2024-25 BCSD ANNUAL REPORT AND BUDGET NEWSLETTER : simplebooklet.com

Hello, BCSDOn behalf of our Board of Education and leadership team, weare proud to present this Annual Report for your review. Weare excited to showcase the varied academic andextracurricular programs offered throughout the Batavia CitySchool District, along with detailed information on ourproposed 2025-26 budget. I hope you will continue to find it informative.Our Board of Education takes its role as stewards of our Districtwith great pride and a strong sense of purpose. At the sametime, as they collaborate with the District and oversee thebudget process, our Board also recognizes the balancebetween high-quality programs and upholding fiscalresponsibility to our community, of which they and I are proudmembers. We are proud to propose the 2025-26 budget that:• Preserves all academic and extracurricular programs • Aligns with and fully supports our Strategic Plan • Places student achievement as the top priority, including ourstudents’ social and emotional learning needsOn Monday, May 12, I will present the proposed 2025-26 budgetat the annual Budget Hearing, which will include a question-and-answer period. Towards the end of this report, you’ll findimportant details on when and where you can vote onTuesday, May 20. Please note that voting begins at 11 AM.I would also like to thank outgoing Board of EducationMember John Marucci for his six years of dedicated service toour Board and District, with the last two years as our BoardPresident. John has been a staunch supporter of our Bataviaprograms and has always placed the needs of our students atthe forefront of his decision-making.Please feel free to contact me with any questions you haveabout the 2025-26 budget.

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In a second-floor music room atJackson Primary School, a studentbegins to cry. Her sobs are sharp,urgent—the kind that echo throughhallways. Kristie Searls, the school’sSocial-Emotional Learning Liaison,hears it from her office and movesquickly, quietly. She sits beside thechild without saying much. Noscolding, no fixing—just presence.Slowly, the girl’s breathing slows. Shereaches for Searls’ hand. They breathetogether.For Searls, this is the work: meetingstudents where they are and helpingthem return to calm."This is my dream job," said Searls, aveteran educator in her 31st year. "Tohelp kids feel safe, to see them learnto calm themselves, to watch themgrow. I get to be a small part of that.And that means everything."The work she’s doing is part of abroader effort by the Batavia CitySchool District to respond to therising emotional and behavioralchallenges facing students.A NEWKIND OFLEARNINGBATAVIA CITY SCHOOLS AREREIMAGINING STUDENTSUCCESS WITH A BOLD,DISTRICTWIDE APPROACH TOSOCIAL-EMOTIONAL LEARNING.

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National data from the CDC shows that nearly 40% of high school students reportpersistent feelings of sadness or hopelessness. Educators are seeing the effects: anxiouskindergartners, disconnected middle schoolers, and high school students struggling tocope with social pressure, trauma, and uncertainty.BATAVIA HAS CHOSEN TO ACT BOLDYThe district's SEL Liaison program, launched in 2024 and currently funded throughgrants, places full-time, building-based specialists in every school. These liaisons aren'tcounselors, but experienced classroom teachers who now focus on teaching andreinforcing social-emotional skills. The program is so unique that even the New YorkState Education Department is paying attention."This is about changing systems," said Dr. Molly Corey, Executive Director ofCurriculum and Instruction. "We looked at the data and knew we had to dosomething different. If we wanted a different outcome for our students and for ourstaff, we had to make a bold move."Since the program began, behavior referrals and suspensions at Batavia MiddleSchool have dropped by half. At the high school, this year’s ninth-grade class enteredwith fewer suspensions than the previous year. Staff across the district are reportingmore restorative conversations, calmer classrooms, and students who are beginningto self-regulate in ways they hadn’t before.WHAT THE WORK LOOKS LIKEKristie Searls teaches half-hour SEL lessons to everykindergarten and first-grade classroom on a six-daycycle. She designs her own curriculum, drawingfrom research-backed strategies and children’sliterature. Lessons are tailored to developmentalstages: impulse control and attention forkindergartners; focus and emotional regulation forfirst graders.“We play games like freeze dance or echo clapping,but every activity has a purpose," she said. "Wealways debrief—‘What did you have to do to besuccessful in this game? How is that like being alearner in your classroom?’"She also works with small Tier 2 groups in secondgrade who need extra support in areas likeemotional regulation and peer interaction.SCAN THE QR CODE TO LEARN MORE

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Alyssa Antinore covers both John Kennedy Intermediate and Batavia Middle School. AtJK, she teaches the Zones of Regulation curriculum to every class. At the Middle School,her work is more flexible and targeted: peer mediations, restorative circles, and one-on-one sessions with students in crisis."Middle schoolers won’t always ask for help in a direct way," she said. "But they’ll showyou. A fight, a shutdown, an outburst—those are all signals. Our job is to respond withcuriosity, not punishment. What’s underneath that behavior? What skill is missing?"She works closely with teachers and families, sharing weekly regulation tools andoffering insights on how to reinforce SEL strategies at home and in the classroom.For students like fourth-grader Jordan, those lessons are more than fun activities. "Wetake deep breaths when we get hyper," he said. "I use it in gym class a lot."Vivienne, also in fourth grade, says she uses breathing techniques when she feelsoverwhelmed. "It helps me feel better," she said. Jeremy Mettler, the SEL Liaison at Batavia High School, focuses on student leadershipand ownership. He helps train and support students like 11th-grader Amiiya, who runmonthly restorative circles for younger peers."At this level, it’s about helping students recognize that they have agency," Mettler said."They can be the ones who build a better school culture."Amiiya agrees: "I didn’t think I would be good at this, but it’s helped me mature. It’shelped me be someone other kids can talk to."CLEARING UP MISCONCEPTIONSDespite the success stories, SEL still faces skepticism—especially from those unfamiliarwith its goals."One of the biggest misconceptions is that SEL is soft or that it replaces discipline,"Antinore said. "That couldn’t be further from the truth. We’re not excusing behavior. We’reteaching the skills students need so they can meet expectations."Searls agrees. "Some people think we’re just handing out fidgets and feelings charts. Butthis is hard work. It takes structure, consistency, and trust. It’s about helping kids—andadults—respond instead of react."For Board of Education member Korinne Anderson, seeing a kindergarten class fullyengaged in a lesson about managing emotions was enough to make her a believer. "These are life skills," she said. "And they’re being taught with care, structure, andintention."

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A MODEL FOR THE STATEWHY IT MATTERSParent Rachel Sequerth says the change in her daughter,Olivia, has been transformational. "She used to getoverwhelmed and just shut down. Now she has thewords to tell us how she’s feeling. And we can help her."Seventh grader Jasmine says the circles she’s done withAntinore have helped her navigate conflicts withoutescalating them. "You don’t have to be friends," she said."But you can still respect each other."Students at all levels are now learning how to name theiremotions, recognize their triggers, and find tools thatwork for them—from breathing exercises to movementbreaks to journaling."This isn’t a quick fix," said Dr. Corey. "But it is asustainable, human-centered approach. It’s helping usbuild the kind of schools where everyone feels safe,supported, and ready to learn."Batavia’s SEL Liaison program is one of the only ones ofits kind in New York. The New York State EducationDepartment is keeping a close eye on the district’sprogress as it considers how to support similar effortsstatewide."We’re proud to be leading," Dr. Corey said. "This is whatit means to respond with purpose. To innovate when itmatters most."As the district looks ahead, it is also working to ensurethe future of the program. While the liaisons arecurrently grant-funded, leaders are exploring ways tobring these roles into the district’s operational budget."The impact is clear, and the need is real," said Dr. Corey."We want this work to last. We're committed tosustaining it because it's becoming part of who we areas a district."For Kristie Searls, that leadership is personal. "I’mretiring this year," she said, "but I can say I ended mycareer doing the work I believe in most. We’re not justmanaging behavior. We’re teaching children how tounderstand themselves and others. And that’s the kindof education that lasts."

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Our UPK and Pre-School classesat Robert Morris got a chanceto visit the Teddy Bear Clinic inApril. They learned abouthealthy choices, the importanceof getting a check-up, and thatdoctors, nurses, and hospitalsare nothing to be afraid of.They got to bring along theirfavorite stuffed animals to help. Thanks to all of our volunteernurses who helped make theday so special!WHAT’S HAPPENINGACROSS BCSDCongrats to Batavia High Schoolseniors Maddy Ohlson andCameron Baiocco, who hadartwork displayed in the StartHere Exhibit at RochesterInstitute of Technology's BevierGallery. This exhibit showcases the besthigh school artwork from thearea! Batavia Middle School won 1 Place at the 16 AnnualGLOW Region Tech Wars. Theannual STEM competition tookplace at Genesee CommunityCollege and featured dozens ofschools from across the region. st thCongrats, BMS Team!

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STEAM POWER: HOW JK STUDENTSARE LEARNING BY DOINGAt John Kennedy Intermediate School, STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, andMath) isn’t just a class—it’s a launchpad for curiosity, creativity, and future careers. Led byveteran teacher Melissa Calandra, the school’s STEAM program is a hands-on, career-focusedenrichment class that has become a cornerstone of the student experience in grades 2–4.“We started small with a fourth-grade innovators program,” Calandra explained. “Now it’sgrown into something students and families look forward to. We’re helping kids explore skillsand paths that may one day lead them into fields that don’t even exist yet.”In the STEAM lab, students dive into robotics, engineering challenges, and coding activitiesthat reinforce core science standards through immersive, project-based learning. On a recentday, third graders were seen coding Dash robots with the Blockly app and engineering Legofrogs that could hop, mirroring stages of the life cycle.“We meet students where they are,” Calandra said. “Some students may not feel confident inreading or math yet, but in here, they discover they’re builders, coders, or future architects. Itgives them a new sense of pride and purpose.”STEAM at John Kennedy is also about building life skills. Collaboration, perseverance, andcreative problem-solving are key themes. “We always say, ‘We’ve got grit, we don’t quit,’”Calandra said. “Failure is just part of the learning process. And when students succeed, theexcitement in the room is electric.”John Kennedy was the first school in the district to launch a full STEAM program, and itcontinues to set the standard. With dedicated staff, strong community ties, and passionatestudents, the program is helping shape a new generation of thinkers, tinkerers, andtrailblazers.SCAN THE QR CODE TO LEARN MORE

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STRENGTHENINGMATH INSTRUCTIONTHROUGHCOLLABORATION ATJACKSON PRIMARYThrough this collaborative approach, the Jackson team meets regularly toplan lessons, review student data, and identify ways to support every learner.One of the key tools is the “What I Need” (W.I.N.) time, where students aregrouped strategically to receive targeted math support or enrichment. Thesegroups are flexible and based on ongoing assessment results.Each PLC is guided by four essential questions:What do we want students to learn?How will we know if they’ve learned it?What will we do if they haven’t learned it?What will we do if they already know it?Using these questions, teachers at Jackson have aligned curriculum,unpacked essential standards, created shared assessments, and adjustedinstruction to meet students where they are. They meet four times a monthfor dedicated collaboration, sharing strategies, analyzing results, anddiscussing best practices, like hands-on activities and differentiatedinstruction.A leadership team of teachers and administrators also meets monthly todiscuss professional development and next steps. Together, these efforts arefostering a culture of continuous learning and helping every student build astrong foundation in math.Now in its second year ofimplementation, Jackson Primary’sProfessional Learning Communities(PLCs) are helping teachers worktogether more effectively to improvemath instruction and student learning.

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BATAVIA HIGH’S MARKETING &MANUFACTURING CLASS BUILDSREAL-WORLD SKILLSAt Batavia High School, students in the popularMarketing & Manufacturing class are gainingmore than hands-on experience—they’redeveloping the skills they’ll need in futurecareers. Designed by technology teacher CharlieVoorhees, the class operates like a business.Students design and build products, marketthem, and sell them to fund future projects.“Our goal is to mirror a real workforceenvironment as closely as possible,” saidVoorhees. “Students are learning technical skills,teamwork, and entrepreneurship all in onespace.”Sophomore Gunnar Pietrzykowski, who alsoparticipates in Tech Wars, says he enjoysworking with tools and machines, both in classand at home. “I have a 3D printer, a bunch oftools—I’ve always been into this. This class ishelping me work toward a future inengineering.”Students like Sophomore Brooke Diehl andJunior Liam Hare appreciate the creativefreedom. “He gives us the project and lets usfigure it out,” Hare said. “It’s more like whatyou’d see in a job.”Principal Jenni Wesp calls the class a standout.“Whenever I walk into our tech classes, I seestudents invigorated, comprehensivelyengaged, and taking leadership roles in multipleways. What a gift!”With growing interest and multiple sectionsplanned for next year, Batavia’s technologyprogram is thriving.SCAN THE QRCODE TO LEARN MORE

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BMS’ BAYLEE TRANI HONORED WITHSTATEWIDE SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGY AWARDCongratulations to Batavia Middle School’s Baylee Trani,who received the prestigious Ted Bernstein Award from theNew York Association of School Psychologists. The award isgiven to one graduating student from each SchoolPsychology program across New York State and honorsindividuals who demonstrate exceptional dedication toimproving the lives of children and families.For Baylee, the recognition is both personal andprofessional. “It reaffirms that I’ve chosen the right path—and it’s a meaningful moment of representation for myselfand others in the disability community,” she said.Baylee was born 24 weeks early and wasn’t diagnosed asHard-of-Hearing until eighth grade. Her journey hasincluded becoming the first Hard-of-Hearing Division Iathlete at RIT, representing Team USA on the Deaf andHard-of-Hearing Women’s Ice Hockey National Team, andnow serving students in Batavia.She completed her internship at Batavia Middle School andwas thrilled to return full-time. “Batavia is a place where Ifeel supported and valued,” she said. “Every day is different,and every day I feel a sense of purpose.”Baylee brings empathy, resilience, and advocacy to herwork, and is passionate about helping students feel seen,supported, and empowered.CHECK OUT OUR NEWCOMMUNITY BOARD!BCSD routinely receives requests from non-profitgroups and agencies to distribute flyers and otherinformation to students and staff.Our BCSD Community Board allows easy 24/7access to information, eliminating the need tosend paperwork home with students. To submit aflyer for inclusion, fill out the form on the site(subject to approval).Did you know you canview each day’sbreakfast and lunchmenu on our website? Visit bataviacsd.organd select “SchoolMenus” under the“Popular Links” menuat the top of the page. SCHOOLMENUS

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COACH BRASKYGETS 500 WINTHCongratulations to BHS VarsityBasketball’s Coach Brasky for getting his500 win back in January! Coach Braskyhas been leading our Blue Devilsbasketball program since 1990!thHe has coached seven seasons with 20+wins, with just two losing seasons overthe last 29 years as head coach. He’smade 14 sectional finals, won sixsectional championships (1998, 2005,2009, 2010, 2013 and 2016), four regionalchampionships, and made four statefinal four appearances (2005, 2009, 2010 and 2013).Both the Boys and Girls IndoorTrack teams finished in 1st Place,earning Sectional Championships. This is the girls’ team's 19th Sectional Championship and the boys' team's 12th Sectional Championship!Sheldon Siverling was named the 2025 NewYork State & Federation Shot Put Champion,with a winning throw of 61-5, the 2ndfurthest indoor throw in Section V history!Sheldon is shown here with Coaches NickBurk and Dan Geiger. Congrats, Sheldon!Our Girls Indoor Track 4x400 relay teamfinished in 3rd Place at States! Congrats to Ady O'Donnell, Ava Anderson,Karizma Wescott, and Campbell Riley!BLUE DEVIL ATHLETICSSECTIONALCHAMPIONS!SCAN THE QRCODE TO LEARN MORE

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2025-2026BATAVIA CITY SCHOOL DISTRICTPROPOSED BUDGET SUMMARYBUDGET SUMMARYITEMAMOUNTGeneral Fund Budget$63,310,108Budget Increase$3,015,353Budget to Budget % Increase5.00%Tax Levy$20,790,870Maximum Allowable Tax Levy Increase$452,506Tax Levy Increase$451,534Tax Levy % Increase2.22%The proposed tax levy is within the maximum allowable tax levy increase.REVENUE & EXPENDITURES2025-26 PROPOSED EXPENDITURE COMPARISON2024-25BUDGETED2025-26PROPOSED$ CHANGE% CHANGEGeneral Support$6,986,712$7,150,594$163,8822.35%Instruction$34,264,689$36,006,121$1,741,4325.08%Transportation*$3,310,108$3,635,831$325,7239.84%Employee Benefits$12,815,164$13,698,601$883,4376.89%Debt Service$2,783,082$2,223,961-$559,121-20.09%Interfund Transfers$135,000$595,000$460,000340.74%Total Expenditures$60,294,755$63,310,108$3,015,3535.00%*Included in the 2025-26 budget is the first of a five-year contract for the transportation services for school year transportation for students with special needsand summer transportation for students with special needs. The cumulative five year cost is estimated to be $6,530,383 for school year transportation forstudents with special needs and $414,891 for summer transportation for students with special needs.

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2025-2026BATAVIA CITY SCHOOL DISTRICTPROPOSED BUDGET SUMMARY2025-26 ESTIMATED REVENUE COMPARISON2024-25BUDGETED2025-26PROPOSED$ CHANGE% CHANGEState Sources$32,832,080$35,301,760$2,469,6807.52%Real Property Taxes$20,339,336$20,790,870$451,5342.22%Appropriated Fund Balance & Reserves$4,665,190$3,613,907-$1,051,283-22.53%Other Revenue$2,458,149$3,603,571$1,145,42246.60%Total Expenditures$60,294,755$63,310,108$3,015,3535.00%3-PART EXPENDITURE COMPARISON2024-25BUDGETED2025-26PROPOSED$ CHANGE% CHANGEAdministrative$6,227,566$6,554,795$327,2295.30%Program$45,821,591$48,467,772$2,646,1815.80%Capital$8,245,598$8,287,541$41,9420.50%Total$60,294,755$63,310,108$3,015,3535.00%2025-26 MAXIMUM STAR EXEMPTION SAVINGSSchool District MunicipalityBasicEnhancedCity of Batavia$508$1,399Town of Batavia$508$1,399Stafford$512$1,360

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2025-2026 BATAVIA CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT PROPOSED 3-PART COMPONENT BUDGET SUMMARYUNDER THE BUDGET PROPOSED FOR THE 2025-26 SCHOOL YEAR2024-25 BUDGET2025-26 PROPOSED BUDGET%Proposed Program BudgetProposed Program Budget Percent of Total Budget76.56%General Education Program$16,493,579$17,365,78835.83%Programs for Students with Disabilities$8,081,224$8,651,46617.85%Occupational Education$1,588,840$1,636,5063.38%Instructional Media$2,662,277$2,690,2345.55%Pupil Personnel Services$2,512,868$2,489,5235.14%Interscholastic Activities$603,693$664,1861.37%Transportation Services$3,310,108$3,635,8317.50%Undistributed$10,569,002$11,334,23823.39%TOTAL$45,821,591$48,467,772100.00%Proposed Capital BudgetProposed Capital Budget Percent of Total Budget13.09%Operations of Plant$4,398,601$4,524,72454.60%Debt Service$2,783,082$2,223,96126.83%Interfund Transfer to Capital Fund$100,000$560,0006.76%Undistributed$963,915$978,85611.81%TOTAL$8,245,598$8,287,541100.00%WHAT DOES THIS MEAN FOR YOU:There are three general categories in school budgets (program, administrative, andcapital). Note that 76.56% of the budget is allocated to the “programs” category, whichdirectly impacts BCSD students.

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2024-25 BUDGET2025-26 PROPOSED BUDGET%Proposed Administrative BudgetProposed Administrative Budget Percent of Total Budget10.35%Board of Education$44,353$45,2810.69%Central Administration$271,783$277,0604.23%Business Services$612,350$657,70810.03%Central Office Services$1,659,625$1,645,82125.11%Instructional Administration &Improvement Services$2,322,208$2,508,41838.27%Undistributed$1,317,247$1,420,50721.67%TOTAL$6,227,566$6,554,795100.00%Total BudgetBudget 202425$60,294,755Proposed Budget 2025-26$63,310,108PROPOSED PROGRAM BUDGET PERCENT OF TOTAL BUDGET76.56%PROPOSED CAPITAL BUDGET PERCENT OF TOTAL BUDGET13.09%PROPOSED ADMINISTRATIVE BUDGET PERCENT OF TOTAL BUDGET10.35%100%2025-26 CAPITAL OUTLAY PROJECT SCOPEIncluded in the proposed 2025-26 BCSD budget is continued work on our BCSD capitaloutlay project to make necessary repairs and upgrades to Batavia High School.

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2025-2026 BATAVIA CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT BUDGET NOTICEOverall Budget ProposalBudget Adopted for the2024-25 School YearBudget Proposed for the2025-26 School YearContingency Budget forthe 2025-26 School YearTotal Budgeted Amount, Not Including SeparatePropositions$60,294,755$63,310,108$62,139,073Increase/Decrease for the 2025-26 School Year$3,015,353$1,844,318Percentage Increase/Decrease in Proposed Budget5.00%3.06%Change in the Consumer Price Index2.95%A. Proposed Levy to Support the Total BudgetedAmount *$20,339,336$20,790,870B. Levy to Support the Library Debt, if Applicable00C. Levy for Non-Excludable Propositions, ifApplicable **00D. Total Tax Cap Reserve Amount Used to ReduceCurrent Year Levy00E. Total Proposed School year Tax Levy (A + B + C - D)$20,339,336$20,790,870$20,339,336F. Total Permissable Exclusions$348,405$337,144G. School Tax Levy Limit, Excluding Levy forPermissible Exclusions ***$19,990,931$20,454,698H. Total Proposed School Year Tax Levy, ExcludingLevy to Support Library Debt and/or PermissibleExclusions (E - B - F + D)$19,990,931$20,453,726I. Difference: G - H (Negative Value Requires 60.0%Voter Approval - See Note Below RegardingSeparate Propositions)**0$972Administrative Componenent$6,227,566$6,554,795$6,493,770Program Componenent$45,821,591$48,467,772$48,197,462Capital Component$8,245,598$8,287,541$7,447,841* Statement of assumptions made in projecting a contingency budget for the 2025-26 school year, should the proposed budget be defeated pursuant to Section2023 of the Education Law. This Contingency Budget meets all requirements set forth in Chapter 436 of the Laws of 1997 with regard to allowable increase andrequired exempt categories. Should the Proposed Budget for 2025-26 be defeated, the Board could call for a second vote or could implement this ContingencyBudget. The Contingency Budget, which is $1,171,035 less than the proposal, represents expenses that are directly related to student instruction, requiredsupport for those activities and required fiscal limitations as outlined by law. A Contingency Budget excludes equipment expenditures (the District hasappropriated expense, which would be removed, which is a majority of the reduction for the Contingency Budget) and certain instructional programs yet to bedetermined. ** Separate Propositions that are not included in the Total Budgeted Amount: NONEUnder the Budget Proposed for the 2025-26 School YearEstimated Basic STAR Exemption Savings *$508The annual budget vote for the fiscal year 2025-26 by the qualified voters of the Batavia City School District, Genesee County, New York, will be held atBatavia High and Robert Morris School(s) in said district on Tuesday, May 20, 2025 between the hours of 11:00 AM and 9:00 PM, prevailing time in theBatavia High and Robert Morris School(s), at which time the polls will be opened to vote by voting ballot or machine1. The basic school tax relief (STAR) exemption is authorized by section 425 of the Real Property Tax Law.

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180300 - Batavia City School DistrictContact Person: Andrew LangTelephone Number: 585-343-2480Budgeted2024-25 (A)Proposed Budget2025-26 (B)Percent Change (C)Total Budgeted Amount, not Including Separate Propositions$60,294,755$63,310,1085.00%A. Proposed Tax Levy to Support the Total Budgeted Amount *$20,339,336$20,790,870B. Tax Levy to Support Library Debit, if Applicable00C. Tax Levy for Non-Excludable Propositions, if Applicable **00D. Total Tax Cap Reserve Amount Used to Reduce Current Year Tax Levy, ifApplicable00E. Total Proposed School Year Tax Levy (A + B + C - D)$20,339,336$20,790,8702.22%F. Permissable Exclusions to the School Tax Levy Limit$348,405$337,144G. School Tax Levy Limit, Excluding Levy for Permissible Exclusions ***$19,990,931$20,454,698H. Total Proposed Tax Levy for School Purposes, Excluding PermissibleExclusions and Levy for Library Debt Plus Prior Year Cap Reserve (E - B - F + D)$19,990,931$20,453,726I. Difference : (G - H); (negative value requires a 60.0% voter approval)**0972Public School Enrollment22802228-2.28%Consumer Price Index2.95%Actual204-25 (D)Estimated2025-26 (E)Adjusted Restricted Fund Balance$17,249,980$22,992,480Assigned Appropriated Fund Balance$3,961,570$2,989,400Adjusted Unrestricted Fund Balance$2,411,792$2,529,500Adjusted Unrestricted Fund Balance as a Percent of the Total Budget4.00%4.00%1 Include any prior year reserve for excess tax levy, including interest.2 Tax levy associated with educational or transportation services propositions are not eligible for exclusion under the School Tax Levy Limitand may affect voter approval requirements. 3 For 2025-26, include any carryover from 2024-25 and exclude any tax levy for library debt or prior year reserve for excess tax levy, including interest.2025-2026BATAVIA CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT PROPERTY TAX REPORT CARDWHAT DOES THIS MEAN FOR YOU:Our proposed tax levy increase of 2.22% is below the Consumer Price Index and is compliant with the taxcap.

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2025-2026 BATAVIA CITY SCHOOL DISTRICTSCHEDULE OF RESERVE FUNDSReserve TypeReserve NameReserve Description *3/31/25 Actual Balance6/30/25 Estimated Ending BalanceIntended Use of the Reserve in the 2025-26 School YearCapital2023 Capital ReserveTo pay the cost of any object orpurpose for which bonds may beissued.$2,517,297$2,543,465No intended useRepairRepair ReserveTo pay the cost of repairs to capitalimprovements or equipment.$261,192$263,907No intended useWorkers’ CompensationTo pay for Workers Compensationand benefits.UnemploymentInsuranceUnemployment InsuranceReserveTo pay the cost of reimbursement tothe State Unemployment InsuranceFund.$375,037$368,936$10,000 - To pay theannual cost of the District'sincurred unemploymentexpense.Reserve for TaxReductionFor the gradual use of the proceedsof the sale of school district realproperty.Mandatory Reservefor Debt ServiceTo cover debt service payments onoutstanding obligations (bonds,BANS) after the sale of districtcapital assets or improvements.InsuranceReserve for InsuranceTo pay liability, casualty, and othertypes of uninsured losses.$621,342$627,801No intended useProperty LossTo establish and maintain a programof reserves to cover property loss.LiabilityTo establish and maintain a programof reserves to cover liability claimsincurred.Tax CertiorariTo establish a reserve fund for taxcertiorari settlementsReserve forInsuranceRecoveriesTo account for unexpendedproceeds of insurance recoveries atthe fiscal year end.Employee BenefitAccrued LiabilityEmployee Benefit AccruedLiability ReserveFor the payment of accrued‘employee benefits’ due toemployees upon termination ofservice.$7,627,970$7,707,265No intended useRetirementContributionNYS Employee RetirementReserve & TRS SubfundTo fund employer retirementcontributions to the State and LocalEmployees’ Retirement System$5,912,703$5,124,167$850,000 - To pay theannual cost of the District'srequired retirementcontribution expense forNew York State EmployeeRetirement System.Other Reserve

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MEET THEBOARD OF EDUCATIONCANDIDATESVoters will select TWOcandidates for three-yearterms on the BCSD Board ofEducation. To learn more about theBoard, follow the QR codeChezeray RolleMr. Rolle was born and raised in Batavia and graduated from Batavia High School in 2009.After high school, he enlisted in the United States Army, but continued his high schoolpassions for football, wrestling, basketball, track and field. During his six-year enlistment in theArmy he had the pleasure of being stationed in Germany and El Paso, Texas. During those sixyears serving our country he was deployed twice to Afghanistan. In 2012, he met and marriedhis beautiful wife, Bianca. They have three children, two boys and one girl, all attendingBatavia City Schools. Mr. Rolle is employed as a Detention Officer at the Buffalo FederalDetention Facility and is a football coach for Batavia Bulldawgs. In his spare time he enjoyscooking and barbequing for family and friends. He is looking forward to the opportunity tolearn and to continue to serve our community as a Board of Education member. Dan SchmidtDan Schmidt has been a dedicated resident of Batavia since 2007, where he and his wife,Shannon, have raised their two sons, both proud graduates of Batavia High School. His passionfor serving on the Board of Education comes from a deep appreciation for the community thathelped shape his children’s success. He firmly believes that the dedication of educators,mentors, and community members played a vital role in their development. For nearly twodecades, he has actively partnered with each school in the district, offering care and support tostudents, families, and staff. He is committed to ensuring that each student has the resources,opportunities, and encouragement needed to achieve their full potential. With 12 years ofexperience as a Youth Pastor and his current role as lead pastor, he brings strong leadership,vision, and a heart for service. His involvement in athletics as a Section V Wrestling Refereefurther reflects his commitment to youth development. As a Board of Education member, he isdedicated to investing in students, empowering teachers, and strengthening the community.MAY 20, 2025Voting Day DecisionsPolls are open Tuesday, May 20, 2025 from 11:00 AM to 9:00 PM at the following locations:• 2025-26 Batavia City School District Budget• Two Board of Education SeatsFor residents living north of Route 5 (Main St.), vote at RobertMorris, 80 Union St. (Multi-Purpose Room). Enter on UnionSt. at the entrance across from Notre Dame. For residents living south of Route 5 (Main St.), vote atBatavia High School, 260 State St. (BHS Library).If you need clarification on where to vote, check the street-by-street guide on our website or call the Business Office at585-343-2480 ext. 1002.The Public Budget Hearing will be held on May 12, 2025, at 6:00 PMin the Batavia High School Superintendent’s Conference Room.The meeting will also be streamed live and recorded for viewing onour YouTube channel: www.youtube.com/c/BataviaCitySchools.Absentee ballots will be mailed by Tuesday, May 12, 2025, and willinclude a postage-paid return envelope.Absentee ballots must be received by the District no later than5:00 PM on Tuesday, May 20, 2025.Additional Voting InformationDefinition of a Qualified Voter• A citizen of the United States• 18 years of age• A resident within the Batavia City School District for a period of 30days preceding May 20, 2025.* No person shall have the right to register to vote who would notbe qualified to register for or vote in an election in accordance withprovisions of Section 5-106 of the Election Law.

2024-25 BCSD ANNUAL REPORT AND BUDGET NEWSLETTER

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