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.

January 16, 2026

Dear Parents, Guardians, and Staff,

I hope everyone is enjoying the day off from school today and is staying safe and warm! I want to remind families that there is no school and district offices will be closed on Monday, January 19th in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. This day also serves as an opportunity to reflect on Dr. King’s enduring belief in the power of education to create opportunity, promote understanding and inspire positive change. He viewed education as a vital pathway to encourage students to grow not only academically, but also as empowered, compassionate citizens.

I have a few announcements to share with you today: 

Musical Tickets

The Baldwinsville Theater Arts Program will present Meredith Willson’s The Music Man from February 5th to 8th. Online tickets are now available at www.bvilletheater.com. Tickets are available at no cost to the public. No online fees are assessed for free tickets. 

Athletics

Good luck to our Boys Wrestling team who will compete in the Section III Dual Meet Championship on Monday at Indian River High School. Wrestling starts at 10 a.m. Tickets are available online on HomeTown.

Community Café

You’re invited to join us for our next Community Café on Wednesday, January 21st at C.W. Baker High School in the cafeteria. The topic discussed will be Graduation Measures. 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!

January Calendar Reminders

• The second marking period (grade 6-12) ends on Friday, January 23rd.
• Report Cards (grades 6-12) will be available in the Parent Portal (SchoolTool) on Friday, January 30th.

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 long weekend. Go Bees!

Sincerely,

Dr. Joseph M. DeBarbieri
Superintendent of Schools

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