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CALENDAR AND DIRECTORY
OF THE CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT OF NEW ROCHELLE 2013-2014
Award-Winning School District
Elementary - Secondary School Recognition Program
United States Department of Education · New York State Department of Education
BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETINGS
The Board’s regular monthly meetings held in public are generally scheduled
on the first Tuesday of each month at 8:00 p.m. at school district offices on the
second floor of City Hall. These meetings are preceded by a Committee of the
Whole session (C.O.W.) at 7:00 p.m. A second Committee of the Whole session
is held the last Tuesday of each month at 7:00 p.m. Parents and residents are
invited to attend all meetings, especially those held the first Tuesday which often
feature presentations of educational programs. Meetings are listed in the calendar
and announced in the local media.
COMMUNICATIONS WITH THE BOARD
The Board provides time at its regular monthly meetings for the public to be
heard. Speakers may be included on the Board’s printed agenda by contacting
the Clerk and Secretary (576-4219) at least one day prior to the Board’s meeting.
Additionally, the Board may set aside a time slot during the Committee of the
Whole session held in public on the last Tuesday of the month for an informal
discussion with members of the public.
Residents who wish to communicate with the Board by letter may address their
communication to the President, Board of Education, 515 North Avenue, New
Rochelle, NY 10801. Questions concerning administrative matters or individual
students should not be directed to the Board until the appropriate staff members
or administrators have first been contacted. In cases of questions or problems
concerning a student, parents should first contact the teacher or guidance
counselor, then the principal, and then, if necessary, the Superintendent of
Schools or his staff. If after these contacts, questions still remain, the matter
may then be brought to the attention of the Board of Education. Experience
has shown that most problems can be resolved with the least delay if the staff
member nearest the problem is approached first.
2013-2014 SCHOOL DATES*
Sept. 3 General Staff Orientation (Tues.)
Sept. 4 Schools Open (Wed.)
Sept. 5, 6 Schools & Offices Closed - Rosh Hashanah (Thurs. & Fri.)
Oct. 14 Schools & Offices Closed - Columbus Day (Mon.)
Nov. 5 Superintendent’s Conference Day - Students do not attend (Tues.)
Nov. 11 Schools & Offices Closed - Veterans Day (Mon.)
Nov. 27-29 Schools & Offices Closed - Thanksgiving (Wed., Thurs. & Fri.)
Dec. 23-Jan. 3 Schools Closed - Recess (Offices Closed 12/24, 12/25, 12/31, 1/1)
Jan. 6
Schools Reopen (Mon.)
Jan. 20 Schools & Offices Closed - Martin Luther King Day (Mon.)
Feb. 17-21 Schools Closed - Winter Recess (Mon.-Fri.) (Offices Closed 2/17)
Apr. 14-21 Schools Closed - Spring Recess (Mon.-Mon.) (Offices Closed 4/18, 4/21)
May 23** Weather Make-up Day #2 (Fri.)
May 26 Schools & Offices Closed - Memorial Day (Mon.)
May 27** Weather Make-up Day #1 (Tues.)
June 27 Last Day of School (Fri.)
*Calendar subject to change
**New York state requires a minimum 180-day calendar. If schools must be closed more than
two days due to inclement weather or other emergency, school will be held for a full day on May
27, a “make-up” day. If an additional day is needed, May 23 will be used. Parents who have any
questions concerning days of religious observance should contact their principals.
Half-Days:
The following days are scheduled half-days for parent-teacher conferences or curriculum
development. In addition, middle schools and the high school have three half-days scheduled on
Oct. 16, Dec. 4 and March 12:
Sept. 3
Sept. 24
Oct. 16
Oct. 30
Dec. 4
Dec. 11
March 12
June 25
June 26
June 27
Schools Open
Curriculum Development
Curriculum Development
Curriculum Development
Parent Conference/Curriculum Development
Parent Conference
Parent Conference/Curriculum Development
Clerical Day
Clerical Day
Promotion Day
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