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Superintendent’s Message
Dear Salamanca Community,
Welcome back to the start of the 2013-2014 academic
school year. The beginning of the school year is always
filled with optimism, hope and excitement and this year
is no different. Last year saw a flurry of activity in the
last ten weeks of school, from Regents examinations, the
closure of Seneca Elementary School, the movement of
grades 3-6 and of course graduation.
While many things have transformed in recent
weeks, what remains an ever constant phenomenon is our
commitment to work to improve opportunities for our students.
To make this goal a reality, the Board of Education
and the District have adopted the following goals:
Goal I– to improve our curriculum offerings and to
create a rich, robust and rigorous classroom experience
for our students
Goal II– to be mindful of our fiscal environment and
our short and long term facility needs
Goal III– to engage students; to engage staff; to engage
the community to transform Salamanca Schools into
a state of the art 21st Century Learning Environment for
all students, staff and the community.
These tasks while daunting, can be accomplished
by working collaboratively with all stakeholder groups,
by encouraging open communications and displaying an
unwavering willingness to support our areas of strengths
while simultaneously acknowledging our weaknesses.
Together, great things are possible.
Please join us as we venture forward into the new
school year.
Sincerely,
Robert J. Breidenstein
Superintendent
Salamanca City Central School District
• 50 Iroquois Drive, Salamanca, NY 14779 •
Mission
The mission of the Salamanca City Central School District
is to ensure learning and growth for all students. We
pledge to provide a safe, supportive environment where all
students will be prepared for life’s challenges and grow into
responsible citizens.
Board of Education 2013-14
Mr. Eric A Butler, President..............................2010-2015
Mrs. Theresa A. Ray, Vice President................2009-2014
Mr. Robert W. Crandall.....................................2009-2014
Mr. Lance R. Hoag............................................2013-2018
Mr. Kenneth Nary.............................................2013-2018
Mrs. Barb Sande ...............................................2012-2017
Mrs. Colleen Smith...........................................2011-2016
Ms. Janet L. Koch ....................................... District Clerk
School Board Meetings
The Board of Education meets on the second and fourth
Tuesday as needed of each month in the Salamanca Jr./Sr.
High School Large Group Instruction Room. All Meetings
begin at 6:30 p.m. Workshops will focus on educational
issues. Special meetings may be called at the request of a
Board Member.
Public Participation at Meetings
Citizen involvement in public education is one of the
cornerstones of our society. Your continuing interest and
support will guarantee the excellence of our schools.
Agendas are provided to visitors and an opportunity is
provided during the course of the meeting for district residents
who wish to address the Board. The 2013-2014 schedule
is as follows:
August 13, 2013............................................ Board Meeting
September 10, 2013.......................................Board Meeting
October 08, 2013..........................................Board Meeting
November 12, 2013.......................................Board Meeting
December 10, 2013.......................................Board Meeting
January 14, 2014......................................Board Meeting
February 11, 2014.....................................Board Meeting
March 11 & 25, 2014................................Board Meeting
April 08 & 22, 2014..................................Board Meeting
May 13, 2014............................................Board Meeting
May 20, 2014.................(Special Meeting Canvass Vote)
June 10, 2014............................................Board Meeting
Agenda Items
If you wish to have an item placed on the agenda,
please submit your request, in writing, to the Superintendent
of Schools by Noon of the Tuesday preceding
the meeting. Minutes of Board Meetings are posted on
the District’s web page. Agendas and information provided
to the Board is also posted on the school website
at www.salamancany.org/BOE.
What is the Board of Education?
The Board’s powers and duties are derived from the
State of New York Constitution, State laws, and regulations
or rulings of the Commissioner of Education. All decisions
are made by a majority vote of the Board in public session.
The Board’s main areas of responsibility are to:
• Act as advocates for the educational interests of children
• Establish policies
• Set goals and objectives
• Hire the superintendent
• Develop an annual budget
• Establish & review programs
• Appoint all personnel
• Communicate the needs and progress with community

District Policy Manual
District Policy Manual CDs are located in the main
office of each School Building, each School Library, the
Salamanca Public Library, the Seneca Nation of Indians
Library, and on the District’s web page.
Budget Referendum and Election
The election of members to the Board of Education is
held at the same time as the annual vote on the school district
budget. Board Members are elected “at-large” and
represent the entire school district.
Candidates for Board seats must have been residents
of the school district for at least one year prior to the election,
18 years of age, U.S. citizens, qualified voters and
able to read and write. Prospective candidates must file
nominating petitions with the District Clerk.
Voter Qualifications
To vote, persons must be U. S. citizens, 18 years of
age, and must be a registered voter of the school district.
Parents and Community
Parents and community help play an important role
in the daily operation of our schools. There are a variety
of activities you can assist with, from listening to children
read, to assisting with young children in special education
or at dismissal. If you are interested in becoming a school
helper, please contact your school’s principal.
Shared Decision-Making
Shared decision-making (SDM) enables all members
of the Salamanca community to become stakeholders
in the process of encouraging meaningful learning
and positive educational change. The district officially
defines shared decision-making as a process in which all
members collaborate in identifying problems, defining
goals, formulating policy and implementing programs
by consensus.
In 1993, a district-wide SDM plan was developed
and adopted by groups of stakeholders in compliance with
Parents and Community
Part 100.11 of Commissioner’s regulations. Continuously
since then, SDM has empowered the Salamanca School to
create and recreate a stimulating community environment
for learning. The 21st Century Planning Committee meets
on a regular basis to support the District’s plan and goals.
Each of our four buildings has a Shared-Decision-Making
Committee referred to as the BLT. This is an opportunity
to bring parents, administration, and staff together to discuss
building level issues and collaboratively work to improve
student achievement.
If you would like to be a member of your child’s
Building Level Team (BLT) or the DLT, please contact
your child’s school principal, or the Superintendent at 945-
2400.
Parent-Teacher Organization
The Prospect and Seneca Schools are fortunate to
have an active non-profit volunteer organization made up
of parents. Its purpose is to enhance and enrich the educational
opportunities for students. The association sponsors
various fundraisers throughout the year. With the proceeds
from these fundraisers, the Association sponsors programs
at the school and field trips. For more information, please
contact Seneca school at 945-5140 and Prospect school at
945-5170 for PTO Officers and meeting dates.
Salamanca Sports Booster Club
These parent volunteers provide important support to
the athletic program in the Salamanca City Central School
District. Members are asked to lend a hand at functions
and help raise money for many worthy projects. For more
information, please contact Athletic Director Christopher
Siebert at 945-2404.
Volunteer Program
The Salamanca City Central School District recognizes
the need to develop a school volunteer program to support
district instructional programs and activities. The purpose of
the volunteer program will be to:
• assist the district in providing more individualization
and enrichment of instruction;
• build an understanding of school programs among
interested citizens, thus stimulating widespread involvement
in a total educational process;
• strengthen school/community relations through
positive participation.
Volunteers are persons who are approved by the
Board of Education and willing to donate their time and
energies to assist principals, teachers, and other school
personnel in implementing various phases of school programs.
Volunteers shall serve in that capacity without
compensation or employee benefits. Please contact your
child’s school principal or superintendent at 945-2400.

Academic Intervention Services
The district shall provide academic intervention services
to students who have been identified as being at risk
of falling below the state learning standards in English/
language arts, mathematics, social studies, and/or science.
Such services may include additional instruction
services and/or student support services such as guidance,
counseling, and study skills.
A student’s eligibility for academic intervention services
will be determined based on his or her performance
on state assessment examinations and/or in accordance
with district assessment procedures.
When it has been determined that a student needs academic
intervention services, the parents will be notified.
The notice will outline the reason the student needs such
services, the type of services to be provided and the consequences
of not achieving the performance standards.
In addition, the district will provide the parents with opportunities
to consult with teachers and other professional
staff, regular reports on the student’s progress, and information
on ways to monitor and work with teachers to improve
the student’s performance.
The official school day is until 4 pm. Those students
needing academic intervention may be required to stay
for this support at Junior/Senior High School.
Senior Citizen Courtesy Passes
Salamanca Senior Citizen Courtesy Passes are available
to residents of the Salamanca City Central School
District who are 60 years of age and over, which will admit
them, at no cost, to regular concerts, and home sport
events. Any senior citizen in the District may obtain a
Courtesy Pass at the District Clerk’s Office by presenting
proof of age any day during business hours.
Closed Campus
Along with other district schools, Salamanca Jr./Sr.
High School maintains a closed campus. Thus, any student
who is off-campus without parental and administrative
permission is truant. Students leaving the building for
any reason whatsoever during the school day must check
out in the attendance office; authorization to leave will be
granted following appropriate Board policy.
District Wide General Information
Senior students desiring to leave during lunchtime are
required to complete the time/lunch release form, have it
signed by their parents, and return it to the office. Leaving
campus for lunch without the appropriate form on file may
result in disciplinary action.
Bus Safety Rules
and Regulations for Students
Transportation of students on the school bus is a privilege,
and an extension of the classroom. Rules for student
behavior are as much in force there as in any other school
facility. School authorities can deny this privilege to any
child who is insubordinate or disorderly. All students K-12
wishing to be transported to a different location than usual
must submit a note from a parent or guardian requesting
such change. Such requests are to be submitted to the office
with the morning attendance report. In approved cases, drivers
will be notified of changes.
It is illegal to pass a stopped school bus with its red lights
flashing anywhere - including school grounds. This is a serious
violation of the Vehicle and Traffic Law and can result in
a substantial fine or jail or both. More importantly, passing a
stopped school bus can result in the injury or death of a child.
Rules:
• Be on time at your stop! During inclement weather, driving
conditions warrant extreme safety measures. Therefore,
to maintain our time schedule, it is advisable to expect
your bus to arrive early, especially if your stop is at
the beginning of the trip.
• Parents should bring their children to school if they MISS
the bus.
• Wait until the bus comes to a full stop before attempting
to get on or off. Always pass in front of the bus, never
behind, when loading or unloading from the bus.
• Go immediately to a seat (the bus driver may assign seats)
and remain seated until the bus comes to a complete stop
or at the school.
• Help keep the bus clean. Eating and drinking any beverages
on the bus are not permitted.
• Do not destroy property.
• Violence is prohibited!
• Smoking, profanity, necking, shouting, or fighting are
acts which constitute undesirable behavior and cannot
be tolerated.
• No objects shall be passed through an open window.
• Keep arms, hands, and head inside the bus.
• Be sure to take all belongings with you when you leave
the bus.
• Do not distract the driver while the bus is in motion.
• Be a courteous and responsible passenger at all times.
• Large objects may not be carried on the bus due to D.O.T.
regulations.
• Violation of the rules will result in disciplinary action.
Video cameras in school and on buses
The Board of Education recognizes its responsibility
to ensure the safety and welfare of staff and students on
school premises and transportation vehicles.
Video cameras may be used to monitor student behavior
on school premises and vehicles transporting students
to and from school or extracurricular activities. Students
found violating school rules or bus contract rules
will be subject to disciplinary action in accordance with
established Board policy and regulations governing student
conduct and discipline.
Review of video tapes will be conducted by the
Transportation Supervisor and/or the Building Principal.
Viewing will be permitted only at school-related sites.
If you have any questions concerning this policy, please
contact your child’s building principal.
If you walk to school . . .
Most Salamanca students are bused to and from school
each day to increase safety. However, some students walk
to school daily. Occasionally, students walk all or part of
the way to or from school. Parents are encouraged to review
the following safety rules with their children:
• Avoid shortcuts through wooded or isolated areas.
• Walk with others. Never walk alone.
• Let your parents know where you are going and when
you expect to return.
• Obey all traffic rules and police officers.
• Walk with confidence. Be aware of your surroundings.
• Do not text while walking or crossing the street while
going to and from school.

Salamanca City Central School District 2013-2014 Calendar
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* * * I M P O R T A N T D A T E S * * *
School Closed
7/4 Independence Day 11/28-29
Thanksgiving Break State Exam Dates Supt Day/1/2 Day
7/1-8/9 Sp. Ed. Summer School 12/6
Staff/Professional Dev Aug 2013 Regents: 8/13-14 Supt's Days
9/2
Labor Day 12/23-1/3
Winter Break Jan 2014 Regents: 1/27-30 Snow Day Ret
9/3 Staff/Professional Dev 1/20 Martin Luther King Day June 2013 Regents: 6/17-26 Regents Exams
9/4
10/14
First Day of School
Columbus/Indigenous Day
1/31
3/14
Staff/Professional Dev
Staff/Professional Dev
10/11
11/11
Staff/Professional Dev
Veteran's Day
2/17-21
4/14-4/21
Mid-Winter Break & Presidents Day (2/17)
Spring Break & Good Friday (4/18)
ELA: 4/1-3
Math: 4/30-5/2
11/20-21
Parent/Teacher Conference 5/26 Memorial Day Staff Instructional Days 186
11/27 Teacher Inservice 6/27 Graduation Student Days 182
Regents Exams Summer School Session 30
Adopted by BOE 04/09/13
HS
3-8 Testing

Welcome from the Principal:
Donnald G. Hensel
Greetings and welcome to another exciting school
year! I am pleased to have the opportunity to work with
your family in helping your child begin their journey towards
becoming a life-long learner. Speaking for the entire
Prospect Elementary School staff, we look forward
to helping your child get a great start with their primary
level education.
The Prospect Elementary School staff has received
extensive training in teaching reading skills to students.
Through our Reading First program and early literacy
instruction, we try to ensure that each and every student
becomes a successful reader. We believe that by taking a
comprehensive school-wide approach to teaching early literacy
and reading, in conjunction with your efforts at home,
your child will have a solid foundation for the future.
We also look forward to having contact with you as
a vital part of your child’s education. Through ongoing
two-way communication we are confident that we can
solve concerns as partners working to help each student
to grow and develop the skills necessary to be good learners
and good school citizens.
Please feel free to contact me with any questions or
concerns that you may have. You are welcome to email
me at dhensel@salamancany.org or call my office at 945-
5170 extension 7126.
Best wishes for a great school year!
Donn Hensel
New Student Registration
Parents/Guardians of all new students are asked to
complete a registration form and family history form upon
enrollment. Birth certificates, physicals, and shot records
are required. If your child is transferring from another
school, please have the address and phone number of the
previous school so that we may contact it for records.
Student Records
If you have any changes in your child’s registration
information, please contact the office immediately. We
need to have current phone numbers (including cell phone
Prospect Elementary School (Grades PreK–3)
• 300 Prospect Avenue, Salamanca, NY 14779 • Phone: 945-5170 • Fax: 945-2374 •
numbers), emergency numbers, addresses, pick-up and
drop-off bus information. If someone other than the parent
is going to pick the student up, please let the office know.
The office will ask the person for proper identification prior
to releasing the student.
If you have custody papers or any other document
from court, please be sure that we have a copy of the most
current orders.
Visiting Our School
Parents are always welcome to visit our school. It is
important that we are able to provide a safe place with an
environment that is conducive to learning. In order to do
this, we have some practices that we need to enforce. When
visiting, please come to the office to state your purpose, sign
in, and receive a Visitor’s Pass. We ask that all classroom
visitations or teacher conferences be arranged ahead of time
(for the above stated reasons). Thank you in advance for
your cooperation.
Dropping Off and Picking Up Students
The school day for Prospect Students is 8:40 a.m.-3:15
p.m. Buses drop students off between 8:30-8:40 a.m. If you
choose to bring your child to school, please follow the direction
of the Safety Monitors. Enter via Prospect Avenue
only. Turn right into the drop off loop, continue to where a
second monitor will assist your child in exiting the vehicle.
Please do not pull up in front of the school during the bus
arrival time. This is the bus lane. By going through the drop
off loop and parking lot, you will be able to exit the area
ahead of the buses and leave via Sullivan Street. Your child
should be here by 8:40. Please do not drop your child off
before 8:30 a.m. If you must, come in and let us know of
your circumstances and a determination will be made of the
best and safest way to drop your child off.
Please note: in order to provide for the safety of students
and staff, we ask that if you bring your child into the school,
please say good-bye to them in the main foyer. Parents may
accompany Kindergarten, First and Second Grade students
to their classrooms for the first week only. The teacher and
assistant will meet Pre-K students in the foyer for the first
two weeks. After that, the assistant will meet them. Be sure
to sign in and out with the person staffing the main foyer.
After the second full week, the staff will assist any student
who is in need of direction to their room or breakfast. Our
experience is that the children adjust just fine to this.
If you will be picking your child up daily, please sign
them out. Your child will come to the front foyer at 3:15
p.m. If your child has an appointment, please send a note
to the office in the morning so that we can alert the teacher
and bus driver. We need to know who will not be riding
the bus each day. The secretary will call your child to the
main office while you sign them out at the desk. The office
provides lists to the drivers of who will be riding the bus
each day. We need your help to get your child where he/she
needs to be at the end of the day, so let us know in writing.
If you need to call, please do so by 2:00 p.m. so that your
child gets the correct information regarding any changes.
Student Code of Conduct
Some of the most important lessons we teach at Prospect
Elementary School deal with how to be good school
citizens. We believe that helping students to understand
the importance of being respectful, responsible and safe,
will help these youngsters develop a positive sense of personal
and social responsibility.
As part of our school program with student conduct
we believe that:
1. Children are in school to learn and to allow others
to learn.
2. Children are expected to be respectful, courteous,
and helpful to other people.
3. Children will respect school property and the property
of others.
4. Children are responsible for their own behavior.
Positive Recognition
We believe students should be recognized for their
academic achievements and their responsible citizenship.
Student success is celebrated in our school in both the
classroom and in the school-wide assembly programs.
Students have the opportunity to receive tickets for use in
our rewards program. Our rewards program is intended
to reinforce positive school citizenship so that students
learn to make better choices both in school and at home.

Message from the Acting Principal:
Mary Elizabeth Koch
Education is all about positive change and growth,
and all members of the Seneca School family are experiencing
change as we move to the main campus of the
Salamanca City Central School District at 50 Iroquois
Drive. This move brings anticipation along with sadness
as we had to say goodbye to our third grade staff
members who are now at Prospect School.
The fourth, fifth and sixth graders of Seneca School
will be faced with new challenges leading to new
achievements as we plunge full force into the implementation
of the Common Core Standards in English
Language Arts and Mathematics. Computer technology
will continue to be at the forefront of teaching, learning
and assessment.
But most importantly, students will be given opportunities
to exhibit their growth as members of the Seneca
School family; the positive behavior program will
continue to catch students “doing the right thing”. As
members of the Seneca School family, students and staff
work together to ensure Respect, Responsibility and
Safety for all.
Parents and guardians play a key role as students
continue to thrive academically, socially, physically and
emotionally with support at home. Please know that
your thoughts and comments are always welcome. The
partnership of parents, staff, and students will continue
to make Seneca School the best it can be!
Student Responsibilities
• Students will respect themselves, others, and property.
• Students will respect and follow directions of Teachers,
Principal, and all other adults in the school and on
the bus.
• Students will attend school regularly and will be on
time.
• Students will be polite, avoid arguments and avoid
bad language.
• Students will clean up after themselves.
Seneca Elementary School (Grades 4–6)
• 50 Iroquois Drive, Salamanca, NY 14779 • Phone: 945-5140 • Fax: 945-3567 •
A student shall be subject to disciplinary action in relation
to the following:
• Being under the influence of an alcoholic beverage,
drinking an alcoholic beverage or in possession of an alcoholic
beverage on school premises (including buildings
or grounds) or on a bus going to or from a school function
or a school-sponsored function. Alcoholic beverages
shall mean and include alcohol, spirits, liquor, wine, beer
and cider having alcoholic content.
• The use, possession, sale, or gift of any drug or controlled
substance, including marijuana or any instruments
for the use of such drugs, controlled substances
or marijuana such as a pipe, syringe or other paraphernalia,
while on school premises (including buildings or
grounds) or on a bus going to or from a school function
or school-sponsored function. Exceptions are drugs taken
in accordance with current prescription signed by a
physician which is to be taken by that particular student
at the time in question.
• Stealing, lying, cheating, plagiarism or other acts of dishonesty.
• Verbal or physical intimidation.
• Fighting or causing physical harm to another.
• Disrespect toward a faculty or staff member.
• Possession or use of firearms, knives or other weapons.
• Failure to comply with the directions of a teacher, administrator
or other school employee.
• Using profane vulgar, abusive language or words which
may incite another person.
• Selling, using, or possession of obscene material.
• Lateness or missing or leaving school or class without
permission or an excuse given by a faculty member.
• Any willful act which disrupts the normal operation of the
school community.
• Smoking a cigarette, cigar or pipe, or using chewing or
smokeless tobacco on school premises (including buildings
or grounds) or on a bus going to or from a school
function or a school-sponsored function.
The type and extent of discipline shall be determined
by the building principal or superintendent and
may include:
• Verbal warning
• Suspension upon instruction
• Written notification to parent
• Detention
• Written warning
• Suspension from transportation
• Counseling
• Suspension (1-5 days)
• Exclusion from a particular activity
• Suspension from social or extracurricular activities
• Involuntary transfer
Picking up Students at School
When picking up students during the school day, parents
must report to the school office. A release card has to
be signed prior to students being excused. It is requested
that parents use the parking facilities at the school and do
not park in the bus loading areas.

Salamanca Junior/Senior High School (Grades 7–12)
• 50 Iroquois Drive, Salamanca, NY 14779 • Phone: 945-2404 • Fax: 945-5983 •
Welcome Back from the Principal:
Mrs. Ann Marie Anderson
Welcome back to a new and exciting school year!
The year begins, again, with a major change in our
school. We have now brought the Junior High School
into a wing in the High School and the Seneca School
in two wings in the previous Junior High School. What
an exciting adventure we have in store for us! Last year
brought many changes with the new testing and the new
process for teachers. This year, as we have adjusted to
those changes, will be about new challenges as we continue
to provide a well-rounded education to all students.
The dedicated and caring staff is always working hard to
encourage students to develop their talents and emerge as
contributing members of society.
We will continue with the positive reinforcement of
good behavior with our Warrior Way program in which
students get rewarded on a regular basis. We also will
continue to provide programs of excellence that will assist
students in being lifelong learners. The junior/senior
high school will continue to provide a well-rounded education
for all of its students. It will continue to strive to
achieve high academic standards, diverse programming
and a wide range of extracurricular activities as it collectively
serves as a positive center for this community. We
invite you, as parents, to take an active role in your child’s
education and become partners with us during their years
at Salamanca Junior/Senior High School.
Parental Concerns
Parents should speak with the individual staff member
involved. If the concern is not resolved, parents
should next contact the staff member’s supervisor. Subsequently,
the matter may be referred to the principal. Finally,
the matter may be appealed to the Superintendent
and then to the Board of Education.
Parents/Guardians
The Board recognizes the vital role of parents/guardians
in the welfare and education of their children and
the pivotal part they play in shaping character and values.
Parents/guardians are responsible for their child’s punctuality,
attendance, cleanliness, and propriety of dress. Parents/guardians
are requested to keep the school apprised of
changes in factors in the home situation, which may affect
pupil conduct or performance. The legal custodian of each
pupil is responsible for informing the school of any change
in the pupil’s custody.
Honor Roll
High - 89.5% or above Honor - 84.5% - 89.4%
If a student has a mark below 65% or an unsatisfactory
in any course of study he/she will be denied honor roll status.
An incomplete grade when removed will be computed
and honor roll status will be determined. A list of students
who achieve the Honor Roll and High Honor Roll will be
published in the local newspaper at the end of each 10-week
marking period. In June, the published Honor and High
Honor Roll will be based upon the student’s 4th marking
period, not the final average. Parents are asked to examine
the report card carefully, and if there are still questions, contact
the office at 945-2405.
Homework
We believe homework is important because it is a
valuable aid in helping students make the most of their
experience in school. We give homework because it reinforces
what has been taught in class, prepares students
for upcoming lessons, and helps students develop selfdiscipline,
responsibility and organizational skills.
Homework may be assigned daily. Most homework
assignments will involve reading, answering study questions,
completing related work sheets, and practicing exercises
that are class related.
Tests will be given periodically with attention given
to spacing various subject tests on alternate days, whenever
possible. Adequate notice will be given for all tests.
We expect students to follow these guidelines when
completing homework assignments:
• All assignments will be completed according to
teacher instructions.
• Students are responsible for making up homework
missed due to absences from class.
• Homework will be turned in on time.
• Students will turn in work that is neatly done.
• If students choose not to do their homework, there
shall be appropriate consequences.
We feel that parents are the key to making homework
a positive experience for their children. Therefore, we
ask that they make homework a top priority. This includes
providing necessary supplies and a quiet homework environment,
as well as providing praise and support.

Salamanca Junior/Senior High School Continued...
Jr./Sr. High School Grading Policy
A student’s marking period grade will be computed
on the basis of academic work 80% tests, quizzes, projects
and participation (20% attendance and classroom
effort).
Interim Assessments are given in all areas 7-12 to examine
the academic progress of students. We believe that
students and parents should use these interim assessments
along with marking period course grades to evaluate how
well students are doing.
Final exams will be given near the end of the 4th
quarter. Students failing to report to midterm or final exams
within one (1) hour of the designated start time will
be denied admission.
Should a student earn a class average of less than a
50% during the 1st, 2nd or 3rd marking period, they will
be given one (and only one per academic year per class)
opportunity to raise their grade through a teacher devised
remedial plan.
A student’s marking period grade will be reported as
“U” until a remedial plan to earn a minimum average of
50% is completed. They must complete their remedial
plan by the mid point of the following marking period.
Failure to satisfy their remedial plan within the time allowed
will result in their actual grade being posted.
In other instances where a teacher has given a student
an incomplete “I” grade in anticipation of making up back
work, the “I” grade must be replaced by a numeric grade
within the 5 weeks of the start of the following marking
period.
No incomplete “I” grades or “U” grades will be given
during the 4th marking period.
An “I” (incomplete) shall be marked if the course
requirements have not been completed during a particular
marking period. The “incomplete” must be removed
prior to the next mid-quarter performance report period.
Any exceptions to this must be approved by the principal.
Teachers issuing incompletes must make suitable comments
or check appropriate area(s) from teacher comment
sheets.
In no case will a final mark be an incomplete. A final
grade of at least 65% and the attendance requirement are
required to obtain credit for the course.
Class Rank
Class rank is computed on the basis of an Index System.
The philosophy behind the Index System is to give
the student an incentive and reward for taking challenging
subjects during his high school career. We identify our Valedictorian
and Salutatorian and establish rank in class where
advanced courses are scheduled with this Index System.
Approximate rank in class is available in September of the
Senior year. Ranking for Valedictorian, Salutatorian and top
ten of the Senior Class will be determined at the end of the
3rd marking period. Index for each subject is calculated by
multiplying the final grade received in a particular subject
by the weighted index assigned to that subject.
Promotion / Retention Policy
In grades 7 and 8 students receiving a failing final
mark in English, Social Studies, Science, or Mathematics
should expect to attend summer school when offered.
In years when we do not have a summer school due
to financial restraints, students failing 2, 3 or 4 of these
content areas risk being retained in the same grade level.
Promotion shall be determined, in each instance, by the
principal with the advice of the guidance counselor.
Student Support Team
The Student Support Team is composed of Administration,
Counselors, School Psychologist, School Nurse,
Home School Coordinator, Classroom Teachers and Parents.
The function of this committee is to address the
concerns of students who are experiencing difficulties
academically, behavioral, socially, etc. and who are not
classified by the Committee on Special Education. The
goal of the committee is to plan along with parents and
any pertinent agencies or personnel to monitor and adjust
programs to meet student’s needs for success.

Salamanca Junior/Senior High School (Grades 7–12)
• 50 Iroquois Drive, Salamanca, NY 14779 • Phone: 945-2404 • Fax: 945-5983 •
Warrior Way
The Salamanca Junior/ Senior High School has a
positive behavior intervention program entitled the “Warrior
Way.” This program is meant to proactively promote
positive behavior. Proper behavior is explicitly taught and
rewarded. The core values behind the Warrior Way are to
be safe, respectful and responsible. We expect these core
values to be demonstrated by all students and staff members.
When students and staff behave accordingly they are
acknowledged and at times rewarded for their positive behaviors.
Students are given “Wisdas” for behaving in an
appropriate way. “Wisda” is the Seneca term for money.
Throughout the course of the year, students can use Wisdas
that they have earned to purchase items or privileges
in the school store or in the classroom. During the course
of the school year several celebrations and reward assemblies
are held for students and staff that have been behaving
and walking what we call the “Warrior Way.”
Student Gym Lockers & Hall Lockers
Each student is assigned a locker equipped with a
combination lock. Students are provided with a lock for
their gym locker by the district for a cost of $5. This lock
may be used for the students remaining years in Jr./Sr.
High School.
Lockers, books, and other school material are considered
to be the property of the school district. The
courts have ruled that since lockers are the property of
the school, the administration has the right to search any
locker where he/she feels the integrity of the school environment
may be violated and/or in an attempt to protect
other students. Students’ lockers will be searched with
probable cause. Parental or student requests for books
and/or materials from lockers do not constitute a search.
Lockers remain the exclusive property of the school
and students have no expectations of privacy with respect
to lockers.
Reporting Absences – Procedures
Parents are to notify the school via telephone or parent
note when an absence occurs. When a student is ill or for
some other reason is not able to attend school, a parent or
guardian is expected to notify the attendance clerk by telephone
(945-2404 ext. 6201) between 7:50 and 10 a.m.
Student Dismissal Precautions Regulation
In order to ensure students’ safety, the Building Principal
maintains a list of individuals who are authorized to
obtain the release of students in attendance at the school.
No student may be released to the custody of any individual
who is not the parent/guardian of the student, unless the individual’s
name appears on the list.
Parents/guardians may submit a list of individuals authorized
to obtain the release of their children from school
at the time of the child’s enrollment.
A parent/guardian may amend the list at any time in
writing. Certified copies of any court orders or divorce
decrees provided by the custodial parent, which restrict a
parent’s ability to seek the release of his/her child, shall be
maintained in district offices.
If parents seek the release of a student from school, he/
she must report to the school office and present satisfactory
identification to the Building Principal. If the person seeking
the release of a child exhibits to the school official an
out-of state custody order, the Superintendent will be called.
Medical releases are handled through both the Nurse’s
Office and the High School Office. All other reasons for
release must be submitted to the High School Office. The
person seeking the student’s release must sign the register in
the office in person.
Sign Out
Sign out of students will be allowed by parents by
telephone in an emergency situation only and requires approval
by the Principal. Due to the obvious possibility of
releasing students under false pretense, it is necessary for
parents to be visibly seen in the office when signing out
students prior to the end of the school day. Names of all
adults, other than legal guardians, or parents allowed to
sign out your son/daughter should be placed on file in the
high school office.
Student Drivers
1. Students who drive to school must have a valid
operator’s license.
2. Operating a motor vehicle on school property is
a privilege and may be revoked and disciplinary action
taken for conduct that endangers the safety of others.
3. Students may not occupy motor vehicles during
the day or retrieve materials from their vehicles unless
they receive permission from the office in advance.
4. The first four (4) rows in front of the building are
reserved for guest, faculty and staff. Student drivers are not
allowed to park in this restricted area during the school day.
5. Students may not operate a motor vehicle during
the day unless they are leaving campus after having been
properly excused or arriving late with parent permission.

Dignity For All Students Act
Dignity for All Students Act
The Board of Education recognizes that learning
environments that are safe and supportive can increase
student attendance and improve academic achievement. A
student’s ability to learn and achieve high academic standards,
and a school’s ability to educate students, is compromised
by incidents of discrimination or harassment,
including but not limited to bullying, taunting and intimidation.
Therefore, in accordance with the Dignity for All
Students Act, Education Law, Article 2, the District will
strive to create an environment free of discrimination and
harassment and will foster civility in the schools to prevent
and prohibit conduct which is inconsistent with the
District’s educational mission.
The District condemns and prohibits all forms of
discrimination and harassment of students based on
actual or perceived race, color, weight, national origin,
ethnic group, religion, religious practice, disability,
sexual orientation, gender, or sex by school employees
or students on school property, on a school bus and at
school-sponsored activities and events that take place at
locations off school property. In addition, any act of discrimination
or harassment, outside of school sponsored
events, which can reasonably be expected to materially
and substantially disrupt the education process may be
subject to discipline.
Students are prohibited from using or having on or
in an operational mode any paging device, mobile telephone,
cellular telephone, laser pointer or pen or any
other type of telecommunications or imaging device during
instructional time, except as expressly permitted in connection
with authorized use in classrooms. While students are
permitted to possess such devices during the school day,
they are prohibited from using them in any manner which
invades the privacy of students, employees, volunteers or
visitors. Students are not permitted to use any form of information
technology, including their own personal electronic
devices, to intimidate, harass or threaten others. This type
of harassment is generally referred to as cyberbullying. If
a student violates this prohibition, then he/she is subject to
discipline under this provision and/or any other provision in
the District Code of Conduct that may be applicable to the
circumstances involved.
At least one (1) employee at every school shall be designated
as the Dignity Act Coordinator(s). Training will be provided
each school year for all District employees in conjunction
with existing professional development training to raise
staff awareness and sensitivity of harassment and discrimination
directed at students that are committed by students or
school employees on school property or at a school function.
Training will include ways to promote a supportive school
environment that is free from discrimination and harassment,
emphasize positive relationships, and demonstrate prevention
and intervention techniques to assist employees in recognizing
and responding to harassment and discrimination, as well
as ensuring the safety of the victims.
Instruction in grades Kindergarten through 12 shall
include a component on civility, citizenship and character
education. Such component shall instruct students on the
principles of honesty, tolerance, personal responsibility,
respect for others, observance of laws and rules, courtesy,
dignity and other traits which will enhance the quality of
their experiences in, and contributions to, the community.
For the purposes of this policy, “tolerance,” “respect for others”
and “dignity” shall include awareness and sensitivity
to discrimination or harassment and civility in the relations
of people of different races, weights, national origins, ethnic
groups, religions, religious practices, mental or physical
abilities, sexual orientations, genders and sexes.
Rules against discrimination and harassment will be
included in the Code of Conduct, publicized District-wide
and disseminated to all staff and parents. An age-appropriate
summary shall be distributed to all students at a
school assembly at the beginning of each school year.
The District will investigate all complaints of harassment
and discrimination, either formal or informal, and
take prompt corrective measures, as necessary. Complaints
will be investigated in accordance with applicable
policies and regulations. If, after an appropriate investigation,
the District finds that this policy has been violated,
corrective action will be taken in accordance with District
policies and regulations, the Code of Conduct, and all appropriate
federal or state laws.
The District will annually report material incidents
of discrimination and harassment to the State Education
Department as part of the Uniform Violent and Disruptive
Incident Reporting System (VADIR).
Any person who has reasonable cause to suspect that
a student has been subjected to discrimination or harassment
by an employee or student, on school grounds or at
a school function, who acts reasonably and in good faith
and reports such information to school officials or law
enforcement authorities, shall have immunity from any
civil liability that may arise from making such report. The
Board prohibits any retaliatory behavior directed at complainants,
victims, witnesses and/or any other individuals
who participated in the investigation of a complaint of
discrimination or harassment.

School Hours
Daily schedules for the 2013-2014 school year are
as follows:
Buses will arrive at:
Prospect Elementary................................8:30–8:40 a.m.
Seneca Elementary...................................7:35–7:45 a.m.
Salamanca Jr./Sr. High School.................7:35–7:45 a.m.
School Day will be:
Prospect Elementary........................8:40 a.m.–3:15 p.m.
Seneca Elementary...........................7:50 a.m.–2:15 p.m.
Salamanca Jr./Sr. High School.........7:50 a.m.–2:35 p.m.
Buses will depart at:
Prospect Elementary.........................................3:15 p.m.
Seneca Elementary............................................2:43 p.m.
Salamanca Jr./Sr. High School ........................ 2:43 p.m.
Early Dismissal Times will be:
Prospect Elementary School ......................... 11:30 a.m.
Seneca Elementary School ............................ 10:30 a.m.
Salamanca Jr./Sr. High School....................... 10:45 a.m.
School Office Hours
Prospect Elementary School........... 8:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
Seneca Elementary School.............. 7:00 a.m.–3:15 p.m.
Salamanca Jr./Sr. High School........ 7:00 a.m.–3:30 p.m.
District Office.................................. 8:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
For Your Information
Tax Information
The 2013-2014 Tax bills will be sent out at the end of
September. The taxes will be payable from October 1 thru
November 1, without penalty at the following places:
Cattaraugus County Bank
550 Broad Street
Salamanca, NY 14779
Five Star Bank
107 Main Street
Salamanca, NY 14779
Salamanca Jr/Sr High School (DISTRICT OFFICE)
50 Iroquois Drive
Salamanca, NY 14779
Monday-Friday 8:30 a.m.-12 Noon
Salamanca City Central School District
Tax Collections
PO Box 616
Buffalo, NY 14240
Any payments received after this date will be forwarded
to the City of Salamanca Comptroller’s Office or Cattaraugus
County Treasurer’s Office, however applicable. It is important
that you enclose your receiver’s stub portion of your tax
bill with your payment in order to be correctly posted.
Detailed Budget Statement: The School District has
copies of the current school year budget available throughout
the school year. The budget for the following school year
will be made available seven days prior to the budget hearing
for the new school year.
Salamanca City Central School District’s Tax
Code is 556.
Emergency School Closing Procedures
When unusually severe weather or other emergencies
occur, the Salamanca City Central School will close
to ensure the safety of our students. Decisions and announcements
are made as early as possible and parents
should anticipate school closings or early dismissals and
arrange to be at home when these schedule changes must
be made. Please listen to the following radio and/or TV
stations & local channel 13 for the latest information:
WKBW TV Channel 7
WHDL/WPIG
WBEN
WIVB News 4
WGRZ TV Channel 2
WGWE
Global Connect All Call System
When the Salamanca City Central School District is
closed due to inclement weather, transportation will NOT
be provided to other public and non-public schools.
Continuing education classes and extra-curricular activities
are also cancelled when school is closed.

September 2013
Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
LABOR DAY HOLIDAY
8 9 10 11 12 13 14
4:00 Tennis @ Chautauqua Lake
4:30 Varsity & Modified Boys Soccer v.
Franklinville
4:30 Volleyball v. Randolph
Superintendent's Conference Day
Seneca School Meet The Teacher
Night
6:00 Girls Varsity Soccer @ Bolivar/
Richburg
First day of classes for students
4:30 Boys Varsity Soccer v. Catt/LV
Girls Varsity Soccer at Bolivar-Richburg
6 PM
4:30 Volleyball @ Ellicottville 5:00 Varsity Girls Soccer Salamanca
Tournament
7:00 Varsity Football @ Falconer
10:00 JV Football v. Falconer
10:00 Boys Varsity Soccer @ Catt/LV
4:00 Varsity Girls Soccer Salamanca
Tournament
15 16 17 18 19 20 21
4:30 Varsity & Modified Boys Soccer v.
Randolph
4:30 Varsity Volleyball v. Olean
4:00 Tennis v. Frewsburg
4:30 Varsity & Modified Girls Soccer v.
Franklinville
5:00 Swim v. Frewsburg
Board of Education Meeting 6:30 LGI
4:00 Tennis v. Olean
4:30 Modified Girls Soccer v. Randolph
Varsity @ 7PM
5:00 Swim v. Alleg/Limestone
4:00 Tennis @ Falconer
4:30 Varsity & Modified Boys Soccer
@ Olean
JV/Varsity Volleyball @ Porville
4:30 Varsity & Modified Boys Soccer @
Ellicottville
4:30 Varsity Volleyball v. Catt/LV
4:30 Varsity & Modified Girls Soccer
@ Olean
5:00 Swim at Alleg/Limestone
4:00 Tennis @ Frewsburg
4:30 Varsity & Modified Girls Soccer @
Ellicottville
5:00 Swim @ Chaut. Lake/Westfield
4:00 Tennis v. Gowanda
5:00 Volleyball v. Wellsville
5:00 Swim v. Wellsville
7:00 Varsity Football v. Silver Creek
7:30 Varsity Football @ Fredonia
10:00 JV Football v. Silver Creek - played
at Forestville HS
8AM 5 Hour Prelicensing course
11:00 JV Football v. Fredonia
22 23 24 25 26 27 28
4:30 Varsity & Modified Boys Soccer v.
Portville
4:30 Volleyball @ Alleg/Limestone
4:00 Tennis @ Olean
4:30 Varsity & Modified Girls Soccer v.
Portville
5:00 Swim @ Wellsville
4:00 Tennis v. Falconer
4:30 Varsity & Modified Boys Soccer @
Alleg/Limestone
4:30 Volleyball @ Randolph
4:30 Varsity & Modified Girls Soccer @
Alleg/Limestone
5:00 Swim v. Dunkirk/Fredonia/Silver
Creek/Forestville
4:00 Tennis @ Gowanda
4:30 Volleyball @ Ellicottville
7:30 Varsity Football @ Springville
10:00 JV Football v. Springville
29 30
4:30 Varsity & Modified Boys Soccer @
Franklinville
PLEASE NOTE: Sports schedules are
subject to change. See the school
website www.salamancany.org for upto-date
information on all events.

Counselors
TBD
Prospect Elementary.............. 945-5170–Ext. 7155
Mrs. Elizabeth Newburg
Seneca Elementary................ 945-5140–Ext. 6017
Mrs. Tonia Sibilio
Grades 7, 8, 9 (A-J)............... 945-2400–Ext. 6015
Mr. Michael Calabro
Grade 12................................ 945-2400–Ext. 6012
Mr. Mark Reid
Grades 9 (K-Z), 10, 11........... 945-2400–Ext. 6014
Mrs. Mary Plonka
Social Worker........................ 945-2400–Ext. 6092
Mrs. Suzanne John
Native American Counselor
Grades K-12.......................... 945-2400–Ext. 6013
TBD
District Psychologist.............. 945-2400–Ext. 4050
TBD
District Psychologist.............. 945-2400–Ext. 4048
Mrs. Amee Crowley
Native American Social Worker... 945-2400–Ext. 6091
Guidance/Counseling Services
The Guidance Departments of the Salamanca City
Central School District are committed to helping students
make acceptable life adjustments, characteristic of their
age group. It is recognized that all children possess the
potential of becoming productive members of society and,
therefore, school counselors are concerned with the maximum
social, mental, emotional and physical development
of each child.
Through the various guidance services, each student’s
program is developed toward appropriate educational
and vocational plans based on individual abilities,
achievement, interest and objectives.
Parents are encouraged to make an appointment
with the appropriate guidance counselor if seeking assistance
or individual conferences. (See listing).
Counseling Center
Psychological Services
The school psychologists for the Salamanca City Central
School District are dedicated to making sure that all
students receive the best education possible. Through consultation
with teachers, administration, and support staff,
the psychologists help to attain this goal. The psychologists
are also responsible for assessing children who are
having academic difficulties. During this assessment, the
psychologists may look at the student’s academic records,
ability level, current achievement, behavior, and social/
emotional functioning. Based on the results of the evaluation,
the psychologist will offer recommendations regarding
programming and interventions appropriate for the individual
student. Referrals to the psychologist can be made
through the student support teams in each building or by
the child’s parent.
Special Education:
A Guide for Families
Special Education provides specially designed services
and programs to children with educational disabilities.
It is intended to meet the individual needs of the student
and enhance his/her strengths. Special education programs
and services are designed to assure that children receive
appropriate and equal opportunities for educational growth
up to age 21, if necessary.
How do Special Education
and Regular Education Interact?
All program and services in public schools must be
available to students with disabilities. It is the goal of special
education programs to include students in as many
regular education programs as appropriate, dependent on
the nature and degree of the disability.
What is the Special Education Process?
The need for special education services is determined in
the following manner from ages 3-21:
• Parental consent is obtained at all stages· so that parents
are fully informed and involved in the referral process.
• At any time a parent and/or guardian may contact
the Pupil Services Office at 945-5142 to discuss direct
concerns
• Students thought to be educationally at risk are first
reviewed by building child study teams to determine what
regular education programs and services might be employed
to improve a student’s performance. If more intervention
is believed to be necessary, students are then referred
to a team called the Committee on Special Education
(CSE).
• The CSE arranges for appropriate professional evaluation
of a student using a variety of measures to determine
strengths and weaknesses.
•The CSE reviews the psychological evaluation to determine
whether the student qualifies for the provision of special
education services.
• If the student qualifies, the CSE recommends an appropriate
Individualized Education Program (IEP) based
upon evaluation results and classroom performance.
• The program is implemented upon Board of Education
approval.
• The IEP is modified or adjusted by the CSE when
necessary or at an Annual Review.
• Parents have the right to challenge school decisions
through Mediation, Impartial Hearings, and Appeal
Processes.
For more information or to discuss pre-school supports,
please contact Mrs. Kristin Dudek Director of Special
Education, at 945-2400 Ext. 4049.

October 2013
Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
PLEASE NOTE: Sports schedules are
subject to change. See the school
website www.salamancany.org for upto-date
information on all events.
Falling Leaves Festival Parade
4:00 Tennis v. Dunkirk
4:30 Varsity & Modified Girls Soccer @
Franklinville
5:00 Swim @ Olean
1 2 3 4 5
4:00 Tennis v. Chautauqua Lake
4:30 Varsity & Modified Boys Soccer
v. Olean
4:30 Volleyball v. Portville
4:00 Tennis @ Maple Grove
4:30 Varsity & Modified Girls Soccer
v. Olean
4:00 Tennis v. Maple Grove
4:30 Varsity & Boys Soccer @ Cassadaga
Valley
7:00 Varsity Football v. Southwestern -
HOMECOMING
10:00 Varsity Girls Soccer v. Cassadaga
Valley
7:00 JV Football @ Southwestern
HOMECOMING DANCE
Falling Leaves Festival
5 Week Grades Due
6 7 8 9 10 11 12
4:00 Tennis @ Dunkirk
7 PM Varsity & Modified Boys Soccer
@ Randolph
4:30 Volleyball @ Olean
4:30 Modified Girls Soccer @
Randolph Varsity @ 7PM
5:00 Swim @ Panama
Board of Education Meeting 6:30 LGI
4:30 Varsity & Modified Boys Soccer v.
Ellicottville
4:30 Volleyball @ Catt/LV
CCAA County Tennis Tournament @
Lakewood YMCA
13 14 15 16 17 18 19
COLUMBUS DAY
NO SCHOOL
4:30 Varsity & Modified Girls Soccer v.
Alleg/Limestone
5:00 Swim v. Southwestern
4:30 Varsity & Modified Boys Soccer v.
Alleg/Llmestone
4:30 Volleyball v. Alleg/Limestone
Emergency Evacuation Drill ALL
SCHOOLS 2 - 3 PM
4:30 Varsity & Mod. Girls Soc. v. Ellicott.
4:30 Modified Volleyball v. Randolph
5:00 Swim @ Frewsburg
CCAA County Tennis Tourn. @
Lakewood YMCA
5:00 Volleyball @ Wellsville
5:00 Swim @ Franklinville
NO SCHOOL
STAFF DEVELOPMENT DAY
4:30 Varsity & Modified Boys Soccer
@ Portville
7:00 Varsity Football v. Alleg/Limestone
4:30 Boys Varsity Soccer v. Cassadaga
Valley
7:00 Varsity Football @ Gowanda
10:00 JV Football @ Alleg/Limestone
10 AM Varsity & Modified Girls Soccer
@ Portville
8AM 5-hr Prelicensing Course
10:00 JV Football v. Gowanda
20 21 22 23 24 25 26
CCAA County Swim Meet @ Olean
HS - Diving
CCAA County Swim Meet @ Olean
HS - Swimming
Varsity Football QuarterFinal Play-Off
Game
JV Football TBA
27 28 29 30 31

Regular attendance is very important in order for
your child to achieve his/her best in school. Tardy students
must check in at the office before reporting into
their homerooms. A child is considered tardy after:
• 8:55 a.m. at Prospect Elementary
• 7:50 a.m. at Seneca Elementary
• 7:50 a.m. at Salamanca Jr./Sr. High School
Parents are reminded that if their child will be absent,
they should call the school between 7:30 a.m. and
9 a.m. on the day of the absence.
• Prospect School 945-5170, Ext. 7132
• Seneca School 945-5140, Ext. 5264
• Jr./Sr. High School 945-2404, Ext. 6201
Even if a parent calls, the student is still required to
bring a signed note from a parent on the student’s first
day back, stating the reason for the absence.
Comprehensive Attendance Policy
All school districts in New York State have been required
to develop new comprehensive attendance policies
based on the SAVE legislation that was enacted by the
Legislature. The District formed a committee comprised
of parents, students, Board member, teachers and administrators
and worked several months reviewing and developing
a new policy that was adopted by the Board of
Education on June 26, 2002, and revised in 2013.
Attendance Information
Highlights of Attendance Policy:
• Absences are excused or unexcused.
• Excused: pre-approved school sponsored activities,
death in the immediate family, religious observance,
quarantine, required court appearances, doctor or health
clinic visits, pre-approved college visits, approved cooperative
work programs, military obligations, in-school
suspension.
Out-of School Suspension: Students suspended
from school who accept and receive instruction will be
considered “excused” for attendance purposes (Alternative
instruction as per state regulation will be one hour per
day for K-6 and 2 hours per day 7-12).
Unexcused: All other absences are considered to be
unexcused.
Out-of School Suspension: A student’s attendance
will be considered “unexcused” when they are suspended
from school and refuse to accept and attend alternative instruction.
• For students in grades seven through twelve, each student’s
presence or absence shall be recorded after the taking
of attendance in each period of scheduled instruction.
• Unless excused by the office, all students will be
marked Tardy when they arrive after the late bell and before
the end of the first 50% of the period.
• Any absence for a school day or portion thereof shall
be recorded as excused or unexcused in accordance with
this policy.
• In the event that a student arrives late for or departs
early from school, their attendance record will also be recorded
as excused or unexcused according to this policy.
• The policy has five (5) specific reasons why we have
the policy
a) To raise student achievement and increase student
performance;
b) To understand attendance problems so that we can
design improvement efforts;
c) To know the whereabouts of every student for
safety and other reasons;
d) To create a positive and caring school environment
that encourages regular school attendance.
e) To meet our obligations for compliance with
new State Education Department Regulations that
required all public schools to revise their policy on
student attendance.
• The policy has six (6) objectives that the District
wants to accomplish with this policy
a) Promoting improved parent involvement within
the school so that the school and family are partners
in the child’s education.
b) Implementing the Board of Education’s
Comprehensive Student Attendance Policy based
upon input of the Board of Education, administrators,
teachers, students, parents and the community.
c) Maintaining accurate record keeping of
attendance by recording attendance, absence,
tardiness or early departure of each student.
d) Creating and maintaining a positive school
culture where the presence of strong role models
encourages respectful and nurturing interactions in
the school community.
e) Developing early intervention strategies to
improve school attendance for all students.
f) Utilizing data for tracking individual student
attendance and trends in student attendance
patterns.
• At the Jr./Sr. High School, any student with more
than 10% unexcused absences in a course may not receive
credit for the course.
• We will continue to have a very specific process
that will keep parents and students informed about attendance.
There is also an appeal process for the denial
of course credit. This is the same as last year and is outlined
in the new policy.
• The Building Level Teams and District Level
Teams involved in the Shared-Decision Making Process
will be working on the development of some specific
attendance incentives that will encourage and reward
good attendance.
*Presently in the process is a total maximum number
of days unexcused and excused.
Transferring Students
Parents seeking to register their child(ren) should present
the following items to the District Registrar at the District
Office, located in the Jr/Sr High School in the Pupil
Services Office. Items necessary required to complete the
registration process are: proof of residency (mortgage contract,
lease, rental agreement or notarized statement of residency,
birth certificate and immunization records for each
child being registered. Upon registration the parents will
be asked to sign a release of information to have the child’s
prior educational records released from the previous school
district. The District Registrar shall enroll the child(ren)
into the appropriate building, grade level or program and
facilitate a seamless and speedy transition into the District.

November 2013
Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
PLEASE NOTE: Sports schedules are
subject to change. See the school
website www.salamancany.org for upto-date
information on all events.
1 2
3 4 5 6 7 8 9
10 11 12 13 14 15 16
VETERAN'S DAY
NO SCHOOL
Board of Education Meeting 6:30 LGI 1st Marking Period Ends 8AM 5-Hr Pre-Licensing Course
17 18 19 20 21 22 23
PARENT TEACHER CONFERENCES
5:00 7th/8th Girls Basketball v.
Franklinville
PARENT TEACHER CONFERENCES
5:00 7th/8th Girls Basketball @ Olean
24 25 26 27 28 29 30
5:00 7th/8th Girls Basketball @ Alleg/
Limestone
Mod Wrestling @ Catt-LV 5:30 PM TEACHER IN SERVICE DAY --
NO SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS
THANKSGIVING BREAK
Boys Basketball Pioneer Tip-Off
Tournament
THANKSGIVING BREAK
Boys Basketball Pioneer Tip-Off
Tournament
Boys Basketball Pioneer Tip-Off
Tournament
Mod Wrestling CCAA Jamestown
League Meet 9 AM

2013-2014 Breakfast/Lunch Prices:
Grades K–12 Breakfast........................................ $0.80
Reduced Breakfast............................................... $0.10
Grades K–6 Lunch............................................... $1.40
Grades 7–12 Lunch.............................................. $1.50
Reduced Lunch.................................................... $0.25
National School Lunch Program
The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) is a federally
assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit
private schools and residential child care institutions.
It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to
children each school day.
The National School Lunch Program provides school
children with one-third or more of their Recommended Dietary
Allowance (RDA) for key nutrients. These lunches are
required to provide no more than 30 percent of calories from
fat and less than 10 percent from saturated fat.
Every school district that participates in the National
School Lunch Program was required to enact a local school
wellness policy, an opportunity to address obesity and promote
healthy eating and physical activity through changes in
school environments.
School Breakfast Program
The School Breakfast Program (SBP) provides cash assistance
to States to operate nonprofit breakfast programs in
schools and residential childcare institutions. The program
is administered at the Federal level by FNS. State education
agencies administer the SBP at the State level, and local
school food authorities operate it in schools.
Healthy Hunger-Free Kids Act of 2010
The Healthy, Hunger Free Kids Act takes several steps forward
to ensure that low-income children can participate in child
nutrition programs and receive the meals they need, including:
• Expanding the Afterschool Meal Program to all 50 states;
• Supporting improvements to direct certification for
school meals and other strategies to reduce red tape in helping
children obtain school meals;
• Allowing state WIC agencies the option to certify children
for up to one year;
• Mandating WIC electronic benefit transfer (EBT) implementation
nationwide by October 1, 2020;
• Improving area eligibility rules so more family child
care homes can use the CACFP program;
School Breakfast/Lunch Program
• Enhancing the nutritional quality of food served in
school-based and preschool settings; and
• Making “competitive foods” offered or sold in schools
more nutritious.
Free & Reduced Meal Program
Each year all families are provided with a Free and Reduced
Price Meal Application. It is important to complete this
form and return it to your building office for two reasons.
1. The application allows us to determine if your child is
eligible for free or reduced cost lunch/breakfast. Children from
families that earn below a certain income level can receive free
or reduced price meals at school.
2. The application is used to match funding our school receives
for resources such as books and classroom furniture.
The application is easy to understand and to complete. The
information contained on the application is completely CONFI-
DENTIAL. While the original application is sent out at the beginning
of the school year, you may apply at any time throughout
the school year should your circumstances change. Applications
are available in the main office of each school building.
Things to know about Free & Reduced Cost Meals:
1. If you are receiving Supplemental Nutrition Assistance
Program (SNAP) benefits, your child automatically qualifies
for free school meals.
2. If you are eligible for unemployment benefits, you
might also be eligible for free or reduced price school meals.
3. If you are earning at or below the income eligibility
guidelines, we encourage you to contact your school office to
fill out a school meal application.
Cafeteria Rules
Good table manners and courteous behavior toward all is
expected in order for the lunch period to be pleasurable and
enjoyed by everyone. Students are expected to be good citizens
and are encouraged to correct conditions that they may
notice or that may be called to their attention. Upon leaving,
students will make certain that the cafeteria is free of litter and
that tables and floor are clear of trash. All chairs will be put
back in proper order.
Breakfast Times:
Jr./Sr. High School
Seneca Elementary School
Prospect Elementary School
7:15 – 7:40 a.m.
7:15 – 7:40 a.m.
8:20 – 8:55 a.m.
Lunch Times:
Jr./Sr. High School 11:00 a.m.– 12:17 p.m.
Seneca 10:15–11:00 a.m. & 12:20–1:05 p.m.
Prospect
11:05 a.m.– 1:25 p.m.
Cafeteria Charge Policy:
This policy applies to all students in grades Kindergarten
through 12th grade. The Salamanca City Central School
District utilizes a software program called WinSnap to track
student accounts and cafeteria sales.
Parents/students are encouraged to pay in advance on
their meal accounts. Payments can be made at the student’s
respective building cafeteria.
The Salamanca City Central School District allows
students to charge up to (3) three meals (fully reimbursable
meals, not ala carte items or snacks). At the time of the third
charge the cashier will verbally alert the student that he or
she needs to pay or they will receive a toast, juice and milk
for breakfast and a sandwich, fruit and milk for lunch, until
the debt is paid. Parents will be responsible for the cost of
meals distributed in this manner at the current rates being
charged for breakfast or lunch.
If after three verbal attempts to retrieve the debt, whether it
is a phone call or a word to the student, a letter from the district
will be mailed to the parent in an attempt to retrieve the debt.
The student will continue to receive the alternate meal
for up to (10) ten days or until the debt is paid. If after (10)
days, a parent continues to send a child to school without
either food from home or the means to purchase a meal at
school, the school will contact the appropriate agency to
see that the child’s needs are properly being cared for. Any
money the student brings in will be applied to outstanding
charges first.
The District will not deny the opportunity for a student
to receive breakfast or lunch while attending school.
Under no circumstances will the student be allowed to
charge any extra or a la carte items including ice cream.
Food Policy/Snacks
No food items, baked or prepared at home, are allowed
for snacks or parties. Only packaged food and
bakery items from commercial bakeries are allowed.
This is to protect your child from contracting any illness
that might be circulating. Any food brought from home
will be politely refused and returned home.

December 2013
Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
5:00 7th/8th Girls Basketball @
Portville
8 9 10 11 12 13 14
5:00 7th/8th Girls Basketball v. West
Valley
6:00 Boys Basketball @ Silver Creek
6:00 Girls Basketball v. Westfield
Mod Wrestling vs Portvill 5:30 PM
6:00 Girls Basketball v. Cassadaga
Valley
Board of Education Meeting 6:30 LGI
Mod Wrestling @ Catt/LV 5:30 PM
5:00 7th/8th Girls Basketball @
Franklinville
5:00 7th/8th Girls Basketball @ F'ville 6:00 Girls Basketball @ North Collins
Band & Choral Holiday Concerts
6:00 Girls Basketball v. E'ville Staff Development Day
1/2 Day of School
5:00 7th/8th Girls Basketball v. Catt/LV
6:00 Boys Basketball v. Cuba
5:00 7th/8th Girls Basketball v. Olean
Mod Wrestling @ Franklinville League
Meet 9 AM
8AM 5-Hr Pre-Licensing Course
15 16 17 18 19 6:00 Girls Basketball v. Gowanda20 21
5:00 7th/8th Girls Basketball v. Alleg/
Limestone
Mod Wrestling @ Portville 5:30 PM 6:00 Girls Basketball @ Westfield 6:00 Boys Basketball @ Gowanda
Mod Wrestling League Meet HOME 5 PM
22 23 24 25 26 27 28
WINTER BREAK WINTER BREAK WINTER BREAK WINTER BREAK WINTER BREAK
Boys Basketball Maryvale Holiday
Tournament
29 30 31
Boys Basketball Maryvale Holiday
Tournament
WINTER BREAK WINTER BREAK PLEASE NOTE: Sports schedules are
subject to change. See the school
website www.salamancany.org for upto-date
information on all events.

School Health Offices:
Building Assignments
Prospect Elementary School
Seneca Elementary School
Salamanca Jr./Sr. High School
School Nurse
Mrs. Sandy Krantz
Mrs. Karin Hager
Mrs. Helen Yaworsky
School Physician:
Dr. Arun Patel, the school physician, is responsible
for second, fourth, seventh, and tenth grade student physical
examinations and for special examinations as well as for interscholastic
sports and working papers. He is on call as the
school district’s ranking medical officer.
Annual Screening:
Every child attending school has a yearly evaluation by
the school nurse. This includes a height and weight check,
blood pressure reading, and a vision/hearing test. Children in
grades 5th through 9th have a scoliosis examination to check
for curvature of the spinal column. A parent or teacher may
request additional eye and ear checks whenever they suspect
a problem.
Medication:
If possible, a child’s medication should be administered
outside of school hours. However, the school nurse will dispense
medication if the proper procedures are followed. The
parent must obtain a written order from the doctor and also a
signed permission slip himself authorizing the nurse to give
medication. All relevant information such as the child’s name,
name of medication, dosage, time, date, and the doctor’s name
must be included. All medication must be brought to school in
the original prescription bottle. Upon request, the pharmacist
will provide you with a second bottle for school. Medication
should not be transported back and forth each day. Even overthe-counter
medicine must be in the original bottle. Medication
sent in an envelope will not be given out. This is for your
child’s protection as well as for liability purposes.
Head Lice Policy (Pediculosis):
A reoccurring problem in every school system is pediculosis,
commonly called head lice. Our school policy is
to send the child with head lice home immediately with instructions
for prompt treatment. The Salamanca City Central
School District endorses a nit-free or no-nit policy. This
policy has been instituted because no pediculicide is 100%
effective. Parents must accompany their child upon return
to school. The student cannot ride the school bus until they
have been checked by the school nurse for re-admission.
If treatment was not satisfactory, the child will not be readmitted
to class without additional treatment. The District
may elect to contact the Department of Social Services for
assistance.
Student Services
First Aid:
In the event of an accident or sudden illness at school, first
aid will be administered by school personnel to the best of their
abilities and training. Parents will be informed immediately of
any serious illness or injuries. It is important that parents provide
the school with emergency information via the emergency card.
Emergency Information:
At the beginning of each school year, parents are asked to
provide Emergency Information for each child enrolled. Please
list the names of persons to be contacted in case of sudden injury
or illness. New York State law permits schools to provide
only first aid treatment.
Applications for Working Papers:
Young district residents ages 12 through 17 who plan to
work full or part-time must obtain working papers. Application
forms are available in the High School Guidance Office and
must be returned with proof of age and record of a recent health
examination.
Student Accident Insurance:
The School District, although not required to, carries secondary
insurance for accidental bodily injury sustained by students
which occur in school.
The School insurance is an EXCESS COVERAGE
ONLY policy to supplement existing family medical insurance.
Claims must first be made under family or employer policies.
The student policy will provide benefits which are not payable
under any other policy to a pre-set limit. Accidents which may
occur before, during or after school hours, unless during a supervised
school sponsored activity, are not covered by this insurance,
nor are injuries as a result from fighting. Students are
covered once they get on the school bus. Pupils who walk or
ride bikes are not covered until they enter the building. Children
who wear glasses to gym class are requested by the gym
teacher to remove them or wear protective goggles. If you want
your child to wear glasses without goggles, you must write a
permission slip stating this waiver.
Again, bills should be submitted to family medical insurance
first and then any balance is submitted to the school’s insurance,
which is then paid as a scheduled benefit.
The School Nurse will assist parents with completing
school insurance forms.
Homebound Instruction:
Homebound instruction is a service provided to students
who are unable to attend school due to medical, emotional or
disciplinary problems. Secondary students receive instruction
for two hours per day and elementary students receive one hour
per day. Students receive credit for their work while on homebound
instruction.
The parent must notify the principal or guidance counselor
if a student will be on an extended school absence and
will require an itinerant teacher. If the inability to attend is
due to a medical or emotional reason, the parent should obtain
from the child’s physician a written medial request for
homebound instruction.
Native American Services Provided
through NYS Indian & Title VII Contracts:
These positions include guidance counseling services,
social worker, academic tutors, home school coordinator,
and elementary Seneca language/culture teachers as funding
permits.
Examinations:
New York State Law mandates new entering students
have a physical examination, along with all 2nd, 4th, 7th and
10th graders. Exams are also required for athletic participants,
and for working papers. A physical exam will be done by our
school physician in the health office. Boys in 7th and 10th
grade along with boys applying for sports will be examined
for the presence of a hernia. You may wish to discuss this with
your son so he will know what to expect during the exam. If
you prefer to have a physical exam done by your own Health
Care Practitioner or wish to be present during the school
exam, please notify the Health Office upon entrance. Please
be informed that all information is confidential and will be
transferred onto the student’s permanent health record.
As part of a required school health examination, a student
is weighed and his/her height is measured. These numbers are
used to figure out the student’s body mass index or “BMI”. The
BMI helps the doctor or nurse know if the student’s weight is
in a healthy range or is too high or too low. Recent changes
to the New York State Education Law require that BMI and
weight status group be included as part of the student’s school
health examination. A sample of school districts has been selected
to take part in a survey by the New York State Department
of Health. Our school has been selected to be part of
the survey, therefore, we will be reporting to New York State
Department of Health information about our student’s weight
status groups. Only summary information is sent. No names
and no information about individual students are sent. However,
you may choose to have your child’s information excluded
from this survey report. The information sent to the New York
State Department of Health will help health officials develop
programs that make it easier for children to be healthier.
If you do not wish to have your child’s weight status
group information included as part of the Health Department’s
survey this year, notify your child’s school nurse so
your child’s weight status will not be included in the school
survey. Any concerns or questions, please call the nurse at
your child’s school.

January 2014
Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
PLEASE NOTE: Sports schedules are
subject to change. See the school
website www.salamancany.org for upto-date
information on all events.
NEW YEARS DAY
WINTER BREAK
1 2 3 4
WINTER BREAK
WINTER BREAK
5 6 7 8 9 10 11
6:00 Boys Basketball v. Randolph 6:00 Girls Basketball @ Randolph 6:00 Boys Basketball @ Catt/LV 6:00 Girls Basketball v. Catt/LV 8:00 am 5-Hr. Pre-Licensing Course
12 13 14 15 16 17 18
6:00 Boys Basketball @ Alleg/
Limestone
6:00 Girls Basketball v. Alleg/
Limestone
Board of Education Meeting 6:30 LGI
6:00 Boys Basketball v. Portville 6:00 Girls Basketball @ Portville
19 20 21 22 23 24 25
MLK, Jr. HOLIDAY-
NO SCHOOL
6:00 Girls Basketball @ Ellicottville
5:00 7th/8th Boys Basketball v.
Franklinville
6:00 Boys Basketball v. Silver Creek
6:00 Girls Basketball @ Gowanda 6:00 Boys Basketball v. Gowanda
5:00 7th/8th Boys Basketball @ Olean
26 27 28 29 30 STAFF PROFESSIONAL 31
REGENTS EXAMS
6:00 Girls Basketball @ Cassadaga
Valley
5:00 7th/8th Boys Basketball @ Alleg/
Limestone
REGENTS EXAMS
6:00 Boys Basketball @ Cuba/
Rushford
REGENTS EXAMS
5:00 7th/8th Boys Basketball @
Portville
REGENTS EXAMS
6:00 Girls Basketball v. Randolph
DEVELOPMENT DAY - 1/2 DAY
CLASSES
2nd Marking Period Ends
6:00 Boys Basketball @ Randolph
5:00 7th/8th Boys Basketball @
Ellicottville
Solo Festival at Alleg/Limestone

Registration:
Do you have a child who will be age 5 by December
1st? If you do, we have a program for you!
Children are eligible to attend Kindergarten if they
will be 5 years old on or before December 1st of this calendar
year. Kindergarten Registration Week is held annually
in May.
The school nurse at Prospect coordinates the registration
and screenings based upon information from our
census records, pre-school programs, and other service
providers. She sets up the screening appointments and
sends letters to the families.
If you have a child who is eligible for Kindergarten
in September 2011 but you missed the registration and
screening—no problem; just call us at Prospect Elementary
School ( 945-5170), or stop in to pick up a registration
form between 8:00 and 2:30 M-F. We will add your
child to the list for a screening. The screening consists of
an eyes and ears check by the nurse, a basic speech evaluation,
and a brief measure of cognitive skills. You will
be contacted with a date to bring your child in and will
receive the results of the evaluations as soon as possible.
Universal Pre-Kindergarten Program:
If you have a child who will be four years old on or before
December 1st of this year, Prospect Elementary School
has a program for him/her. UPK offers six sections of halfday
sessions focusing on supporting and nurturing the
child’s social, emotional, physical (large and small muscle
groups), and cognitive development. The classes are taught
by certified teachers and certified teacher assistants. The
partnership also provides an opportunity for eligible Head
Start students to attend a five-day program at the Salamanca
Head Start Facility on River Street. Students seeking
admission must also be district residents. All eligible
students are admitted and if we exceed capacity, program
acceptance is determined by a lottery system. Registration
packets are available from the Prospect School office as of
April 1 each year.
If your child is age eligible for Kindergarten, but
you have concerns about readiness for Kindergarten, we
would like to talk to you about our Transitional Kindergarten
program.
Kindergarten Registration
What You Need to Bring to Registration:
By law, every child enrolled in a public school system for
the first time must have proof of immunization (shot record
from the doctor) that includes:
• Polio - at least 3 oral doses, 5 recommended
• Measles - (Rubella or 9 day) 2 doses, 1 dose after
first birthday, the second day after 15 months and preferably
between 4-6 years of age
• German Measles (Rubella or 3 day) - 1 dose after
first birthday
• Mumps and Varicella (chicken pox)
• The school must have a certificate or statement from a
physician or the child’s previous school that a child has been
adequately protected against the above-named diseases.
• Your child’s Birth Certificate is also required at the
time of registration
• Physical from doctor
• Dental screening report
Further information may be obtained from the Prospect
office, 945-5170, ext. 7126, 7228, or 7125, between 8 a.m.
and 2:30 p.m. Monday through Friday.

February 2014
Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
PLEASE NOTE: Sports schedules are
subject to change. See the school
website www.salamancany.org for upto-date
information on all events.
1
2 3 4 5 6 7 8
6:00 Girls Basketball @ Catt/LV
5:00 7th/8th Boys Basketball v. Catt/LV
9 10 11 12 13 14 15
6:00 Girls Basketball v. Portville
5:00 7th/8th Boys Basketball v. Olean
6:00 Boys Basketball v. Catt/LV 5:00 7th/8th Boys Basketball v. West
Valley
6:00 Boys Basketball @ Portville
Board of Education Meeting 6:30 LGI
5:00 7th/8th Boys Basketball v. Alleg/
Limestone
6:00 Girls Basketball @ Alleg/
Limestone
6:00 Boys Basketball v. Alleg/Limestone
5:00 7th/8th Boys Basketball @
Franklinville
Elem. All-County at Catt./Little Valley
6:00 Girls Basketball v. North Collins
MUSICAL
8:00 am 5-Hr. Pre-Licensing Course
Elem. All-County at Catt./Little Valley
MUSICAL
16 17 18 19 20 21 22
PRESIDENT'S DAY
MID-WINTER BREAK
MID-WINTER BREAK MID-WINTER BREAK MID-WINTER BREAK MID-WINTER BREAK
23 24 25 26 27 28

Gun Free School:
The Salamanca City Central School District has adopted
the following Gun-Free School Policy in accordance
with state and federal laws.
No student shall bring onto school premises or have in
his or her possession on school premises any “firearm” as
defined in federal law.
Any student found guilty of bringing a firearm onto
school premises or having such a firearm in his or her
possession on school premises, after a hearing has been
provided, will be suspended from school for a period of
not less than one year.
FERPA Law:
Salamanca City Central is required by law to provide
an annual reminder of the rights of parents and eligible
students’ (students 18 years of age and older) concerning
school records.
Under the FERPA Law, also known as the Buckley
Amendment, parents and eligible students are guaranteed
access to students’ school records. Copies are available to
parents or eligible students upon request at a fixed cost.
Parents have the right to challenge the content of a school
record. This right includes the right to a hearing to present
evidence that the school record should be changed. The
school is required to maintain the confidentiality of all
pupil records. Details of the FERPA Law are available in
the District Office.
District Policy on Tobacco Use:
The District’s policy states that tobacco use shall not
be permitted and no person shall use tobacco on school
grounds, in any district building or in any vehicles used to
transport students or staff.
Annual Reminders & District Policies
Availability of the
Asbestos Management Plan:
Part 763.93 (G) (4) of the Environmental Protection
Agency (EPA) regulations implementing the Asbestos Hazard
Emergency Response Act of 1987 (AHERA) requires
annual notification of parent and employee organizations of
the availability of the district’s asbestos management plan.
The management plan identifies the location of asbestoscontaining
building materials, its condition and friability
and the response action to be taken. The management plan
is on file in the Central office. It will be made available for
inspection within five (5) working days of receipt of a written
request.
Asbestos Surveillance Completed:
The federal Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act
requires every school district to conduct a surveillance of
any asbestos-containing building material in its facilities
and to note its condition. This surveillance must be conducted
every six months. Upon completion of the surveillance
activity, school districts are required to notify all persons
who use the district’s facilities. This is the required notice.
The school district continues to provide a safe hazardfree
environment. Any questions or concerns should be
addressed to Mrs. Vicki LeRoy, Director of Facilities &
Grounds, at 945-2400, Ext. 4093
Pesticide Notice:
New York State Education Law Section 409-H, effective
July 1, 2001, requires all public and nonpublic
elementary and secondary schools to provide written notification
to all persons in parental relation, faculty, and
staff, regarding the potential use of pesticides periodically
throughout the school year.
The Salamanca City Central School District is required
to maintain a list of persons in parental relation,
faculty, and staff, who wish to receive 48-hour prior written
notification of certain pesticide applications. The following
pesticide applications are not subject to prior notification
requirements:
• A school remains unoccupied for a continuous
72-hours following an application of Anti-microbial
products
• Nonvolatile rodenticides in tamper-resistant bait
stations in areas inaccessible to children
• Nonvolatile insecticidal baits in tamper-resistant
bait stations in areas inaccessible to children
• Silica gels and other nonvolatile ready-to-use
pastes, foams or gels in areas inaccessible to children
• Boric acid and disodium octaborate tetrahydrate
• The application of EPA designated biopesticides
• The application of EPA designated exempt materials
under 40CFR152.25
• The use of aerosol products with a directed spray in
containers of 18 fluid ounces or less when used to protect
individuals from an imminent threat from stinging and
biting insects including venomous spiders, bees, wasps,
and hornets
In the event of an emergency application necessary
to protect against an imminent threat to human health, a
good faith effort will be made to supply written notification
to those on the 48-hour prior notification list.
If you would like to receive 48-hour prior notification
of pesticide applications that are scheduled to occur
in our school, please contact: Mrs. Vicki LeRoy, School
District Pesticide Representative at 50 Iroquois Drive,
Salamanca, NY 14779, Phone 716/945-2400, Ext. 4093;
Fax 716/945-3964; or e-mail vleroy@salamancany.org
for further information.

March 2014
Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
PLEASE NOTE: Sports schedules are
subject to change. See the school
website www.salamancany.org for upto-date
information on all events.
1
2 3 4 5 6 7 8
Jr./Sr. High All-County at Salamanca
8:00 am 5-Hr. Pre-Licensing Course
Jr./Sr. High All-County at Salamanca
9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Board of Education Meeting 6:30 LGI
STAFF PROFESSIONAL
DEVELOPMENT DAY - NO SCHOOL
16 17 18 19 20 21 22
23 24 25 26 27 28 29
Board of Education Meeting 6:30 LGI
30 31

AIDS:
In accordance with NYS Guidelines, the Salamanca
City Central School District has developed a Policy and
Regulations concerning Acquired Immune Deficiency
Syndrome.
Please refer any questions or concerns to the Superintendent’s
Office.
Public Notice:
The Salamanca City Central School District hereby
advises students, parents, employees and the general public
that it offers employment and educational opportunities,
including vocational education opportunities without
regard to sex, race, color, national origin or handicap.
Grievance procedures are available to interested persons
by contacting the person listed below.
Inquiries regarding this nondiscrimination policy may be
directed to:
Title IX Coordinator (sex discrimination) and
Section 504 Coordinator (handicap discrimination)
Karen S. Magara, School Business Executive
50 Iroquois Drive, Salamanca, NY 14779
(716) 945-2400, ext. 4019
The secondary vocational education opportunities
available to district residents under age 21 are available
upon request to the Junior/Senior High School Guidance
Department.
The Salamanca City Central School District does not
discriminate on the basis of race, color, or national origin
in the employment and educational opportunities it offers,
including vocational educational opportunities.
Title IX of the
Education Amendments of 1972:
As required by Title IX of the Education Amendments
of 1972, the Salamanca City Central School District
does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the educational
programs or activities, which it provides, including
vocational programs. The district does not discriminate
in employment of persons on the basis of sex, including
recruitment, appointment, salary and benefits.
The District Official responsible for the coordination
of activities relating to nondiscrimination on the basis of
sex is Karen S. Magara, Title IX Coordinator. She can
provide information on Title IX, including information
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about complaint procedures, to any student or employee
who feels that his or her rights under Title IX have been violated
by the District or its officials. Her telephone number is
945-2400, ext. 4019. In addition, any student or employee
may make an inquiry or complaint directly to the federal office
for Civil Rights.
Section 504 of the
Rehabilitation Act of 1973:
The Salamanca City Central School District does not
discriminate on the basis of handicapping conditions in admission
or access to its programs and activities, including
vocational education. No person shall be denied employment
solely because of any physical, mental or medical impairment,
which is related to the person’s ability to engage
in the activities involved in the job for which the application
has been made.
Inquires concerning this policy regarding staff and
information about complaint procedures may be referred
to Karen S. Magara, Section 504 Officer, (716) 945-2400,
ext. 4019. Inquires concerning this policy regarding students
and information about complaint procedures should
be referred to Ms. Ashley Warner, the Section 504 Coordinator,
(716) 945-2404, ext. 4048.
The secondary vocational education opportunities
offered to district residents under age 21 are available
upon request to the Junior/Senior High School Guidance
Department.
Computer Policy Code of Ethics:
Computer use policies safeguard the rights and privileges
of all users. With this technological opportunity
comes great responsibility. Be aware that the code of ethics
applies to all computer users in the Salamanca City
Central School District. All users must understand and
agree to the following:
It is the user’s responsibility to avoid abusive conduct
which would include but not be limited to, the altering
of system software, placing of unlawful information,
computer viruses, or harmful programs on or through the
system via public or private files or messages.
Users must be accountable for the use and security
of their password. Passwords must not be revealed to
anyone. Any problems resulting from the releasing of
personal passwords are the responsibility of the user not
the District.
The school’s computer system may not be used to obtain,
view, download, or otherwise gain access to material
that is unlawful, objectionable, or otherwise unacceptable
in an educational setting.
Only software owned by the SCCSD will be used on
the computer workstations, iPads and networking systems.
Users will use all computer equipment for the purpose
for which it is intended. Users will not tamper with
the computers, iPads, and associated equipment, or otherwise
disable the systems.
Users will not change, copy, rename, delete, read, or
otherwise access files or software they did not create.
Computers or iPads may not be used for personal
non-school related purposes.
Any discovered instances in inappropriate usage, or
failure to comply with current policies, may result in immediate
suspension of computing privileges for the offender.
Parent or Supervisor notifications of such suspensions
will also be provided.
The District recognizes that effective use of technology
is important to our students and will be essential to
them as adults. The District will provide access to various
computerized information resources consisting of
software, hardware, computer networks and electronic
communication systems. This may include access to
electronic mail or means of electronic communication.
Students issued iPads will be responsible for their security
at all times. Students are expected to adhere to all
iPad policies and procedures.

April 2014
Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
PLEASE NOTE: Sports schedules are
subject to change. See the school
website www.salamancany.org for upto-date
information on all events.
3rd thru 8th grade ELA Testing
4:30 Baseball @ Franklinville
4:30 Softball at Franklinville
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6 7 8 9 10 11 12
4:30 Baseball @ Walsh 4:00 Tennis v. Falconer/Frewsburg
Board of Education Meeting 6:30 LGI
3rd thru 8th grade ELA Testing
4:30 Baseball @ Gowanda
4:30 Softball @ Gowanda
3rd thru 8th grade ELA Testing
4:30 Baseball v. Walsh
4:00 Tennis @ Southwestern 4:00 Tennis @ Cassadaga Valley
4:30 Baseball v. Catt/LV
4:30 Softball v. Catt/LV
11:00 Baseball v. Franklinville
11:00 Softball v. Franklinville
8:00 am 5-Hr. Pre-Licensing Course
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SPRING BREAK SPRING BREAK SPRING BREAK SPRING BREAK SPRING BREAK
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SPRING BREAK
4:00 Tennis v. Alleg/Limestone
4:30 Baseball @ Catt/LV
4:30 Softball @ Catt/LV
Board of Education Meeting 6:30 LGI
4:00 Tennis v. Olean
4:30 Baseball v. Portville
4:30 Softball v. Portville
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4:00 Tennis @ Falconer/Frewsburg
4:30 Baseball @ Randolph
4:30 Softball @ Randolph
3rd thru 8th Grade MATH Testing
4:00 Tennis v. Southwestern
4:30 Baseball v. Olean
4:30 Softball v. Olean
4:00 Tennis @ Westfield 3rd Marking Period Ends
4:00 Tennis @ Jamestown
4:30 Baseball @ Alleg/Limestone
4:30 Softball @ Alleg/Limestone

Anti-Harassment in the School District:
The Board of Education affirms its commitment
to nondiscrimination and recognizes its responsibility
to provide an environment that is free of harassment
and intimidation. Harassment is a violation of law and
stands in direct opposition to District policy. Therefore,
the Board prohibits and condemns all forms of harassment
on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national
origin, political affiliation, sex, age, sexual orientation,
marital or veteran status, or disability by employees,
school volunteers, students, and non-employees such as
contractors and vendors as well as any third parties who
are participating in, observing, or otherwise engaging in
activities subject to the supervision and control of the
District. The Board also prohibits harassment based on
an individual’s opposition to discrimination or participation
in a related investigation or complaint proceeding
under the anti-discrimination statutes. This policy of
nondiscrimination and anti-harassment will be enforced
on School District premises and in school buildings; and
at all school-sponsored events, programs and activities,
including those that take place at locations off school
premises.
It is intended that this policy apply to the dealings
between or among employees with employees; employees
with students; students with students; employees/
students with vendors/contractors and others who do
business with the School District, as well as school volunteers,
visitors, guests and other third parties. All of
these persons are hereinafter referred to collectively as
“the named group.”
For purposes of this policy, harassment shall mean
communication (verbal, written or graphic) and/or physical
conduct based on an individual’s actual or perceived race,
color, creed, religion, national origin, political affiliation,
sex, age, marital or veteran status, or disability that:
a. Has the purpose or effect of substantially or unreasonably
interfering with an individual’s work performance
or is used as a basis for employment decisions
(including terms and conditions of employment) affecting
such individual; and/or creates an intimidating, hostile
or offensive work environment;
b. Has the purpose or effect of substantially or unreasonably
interfering with a student’s academic performance
or participation in an educational or extracurricular activity,
or creates an intimidating, hostile or offensive learning
environment; and/or effectively bars the student’s access
to an educational opportunity or benefit;
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c. Otherwise adversely affects the employment and/
or educational opportunities and benefits provided by the
District.
The School District will act to promptly investigate all
complaints, either verbal or written, formal or informal, of
allegations of harassment based on any of the characteristics
described above in accordance with District Procedure;
and will promptly take appropriate action to protect
individuals from further harassment.
In order for the Board to enforce this policy, and to
take corrective measures as may be necessary, it is essential
that any employee, student, or other member of the
above named group who believes he/she has been a victim
of harassment in the school environment and/or at programs,
activities and events under the control and supervision
of the District, as well as any individual who is aware
of and/or who has knowledge of, or witnesses any possible
occurrence of harassment, immediately report such alleged
harassment; such report shall be directed to or forwarded
to the District’s Building Principal and/or designee or the
Building Level Human Rights Officer through informal
and/or formal complaint procedures as developed by the
District. Such complaints are recommended to be in writing,
although verbal complaints of alleged harassment will
also be promptly investigated in accordance with the terms
of this policy. In the event that the complaint officer is
the alleged offender, the report will be directed to the next
level of supervisory authority.
Upon receipt of an informal/formal complaint, the District
will conduct a thorough investigation of the charges.
However, even in the absence of an informal/formal com-
plaint, if the District has knowledge of any occurrence
of harassment, the District will investigate such conduct
promptly and thoroughly. To the extent possible, within
legal constraints, all complaints will be treated as confidentially
and privately as possible. However, disclosure
may be necessary to complete a thorough investigation
of the charges and/or to notify law enforcement officials
as warranted, and any disclosure will be provided on a
“need to know” basis.
Based upon the results of this investigation, if the
District determines that an employee and/or student has
violated the terms of this policy and/or accompanying
regulations, immediate corrective action will be taken as
warranted. Should the offending individual be a student,
appropriate disciplinary measures will be applied, up to
and including suspension, in accordance with applicable
laws and/or regulations, District policy and regulation,
and the District Code of Conduct. Should the offending
individual be a school employee, appropriate disciplinary
measures will be applied, up to and including termination
of the offender’s employment, in accordance with
legal guidelines, District policy and regulation, and the
applicable collective bargaining agreement(s). Third
parties (such as school volunteers, vendors, etc.) who are
found to have violated this policy and/or accompanying
regulations and/or the Code of Conduct, will be subject
to appropriate sanctions as warranted and in compliance
with law. The application of such disciplinary measures
by the District does not preclude the filing of civil and/
or criminal charges as may be warranted.
The Board prohibits any retaliatory behavior directed
against complainants, victims, witnesses, and/or any
other individuals who participated in the investigation of
a complaint of harassment. Follow-up inquiries shall be
made to ensure that harassment has not resumed and that
all those involved in the investigation of the harassment
complaint have not suffered retaliation.
Regulations will be developed for reporting, investigating,
and remedying allegations of harassment based
on the characteristics described above. An appeal procedure
will also be provided to address any unresolved
complaints and/or unsatisfactory prior determinations
by the applicable complaint officer(s). Such regulations
will be developed in accordance with federal and
state law as well as any applicable collective bargaining
agreement(s).
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May 2014
Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
PLEASE NOTE: Sports schedules are
subject to change. See the school
website www.salamancany.org for upto-date
information on all events.
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4 5 6 7 8 9 10
4:00 Tennis @ Olean
4:30 Baseball @ Portville
4:30 Softball @ Portville
3rd thru 8th Grade MATH Testing
4:00 Tennis v. Westfield
3rd thru 8th Grade MATH Testing
4:00 Tennis @ Alleg/Limestone
4:30 Baseball v. Gowanda
4:30 Softball v. Gowanda
8:00 am 5-Hr. Pre-Licensing Course
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4:30 Baseball @ Olean
4:30 Softball @ Olean
4:00 Tennis v. Jamestown 4:00 Tennis v. Cassadaga Valley
4:30 Baseball v. Randolph
4:30 Softball v. Randolph
Board of Education Meeting 6:30 LGI
4:30 Baseball v. Alleg/Limestone
4:30 Softball v. Alleg/Limestone
CCAA Tennis Championships
CCAA Tennis Championships
CCAA Tennis Championships
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ANNUAL BUDGET VOTE DAY
12 - 9 PM AT HS GYM
Board of Education Meeting 9:00 PM
HS Gym
Band & Choral Spring Concerts
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MEMORIAL DAY
NO SCHOOL
8:00 am 5-Hr. Pre-Licensing Course

Anti-Harassment in
the School District Continued:
The Superintendent/designee(s) will affirmatively
discuss the topic of harassment with all employees and
students, express the District’s condemnation of such
conduct, and explain the sanctions for such harassment.
Appropriate training and/or “awareness” programs
will be established for staff and students to help ensure
knowledge of and familiarity with the issues pertaining
to harassment in the schools, and to disseminate
preventative measures to help reduce such incidents of
prohibited conduct. Furthermore, special training will
be provided for designated supervisors and managerial
employees, as may be necessary, for the investigation of
harassment complaints.
A copy of this policy and its accompanying regulations
will be available upon request and may be posted
at various locations in each school building. The District’s
policy and regulations on anti-harassment will
be published in appropriate school publications such as
teacher/employee handbooks, student handbooks, and/
or school calendars.
This policy should not be read to abrogate other District
policies and/or regulations or the District Code of
Conduct prohibiting other forms of unlawful discrimination,
inappropriate behavior, and/or hate crimes within
this District. It is the intent of the District that all such
policies and/or regulations be read consistently to provide
the highest level of protection from unlawful discrimination
in the provision of employment/educational
services and opportunities. However, different treatment
of any member of the above named group which has a
legitimate, legal and nondiscriminatory reason shall not
be considered a violation of District policy.
Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, 42 United
States Code (U.S.C.) Section 2000-e et seq. Prohibits
discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion,
sex or national origin.
Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, 42 United
States Code (U.S.C.) Section 2000-d et seq. Prohibits discrimination
on the basis of race, color or national origin.
Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, 29
United States Code (U.S.C.) Section 794 et seq. Prohibits
discrimination on the basis of disability.
The Americans With Disabilities Act, 42 United
States Code (U.S.C.) Section 12101 et seq. Prohibits
discrimination on the basis of disability.
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Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, 20
United States Code (U.S.C.) Section 1681 et seq. Prohibits
discrimination on the basis of sex.
Civil Rights Law Section 40-c, prohibits discrimination
on the basis of race, creed, color, national origin, sex,
sexual orientation, marital status or disability.
Education Law Section 20801 (1)
New York State Executive Law Section 290 et seq.
Prohibits discrimination on the basis of age, race, creed,
color, national origin, sex, disability or marital status.
Age Discrimination in Employment Act, 29 United
States Code (U.S.C.) Section 621.
Military Law Sections 242 and 243
Adopted: August — 2003
Alcohol And/Or Illegal Drugs:
The use of and possession of alcohol and/or illegal drugs
will not be permitted on school property for any reason.
A. If a person is reasonably suspected, based on specific
objective facts, of being under the influence of alcohol
while on school property or at a school function, an administrator
will be contacted. In such case, if the administrator
supports the suspicion, he/she must request confirmation
by a second professional of the school, preferably the
nurse or substance abuse worker, if available. The person
in question may voluntarily submit to an alcohol breath
test as a means to exonerate him/herself.
In the above case, if he/she or the parent denies being
under the influence, yet refuses testing, he/she will be
dealt with in the same manner that a person whose test
is found to be positive. This means that disciplinary action
will be taken, according to this Handbook. This will
be coupled with the requirement for evaluative counseling.
This counseling may be done by the substance abuse
worker, or another qualified professional of their choice.
In cases of student’s second or more offenses an outside
agency will be the designated evaluative requirement.
A parent/guardian of all students, regardless of age,
will be contacted and reasons for the test will be explained.
Parents will be directed to their family physician for professional
testing. Any expenses incurred from such testing
will be the responsibility of the party being tested. Parents
or guardians will sign the necessary information release
forms so that school authorities may have the test results.
A school employee may accompany the person to the
testing procedure if there are no objections. Violations:
Discipline may include one or more of the following actions:
Detention, In-school Suspension, Out of School
Suspension, and possibly a Superintendent Hearing.
Parents will be notified and the appropriate disciplinary
action as outlined in the handbook specific to that building
will be followed.
B. Extra-Curricular Events:
1. If a student is suspected in any form or matter
of having consumed alcoholic beverages or having
used drugs, he/she will not be allowed to board
the bus either at origin or destination.
2. At point of origin the incident will be reported
to the principal or other school official.
3. At the point of destination the following will
be in effect: An attempt will be made to contact the
parents/guardian to make arrangements for transportation
home or whatever arrangements are acceptable
to both the parent and person in charge. If
unable to contact the parent/guardian, the student
should be referred to the local law enforcement
agency. The Salamanca Police Department should
be notified, and arrangements will be made to contact
parent(s)/guardian for leaving the student at the
local law enforcement agency. Under no condition
is a student to be left without legal arrangements or
supervision.
4. If an administrator is present at the event,
violations noted above should be reported to him/
her immediately.
Violations:
Discipline may include one or more of the following
actions: Detention, In-school Suspension, Out of School
Suspension, and possibly a Superintendent Hearing.
Parents will be notified and the appropriate disciplinary
action as outlined in the handbook specific to that building
will be followed.

June 2014
Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
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Board of Education Meeting 6:30 LGI
Kindergarten Recognition
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REGENTS EXAMS REGENTS EXAMS REGENTS EXAMS REGENTS EXAMS
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REGENTS EXAMS REGENTS EXAMS REGENTS EXAMS REGENTS EXAMS
4th Marking Period Ends
GRADUATION 7PM
8:00 am 5-Hr. Pre-Licensing Course
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PLEASE NOTE: Sports schedules are
subject to change. See the school
website www.salamancany.org for upto-date
information on all events.

Automated External Defibrillators:
The District maintains on site, in each instructional
school facility, at least one functional automated external
defibrillator (AED) for use during emergencies. Whenever
public school facilities are used for school-sponsored
or school-approved curricular or extra-curricular events
or activities or a school-sponsored athletic contest is held
at any location, school administrators shall ensure the
presence of at least one staff person who is trained in the
operation and use of an AED. Where a school-sponsored
competitive athletic event is held at a site other than a
public school facility, the public school officials must assure
that AED equipment is provided on site.
District Student Privacy Notice:
Dear Parent/ Guardian:
Our School District has always recognized the importance
of the protection of student privacy and the
rights of parents/guardians to have notice of activities
which may affect student privacy.
However, the No Child Left Behind Act of 2001 has
revised the Protection of Pupil Rights Amendment giving
parents/guardians more rights with regard to the surveying
of minor students, the collection of information
from students for marketing purposes, and certain nonemergency
medical examinations. As a result, the Base
School District has worked in consultation with parents/
guardians to develop a new policy relating to student
privacy and parental rights: Policy #7250 Student Privacy,
Parental Access to Information, and Administration
of Certain Physical Examinations to Minors.
This annual notice will be provided through the District
Calendar/Newsletter and student handbooks to inform
parents/guardians of their rights under the Protection
of Pupil Rights Amendment as amended by the No
Child Left Behind Act of 2001 and our District Policy
#7250 which is attached for your reference.
As parents/guardians, you have the opportunity to
opt out of (i.e., remove your child from) participation in
the following activities:
Category 1: Activities involving the collection,
disclosure, or use of personal information (student’s
or parent/guardian’s first and last name, home address,
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phone number or Social Security number) collected from
students for the purpose of marketing or for selling that
information.
This does not apply to the collection of such information
for the exclusive use of developing, evaluating, or
providing educational products or services for, or to, students
or educational institutions, such as the following:
a. College or other postsecondary education recruitment
or military recruitment,*
b. Book clubs, magazines, and programs providing access
to low-cost literary products;
c. Curriculum and instructional materials used by elementary
and secondary schools;
d. Tests and assessments used by elementary and secondary
schools to provide cognitive, evaluative, diagnostic,
clinical, aptitude. or achievement information about
students (or to generate other statistically useful data for
the purpose of securing such tests and assessments) and
the subsequent analysis and public release of the aggregate
data from such tests and assessments;
e. The sale by students of products or services to raise
funds for school-related or education-related activities; or
f. Student recognition programs.
* Please contact the Building Principal for information relating
to military recruiter access to student information.
Category 2: The administration of any survey containing
one or more of the following eight items of information:
a. political affiliations or beliefs of the student or the
student’s parent/guardian;
b. mental and psychological problems of the student
or the student’s family;
c. sex behavior or attitudes;
d. illegal, anti-social, self-incriminating, or demeaning
behavior;
e. critical appraisals of other individuals with whom
respondents have close family relationships;
f. legally recognized privileged or analogous relationships,
such as those of lawyers, physicians, and ministers;
g. religious practices, affiliations, or beliefs of the student
or the student’s parent/guardian; or
h. income (other than that required by law to determine
eligibility for participation in a program or for receiving
financial assistance under such program).
Category 3: Any non-emergency, invasive physical
examination or screening that is:
a. required as a condition of attendance,
b. administered by the school and scheduled by the
school in advance, and
c. not necessary to protect the immediate health and
safety of the student or of other students.
The term invasive physical examination means any
medical examination that involves the exposure of private
body parts, or any act during such examination
that includes incision, insertion, or injection into the
body, but does not include a hearing, vision or scoliosis
screening.
This also does not apply to any other physical exam
or screening that is permitted or required by State law,
including those that are permitted without parental notification.
Category 4: The use of student photos and names in
school publications may include printed and electronic
formats (web site, newspaper, newsletter, athletic/extracurricular
activity publications) as well as television
broadcasts.
Please review the list of activities (Categories 1-4)
and if you do not want your student to participate in any
of the items please indicate in writing within 10 days of
registering as a student.
For students already enrolled, this procedure will be
applied (10 days) at the beginning of each school year.

July 2014
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School Closed
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District Technology Learning Initiatives:
The Salamanca City School District is proud of its
many programs that use computer technology as a learning
tool for students. Each building has a computer lab
that is used by teachers with their entire classes, as well as
students who work on individual learning projects, before
school, after school, and during the school day.
The Salamanca City Central School District has successfully
completed its first year of a multi-year Technology
Initiative that placed learning at the fingertips of students.
Each grade level from Pre Kindergarten through 9
has access to iPads on carts. Sophomores, Juniors and Seniors
will be issued a iPad to utilize in and out of class for
the 13/14 Academic Year. Teachers continue learning more
about iPad apps that will enhance student achievement.
This emphasis on technology for learning comes
from the implementation of the Common Core Standards
in New York State. Teachers will be using the New York
Learns website to develop and implement lessons in all
subject areas.
Virtual fieldtrips will continue through the use of
distance learning for all grade levels. The television studio
will continue to be used for many productions, as
well as the District’s use of Channel 13 as a tool for
sharing information with the community. The District’s
website and Facebook presence will be continually updated
to keep the community informed of events and
happenings at our schools.
Additional programming and systems will be introduced
as they become available to assist our students in
their educational growth.
The use of student photos and names in school publications
may include printed and electronic formats
(website, newspaper, newsletter, athletic/extracurricular
activity publications) as well as television broadcasts.
Please review the Student Privacy Notice printed in full
in the Annual Reminders/District Policies section. If
you do not want your student to participate in any of the
items, please indicate in writing within ten days of registering
as a student. For students already enrolled, this
procedure will be applied within ten days of the beginning
of each school year.
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Parents’s Right To Know Notification:
September, 2013
Dear Parent/Guardian:
All schools of the Salamanca City Central School District
are classified as Title I Schoolwide schools. Under the Federal
legislative act, No Child Left Behind, you are given
the right to request information about the qualifications of
your child’s classroom teacher and paraprofessional staff.
You may request the following information:
a. whether the teacher has NY State certification for
the grade level and subject areas taught
b. whether the teacher is teaching under emergency
or other provisional status where NY State certification
criteria has been waived
c. the college degree major of the teacher and any
other graduate certification or degree held by the teacher,
and the field of discipline of the certification or degree
d. whether your child is provided service by paraprofessionals
and, if so, their qualifications.
Please be assured that the Salamanca City Central
School District has always made every attempt to hire only
those teachers that are qualified for the positions that they
hold. If you have any questions, feel free to contact my
office, 945-2403.
Thank you!
Robert J. Breidenstein
Superintendent of Schools
No Child Left Behind:
Written Complaint and Appeal Procedures For
Title 1, Parts A, C, and D or Section 100.2(ee) of
Commissioner’s Regulations Regarding Academic
Intervention Services.
As required by Title XIV, General Provisions of
the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA),
the New York State Education Department (NYSED)
has adopted the following procedures for receiving and
resolving complaints and for reviewing appeals from
decisions of local educational agencies (LEAs). Complaints
concerning violations of ESEA Title 1, Parts A,
C, and D, or of the General Education Provisions Act;
or of Section 100.2(ee) Academic Intervention Services
of the Regulations of the Commissioner are covered by
these procedures.
The Salamanca City Central School District, which
has the Title 1 Schoolwide designation, must disseminate
free of charge, adequate information about the State
Complaint and Appeal Procedures to parents of students,
and appropriate private school officials or representatives.
[General Provisions Regulations, 34 CFR Sections
299.10-299.12] n Anyone wishing further information
on this can access the State Education Department website,
www.emsc,nysed.gov/titlei/complaintsappeals.htm
or contact Mary Elizabeth Koch, District Title 1 Coordinator,
mkoch@salamancany.org, or phone 945-2400
ext. 5263.

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Salamanca City Central School District
50 Iroquois Drive
Salamanca, NY 14779
www.salamancany.org
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BOARD OF EDUCATION
Eric A. Butler-President
Theresa A. Ray-Vice President
Robert W. Crandall
Lance R. Hoag
Kenneth Nary
Barb Sande
Colleen M. Smith
Janet L. Koch-District Clerk
CENTRAL ADMINISTRATION
Robert J. Breidenstein, Superintendent of Schools
Karen S. Magara, School Business Executive
Ann Marie Anderson, Jr./Sr. High School Principal
Christopher R. Siebert, Jr./Sr. High School Assistant Principal
and Athletic Director
Donnald G. Hensel, Prospect Elementary Principal
Mary Elizabeth Koch, Seneca Elementary Acting Principal
and Director of Curriculum and Planning
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