Andrew Pedro President 2010-11 Email: apedro@bataviacsd.org Term Ends: 6/30/2012 Andy Pedro holds a Bachelor of Science Degree from S.U.N.Y Brockport and works as a National Accounts Manager for Colorite Plastics Company, based in Ridgefield, NJ. He and his wife, Laura D’Aurizio Pedro (1984 Batavia Graduate) are the parents of three Batavia children: Joseph and Vincent (2010 BHS Graduates) and Melissa (6th Grade at BMS). In addition to serving on the Board, he serves as President of The Batavia Blue Devil Touchdown Club and has been very active in the past as a volunteer/coach for various youth sports in the community. Originally elected to the BOE in 2006 and re-elected in 2009 - Mr. Pedro says, “The Batavia City School District is a very progressive district with top-notch Administration and Educators and I am very proud to be associated with it.”	Andrew Pedro
Gail Stevens Vice-President 2010-11 Email: gstevens@bataviacsd.org Term Ends: 6/30/2012 Gail Stevens holds an A.A.S. in Medical Secretarial Science from Genesee Community College, works as Secretary to the Supervisor of Fleet Mgt. at the New York State Police Troop A, in Batavia. In addition to serving as a Board member, Mrs. Stevens is Facilitator for the Batavia High School Improvement Team, a member of Batavia High School Character Education Committee, board member of Genesee Literacy, Vice-President for The Batavia Players and member of GCASA Coalition (Safe Homes Committee). Mrs. Stevens is new to the Genesee Valley BOCES Board as representative for the Pembroke and Batavia School Districts. Always an active volunteer, she has also served as a CCD instructor for Sacred Heart Church, a Board member on the Pavilion Board of Education, a treasurer for Robert Morris FORM, and as a Girl Scout Troop Leader. Gail resides in the City of Batavia with her husband Robert, son Eric, and daughter, Michelle who is a pharmacy student at SUNY UB.	Gail Stevens
Patrick Burk Member Email: PBurk@Bataviacsd.org Term Ends: 6/30/2013 Patrick D. Burk, a native of Rochester and a graduate of nearby Caledonia-Mumford Central School, has resided in Batavia for more than 25 years. Mr. Burk is a veteran Board member. Mr. Burk says, “Being a board member allows me to contribute to the education of our young people. It is the most important investment we can make. It also allows me to be a part of a successful District. I have enjoyed a twenty-plus year involvement with the Batavia City School District and I do want to continue that involvement.” In his many years on the Board, Mr. Burk feels he has contributed most in the business and student relations aspects. “I also feel that I relate well to staff and the community. I like the fact that many trust me to bring issues to the Board or to at least look into things.” In addition, Mr. Burk says, “I know that we have a solid District and I am extremely proud to be a part of it. I am pleased with our outcomes and see a tremendous amount of positive results from our students. I also am champion of our staff. I believe that they are excellent and I see that they work hard to obtain the positive outcomes.”	Patrick Burk
Wayne Guenther Member Email: Wguenther@bataviacsd.org Term Ends: 6/30/2011 Wally Guenther is not new to education. He retired from teaching after spending 33 years with fifth graders in the nearby Oakfield-Alabama District. He also served on the Batavia Board of Education for eight years in the 1980’s. He and his wife Deborah - who is also a retired teacher - have had two children graduate from the Batavia District. Says Mr. Guenther, “Being retired, I have more time to devote to this position (than when I was first on the Board in the 80's). I feel I have the educational background to add ‘that piece’ to the School Board.”	Wayne Guenther
Steven Hyde Member Email: shyde@bataviacsd.org Term Ends: 6/30/11 Steve Hyde and his wife, JoAnn, are graduates of Batavia High and their two children also benefit from the education offered in Batavia City Schools. Steve is President and CEO of the Genesee County Economic Development Center and has been a long-term volunteer in the community, particularly with youth sports. His top three goals as a Board member are (1) Excellence in Education, (2) Cost Effectiveness, and (3) Safe Schools that Promote Learning and Fun. “I believe both my educational background, business background, and leadership roles in business - with particularly strong experience in finance, marketing, and technology - can help me contribute effectively to the school board.”	Steven Hyde
Steven Mountain Member Email: Smountain@bataviacsd.org Term Ends: 06/30/13 Steve Mountain and his wife, Batavia native Kelly (Tanner) Mountain, have lived in Batavia for over 15 years and have three children who attend District schools. Joining the Board in 2007, Mr. Mountain had been encouraged by community members to seek election because of his professional experience. As a licensed professional engineer who worked many years for an engineering and architectural firm before becoming the Town Engineer for the Town of Batavia, Mr. Mountain filled a void of expertise for the District that had been left by another engineer and long-term Board member Bob Radley. In addition to believing his engineering background would be of value to the District, Mr. Mountain says, “I want to see the Batavia City School District succeed in its goals and am willing to help in any way I can to make that happen.”	Steven Mountain
Gary Stich Member Email: gstich@bataviacsd.org Term Ends: 6/30/2012 Gary Stich and his wife, Beth, have two sons; one that recently graduated and another attending Batavia High School. Gary is the President and CEO of OXBO International Corporation in Byron. "I became involved with the Board as a Budget Ambassador when that program started several years ago," says Mr. Stich. "It is important to me to be involved because I think we have many positive aspects to our schools and our District. As the financial pressures continue to increase, and the mandates from the New York State Education Department and the federal government remain in place, it will be a challenge to maintain our progress and continue to improve our District."	Gary Stich