Addison Central School District

Greetings ACSD Community!

Now that the school year is well underway and the calendar has officially turned to fall, I wanted 
to thank you for your patience and support through the beginning of the school year, as well as to 
provide some information regarding potential school closings as the possibility of inclement 
weather increases as winter steadily approaches.
First, thank you! As you can imagine there is much preparation that goes into the opening of school 
each September and everyone at ACSD does their very best to make the start of school as smooth as 
possible; however, the reality is that there are always bumps and hiccups during the first few days 
and weeks, adjustments to last minute changes are made and everyone reacclimates to the routines of 
school. Your patience, support and communication have been greatly appreciated throughout this 
first month.
Second, autumn has begun the cooler temperatures and changing colors of the leaves are reminders 
that winter weather is not far behind and with it comes the increased potential for school closings 
due to adverse weather and travel conditions. While our goal is to have students in school every 
day, sometimes Mother Nature provides conditions that just make the transportation of students to 
and from school too risky. Please be aware, that the district, in collaboration with county, 
village and highway departments of our townships, monitor the weather forecasts and road conditions 
very closely and are in near constant communication when inclement weather conditions are possible.
Further, we make every effort to make the decision to close schools with as much advance notice as 
possible so that our families have as much time as possible to make any needed childcare 
arrangements; however, this is the Greater Southern Tier of WNY and as you well know, conditions 
can change rapidly and vary widely, especially in the 165 square miles that comprise our district, 
as well as between school districts in the GST region. As a result, despite our best efforts and 
intentions, the decision to close schools often may not be made until the last minute. 
Additionally, if we experience a particularly challenging winter, it may be necessary to employ our 
remote learning plan for a day or two. If this is the case, it will be announced along with the 
closing of school and every effort will be made to ensure students are prepared in advance. Again, 
we will do our very best to make and communicate these determinations as soon as possible, but your 
continued patience and understanding in this regard is very much appreciated.
When the decision is made to close school, this is communicated in the following ways:
•  As a pop-up on our district website, www.addisoncsd.org
•  As a post to our district Facebook page
•  Through Parent Square as a call, email and/or text message
•  Through local TV and radio stations
In closing, thank you, once again, for your role in helping the school year get off to a great 
start, as well as for your continued support of our staff, schools, district, and – most 
importantly, your children. Should you have any questions about the information in this letter, 
please start by contacting your child’s school principal. Best wishes for an
outstanding school year!

Addison Central School District Community –

It is my honor and privilege to introduce myself to you as the new Superintendent of the Addison Central School District. Hopefully, my name and face are not new to you, and you recognize me from our conversations at extracurricular and community events during my three years serving the district as the Executive Director of Curriculum and Instruction, as well as Interim Superintendent. During this time, I have worked to better know and understand the Addison school community, its people and their values, as well as how to best serve this community and prepare our students for success in a larger global community.

Among the most important things I have come to understand is that this community expects the Superintendent to be present, visible, and involved. Not only do I believe the community deserves this, but I believe it is necessary for the Superintendent to meet these expectations in order to continue to understand and be connected to the community and its members. To this end, I look forward to continuing to be present and visible, so that I may continue building relationships within and learning about the community.

Also, among the most important things I have come to understand is that the community expects fiscal responsibility. The Addison school community expects and deserves to be confident that the district is operating in a manner that reflects the financial realities of the community, while at the same time ensuring the long-term fiscal health of the district. To this end, I will continue to work with the Board of Education and Business Office to ensure both, as well as to communicate with the community to build trust in this regard.

Finally, I know that I still have a lot to learn about Addison and its community. I look forward to and invite you to connect with me to share your insights and hopes for our district, schools, and students. Together, we can help our district achieve its highest potential, best provide outstanding educational experiences for our students, achieve our mission and vision, and live up to our commitment to student success.

Thank you for your continued partnership and support of our district, schools, faculty, staff, and ultimately, our students.

Sincerely,

Mr. Jim Peiffer, Superintendent