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Batavia board adopts 2025–26 code of conduct, approves library grant, authorizes change orders and moves to executive session
Summary
The Batavia City School District board approved the 2025–26 code of conduct, a Richmond Library grant project, the district and school improvement plans, and a resolution authorizing the superintendent to execute change orders; the board then moved into executive session on personnel and negotiations.
The Batavia City School District board on an evening voice vote adopted the district's 2025–26 code of conduct, voted to advance a grant-funded Richmond Library accessibility project, approved required district and middle-school improvement plans for 2025–26, and passed a change-order resolution that authorizes the superintendent to execute project change orders within a defined threshold.
The board's actions came during a routine meeting that included the superintendent's report and staff recognitions. Board members moved several items by voice vote rather than roll call. "All in favor?" was met with vocal "Aye" responses for the consent grouping, the code of conduct adoption and the Richmond Library grant project.
On the code of conduct, a motion "to vote on the 2025–26 BCSD code of conduct with revisions as presented by Mister Smith" was moved by Missus Benedict and seconded by Mister Smith; the board approved the item without recorded dissent. The superintendent had earlier noted a revision clarifying who may retrieve confiscated phones: release to a parent or an adult authorized by the parent or guardian with principal or assistant-principal permission.
The Richmond Library grant project was described by the superintendent as grant-funded and focused on making bathrooms ADA-compliant, installing accessories, and creating an area of refuge by removing some stairways. The board approved moving the project forward after confirming an environmental resolution had been addressed.
District and school improvement plans required by the state education department also passed. Molly summarized that the district and middle school plans align with ongoing Professional Learning Community (PLC) work and target supports for identified subgroups to close achievement gaps.
On construction oversight, the board approved a change-order resolution authorizing the superintendent to execute change orders and allowance authorizations for project phases, with the superintendent noting that anything "above 35" will be brought to the board with an explanation; lower amounts may be approved promptly to avoid delay.
Before adjourning into executive session to discuss personnel and collective negotiations pursuant to Article 14 of the Civil Service Law, the board covered routine reports and training updates. The motion to enter executive session passed by voice vote, and the board indicated it would not return to public session.
Notes: All votes described above were taken by voice vote during the meeting; no roll-call tallies were provided in the public transcript.
