BCSD Foundation introduces executive director, plans fundraisers and scholarships

The Batavia City School District Foundation introduced Shannon Maudie as its new executive director and previewed a slate of fundraising events and scholarship programs aimed at increasing community engagement and grant support for schools.

Zach (identified as foundation president) said Maudie will help "escalate" the foundation's work and increase awareness of its role funding scholarships and school initiatives. Maudie, who said she currently serves as executive director of the Downtown Batavia Business Improvement District, described plans to expand events, grow sponsorships and strengthen grant-writing capacity to support district needs.

The foundation reported managing 46 scholarships last year and noted fundraising successes including vendor revenue of roughly $2,000 from a recent event. Maudie said the foundation will bring the Soapbox Derby (previously run by the BID) under the foundation's umbrella; the foundation also plans a March 9 hockey event and a planned Hall of Fame project to recognize notable alumni and raise funds.

Foundation leaders asked the board and community for awareness and volunteer support; they said students would be included in events and that the foundation aims to broaden parent and community involvement beyond the usual volunteer base.

No board action was required on the foundation introduction; the board heard the presentation and thanked foundation representatives.

Clarifying details: the foundation said it managed 46 scholarships last year; March 9 was identified as the date for the upcoming hockey fundraiser; vendors contributed about $2,000 at a prior event. The transcript records the new director's name as Shannon Maudie (with earlier mispronunciations at announcement).