myself for three years, I can assure you that this is one of the most challenging yet rewarding positions in any school district.

As spring break approaches and a hopeful return to a consistent warmer weather pattern, I hope you and your families are able to enjoy some quality time together, whether you are traveling or staying local.

Have a great week!

Jason A. Smith

Superintendent of Schools

585-343-2480, ext 1000