BATAVIA/Two City School District leaders announce retirement

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BATAVIA, NY– On Monday, August 7, at a regularly scheduled Board of Education meeting, Superintendent Jason Smith announced the retirement of BCSD Athletic Director Michael Bromley (left). Business Administrator Scott Rozanski’s (right) retirement was formally announced at a meeting held earlier this summer. 

Michael Bromley was hired as Athletic Director of the Batavia City School District in 1999, with a career in education spanning nearly 36 years. During his tenure as AD, the Blue Devils achieved exceptional success across Section V athletics, with multiple Sectional titles and athletic achievements. Bromley was also instrumental in the successful campaign to rebuild VanDetta Stadium, which stands as one of the most impressive athletic and event facilities in the area.

“I would like to thank the Batavia Board of Education and all of the superintendents that have helped support our Health, Physical Education, and Interscholastic Athletics programs over the past 24 years,” said Mike Bromley. “I feel very fortunate to have worked with many talented and dedicated individuals who have supported our programs. We’ve hired many remarkable and devoted teachers, nurses, buildings and grounds staff, and coaches who always go above and beyond for our students and student-athletes. I would like to thank the Batavia community, parents, and students that I have been able to work with in our mission to develop outstanding and very competitive programs. Lastly, I would like to recognize my wife and children, who are my biggest supporters, as it was not always easy to be the AD’s family. My plan in retirement is to attend many athletic contests in support of our student-athletes. Once a Blue Devil, always a Blue Devil.”

Scott Rozanski is entering his 30th year in education and 20th year in the Batavia City School District, having joined as Business Administrator in 2003. As a key advisor to the superintendent, Rozanski oversaw the preparation and administration of the district’s annual operating and capital budgets, administration of internal business operations, audits, management of state aid, insurance, transportation, contract negotiations, and planning of capital construction projects.  

“It has been an honor and privilege to work for the Batavia City School District since July 2003,” said Scott Rozanski. “I am grateful to have been able to assist our various superintendents and Boards of Education in meeting the educational and community needs in a fiscally responsible manner. The Board has continually provided balance in offering increased opportunities and improvements to both the students and to the community in a cost-effective manner and often at times without increasing the local burden. Personally, it has truly been both a deeply satisfying and rewarding aspect of my career, and I am pleased to have been a part of contributing to the many accomplishments. I will always cherish my time here, my Batavia CSD colleagues, and the fine people of Batavia.”

“It’s a bittersweet moment to announce the retirement of my colleagues Mike Bromley and Scott Rozanski,” said Superintendent Jason Smith. “They have both been tremendous colleagues who have grown into good friends. They were supportive of me from day one, and I’m confident I can say the same for the other superintendents they’ve worked with during their many years in our district. I wish them both the best for the future, and I truly hope they enjoy retirement—they’ve certainly earned it. On behalf of the faculty, staff, students, and Batavia community, I thank them both for their service and commitment to BCSD.” 

The BCSD administration team is currently in the process of hiring for both leadership positions.