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.

November 14, 2025

Dear Parents, Guardians, and Staff,

Earlier this week, Central New York received its first dose of winter weather, and I want to take this opportunity to share some helpful reminders for parents and guardians.

During inclement weather, many factors can affect our buses, and it is not uncommon for them to run a few minutes late. Parents can keep track of their child's school bus through the My Ride K-12 app, which provides secure access to bus stop locations, routes, and pick-up times. Each Baldwinsville bus is equipped with Taylor Drive GPS, and My Ride K-12 uses this geolocation data to let users know when to expect their bus each day. It also provides the district with real-time information that enhances the safety and security of all students during transport.

If schools are delayed or closed, that information will be announced through ParentSquare voice and text messages. We will also share updates on our website and social media. It is important that your contact information is up to date with your child’s school so that you receive notifications from ParentSquare in the event that school is closed, delayed or dismissed early. Please contact your school building if your contact information has changed.

No matter what the weather brings, thank you for helping keep our students safe.

I have a few announcements to share with you today: 

Go Home Early Drill: 

The District will be having its annual "Go Home Early" Drill on Tuesday, November 25, 2025.  All schools will be dismissed 15 minutes early to conduct the mandatory safety drill.  

Go Bees! Athletics:

• Best of Luck to Kamryn Barton, who is competing in the NYSPHSAA Cross Country Championships on Saturday at Queensbury High School. Go Kamryn!
• Our Boys Soccer team is competing in the NYSPHSAA Boys Soccer Championships at 6 p.m. on Saturday against Commack (Section XI) at Middletown High School. Finals will be played on Sunday. Go Bees!
• Congratulations to the senior athletes who signed their letters of intent to play collegiate-level sports as part of National Signing Day. We had 15 seniors sign their letters of intent in the company of parents, coaches, family members and administrators. Visit our website to see the list of athletes who signed their letters.

Paige’s Pajamarama:

We are excited to once again support the Paige's Childhood Cancer Fund and their annual Paige's Pajamarama fundraiser event! This year's event will take place on Friday, November 21st. Last year we raised nearly $8,000. All of these funds go to support local children and their families who are battling cancer. Donations to the Baldwinsville fundraiser can be made online. This is also a friendly competition with our neighboring school districts!

2025 Holiday Greeting Card Contest: 

The District Office for the Baldwinsville Central School District is seeking a design for our 2025 digital holiday greeting card and we need your help. We are calling all BCSD elementary school students to submit the cover art for our 2025 holiday card. Learn more on our website. 

Parent Square Update:

Beginning on November 20th, if you use the ParentSquare app and have both app and text notifications turned on, you'll receive post notifications through the app, with text notifications sent only as a backup when needed. This smart delivery system will simplify and streamline how you receive your school communications. 

What's changing? 

Currently, you might receive duplicate notifications for posts via both the app and text message. 

With this update: 

• App-first delivery, with text as fallback: When a post is shared, you'll receive a notification through the app first, with a backup text notification only if needed. This applies to posts, post digests and updates to posts.
• No change for time-sensitive messages: Direct Messages and alerts will continue to be delivered via your preferred methods. 

What do you need to do? 

No action is required from your side. If you already use the app and have both app and text notifications turned on, you'll automatically benefit from this smart notification delivery. If you haven’t downloaded the ParentSquare app or turned on app notifications, now is a great time to do so. This gives you the best way to access and customize classroom communications on your mobile device. 

Community Café:

You’re invited to join us for our Community Café on Wednesday, November 19th at C.W. Baker High School in the cafeteria. The topic discussed will be Easing Transition Years and School Start and End Times. The Community Café, which will be held from 6 to 8 p.m., is an opportunity 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!

Calendar Reminders:

• Report cards (Grade 6-12) are now available in the ParentPortal. 
• The first trimester (Grade PK-5) ends on Tuesday, November 25th. 
• We will hold our Go Home Early drill on Tuesday, November 25th. 
• There is no school for all students on Wednesday, November 26th to Friday, November 28th. District offices will be closed on Thursday, November 27th and Friday, November 28th for the Thanksgiving holiday.

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. 

Have a great weekend. Go Bees!

Sincerely,

Dr. Joseph M. DeBarbieri
Superintendent of Schools

Read all messages from Dr. DeBarbieri – 2025-26 School Year