The 2009-2010 Calendar & Directory - Syosset High School
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U. S. Education Dept. Blue Ribbon <strong>School</strong>s of Excellence<br />
<strong>The</strong><br />
<strong>2009</strong>-<strong>2010</strong><br />
<strong>Calendar</strong> & <strong>Directory</strong><br />
<strong>Syosset</strong> Central <strong>School</strong> District<br />
<strong>Syosset</strong>, New York 11791<br />
PLEASE COMPLETE AND RETURN THE DISTRICT CENSUS FORM FOUND IN THE CENTERFOLD. IT IS IMPORTANT THAT ALL<br />
HOUSEHOLDS BE INCLUDED, EVEN IF THERE ARE NO CHILDREN IN SCHOOL. WE APPRECIATE YOUR COOPERATION.<br />
Grades 3 through 8 New York State testing dates do not appear on the calendar<br />
due to revised dates by the New York State Education Department.<br />
See Page 15 for Delayed Openings and Possible Emergency Make-up Days
INDEX<br />
Academic Departments.................................................................................................... 17<br />
Adaptive Physical Education............................................................................................. 16<br />
Admission to <strong>School</strong>.......................................................................................................... 21<br />
Attendance........................................................................................................................... 23<br />
Board of Education............................................................................................................ 14<br />
Budget and Tax Information............................................................................................. 36<br />
Census............................................................................................................ 15, Centerfold<br />
Child Abuse and Maltreatment........................................................................................ 23<br />
Child Care Program........................................................................................................... 23<br />
Citizen Participation.......................................................................................................... 20<br />
Code of Conduct............................................................................................................... 26<br />
Student Rights and Responsibilities........................................................................ 26<br />
Parents as Essential Partners.................................................................................. 26<br />
Student Dress Code................................................................................................. 27<br />
Prohibited Student Conduct .................................................................................. 27<br />
Disciplinary Penalties, Procedures & Referrals................................................... 28<br />
Discipline of Students with Disabilities................................................................ 33<br />
Referral to Law Enforcement & Judicial Authorities............................................. 35<br />
Public Conduct on <strong>School</strong> Property..................................................................... 35<br />
Continuing Education........................................................................................................ 20<br />
Corporal Punishment........................................................................................................ 21<br />
Delayed Openings.........................................................................................................13,15<br />
Developmental Learning Program.................................................................................. 16<br />
Display of the United States Flag.................................................................................... 23<br />
District Data........................................................................................................................ 15<br />
Election Districts, Registration and Polling Places.......................................................... 36<br />
Emergency Contact Procedures..................................................................................... 21<br />
Emergency Makeup Days.............................................................................................13,15<br />
Enrichment and Gifted Education................................................................................... 16<br />
Food Service........................................................................................................................ 22<br />
Free and Reduced Lunch Policy...................................................................................... 22<br />
Freedom from Race, Color, Religion, National Origin, Age and Disability<br />
Harassment Policy ................................................................................................. 25<br />
Guidance .............................................................................................................................. 16<br />
Health Services................................................................................................................... 16<br />
Home Instruction .............................................................................................................. 16<br />
Homework ......................................................................................................................... 21<br />
Immunization ...................................................................................................................... 21<br />
Instructional Program Services....................................................................................... 16<br />
Kindergarten Registration............................................................................................... 21<br />
Kindergarten Sessions....................................................................................................... 21<br />
Medical Information .......................................................................................................... 21<br />
Non-Discrimination Policy............................................................................................... 21<br />
Pesticide Prohibition ......................................................................................................... 25<br />
Protection of Pupil Rights................................................................................................. 22<br />
PTA Council Officers........................................................................................................ 19<br />
PTA Unit Presidents ......................................................................................................... 19<br />
Psychological Services, Physical and Occupational <strong>The</strong>rapy .................................... 16<br />
Public Information ............................................................................................................. 15<br />
Pupil Absence Notification System .............................................................................. 21<br />
Registration ....................................................................................................................... 21<br />
Religious Holidays and Ethnic Festivals ........................................................................ 37<br />
Religious Instruction......................................................................................................... 21<br />
Report Cards/Conferences ............................................................................................ 18<br />
Scholarships ........................................................................................................................ 23<br />
<strong>School</strong> <strong>Calendar</strong> ................................................................................................................. 13<br />
<strong>School</strong> Closings ................................................................................................................. 15<br />
<strong>School</strong> Hours ...................................................................................................................... 15<br />
<strong>School</strong> Organization.......................................................................................................... 17<br />
Senior Citizen Privileges................................................................................................... 20<br />
Social Work Services ........................................................................................................ 16<br />
Special Education................................................................................................................ 16<br />
Speech................................................................................................................................... 16<br />
Sports and Athletics........................................................................................................... 16<br />
Student Accident Insurance ............................................................................................. 23<br />
Student Automobiles and Bicycles.................................................................................. 21<br />
Student Records................................................................................................................. 21<br />
Summer <strong>School</strong> ................................................................................................................. 16<br />
<strong>Syosset</strong> Public Library ....................................................................................................... 20<br />
Textbooks for Non-Public <strong>School</strong> Pupils ..................................................................... 23<br />
Use of <strong>School</strong> Facilities..................................................................................................... 23<br />
Visitors ................................................................................................................................ 23<br />
Voting and Registration Information.............................................................................. 36<br />
Working Papers.................................................................................................................. 20
Sunday<br />
SEPTEMBER <strong>2009</strong><br />
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday<br />
1 2<br />
3 4 5<br />
Superintendent's<br />
Conference Day<br />
Rosh Hashanah - 2nd day<br />
Yom Kippur Begins at<br />
sundown<br />
6<br />
13<br />
20<br />
27<br />
LABOR DAY<br />
SG Back to <strong>School</strong> Social<br />
SG PTA Fall Plant Sale<br />
HBT & SW PTSA Mtg., 7:45PM<br />
Gr. 4 Cognitive Abilities Test<br />
7 8 9<br />
10 11 12<br />
First Day of <strong>School</strong><br />
for Students<br />
RL & Village PTA Newcomers' Tea,<br />
10AM<br />
14 15 16<br />
17 18 19<br />
RL Picture Day<br />
SHS Gr. 12 College<br />
Applications Workshop, 7PM<br />
21 22 23<br />
24 25 26<br />
Willits PTA Room Reps Tea,<br />
2:30PM<br />
MONTHLY BOARD OF<br />
EDUCATION MEETING, 8PM<br />
South Woods Middle <strong>School</strong> SHS PTSA Meeting, 7:45PM<br />
Gr. 3 & Gr. 5 Cognitive Abilities Test<br />
YOM KIPPUR<br />
28 29<br />
SHS Gr. 9 Parent Workshop,<br />
7PM<br />
Continuing Education In-Person<br />
Registration 7-8:30PM at<br />
SHS-Student Lobby<br />
Open House - All Elementary<br />
<strong>School</strong>s<br />
SHS Gr. 11 College<br />
Testing Workshop, 7PM<br />
WW Picture Day<br />
PTA Council Exec. Mtg. at<br />
Baylis<br />
30<br />
STA Rep Council Mtg. (HBT 3:45PM)<br />
STA/PTA Liaison Mtg. (HBT 5PM<br />
Baylis, BH, SG & Willits<br />
Newcomers' Reception, 7PM<br />
Kick-Off Classic/ Varsity Football<br />
<strong>Syosset</strong> vs. Massapequa,<br />
(Mitchell Park, Garden City, 7PM)<br />
Elementary PTA Meetings<br />
SG Back to <strong>School</strong> Social<br />
(rain date)<br />
Varsity Football -Farmingdale,<br />
Home,4:15PM<br />
WKWZ broadcast 88.5 FM -<br />
4:15PM<br />
SEPTA General Mtg. at SW, 7:45PM<br />
HBT Picture Day<br />
Baylis & BH Picture Day<br />
HBT & SW Open House 6:30PM<br />
Baylis PTA Back to <strong>School</strong> Social<br />
RL Welcome Festival<br />
Village Welcome Back Picnic<br />
Willits Back to <strong>School</strong> Picnic, 6-8PM<br />
WW PTA Newcomers' Social, 7PM<br />
SG & Willits <strong>School</strong> Picture Day<br />
Rosh Hashanah begins<br />
at Sundown<br />
Baylis PTA Back to<br />
<strong>School</strong> Social (rain date)<br />
RL PTA Room Reps<br />
Reception,10AM<br />
Village Welcome Back Picnic<br />
(rain date)<br />
BH Fall Festival, 3:30-5:30PM<br />
Willits PTA Pizza/Bingo Night,<br />
6:30PM<br />
Aug <strong>2009</strong><br />
S M T W T F S<br />
1<br />
2 3 4 5 6 7 8<br />
9 10 11 12 13 14 15<br />
16 17 18 19 20 21 22<br />
23 24 25 26 27 28 29<br />
30 31<br />
Rosh Hashanah -1st day<br />
Varsity Football-Plainview<br />
JFK, Away, 1:30PM<br />
Oct <strong>2009</strong><br />
S M T W T F S<br />
1 2 3<br />
4 5 6 7 8 9 10<br />
11 12 13 14 15 16 17<br />
18 19 20 21 22 23 24<br />
25 26 27 28 29 30 31<br />
Note: Dates may change: verify details before an event. Refer to page 37 in this directory for a calendar of religious holidays and ethnic festivals. 1
Sunday<br />
Sept <strong>2009</strong><br />
S M T W T F S<br />
1 2 3 4 5<br />
6 7 8 9 10 11 12<br />
13 14 15 16 17 18 19<br />
20 21 22 23 24 25 26<br />
27 28 29 30<br />
OCTOBER <strong>2009</strong><br />
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday<br />
Nov <strong>2009</strong><br />
S M T W T F S<br />
1 2 3 4 5 6 7<br />
8 9 10 11 12 13 14<br />
15 16 17 18 19 20 21<br />
22 23 24 25 26 27 28<br />
29 30<br />
SHS Open House, 7PM<br />
1 2 3<br />
SHS Pep Rally<br />
Succoth begins at sundown<br />
1st Day of Succoth<br />
Homecoming<br />
Varsity Football - Baldwin,<br />
Home,1:30PM<br />
WKWZ broadcast 88.5 FM -<br />
1:30PM<br />
2nd Day of Succoth<br />
4 5 6 7 8 9 10<br />
Village Picture Day<br />
Shmini Atzeret<br />
STA Rep Council Mtg. (HBT 3:45PM)<br />
SHS SAT<br />
RL Family Night<br />
Simchat Torah<br />
Continuing Education<br />
Classes Begin<br />
SHS Underclass & Faculty Yearbook Photos<br />
Elementary PTA Meetings<br />
11 12 13 14 15 16 17<br />
COLUMBUS DAY<br />
SEPTA General Mtg. at SW,<br />
7:45PM<br />
STA/PTA Liaison Mtg.(HBT 5PM)<br />
SW PTSA Night Out<br />
SG PTA Blood Drive<br />
Shmini Atzeret begins at<br />
sundown<br />
Varsity Football -Freeport,<br />
Away, 3PM<br />
Simchat Torah begins at<br />
sundown<br />
SHS PSAT<br />
Varsity Football -Hempstead,<br />
Away, 2:00PM<br />
SHS Carnival, 12-5PM<br />
18 19 20 21 22 23<br />
MONTHLY BOARD OF<br />
EDUCATION MEETING, 8PM<br />
South Woods Middle <strong>School</strong><br />
SHS Spirit Week<br />
BH PTA Back to <strong>School</strong> Social<br />
Nassau Region PTA<br />
Fall Conference<br />
SHS PTSA Meeting, 7:45PM<br />
SW Picture Day<br />
25 26 27<br />
28 29 30 31<br />
SHS Fall Blood Drive<br />
WW PTA Fitness & Nutrition<br />
Day<br />
HBT & SW PTSA Mtg., 7:45PM<br />
SW & WW Fall Book Fair<br />
SHS Parent/Teacher Conferences<br />
(A-L) 6:30-9:30PM<br />
Willits Fall Book Fair<br />
RL Rec Night Gr. 5, 7PM<br />
SHS Senior Class Picture, 7AM<br />
BH Book Fair<br />
SW Gr. 6 Social, 4-6PM<br />
SHS Carnival, 5-11PM<br />
Baylis and Village PTA Fall Party<br />
HBT Gr. 6 Social, 4-6PM<br />
RL Fall Festival<br />
24<br />
Varsity Football -W.Calhoun,<br />
Home,1:30PM<br />
WKWZ broadcast 88.5 FM -<br />
1:30PM<br />
SHS Carnival, 12PM-11PM<br />
Varsity Football -Uniondale,<br />
Away, 1:30PM<br />
PTA Council General Mtg. at SW<br />
SHS Parent Awareness<br />
Workshop -7PM<br />
HBT Fall Drama, 7PM<br />
SHS <strong>The</strong>ater Arts One-Act<br />
Play Competition, 7PM<br />
Willits Fall Festival, 7PM<br />
Note: Dates may change: verify details before an event. Refer to page 37 in this directory for a calendar of religious holidays and ethnic festivals. 2
Sunday<br />
All Saints’ Day<br />
NOVEMBER <strong>2009</strong><br />
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday<br />
1 2 3 4 5 6 7<br />
SHS Cabaret Night, 7:30PM<br />
8 9 10 11 12 13 14<br />
BH Blood Drive, 3:30-9PM<br />
ELECTION DAY<br />
SCHOOL CLOSED<br />
FOR STUDENTS<br />
Superintendent's<br />
Conference Day<br />
MIDDLE SCHOOLS HALF DAY<br />
Middle <strong>School</strong>s Parent/Teacher<br />
Conferences (12:00-2:55PM)<br />
HBT & SW PTSA Mtg., 7:45PM<br />
SG Book Fair (evening)<br />
VETERAN'S DAY<br />
MIDDLE SCHOOLS HALF DAY<br />
Middle <strong>School</strong>s Parent/Teacher<br />
Conferences (12:00-2:55PM)<br />
SG Book Fair(day & eve)<br />
SHS Parent/Teacher Conferences<br />
(M-Z) 6:30-9:30PM<br />
STA Rep Council Mtg., (HBT 3:45PM)<br />
STA/PTA Liaison Mtg. , (HBT 5PM)<br />
End of 1st Marking Period -<br />
Secondary<br />
BH Family Night #1<br />
RL Rec Night Gr. 2, 7PM<br />
SG PTA Rec Night Gr. K-1<br />
SHS Freshman/Sophomore<br />
Challenge<br />
End of 1st Marking Period -<br />
Elementary<br />
SHS SAT<br />
SG PTA Fun Fair<br />
(Monster Mash)<br />
Elementary PTA Meetings<br />
SEPTA Fall Night Out<br />
Middle <strong>School</strong>s Parent/Teacher<br />
Conferences 6:30-9:30PM<br />
Village Bingo Night<br />
RL Family Night<br />
15 16 17 18 19 20 21<br />
MONTHLY BOARD OF<br />
EDUCATION MEETING, 8PM<br />
South Woods Middle <strong>School</strong><br />
PTA Council Exec. Mtg. at RL<br />
22 23 24 25 26 27 28<br />
WW Thanksgiving Feast<br />
Village and SG Thanksgiving<br />
Feasts<br />
STA General Mtg. (3-6PM)<br />
SEPTA General Mtg. at SW, 7:45PM<br />
THANKSGIVING RECESS<br />
SHS <strong>The</strong>ater Arts Fall Show,<br />
7PM<br />
THANKSGIVING DAY<br />
American Education Week<br />
RL Kdg. Thanksgiving Show<br />
Willits Kdg. Thanksgiving Feast<br />
SG PTA Rec Night Gr. 2 & 3<br />
SW Musical, 8PM<br />
SHS <strong>The</strong>ater Arts Fall Show, 7:30PM<br />
South Woods Musical, 2:30PM<br />
South Woods Musical, 2:30PM<br />
Nassau Region Presidents/<br />
Principals Dinner<br />
29 30<br />
Elementary Parent/Teacher<br />
Conferences 6:30-9:30PM<br />
RL Book Fair (evening)<br />
SHS PTSA Meeting, 7:45PM<br />
HBT Spirit Week<br />
Oct <strong>2009</strong><br />
S M T W T F S<br />
1 2 3<br />
4 5 6 7 8 9 10<br />
11 12 13 14 15 16 17<br />
18 19 20 21 22 23 24<br />
25 26 27 28 29 30 31<br />
Dec <strong>2009</strong><br />
S M T W T F S<br />
1 2 3 4 5<br />
6 7 8 9 10 11 12<br />
13 14 15 16 17 18 19<br />
20 21 22 23 24 25 26<br />
27 28 29 30 31<br />
Note: Dates may change: verify details before an event. Refer to page 37 in this directory for a calendar of religious holidays and ethnic festivals. 3
Sunday<br />
Nov <strong>2009</strong><br />
S M T W T F<br />
1 2 3 4 5 6 7<br />
8 9 10 11 12 13 14<br />
15 16 17 18 19 20 21<br />
22 23 24 25 26 27 28<br />
29 30<br />
S<br />
6<br />
13<br />
DECEMBER <strong>2009</strong><br />
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday<br />
Jan <strong>2010</strong><br />
S M T W T F S<br />
1 2<br />
3 4 5 6 7 8 9<br />
10 11 12 13 14 15 16<br />
17 18 19 20 21 22 23<br />
24 25 26 27 28 29 30<br />
31<br />
Elementary Parent/Teacher<br />
Conferences 3:15-4PM<br />
Elementary PTA Meetings<br />
Baylis Book Fair<br />
SHS Nat'l Honor Society<br />
Induction Ceremony, 7PM<br />
HBT Spirit Week<br />
1 2 3 4 5<br />
ELEMENTARY HALF DAY -<br />
Student Dismissal at 11:45AM<br />
Elementary Parent/Teacher<br />
Conferences 12:45-3:15PM<br />
RL Book Fair (afternoon)<br />
SG PTA Rec. Night Gr. 4 & 5<br />
7 8 9 10 11 12<br />
Feast of the Immaculate<br />
Conception<br />
RL Holiday Boutique<br />
SG Holiday Shoppe (day & eve)<br />
HBT & SW PTSA Mtg., 7:45PM<br />
Willits Holiday Boutique<br />
Elementary Parent/Teacher<br />
Conferences 3:15-4PM<br />
Village Holiday Boutique<br />
SHS Financial Aid Night, 7PM<br />
WW PTA Holiday Boutique<br />
Baylis, Village at HBT, BH<br />
& SG Winter Concerts<br />
BH Holiday Boutique<br />
SHS Fall Sports Awards Night,<br />
HS Gym, 7PM<br />
STA Rep Council Mtg. ,(HBT 3:45PM)<br />
STA/PTA Liaison Mtg.,(HBT 5PM)<br />
SHS Winter Concert #1, 7PM<br />
SW Holiday Boutique<br />
Chanukah begins at sundown<br />
1st Day of Chanukah<br />
14 15 16 17 18 19<br />
PTA Council General Mtg.,<br />
at Village<br />
20<br />
SEPTA General Mtg. at SW, 7:45PM<br />
SHS Winter Concert #2, 7PM<br />
Middle <strong>School</strong>s Winter<br />
Concerts, Gr. 8, 7:30PM<br />
Baylis Holiday Boutique<br />
South Woods Spirit Week<br />
21 22 23 24 25 26<br />
WINTER RECESS<br />
CHRISTMAS DAY<br />
27<br />
MONTHLY BOARD OF<br />
EDUCATION MEETING, 8PM<br />
South Woods Middle <strong>School</strong><br />
South Woods Spirit Week<br />
WINTER RECESS<br />
SHS Winter Concert #3, 7PM<br />
28 29 30 31<br />
Note: Dates may change: verify details before an event. Refer to page 37 in this directory for a calendar of religious holidays and ethnic festivals. 4
Sunday<br />
Dec <strong>2009</strong><br />
S M T W T F S S M T W T F S<br />
1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5 6<br />
6 7 8 9 10 11 12 7 8 9 10 11 12 13<br />
13 14 15 16 17 18 19 14 15 16 17 18 19 20<br />
20 21 22 23 24 25 26 21 22 23 24 25 26 27<br />
27 28 29 30 31 28<br />
JANUARY <strong>2010</strong><br />
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday<br />
Feb <strong>2010</strong><br />
1 2<br />
3 4 5 6 7 8 9<br />
Feast of the Epiphany<br />
SHS Alumni Day<br />
NEW YEAR'S DAY<br />
WINTER RECESS<br />
Village PTA Blood Drive<br />
BH Rec Night, Gr. K & 1<br />
NMEA All County<br />
Elementary Festival<br />
Elementary PTA Meetings<br />
NMEA All County Music Festival<br />
SHS PTSA Meeting, 7:45PM<br />
Middle <strong>School</strong>s Winter Concert,<br />
Gr. 7, 7:30PM<br />
Willits PTA Rec Night,<br />
Gr. 4 & 5<br />
10 11 12 13 14 15 16<br />
STA/PTA Rep Council Mtg. (HBT 3:45PM)<br />
STA/PTA Liaison Mtg. (HBT 5PM)<br />
SG PTA Bowling Party<br />
NMEA All County<br />
Music Festival<br />
MONTHLY BOARD OF<br />
EDUCATION MEETING, 8PM<br />
South Woods Middle <strong>School</strong><br />
SHS Wheelchair Basketball Game, 7PM<br />
17 18 19 20 21 22 23<br />
MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR.<br />
DAY - <strong>School</strong>s Closed<br />
RL PTA Family Fun Event<br />
HBT & SW PTSA Mtg. 7:45PM<br />
NMEA All County Elementary<br />
SHS Incoming Gr. 9 Student/<br />
Parent Orientation, 7PM<br />
SEPTA General Mtg. at SW, 7:45PM<br />
RL at HBT, WW and Willits<br />
Winter Concerts<br />
RL Rec Night Gr. 4, 7PM<br />
End of 2nd Marking Period -<br />
Elementary & Secondary<br />
BH Rec Night, Gr. 2 & 3,<br />
HBT PTSA Family Pride Night, 7PM<br />
Village Internationall Night<br />
WW PTA Winter Family Night<br />
BH Bowling Party<br />
24 25 26 27 BH International Day 28 Report Cards - 29 30<br />
31<br />
PTA Council Wellness Event<br />
(evening)<br />
WW Circus Week<br />
HBT Multicultural Week<br />
PTA Council Exec. Mtg. at BH<br />
Regents & Midterm Examinations<br />
Middle <strong>School</strong>s Winter Concert,<br />
Gr. 6, 7:30PM<br />
Nassau Region PTA Winter<br />
Conference<br />
SW PTSA/Faculty Volleyball<br />
Challenge 6:30PM<br />
SHS ACT Winter Showcase, 7PM<br />
Elementary <strong>School</strong>s<br />
HBT Multicultural Expo<br />
RL Rec Night Gr. 3, 7PM<br />
SHS Battle of the Bands, 7PM<br />
Note: Dates may change: verify details before an event. Refer to page 37 in this directory for a calendar of religious holidays and ethnic festivals. 5
Sunday<br />
Lunar New Year<br />
FEBRUARY <strong>2010</strong><br />
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday<br />
Continuing Education<br />
In-Person Registration<br />
7-8:30PM at SHS-Student Lobby<br />
SHS Art Fair<br />
Village Book Fair<br />
SG Circus Week<br />
1 2 3 4 5 6<br />
7 8 9 10 11 12 13<br />
WW PTA International Day<br />
MONTHLY BOARD OF<br />
EDUCATION MEETING, 8PM<br />
South Woods Middle <strong>School</strong><br />
14 15 16 17 18 19 20<br />
PRESIDENTS' WEEK<br />
Elementary PTA Meetings<br />
ELEMENTARY HALF DAY/<br />
STAFF DEVELOPMENT<br />
ELEMENTARY Student Dismissal<br />
11:45 a.m.<br />
SEPTA General Mtg. at SW, 7:45PM<br />
MIDDLE SCHOOLS HALF DAY<br />
Middle <strong>School</strong>s Parent/Teacher<br />
Conferences, 12:00-2:55PM<br />
Ash Wednesday<br />
Baylis PTA Ladies’ Night Out<br />
SHS Gr.11 College Planning<br />
Workshop, 7PM<br />
SG Valentine Boutique<br />
STA Rep Council Mtg. (HBT 3:45PM)<br />
HBT Staff Recognition Dinner, 4:45PM<br />
STA/PTA Liaison Mtg. (HBT 5PM)<br />
Middle <strong>School</strong>s Parent/Teacher<br />
Conferences 6:30-9:30PM<br />
MIDDLE SCHOOLS HALF DAY<br />
Middle <strong>School</strong>s Parent/Teacher<br />
Conferences,12:00-2:55PM<br />
BH Rec Night, Gr. 4 & 5<br />
RL Fun 'N Fitness Night<br />
Willits PTA Family Night<br />
Village Chinese New Year<br />
Luncheon<br />
SG PTA Rec Night Gr. K-1<br />
21 22 23 24 25 26 27<br />
Kindergarten Registration<br />
Village, WW & Willits<br />
SHS PTSA Meeting, 7:45PM<br />
Kindergarten Registration<br />
Baylis, BH, RL and SG<br />
PTA Council General Mtg. at<br />
HBT<br />
Science & Technology Fair -<br />
All Elementary <strong>School</strong>s<br />
HBT Book Fair<br />
SHS Lunar New Year Faculty<br />
Luncheon<br />
BH PTA Night Out<br />
SHS Sports Night<br />
Willits PTA Rec Grs. 2 & 3<br />
RL Rec Night Kdg., 7PM<br />
SG PTA Rec Night Grs. 2 & 3<br />
Purim begins at sundown<br />
Purim<br />
28<br />
Jan <strong>2010</strong><br />
S M T W T F S<br />
1 2<br />
3 4 5 6 7 8 9<br />
10 11 12 13 14 15 16<br />
17 18 19 20 21 22 23<br />
24 25 26 27 28 29 30<br />
31<br />
Mar <strong>2010</strong><br />
S M T W T F S<br />
1 2 3 4 5 6<br />
7 8 9 10 11 12 13<br />
14 15 16 17 18 19 20<br />
21 22 23 24 25 26 27<br />
28 29 30 31<br />
Note: Dates may change: verify details before an event. Refer to page 37 in this directory for a calendar of religious holidays and ethnic festivals. 6
Sunday<br />
MARCH <strong>2010</strong><br />
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday<br />
1 2 3 4<br />
5<br />
6<br />
PTA Council Ways & Means<br />
Fundraiser<br />
Continuing Education<br />
Classes Begin Elementary PTA Meetings SG International Night<br />
HBT Musical, 7PM HBT Musical, 7:30PM<br />
7 8 9 10 11<br />
12<br />
13<br />
BOARD OF EDUCATION<br />
BUDGET MEETING, 8PM<br />
South Woods Middle <strong>School</strong><br />
SHS Winter Sports Awards Night,<br />
HS Gym, 7PM<br />
14 15 16 17 18<br />
19<br />
20<br />
SHS PTSA Meeting, 7:45PM<br />
SEPTA General Mtg. at SW, 7:45PM<br />
SG Book Fair (evening)<br />
SG Book Fair (day & eve)<br />
STA Rep Council Mtg. (HBT 3:45PM)<br />
STA/PTA Liaison Mtg. (HBT 5PM)<br />
HBT & SW PTSA Mtg., 7PM<br />
HBT & SW Parent Orientation,<br />
Grs. 6-7 & 7-8, 8PM<br />
SHS <strong>School</strong> Musical, 7PM<br />
WW PTA Book Fair<br />
South Woods Drama, 8PM<br />
WW PTA Fun Fair<br />
RL Rec. Night, Gr. 1<br />
BH Family Night #2<br />
Willits PTA Rec. Grs. K & 1<br />
SG PTA Rec. Night Grs. 4 & 5<br />
Village Family Fun Night<br />
NYSSMA Levels I-IV<br />
SHS <strong>School</strong> Musical, 7:30PM<br />
21 22 23 24 25 26<br />
27<br />
End of 3rd Marking Period -<br />
Elementary<br />
RL Carnival<br />
Willits Fun Fair<br />
SHS <strong>School</strong> Musical, 2PM<br />
MONTHLY BOARD OF<br />
EDUCATION MEETING, 8PM<br />
South Woods Middle <strong>School</strong><br />
PTA Council Exec. Mtg. at SHS<br />
SHS Spring Parent/Teacher<br />
Conferences, 5-7PM<br />
SW Multicultural Expo<br />
SHS Family Astronomy Night,7PM<br />
South Woods Muticultural Week<br />
Baylis Circus Week<br />
Palm Sunday<br />
28 29 30 31<br />
SPRING RECESS<br />
1st Day of Passover<br />
Feb <strong>2010</strong><br />
S M T W T F S<br />
Apr <strong>2010</strong><br />
S M T W T F S<br />
Passover Begins at Sundown<br />
1 2 3 4 5 6<br />
7 8 9 10 11 12 13<br />
14 15 16 17 18 19 20<br />
21 22 23 24 25 26 27<br />
28<br />
1 2 3<br />
4 5 6 7 8 9 10<br />
11 12 13 14 15 16 17<br />
18 19 20 21 22 23 24<br />
25 26 27 28 29 30<br />
Note: Dates may change: verify details before an event. Refer to page 37 in this directory for a calendar of religious holidays and ethnic festivals. 7
S M T W T F S<br />
1 2 3 4 5 6<br />
7 8 9 10 11 12 13<br />
14 15 16 17 18 19 20<br />
21 22 23 24 25 26 27<br />
28 29 30 31<br />
Easter Sunday<br />
Sunday<br />
Mar <strong>2010</strong><br />
1<br />
2 3 4 5 6 7 8<br />
9 10 11 12 13 14 15<br />
16 17 18 19 20 21 22<br />
23 24 25 26 27 28 29<br />
30 31<br />
1 2 3<br />
4 5 6 7 8 9 10<br />
11 12 13 14 15 16 17<br />
18 19 20 21 22 23 24<br />
25 26 27 28 29 30<br />
APRIL <strong>2010</strong><br />
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday<br />
May <strong>2010</strong><br />
S M T W T F S<br />
Passover - 7th day<br />
SPRING RECESS<br />
WW PTA Earth Day<br />
SEPTA General Mtg. at SW, 7:45PM<br />
ELEMENTARY HALF DAY<br />
Student Dismissal at 11:45AM<br />
Elem Parent/Teacher<br />
Conferences 12:45-3:30PM<br />
District Jazz Festival at SHS, 7PM<br />
Passover - 8th day<br />
Willits Senior Citizen Luncheon<br />
Elementary PTA Meetings<br />
MONTHLY BOARD OF<br />
EDUCATION MEETING, 8PM<br />
South Woods Middle <strong>School</strong><br />
SHS Student Athlete/Parent<br />
Workshop, 7PM<br />
SHS World Language Multicultural Week<br />
ELEMENTARY HALF DAY<br />
Student Dismissal at 11:45AM<br />
Elementary Parent/Teacher<br />
Conferences 12:45-3:30PM<br />
Gr. 5 Parent Health Video<br />
Preview Night<br />
Willits Spring Book Fair<br />
Baylis Book Fair<br />
Willits Staff Recognition<br />
SHS Spring Blood Drive<br />
Elementary Parent/ Teacher<br />
Conferences 3:15-4PM<br />
SHS Tri-M Music Honor Society<br />
Induction Ceremony, 7:30PM<br />
Holy Thursday<br />
SPRING RECESS<br />
STA Rep Council Mtg. (HBT 3:45PM)<br />
STA/PTA Liaison Mtg. (HBT 5PM)<br />
HBT & SW PTSA Mtg., 7:45PM<br />
Elementary Parent-Teacher<br />
Conferences 3:15-4:00PM<br />
PTA Council Event (evening)<br />
STA Essay Contest Award<br />
Program (HBT 4-6PM)<br />
SHS PTSA Meeting, 7:45PM<br />
SHS Staff Recognition<br />
Good Friday<br />
BH Book Fair<br />
RL PARP Evening Event<br />
SG PTA Pizza/Bingo Night<br />
SW Career Expo<br />
End of 3rd Marking Period -<br />
Secondary<br />
SG Earth Day Celebration<br />
Village Staff Recognition<br />
RL Book Fair (day/eve.)<br />
RL PARP Evening Event<br />
Willits PTA Pre-K Orientation<br />
& Vision Screening<br />
BH Kdg. Orientation #1<br />
PTA Council Gen'l Mtg. at Willits<br />
SG PTA Evening Out<br />
SHS Nat'l World Language Honor<br />
Society Induction Ceremony, 7PM<br />
Middle <strong>School</strong>s Spring Concert,<br />
Gr. 7, 7:30PM<br />
Willits Night Out<br />
WW PTA Spring Fling<br />
SHS College Night, 7PM<br />
Note: Dates may change: verify details before an event. Refer to page 37 in this directory for a calendar of religious holidays and ethnic festivals. 8
Sunday<br />
Apr <strong>2010</strong><br />
S M T W T F S<br />
1 2 3<br />
4 5 6 7 8 9 10<br />
11 12 13 14 15 16 17<br />
18 19 20 21 22 23 24<br />
25 26 27 28 29 30<br />
MAY <strong>2010</strong><br />
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday<br />
Jun <strong>2010</strong><br />
S M T W T F S<br />
1 2 3 4 5<br />
6 7 8 9 10 11 12<br />
13 14 15 16 17 18 19<br />
20 21 22 23 24 25 26<br />
27 28 29 30<br />
Baylis Kdg. Orientation #1<br />
BH Kdg. Orientation #2<br />
SHS SAT<br />
1<br />
SHS Sophomore Class Trip<br />
2 3 4 5 6 7 8<br />
HBT & SW PTSA Mtg., 7PM<br />
HBT & SW Parent Orientation<br />
Gr. 5 to Gr. 6, 8PM<br />
SHS AP Exams<br />
9 10 11 12<br />
Ascension Day<br />
13 14 15<br />
MONTHLY BOARD OF<br />
EDUCATION MEETING &<br />
BUDGET HEARING, 8PM<br />
South Woods Middle <strong>School</strong><br />
SHS AP Exams<br />
16 17 18 19 20 21 22<br />
SHS Senior Citizen Prom<br />
STA General Mtg.(HBT 3:45PM)<br />
Middle <strong>School</strong>s Spring Concert,<br />
Gr. 8, 7:30PM<br />
23 24 25 26 27 28 29<br />
PTA Council General Mtg. &<br />
Installation at WW<br />
30 31<br />
MEMORIAL DAY<br />
<strong>School</strong> Closed<br />
Elementary PTA Meetings<br />
Baylis #2, BH #2, RL at HBT,<br />
WW & Willits Spring Concerts<br />
Annual Secondary Art Exhibit at SHS<br />
Shavuot begins at sundown<br />
Curriculum Night<br />
ANNUAL DISTRICT<br />
ELECTION & BUDGET VOTE<br />
SHS Architecture Display<br />
Reception, 7-8PM<br />
SG, WW & Willits Kdg.<br />
Orientation<br />
Village Plant Sale<br />
Middle <strong>School</strong>s Spring Concert,<br />
Gr. 6, 7:30PM<br />
WW Staff Recognition<br />
Nassau Region PTA<br />
Spring Conference<br />
SHS Nat'l Art Honor Society<br />
Induction Ceremony, 7PM<br />
1st Day of Shavuot<br />
SHS PTSA Meeting, 7:45PM<br />
Willits Kdg. Circus<br />
Village at HBT, Baylis #1,BH #1<br />
& SG Spring Concerts<br />
WW PTA Plant Sale<br />
HBT PTSA Plant Sale<br />
Know Your Candidate<br />
SG Staff Recognition<br />
STA Rep Council Mtg. (HBT 3:45PM)<br />
STA/PTA Liaison Mtg. (HBT 5PM)<br />
SW PTSA Spring Boutique<br />
2nd Day of Shavuot<br />
RL Staff Recognition Luncheon<br />
SHS <strong>The</strong>ater Arts Spring Show, 7PM<br />
SEPTA General Mtg. at SW, 7:45PM<br />
<strong>School</strong> Closed<br />
Snow Make Up Day #1<br />
Baylis & BH Spring Boutique<br />
RL Spring Plant Sale<br />
SG Ladies’ Day Plant Sale<br />
SW Staff Recognition Luncheon<br />
Village Kdg. Orientation<br />
Willits Mother's Day Plant Sale<br />
BH Staff Recognition<br />
RL PTA Pre-Kdg. Orientation<br />
NYSSMA Levels V, VI & All State at SHS<br />
Baylis Kdg. Orientation #2<br />
Willits Field Day, Gr. 3-5<br />
SHS <strong>The</strong>ater Arts Spring Show, 7:30PM<br />
SHS Sophomore Class Trip<br />
<strong>School</strong> Closed<br />
Snow Make Up Day #2<br />
SHS Freshman Trip<br />
Note: Dates may change: verify details before an event. Refer to page 37 in this directory for a calendar of religious holidays and ethnic festivals. 9
Sunday<br />
SHS Senior Class Trip<br />
6<br />
JUNE <strong>2010</strong><br />
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday<br />
WW, BH & Willits (K-5)<br />
Field Day (rain date)<br />
SHS Spring Choral Concert, 7PM<br />
Village Field Day<br />
Elementary PTA Meetings<br />
SHS Awards Ceremony, 7PM<br />
1 2 3 4 5<br />
7 8 9 10 11 12<br />
District Reception<br />
SHS Research/Symposium Fair,<br />
6-9PM<br />
SEPTA General Mtg. at SW, 7:45PM<br />
Baylis Field Day<br />
SG Gentlemens' Shoppe<br />
SHS Senior Day<br />
SHS Spring Orchestra Concert, 7PM<br />
Village Field Day (rain date)<br />
SHS Spring Band Concert, 7PM<br />
Baylis Field Day (rain date)<br />
BH Strawberry Festival<br />
SHS <strong>The</strong>ater Arts Showcase &<br />
Dance Recital, 6PM<br />
STA End of Year Meeting (3-6PM)<br />
SHS Senior Athletic Banquet, 7PM<br />
Baylis Staff Recognition<br />
Luncheon<br />
BH, SG, WW & Willits (K-2)<br />
Field Day<br />
Baylis PTA Softball/Family Night<br />
Willits Family Picnic<br />
SHS Senior Class Trip<br />
BH Grade 5 Picnic<br />
RL Grade 5 Fun Day<br />
SG Field Day (rain date)<br />
HBT Gr. 8 Social<br />
SW 8th Grade Social, 6:30-9PM<br />
SHS Senior Prom<br />
SHS SAT<br />
SHS ACT (American College<br />
Testing)<br />
13<br />
20<br />
27<br />
WW 5th Grade Picnic<br />
MONTHLY BOARD OF<br />
EDUCATION MEETING, 8PM<br />
South Woods Middle <strong>School</strong><br />
Baylis 5th Grade Party<br />
RL Field Day (rain date)<br />
Village 5th Grade Picnic<br />
SW Moving Up Exercises, 5:15PM<br />
HBT Moving Up Exercises, 8:15PM<br />
Regents and Final Examinations<br />
Summer <strong>School</strong> In-Person<br />
Registration, 9AM-12PM<br />
14 15 16 17 18 19<br />
Baylis and RL Men's Boutique<br />
BH Gr. 5 Picnic (rain date)<br />
SHS PTSA Meeting, 7:45PM<br />
Regents and Final Examinations<br />
21 22 23 24 25 26<br />
Baylis 5th Gr. Breakfast<br />
SG 5th Grade Party<br />
Village 5th Grade Picnic<br />
(rain date)<br />
WW 5th Grade Picnic<br />
(rain date)<br />
HBT & SW PTSA Mtg., 7:45PM<br />
BH 5th Grade Breakfast<br />
Village 5th Grade Party<br />
ELEMENTARY HALF DAY<br />
Student Dismissal 11:45AM<br />
SHS Graduation at Hofstra<br />
28 29 30<br />
SHS Senior Breakfast<br />
Willits Father's Day Boutique<br />
PTA Council Dinner<br />
Elementary <strong>School</strong>s<br />
Moving Up Exercises<br />
SG PTA Grade 5 Breakfast<br />
ELEMENTARY HALF DAY<br />
Student Dismissal 11:45AM<br />
RL Field Day<br />
Willits 5th Grade Picnic<br />
RL Family Picnic Evening<br />
SHS ACT Spring Showcase &<br />
ITS Induction, 7PM<br />
HBT & SW<br />
Awards Ceremony, 8AM<br />
ELEMENTARY HALF DAY<br />
Student Dismissal 11:45AM<br />
Last Day of <strong>School</strong><br />
May <strong>2010</strong><br />
S M T W T F S<br />
1<br />
2 3 4 5 6 7 8<br />
9 10 11 12 13 14 15<br />
16 17 18 19 20 21 22<br />
23 24 25 26 27 28 29<br />
30 31<br />
Note: Dates may change: verify details before an event. Refer to page 37 in this directory for a calendar of religious holidays and ethnic festivals. 10<br />
Jul <strong>2010</strong><br />
S M T W T F S<br />
1 2 3<br />
4 5 6 7 8 9 10<br />
11 12 13 14 15 16 17<br />
18 19 20 21 22 23 24<br />
25 26 27 28 29 30 31
Sunday<br />
Jun <strong>2010</strong><br />
S M T W T F S<br />
1 2 3 4 5<br />
6 7 8 9 10 11 12<br />
13 14 15 16 17 18 19<br />
20 21 22 23 24 25 26<br />
27 28 29 30<br />
JULY <strong>2010</strong><br />
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday<br />
Aug <strong>2010</strong><br />
S M T W T F S<br />
1 2 3 4 5 6 7<br />
8 9 10 11 12 13 14<br />
15 16 17 18 19 20 21<br />
22 23 24 25 26 27 28<br />
29 30 31<br />
1 2 3<br />
4 5 6 7 8 9 10<br />
11 12 13 14 15 16 17<br />
18 19 20 21 22<br />
23 24<br />
25 26 27 28 29<br />
30 31<br />
Note: Dates may change: verify details before an event. Refer to page 37 in this directory for a calendar of religious holidays and ethnic festivals. 11
Sunday<br />
AUGUST <strong>2010</strong><br />
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday<br />
1 2 3 4 5 6 7<br />
8 9 10 11 12 13 14<br />
15 16 17 18 19 20 21<br />
22 23 24 25 26 27 28<br />
29 30 31<br />
Jul <strong>2010</strong><br />
S M T W T F S<br />
1 2 3<br />
4 5 6 7 8 9 10<br />
11 12 13 14 15 16 17<br />
18 19 20 21 22 23 24<br />
25 26 27 28 29 30 31<br />
Sept <strong>2010</strong><br />
S M T W T F S<br />
1 2 3 4<br />
5 6 7 8 9 10 11<br />
12 13 14 15 16 17 18<br />
19 20 21 22 23 24 25<br />
26 27 28 29 30<br />
Note: Dates may change: verify details before an event. Refer to page 37 in this directory for a calendar of religious holidays and ethnic festivals. 12
<strong>2009</strong>-<strong>2010</strong> SCHOOL CALENDAR *<br />
Delayed Openings Due to<br />
Inclement Weather<br />
<strong>The</strong> District will invoke procedures for delayed<br />
school openings as necessary when inclement<br />
weather or other emergency conditions result<br />
in potentially hazardous roads or facilities. A<br />
delayed opening will result in a two-hour<br />
postponement of the normal school hours.<br />
On such days, buses will make all regular<br />
stops two hours later than their regularly<br />
scheduled times. During this two-hour<br />
delay, the District will continue to monitor<br />
the weather conditions as they affect road<br />
and street conditions. Parents are urged to<br />
continue to monitor radio and television<br />
stations and the District website, after the<br />
initial announcement of the delayed opening<br />
is made, in the event that the District<br />
needs to close school for the entire day.<br />
Announcements regarding school closing for<br />
the day will be made no later than one hour<br />
before school is expected to open.<br />
September 2 Superintendent’s Conference Day,<br />
September 7 SCHOOLS CLOSED, LABOR DAY<br />
September 8 FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL for Students<br />
September 28 SCHOOLS CLOSED, Yom Kippur<br />
October 12 SCHOOLS CLOSED, Columbus Day<br />
November 3 SCHOOLS CLOSED FOR STUDENTS<br />
ELECTION DAY Superintendent’s Conference Day<br />
November 11 SCHOOLS CLOSED, Veterans’ Day<br />
November 25-27 SCHOOLS CLOSED, Thanksgiving Recess<br />
December 24 - Jan 1<br />
SCHOOLS CLOSED, Winter Recess<br />
includes Christmas and New Year’s Day<br />
January 4 SCHOOLS REOPEN<br />
January 18 SCHOOLS CLOSED, Martin Luther King, Jr. Day<br />
February 15-19 SCHOOLS CLOSED, Presidents’ Week<br />
March 29- Apr 6 SCHOOLS CLOSED, Spring Recess<br />
May 27 Snow Makeup Day #1<br />
May 28 Snow Makeup Day #2<br />
(<strong>School</strong>s will be closed on these days if no makeup days<br />
are needed. If schools are to be closed, an announcement<br />
may be expected by April 12, <strong>2010</strong>.<br />
May 31 SCHOOLS CLOSED, Memorial Day<br />
June 25 LAST DAY OF SCHOOL<br />
Possible Emergency Makeup Days<br />
In the event school is closed for more than<br />
one day due to inclement weather, the<br />
District will need to schedule additional<br />
makeup days. <strong>The</strong> following days have been<br />
identified as possible makeup days:<br />
May 27, <strong>2010</strong>, and<br />
May 28, <strong>2010</strong><br />
<strong>School</strong>s will be closed on these days if no<br />
makeup days are needed. Parents are urged<br />
to take this into consideration when making<br />
any plans, especially for the Memorial Day<br />
weekend. If schools are to be closed on May<br />
27 and May 28, the announcement may be<br />
expected by April 12, <strong>2010</strong>.<br />
<strong>The</strong> calendar allows for one snow day. Should more than one emergency school<br />
closing day be necessary, snow makeup days will be scheduled as follows:<br />
Thursday, May 27, <strong>2010</strong> and Friday, May 28, <strong>2010</strong> (makeup days)<br />
*In the event of fuel shortages or if emergency fuel allocations are necessary, modification of the school calendar may be required.<br />
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<strong>The</strong> <strong>Syosset</strong> Board of Education<br />
<strong>The</strong> Board of Education establishes policies and adopts resolutions for<br />
conducting the business of the public schools. Its nine members, who<br />
serve without pay, are elected by the qualified voters of the District for a<br />
term of three years. <strong>The</strong> term of each Board member will expire on June<br />
30 of the year indicated. Responsibility for administering Board policies is<br />
vested in the Superintendent of <strong>School</strong>s.<br />
Dr. Marc W. Herman, President (<strong>2010</strong>)<br />
57 Orchard Court, Woodbury, NY 11797<br />
367-8722<br />
April M. Neuendorf , Vice President (2011)<br />
One Aron Drive, Woodbury, NY 11797<br />
972-5955<br />
Lana Ajemian (<strong>2010</strong>)<br />
45 Tall Oak Crescent, <strong>Syosset</strong>, NY 11791<br />
624-9023<br />
Dr. Michael Cohen (2011)<br />
15 Towl Gate Lane, <strong>Syosset</strong>, NY 11791<br />
496-0396<br />
Shari Dorfman (2012)<br />
15 Juneau Blvd., Woodbury, NY 11797<br />
692-4659<br />
Board of Education Meetings<br />
All meetings of the Board of Education are open to the public unless<br />
specifically designated as executive sessions. <strong>The</strong> Board meets in the<br />
auditorium of South Woods Middle <strong>School</strong> on Pell Lane and announcements<br />
of all meetings are posted at the front entrance. <strong>The</strong> regular Board meeting<br />
begins at approximately 8:00 p.m. but may convene at an earlier time for<br />
the purpose of voting to meet in executive session.<br />
Meeting Schedule - <strong>2009</strong> - <strong>2010</strong><br />
Monday, September 21, <strong>2009</strong> Monday, February 8, <strong>2010</strong><br />
Monday, October 19, <strong>2009</strong> Monday, March 22, <strong>2010</strong><br />
Monday, November 16, <strong>2009</strong> Tuesday, April 20, <strong>2010</strong><br />
Monday, December 21, <strong>2009</strong> Monday, May 10, <strong>2010</strong><br />
Monday, January 11, <strong>2010</strong> Monday, June 14, <strong>2010</strong><br />
Administrative Staff<br />
South Woods Middle <strong>School</strong><br />
99 Pell Lane, <strong>Syosset</strong>, New York 11791<br />
364-5600<br />
Patricia A. Maschio (<strong>2010</strong>)<br />
3 Harriet Drive, <strong>Syosset</strong>, NY 11791<br />
364-0152<br />
Dr. Alan Resnick (2012)<br />
5 Heather Lane, Muttontown, NY 11753<br />
220-3291<br />
Fern T. Resnick (2011)<br />
9 Joseph Court, <strong>Syosset</strong>, NY 11791<br />
681-0225<br />
Sonia E. Rutigliano (2012)<br />
16 Juneau Blvd., Woodbury, NY 11797<br />
367-6040<br />
Dr. Carole G. Hankin<br />
Superintendent of <strong>School</strong>s<br />
Dr. Jeffrey B. Streitman<br />
Deputy Superintendent of <strong>School</strong>s<br />
Angela S. Eisert, CPA<br />
Assistant Superintendent for Business<br />
Dr. Joseph LaMelza<br />
Director of Pupil Personnel Services<br />
Maria T. Casamassa<br />
Elementary Curriculum Coordinator<br />
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<strong>The</strong> <strong>Syosset</strong> Central <strong>School</strong> District<br />
District Data<br />
<strong>The</strong> <strong>Syosset</strong> Central <strong>School</strong> District, located in the northeast corner of the Town of<br />
Oyster Bay in Nassau County, is approximately 13.2 square miles in size and contains<br />
a population of about 34,000. <strong>The</strong> District was formed from three former union free<br />
school districts: <strong>Syosset</strong> No. 12, Woodbury No. 13, and Locust Grove No. 14. <strong>The</strong><br />
schools enjoy a national reputation for academic excellence. All three of the District’s<br />
secondary schools have been recognized as Blue Ribbon <strong>School</strong>s of Excellence.<br />
<strong>The</strong>re are ten schools in the District serving 6,698 students — seven K-5 elementary<br />
schools, two middle schools for grades 6, 7, and 8, and a four-year high school. A full-day<br />
kindergarten program was implemented during the 1986-87 school year. <strong>The</strong> elementary<br />
program provides a basic foundation of reading, math, and writing skills, as well as science,<br />
health, social studies, world languages, enrichment activities, and computer instruction.<br />
<strong>The</strong> 6-7-8 middle school program has been designed to address the needs of the middle<br />
level students who are making the transition from the elementary school to the high<br />
school. <strong>The</strong> traditional subjects are available to all students in the middle schools. World<br />
languages, family and consumer science, industrial technology, and multiple electives round<br />
out the middle school curriculum.<br />
<strong>Syosset</strong> <strong>High</strong> <strong>School</strong> offers a broad variety of subjects, all taught in regents level courses. In<br />
addition there are advanced placement and other college-level courses, independent study<br />
and science research programs, and a host of electives and honors courses in all subjects.<br />
<strong>The</strong> extraordinary co-curricular program includes performing musical groups, publications,<br />
service and subject area clubs, and more than 100 athletic teams.<br />
More than 98% of <strong>Syosset</strong> <strong>High</strong> <strong>School</strong> graduates go on to further education.<br />
Many enter college with college credit and academic training well beyond the requirements.<br />
Students who prefer to seek employment are offered training in cooperative<br />
work-study programs.<br />
Census<br />
State Education Law permits each school district to conduct a census to identify all<br />
children from birth to the age of 18, the total population of the District, and the<br />
number of buildings within the District. All residents are urged to complete the<br />
census form found in the centerfold of this calendar and return it using the prepaid<br />
mailer. It is important to return the form even if you do not presently have children<br />
in your household.<br />
Public Information<br />
District and Board of Education publications are distributed throughout the year.<br />
Important news about the District is also furnished to weekly and daily newspapers.<br />
Official legal notices are published in the <strong>Syosset</strong> Advance and the <strong>Syosset</strong>-Jericho Tribune<br />
<strong>The</strong> District also maintains a website at http://syosset.k12.ny.us which has information on<br />
school events. <strong>School</strong> closings and delayed openings are posted on the District website.<br />
WKWZ 88.5 FM is a school-sponsored, student-operated radio station broadcasting from<br />
<strong>Syosset</strong> <strong>High</strong> <strong>School</strong>. District announcements, as well as other items of public interest are<br />
carried by WKWZ during the programming hours beginning at 2:30 p.m. <strong>The</strong> broadcast<br />
schedule is published twice each year.<br />
<strong>School</strong> Closings<br />
On occasions when schools must be closed or school openings will be delayed due to<br />
inclement weather or other emergency conditions, parents will be notified by the District’s<br />
automated telephone call system. Announcements will be made by Cablevision News 12<br />
and the following radio stations beginning as early as 6:30 a.m.:<br />
WHLI 1100 AM WMJC 94.3 FM WBAB 102.3 FM<br />
WCBS 880 AM WALK 97.5 FM WBLI 106.1 FM<br />
WINS 1010 AM<br />
Information can be obtained by calling the schools at the phone numbers listed on page<br />
17, or checking the District website at http://syosset.k12.ny.us<br />
Delayed Openings Due to Inclement Weather<br />
<strong>The</strong> District will invoke procedures for delayed school openings as necessary when inclement<br />
weather or other emergency conditions result in potentially hazardous roads or facilities. A<br />
delayed opening will result in a two-hour postponement of the normal school hours. On such<br />
days, buses will make all regular stops two hours later than their regularly scheduled times.<br />
During this two-hour delay, the District will continue to monitor for the weather conditions<br />
as they affect road and street conditions. Parents are urged to continue to monitor radio<br />
and television stations and the district website after the initial announcement of the delayed<br />
opening is made, in the event that the District needs to close school for the entire day.<br />
Announcements regarding closing for the day will be made no later than one hour before<br />
school is expected to open.<br />
Possible Emergency Makeup Days<br />
In the event school is closed for more than one day due to inclement weather, the District<br />
will need to schedule additional makeup days. <strong>The</strong> following days have been identified as<br />
possible makeup days:<br />
Thursday, May 27, <strong>2010</strong><br />
Friday, May 28, <strong>2010</strong><br />
<strong>School</strong>s will be closed on these days if no makeup days are needed. Parents are urged<br />
to take this into consideration when making any plans, especially for the Memorial Day<br />
weekend. If schools are to be closed on May 27 and May 28, the announcement may be<br />
expected by April 12, <strong>2010</strong>.<br />
<strong>School</strong> Hours for Students<br />
Elementary <strong>School</strong>s Grades K-5 9:15 a.m. to 3:15 p.m.<br />
Middle <strong>School</strong>s Grades 6-8 8:05 a.m. to 2:46 p.m.<br />
<strong>High</strong> <strong>School</strong> Grades 9-12 7:39 a.m. to 2:21 p.m.<br />
<strong>School</strong> Office Hours<br />
All Central Administration offices are open from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. daily. South Woods<br />
and H.B. Thompson Middle <strong>School</strong>s and <strong>Syosset</strong> <strong>High</strong> <strong>School</strong>s offices are open from 7:30<br />
a.m. until 4:00 p.m. daily through the school year. During July and August these offices are<br />
open Monday through Thursday from 8:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. and Friday 8:00 a.m. until<br />
12:00 noon. Elementary school offices are open from 8:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. during the<br />
regular school year, the last week in June, and the week preceding the opening of school.<br />
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Instructional Program Services<br />
Adaptive Physical Education<br />
<strong>The</strong> adaptive physical education teacher is assigned to the elementary schools in order to<br />
provide individual alternate activities for students identified as having physical or motor<br />
impairments which preclude participation in the usual physical education program. <strong>The</strong><br />
adaptive physical education teacher works closely with the regular physical education<br />
teachers to include the student whenever possible in activities and participation with the<br />
regular physical education class. In addition, the student may perform individual activities<br />
which promote endurance, coordination, fine and gross motor skills, and other skills necessary<br />
for group sports inclusion.<br />
Developmental Learning<br />
Each elementary and secondary school has a developmental learning teacher who is a<br />
specialist in reading and learning problems. Students are screened to determine needs for<br />
remedial help. Students needing extensive remedial assistance receive those services in<br />
the individual schools.<br />
Enrichment and Gifted Education<br />
All elementary and middle schools have full-time enrichment teachers. Enrichment teachers<br />
serve as consultant teachers to advise and support classroom teachers in differentiating<br />
curriculum and instruction to meet the needs of specific students as well as working directly<br />
with classes in activities such as Enrichment Clusters or Talents Unlimited lessons. <strong>The</strong>y<br />
also plan and coordinate schoolwide enrichment activities such as lunchtime seminars.<br />
Project Beyond is the District’s program for identified gifted and talented students in grades<br />
3 to 7. Students who have been admitted to the program spend part of the school week<br />
engaged in special activities in a designated setting in their home school.<br />
Guidance<br />
Guidance personnel in the middle schools and the high school include the principal, assistant<br />
principal, and counselors. <strong>The</strong>y are assisted by teachers, psychologists, registered<br />
nurses, and other staff members. <strong>The</strong> staff is available to help students make decisions<br />
regarding their educational program as well as to assist in their individual growth and<br />
development. Conferences address educational, vocational, social, ethical, or other<br />
guidance issues. Such conferences are encouraged and may be initiated by the student,<br />
parents, teachers, advisors, or counselors.<br />
Health Services<br />
<strong>The</strong> registered nurse is a resource person for the planning, coordination, and implementation<br />
of an effective program which meets all the requirements set forth in the laws and<br />
Commissioner’s regulations. <strong>The</strong>se include assessments of vision, hearing, scoliosis and<br />
emergency care procedures. A cumulative health record is maintained for all students.<br />
Registered nurses are available for consultation in all matters pertaining to the health and<br />
well-being of the students.<br />
Home Instruction<br />
Home instruction services are provided when a student is unable to attend school due to<br />
extended illness or a physical disability. Certification from a licensed physician is required,<br />
and, in some instances, the opinion of the school doctor may be requested to confirm<br />
the status of the student’s health. Applications for home instruction are available from the<br />
registered nurse at each school.<br />
Physical and Occupational <strong>The</strong>rapy<br />
<strong>The</strong>se services are provided to students with fine and gross motor disabilities to<br />
enable them to benefit from the academic program. Indirect services are provided<br />
by consultation with classroom teachers. Direct services are provided through the<br />
approval of the Committee on Special Education.<br />
Psychological Services<br />
<strong>School</strong> psychologists are assigned to each building and use their specialized skills to<br />
evaluate and help students with academic achievement, classroom functioning, and personality<br />
development. In addition, conferences are held with parents, guidance counselors,<br />
and faculty members regarding students’ individual needs. <strong>The</strong> psychologist also serves<br />
on the developmental learning team of each building. Through classroom observation and<br />
consultation with students, teachers and parents, the psychologist is able to recommend<br />
comprehensive programs to help students in overcoming problems in learning. Formal<br />
referrals are made by members of the professional staff. Psychologists are available to<br />
parents wishing to discuss their child’s academic and personal development.<br />
Social Work Services<br />
<strong>The</strong> school social worker is assigned to the high school with an occasional middle school and<br />
elementary school student assignment. <strong>The</strong> school social worker provides direct counseling<br />
service to individuals and/or groups as referred by building child study teams, the Committee<br />
on Special Education and, in some cases, students themselves. <strong>The</strong> counseling is intended to<br />
assist students in overcoming acute personal issues which may be interfering with academic<br />
or personal adjustments. <strong>The</strong> counseling is also extended to the family of the student.<br />
Special Education<br />
<strong>Syosset</strong>’s special education program includes resource rooms, special classes,<br />
related services and consultant teacher services at all levels, as well as various inclusion<br />
programs. Initial provision of special education services is considered through referral to the<br />
District Committee on Special Education (CSE). Referral can be made to either the building<br />
principal or the CSE Chairperson. Referral of preschoolers who may need special<br />
education services may be made to the Chairperson of the Committee on Preschool<br />
Special Education. For further information about the process, you may contact the<br />
Director of Pupil Personnel Services at 364-5616.<br />
Speech<br />
Specialists are employed to help students in need of speech therapy for articulation defects,<br />
stuttering, organic speech difficulties, or loss of hearing. Students receive special assistance<br />
on a scheduled basis. Speech therapists also provide service to students who are languageimpaired<br />
with serious communication difficulties.<br />
Sports and Athletics<br />
In addition to regularly scheduled classes, the physical education department supervises a<br />
full program of athletics for students in grades 7 through 12. Students trying out for team<br />
sports are examined by the school doctor to qualify for interscholastic competition.<br />
Summer <strong>School</strong><br />
Summer <strong>School</strong> offers a program of remedial and enrichment courses for students in grades<br />
3 through 12. A detailed brochure describing offerings is mailed to all District residents<br />
before the registration period.<br />
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<strong>School</strong> Organization<br />
Elementary <strong>School</strong>s (Kindergarten through Grade 5)<br />
J. Irving Baylis <strong>School</strong><br />
Village <strong>School</strong><br />
580 Woodbury Road, Plainview 90 Convent Road, <strong>Syosset</strong><br />
Dr. Sharyn S. Goodman, Principal Jeffrey I. Kasper, Principal<br />
364-5798<br />
364-5817<br />
Berry Hill <strong>School</strong><br />
Walt Whitman <strong>School</strong><br />
181 Cold Spring Road, <strong>Syosset</strong><br />
482 Woodbury Road, Woodbury<br />
Joanne F. Mannion, Principal<br />
Patricia Varrone, Principal<br />
364-5790<br />
364-5823<br />
Robbins Lane <strong>School</strong><br />
A. P. Willits <strong>School</strong><br />
157 Robbins Lane, <strong>Syosset</strong><br />
99 Nana Place, <strong>Syosset</strong><br />
Julia Schnurman, Principal<br />
Mary Tabone, Principal<br />
364-5804<br />
364-5829<br />
South Grove <strong>School</strong><br />
60 Colony Lane, <strong>Syosset</strong><br />
<strong>The</strong>resa A. Scrocco, Principal<br />
364-5810<br />
Middle <strong>School</strong>s (Grades 6 - 8)<br />
H.B. Thompson Middle <strong>School</strong><br />
98 Ann Drive, <strong>Syosset</strong><br />
James Kassebaum, Principal<br />
Kevin Bonanno, Alan Chipetine,<br />
Assistant Principals<br />
Gioia Aldrich, Christian Harrigan,<br />
Administrative Assistants<br />
364-5760<br />
South Woods Middle <strong>School</strong><br />
99 Pell Lane, <strong>Syosset</strong><br />
Michelle L. Burget, Principal<br />
Elizabeth Burke, <strong>The</strong>resa McGoldrick,<br />
Assistant Principals<br />
Thomas Fusco, James Connolly,<br />
Administrative Assistants<br />
364-5621<br />
<strong>High</strong> <strong>School</strong> (Grades 9 - 12)<br />
<strong>Syosset</strong> <strong>High</strong> <strong>School</strong> 364-5675<br />
70 Southwoods Road, <strong>Syosset</strong><br />
Dr. Jorge E. Schneider, Principal<br />
Richard Collins, Dr. Giovanni Durante, Assistant Principals<br />
Gerri Alper, Maryanne Concessi, Teresa Vaccaro, Administrative Assistants<br />
All school offices and departments can be reached at their respective building numbers<br />
from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. during days when school is in session. A recorded message<br />
can be heard on 364-5600 during all other hours.<br />
For information regarding busing outside regular school hours parents may call<br />
Huntington Coach at the following numbers:<br />
large buses: 631-271-8995<br />
vans: 631-271-7225<br />
This applies to both regular bus runs and buses for athletics.<br />
<strong>Syosset</strong> <strong>High</strong> <strong>School</strong><br />
Art & Music, 364-5724, 5727<br />
Michael J. Salzman (K-12)<br />
Athletics Director, 364-5748<br />
Richard W. Schaub (K-12)<br />
English, 364-5700<br />
Catherine Longmore (K-12)<br />
Guidance, 364-5686<br />
Richard Collins<br />
Health and Phys. Ed., 364-5739<br />
Jennifer DeSena (K-12)<br />
Mathematics, 364-5705<br />
Bruce C. Waldner (K-12)<br />
Occupational Education, 364-5716 Kathleen Goldin<br />
Science, 364-5711<br />
Dolly Narain-Kranz (K-12)<br />
Social Studies, 364-5714<br />
Dr. Ivor Parsons (K-12)<br />
Special Education, 364-5695<br />
Dr. Diane Krasner (K-12)<br />
World Languages, 364-5703<br />
David Balsamo (K-12)<br />
H.B. Thompson Middle <strong>School</strong> South Woods Middle <strong>School</strong><br />
English, 364-5775-Christian Harrigan English, 364-5626 - Thomas Fusco<br />
Guidance, 364-5767-Alan Chipetine Guidance, 364-5638 - Elizabeth Burke<br />
Mathematics, 364-5846-Gioia Aldrich Mathematics, 364-5626 - James Connolly<br />
Science, 364-5846 - Gioia Aldrich Science, 364-5626 - James Connolly<br />
Social Studies, 364-5775-Christian Harrigan Social Studies, 364-5626 - Thomas Fusco<br />
Athletics Director, K-12, 364-5748<br />
Richard W. Schaub<br />
Coordinator of English Language Arts, K-12, 364-5700 Catherine Longmore<br />
Coordinator of Fine & Performing Arts, K-12, 364-5724, 5727 Michael J. Salzman<br />
Coordinator of Health & Phys. Ed., K-12, 364-5739 Jennifer DeSena<br />
Coordinator of Mathematics, K-12, 364-5705<br />
Bruce C. Waldner<br />
Coordinator of Occupational Education, 364-5716 Kathleen Goldin<br />
Coordinator of Social Studies, K-12, 364-5714<br />
Dr. Ivor Parsons<br />
Coordinator of Science, K-12, 364-5711<br />
Dolly Narain-Kranz<br />
Coordinator of Special Education, K-12, 364-5695<br />
Dr. Diane Krasner<br />
Coordinator of World Languages, K-12, 364-5703<br />
David Balsamo<br />
Continuing Education, 364-5738<br />
Kathleen Goldin<br />
Recreation Program, 364-5748<br />
Richard W. Schaub<br />
Districtwide Support Services:<br />
Coordinator of Educational Services, 837-8903<br />
Rachel Bono<br />
Coordinator of Human Resources, 364-5648<br />
Jeanette Perrotta<br />
Treasurer, 364-5656<br />
Sondra Nodiff<br />
District Clerk, 364-5669<br />
Francine Benjamin<br />
Director of Facilities & Operations, 364-5661<br />
Charles Abner<br />
Maintenance Supervisor, 364-5844<br />
John Lackner<br />
Instructional Materials Center, 364-5835<br />
Keith Clifford<br />
Supervisor of Transportation, 364-5840<br />
James Popkin<br />
Census, 364-5669<br />
James Popkin<br />
Coordinator of Information & Telecommunication Services, 364-5658 Dr. David Israel<br />
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Reporting System<br />
Elementary <strong>School</strong>s<br />
<strong>The</strong> <strong>Syosset</strong> Central <strong>School</strong> District is committed to providing parents with an<br />
understanding of student progress throughout the school year. Report cards<br />
and scheduled parent conferences are part of the reporting system. Elementary<br />
conference periods are listed below. Parents are notified about conference<br />
appointments by each student’s teacher.<br />
1st Report Period: Conferences and Report Cards<br />
Monday November 30 6:30 to 9:30 p.m.<br />
Wednesday December 2 3:15 to 4:00 p.m.<br />
Friday December 4 12:45 to 3:15 p.m.<br />
Monday December 7 3:15 to 4:00 p.m.<br />
2nd Report Period: Report Cards<br />
Friday January 22 Second semester ends<br />
Friday January 29 Report cards go home<br />
3rd Report Period: Conferences and Report Cards<br />
Wednesday April 14 12:45 to 3:30 p.m.<br />
Thursday April 15 3:15 to 4:00 p.m.<br />
Monday April 19 12:45 to 3:30 p.m.<br />
Wednesday April 21 3:15 to 4:00 p.m.<br />
4th Report Period: Report Cards<br />
Friday June 25 Final report cards<br />
Middle <strong>School</strong>s and <strong>High</strong> <strong>School</strong><br />
<strong>The</strong> following marking period dates have been set for the <strong>2009</strong>-<strong>2010</strong> school year.<br />
Report cards are issued approximately one week following the end of each<br />
marking period:<br />
Friday November 6<br />
Friday January 22<br />
Friday April 16<br />
Friday June 25<br />
Conference Dates<br />
Parent-teacher conference sessions will be held at South Woods and<br />
H.B. Thompson Middle <strong>School</strong>s by appointment on the following dates:<br />
Thursday November 5 12:00 to 2:55 p.m.<br />
Tuesday November 10 12:00 to 2:55 p.m.<br />
Thursday November 12 6:30 to 9:30 p.m.<br />
Friday February 5 12:00 to 2:55 p.m.<br />
Wednesday February 10 12:00 to 2:55 p.m.<br />
Thursday February 11 6:30 to 9:30 p.m.<br />
At <strong>Syosset</strong> <strong>High</strong> <strong>School</strong>, conferences have been scheduled as follows:<br />
Thursday October 22 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. (A to L)<br />
Thursday November 5 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. (M to Z)<br />
Thursday March 25 5:00 to 7:00 p.m.<br />
In the event that the scheduled conference session hours cannot accommodate a parent<br />
interested in meeting with a teacher, additional meeting time will be made available by appointment.<br />
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Parent Teacher Association<br />
<strong>The</strong> <strong>Syosset</strong> Council of PTAs was organized in 1954 and includes representatives from all eleven<br />
PTA/PTSA units in the <strong>Syosset</strong> Central <strong>School</strong> District. It forms a part of the Nassau District and<br />
the New York State PTA, a branch of the National Congress of Parents and Teachers.<br />
<strong>The</strong> Council voting body consists of the president, the principal and six delegates from each elementary<br />
unit. <strong>The</strong> secondary schools are represented by the president, the principal, the assistant<br />
principals, as well as seven delegates from each middle school, and fourteen delegates from the high<br />
school. SEPTA is represented by the president, the Director of Pupil Personnel Services and six<br />
delegates.<strong>The</strong> Superintendent of <strong>School</strong>s is also a voting member of the Council.<br />
PTA Council serves to strengthen and coordinate the activities of its member units, to promote<br />
cooperation and communication on community-wide projects, programs, and activities<br />
that will fall within the scope of PTA objectives.<br />
All PTA Council Executive Board and General Meetings listed in the calendar begin<br />
at 8:00 p.m.<br />
PTA Council Officers<br />
President<br />
1st Vice President<br />
2nd Vice President<br />
3rd Vice President<br />
4th Vice President<br />
Recording Secretary<br />
Susan Parker<br />
364-2401<br />
Roberta Dochter<br />
921-4252<br />
Stephanie Avidon<br />
935-8234<br />
Belinda Wiseman<br />
692-7884<br />
Julie Gropper<br />
921-5055<br />
Lisa Fallah<br />
364-9259<br />
Corresponding Secretary Sandi Kroll<br />
933-4826<br />
Treasurer<br />
Past President<br />
<strong>The</strong>resa Gordon<br />
921-7227<br />
Susan Contino<br />
921-2753<br />
PTA Objectives:<br />
* to promote the welfare of children<br />
and youth in home, school, community<br />
and place of worship<br />
* to raise the standards of home life<br />
* to secure adequate laws for the care<br />
and protection of children and youth<br />
* to bring into closer relation the home<br />
and school, that parents and teachers<br />
may cooperate intelligently in the<br />
education of children and youth<br />
* to develop between educators and<br />
the general public such united efforts<br />
as will secure for all children and<br />
youth, the highest advantages in<br />
physical, mental, social and spiritual<br />
education<br />
Unit Presidents<br />
Baylis Sue Tabakin 677-0459<br />
Berry Hill Liza Rosen 677-0386<br />
Patty Santella 682-5117<br />
Robbins Lane Robin Altman 827-1310<br />
Tristen Sussman 390-9692<br />
South Grove Nikoletta Tsiolis 677-0833<br />
Village Yesim Kuliner 364-4656<br />
Jeanmarie Scanapico 496-3887<br />
Walt Whitman Karen Avrick 692-2444<br />
Margot Miller 364-2818<br />
A.P. Willits Vicki Leibowitz 677-0028<br />
Amy Starr 496-7353<br />
South Woods MS Robin Grossman 681-9070<br />
Donna Zaino 496-8296<br />
H.B. Thompson MS Shari Beck 933-1849<br />
<strong>Syosset</strong> <strong>High</strong> <strong>School</strong> Marcia Sparer 496-3612<br />
SEPTA South Grove Amy Cantor 367-2918<br />
(Special Education PTA) Randi Gertler 692-6265<br />
<strong>The</strong> <strong>Syosset</strong> Scholarship Fund, Inc.<br />
In 1958, the <strong>Syosset</strong> Council of PTAs and the <strong>Syosset</strong> Teachers’<br />
Association jointly sponsored the <strong>Syosset</strong> Scholarship Fund to promote<br />
higher education through grants to <strong>Syosset</strong> <strong>High</strong> <strong>School</strong> graduates. Annual<br />
fund raising activities are held to support the program, including a mailing<br />
campaign scheduled to begin in September <strong>2009</strong> and an annual theater<br />
party weekend in March <strong>2010</strong>.<br />
In June <strong>2009</strong>, 8 scholarships of $3,000 each were awarded to<br />
district graduates.<br />
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Community Services<br />
Citizen Participation<br />
<strong>The</strong> Board of Education has invited community representatives to participate on advisory<br />
committees organized to discuss topics such as school budgets and finance, recreation,<br />
school-community relations and building projects. This involvement is part of the important<br />
partnership between the community and the schools.<br />
Continuing Education for Adults<br />
<strong>Syosset</strong>’s Continuing Education program conducts a comprehensive schedule of fall and<br />
spring sessions. Brochures describing the wide variety of course offerings and registration<br />
information are mailed to all residents.<br />
Senior Citizen Privileges<br />
1. Tax Exemptions: A senior citizen is entitled to a partial exemption from school<br />
District taxes, up to 50% of the assessed valuation, under the following conditions:<br />
a. Each of the owners must be at least 65 years of age on or before<br />
December 31 of the year in which they apply, except where the property<br />
is owned by a husband and wife, or by siblings, only one needs to be 65<br />
as long as that individual’s name is on the deed.<br />
b. <strong>The</strong> combined income of the owners must be less than $37,399. Where<br />
the property is owned by a husband and wife only, the combined income<br />
of both spouses must be less than $37,399. Income means money<br />
received from all sources, both taxable and non-taxable. It includes<br />
social security, but does not include welfare payments, supplemental<br />
social security income, veterans’ disability compensation, gifts or<br />
inheritances. It is figured for the calendar year preceding the date of the<br />
application.<br />
c. <strong>The</strong> owner of the property has been the owner for one year, or has<br />
owned a previous residence in the State of New York for one year prior<br />
to making application.<br />
d. <strong>The</strong> property must be used for residential purposes only.<br />
e. <strong>The</strong> property must be the legal residence of, and must be occupied by,<br />
all of the owners of the property, unless a non-resident owner, who is<br />
the spouse of the resident owner, is absent from the residence due to<br />
divorce, legal separation or abandonment.<br />
NOTE:<br />
A child residing on the property who attends a public school disqualifies<br />
the exemption.<br />
Application must be made each year between September 1 and December 31. <strong>The</strong> tax<br />
relief will then be applied to the tax year beginning on the following July 1. Residents<br />
who believe they are qualified or who wish further information should contact:<br />
Senior Citizens’ Division, Nassau County Board of Assessors<br />
240 Old Country Road, Mineola, New York 11501<br />
Telephone: 571-1500<br />
2. Senior Citizen’s I.D. Card: District residents 60 years of age or older will be<br />
issued a “Senior Citizen’s I.D. Card” for free admission to official student plays<br />
and shows at the high school or middle schools and to intra/interscholastic<br />
home sports events. <strong>The</strong>se nontransferable passes will be available at each<br />
school office to qualified senior citizens appearing in person. A Nassau County<br />
“Leisure Pass” may be used in place of the <strong>Syosset</strong> card.<br />
3. Free Tuition: Senior citizens, 60 years of age or older, are entitled to discounted<br />
or free tuition for some classes in the Continuing Education for Adults program.<br />
Please see the Continuing Education brochure for additional information.<br />
Additional information on activities for senior citizens can be obtained from:<br />
Maureen A. Fitzgerald, Commissioner of Community Services - 797-7900<br />
Daniel Pearl and Patricia Beckerle, Deputy Commissioners<br />
Town Hall South<br />
977 Hicksville Road, Massapequa, New York 11758<br />
Sharon Mullon, Commissioner - 227-8900<br />
Department of Senior Citizen Affairs<br />
60 Charles Lindbergh Blvd., Suite 260, Uniondale, New York 11553<br />
<strong>Syosset</strong> Public Library - 921-7161<br />
225 South Oyster Bay Road, <strong>Syosset</strong>, New York 11791<br />
Judith Lockman, Library Director<br />
Board of Trustees:<br />
President: Lorraine Trachtman<br />
Trustees: Jane Evans, Robert Glick, Reid Goldsmith, Carol Joseph<br />
Hours:<br />
Monday through Thursday, 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.<br />
Friday, 10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.<br />
Saturday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.<br />
* Sunday, 12:00 noon to 5:00 p.m.<br />
* Closed on Sundays, Father’s Day through Labor Day<br />
Working Papers<br />
<strong>The</strong> <strong>School</strong> District cooperates with the New York State Department in issuing working papers<br />
required by law for students under the age of 18 who are seeking employment. All elementary<br />
and non-public school children residing in the District may obtain working papers at<br />
the Guidance Office at the high school or middle schools. Secondary students may contact the<br />
Guidance Office of their respective schools.<br />
To secure working papers, a student must:<br />
Obtain and complete an application<br />
Be checked by the school doctor or family physician<br />
Submit proof of age (birth certificate or baptismal certificate, hospital record,<br />
or passport)<br />
To secure working papers to deliver newspapers, a student must:<br />
Be eleven years of age<br />
Obtain and complete an application<br />
Submit proof of age<br />
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Policies, Regulations & Guidelines<br />
Non-Discrimination Policy<br />
<strong>The</strong> <strong>Syosset</strong> Central <strong>School</strong> District complies with state and federal regulations and law with<br />
regard to employment in and admission to the District’s educational programs and activities. <strong>Syosset</strong><br />
Central <strong>School</strong> District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, national origin, sex,<br />
disability, age, sexual orientation, military status or marital status. According to Board of Education<br />
policy, sexual harassment is considered a form of discrimination. Inquiries regarding the application<br />
of this policy may be directed to:<br />
Title IX Coordinator (sex discrimination)<br />
Ms. Jeanette Perrotta<br />
Coordinator of Human Resources<br />
<strong>Syosset</strong> Central <strong>School</strong> District<br />
P.O. Box 9029<br />
<strong>Syosset</strong>, New York 11791 516-364-5648<br />
Section 504 Coordinator (handicap discrimination)<br />
Dr. Joseph LaMelza<br />
Director of Pupil Personnel Services<br />
<strong>Syosset</strong> Central <strong>School</strong> District<br />
P.O. Box 9029<br />
<strong>Syosset</strong>, New York 11791 516-364-5616<br />
Admission to <strong>School</strong><br />
Children who are residents of the District shall be admitted to the public schools providing they are<br />
not less than four years and nine months or more than twenty-one years of age as of September 1 of<br />
the school year of admission. <strong>The</strong> Superintendent, at her/his discretion, may require appropriate proof<br />
of residence of any pupil.<br />
Immunization<br />
According to New York State law, students will not be permitted to continue attending school or schoolsponsored<br />
programs if they have not met the immunization requirements. <strong>The</strong> registered nurse of each<br />
school maintains a complete list of diseases requiring immunization. <strong>The</strong>se include polio, rubella (German<br />
measles), measles, mumps, diptheria, Hepatitis B, and chickenpox (varicella vaccine). Public Health Law<br />
2164 requires Hepatitis B vaccine for all children enrolled in seventh through tenth grades. Public Health<br />
Law 2164 also requires chickenpox (varicella) vaccine or documentation by a physician of a history of<br />
varicella for all children who will be enrolled in grade 6. In addition, a Tetanus, Diptheria & Pertussis<br />
Booster (Tdap) is required for students born on or after 1/1/94 and enrolling in 6th grade.<br />
Medical Information<br />
It is recommended that all students have an annual medical examination, particularly when a child<br />
is experiencing educational difficulties. If a child must take internal medication during school hours,<br />
the following procedure must be followed:<br />
1. <strong>The</strong> parent or guardian must submit a written request to school authorities.<br />
2. A written request from the family physician must indicate the frequency and dosage of the<br />
prescribed medication.<br />
3. Medication must be supplied in a professionally labeled container, with a second labeled<br />
container for use on field trips.<br />
4. Medication for students who are not self-directed may only be administered by a registered nurse,<br />
or by the child’s parent/guardian or the parent’s designee (who is not a District employee).<br />
<strong>The</strong> school physician establishes requirements for readmission of children to school following an<br />
absence due to a communicable disease.<br />
Registration<br />
Pupil registration occurs at the H.B. Thompson Middle <strong>School</strong>, 98 Ann Drive, <strong>Syosset</strong>, 364-5669<br />
Kindergarten Registration<br />
Children registering for kindergarten must be five years of age on or before December 1 of the<br />
school year of entry. Registration will be held at each elementary school. Parents will be notified by<br />
their schools. A birth certificate and proof of residency must be shown at the time of registration.<br />
In addition, proof of the following must be submitted: physical and dental examination; immunization<br />
for polio, rubella (German measles), measles, diptheria, mumps, Hepatitis B and chickenpox (varicella<br />
vaccine); other medical history.<br />
Kindergarten Sessions<br />
<strong>The</strong> <strong>Syosset</strong> Central <strong>School</strong> District operates a full-day kindergarten program from 9:15 a.m. until 3:15 p.m.<br />
Emergency Contact Procedures<br />
In the event of an accident, first aid is administered immediately and every effort is made to contact<br />
the family. If family contact cannot be made, the family physician is called. If the family physician is<br />
not available, the school doctor is called. <strong>The</strong> success of this procedure depends upon accurate and<br />
up-to-date information. Please notify your child’s school to report a change of family physician or<br />
home or business telephone number.<br />
Pupil Absence Notification System<br />
This program, implemented in the seven elementary schools, is designed to account for students not in<br />
attendance on a given day and to notify parents and the proper authorities if the child does not arrive at the<br />
expected time. Separate phone lines are used by attendance personnel at each school to receive calls from<br />
parents reporting absences. Parent cooperation is essential in making the system efficient and effective.<br />
Corporal Punishment<br />
Corporal punishment in any form is prohibited in the <strong>Syosset</strong> <strong>School</strong>s.<br />
Student Automobiles and Bicycles<br />
Automobiles: Student parking permits will be issued by the high school administrative assistants to<br />
all seniors who are seventeen years of age and possess a valid New York State driver’s license. Due to<br />
limited parking facilities, senior parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.<br />
Pursuant to Section 1670 of the Vehicle and Traffic Law, the Board of Education has authorized the<br />
Nassau County Police Department to enter school property for the purpose of enforcing school<br />
district regulations pertaining to the restriction of movement or parking of vehicles on any parking<br />
lots, driveways, or public ways with access to school facilities which are under the jurisdiction of the<br />
District. This action allows police officers to enter school grounds to issue tickets for any violations.<br />
Bicycles: Students may ride bicycles to and from school. Bicycles must be parked in designated areas.<br />
It is recommended that all bicycles be secured by locks.<br />
Religious Instruction<br />
Children may be released from school for one hour, one day per week, to attend religious instruction upon<br />
written request by parents and by a representative of the organized religious group providing instruction.<br />
Homework<br />
Homework is generally assigned as supplemental work, to make up incomplete assignments or<br />
as research which cannot be completed in school. <strong>The</strong> actual experience of doing homework<br />
independently is a lesson of value to the student. <strong>The</strong> amount of homework necessary will vary<br />
according to subject, type of class, grade level, and the individual student. Parents can assist by<br />
providing a quiet place to work free from distractions, establishing a time schedule, and showing an<br />
interest in the work and its completion.<br />
Student Records<br />
<strong>The</strong> Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) affords parents and students over 18 years of<br />
age (“eligible students”) certain rights with respect to the student’s education records. <strong>The</strong>y are:<br />
(1) <strong>The</strong> right to inspect and review the student’s education records within 45 days of the day<br />
the District receives a request for access.<br />
Parents or eligible students should submit to the school principal (or appropriate school<br />
official) a written request that identifies the record(s) they wish to inspect. <strong>The</strong> principal will<br />
make arrangements for access and notify the parent or eligible student of the time and place<br />
where the records may be inspected.<br />
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(2) <strong>The</strong> right to request the amendment of the student’s education records that the parent or<br />
eligible student believes are inaccurate or misleading.<br />
Parents or eligible students may ask the <strong>Syosset</strong> <strong>School</strong> District to amend a record that<br />
they believe is inaccurate or misleading.<strong>The</strong>y should write the school principal, clearly identify<br />
the part of the record they want changed, and specify why it is inaccurate or misleading. If<br />
the District decides not to amend the record as requested by the parent or eligible student,<br />
the District will notify the parent or eligible student of the decision and advise them of their<br />
right to a hearing regarding the request for amendment. Additional information regarding<br />
the hearing procedures will be provided to the parent or eligible student when notified of<br />
the right to a hearing.<br />
(3) <strong>The</strong> right to consent to disclosures of personally identifiable information contained in the student’s<br />
education records, except to the extent that FERPA authorizes disclosure without consent.<br />
One exception which permits disclosure without consent is disclosure to school<br />
officials with legitimate educational interests. A school official is a person employed by<br />
the District as an administrator, supervisor, instructor, or support staff member (including<br />
health or medical staff and law enforcement unit personnel); a person serving on the <strong>School</strong><br />
Board; a person or company with whom the District has contracted to perform a special<br />
task (such as an attorney, auditor, medical consultant, or therapist); or a parent or student<br />
serving on an official committee, such as a disciplinary or grievance committee, or assisting<br />
another school official in performing his or her tasks.<br />
A school official has a legitimate educational interest if the official needs to review an<br />
education record in order to fulfill his or her professional responsibility.<br />
Upon request, the District discloses education records without consent to officials of<br />
another school in which a student seeks or intends to enroll.<br />
<strong>The</strong> <strong>Syosset</strong> <strong>School</strong> District has designated certain information as “directory” which means<br />
that the following records may be released without parent or eligible student consent: student’s<br />
name, address, telephone number, date and place of birth, grade level, major field of study,<br />
participation in officially recognized activities and sports, weight and height of members of<br />
athletic teams, dates of attendance, degrees and awards received, most recent previous school<br />
attended and photograph. In addition, federal law requires the District to provide military<br />
recruiters with three categories of directory information (name, address and telephone<br />
number) unless parents have formally advised the District that they do not want their child’s<br />
information disclosed to military recruiters without their prior written consent. Parents have<br />
the right to opt-out from this requirement by completing the opt-out form available at the high<br />
school. <strong>The</strong> District may also release information of general knowledge in the community, and<br />
general information which has customarily been made available in implementing the regular<br />
education processes and extracurricular activities of the District.<br />
<strong>The</strong> Board of Education may change the items which shall be known as “directory<br />
information” at any time by resolution. Parents still have 30 days after such notice is given<br />
in which to designate which items of “directory information” pertaining to their child may<br />
not be released without parental consent. Parents should contact Angela S. Eisert, Assistant<br />
Superintendent for Business at South Woods Middle <strong>School</strong> (364-5651) to designate<br />
information about their child that should not be released.<br />
(4) <strong>The</strong> right to file a complaint with the U.S. Department of Education concerning alleged<br />
failures by the District to comply with the requirements of FERPA. <strong>The</strong> name and address<br />
of the office that administers FERPA are:<br />
Family Policy Compliance Office<br />
U.S. Department of Education<br />
400 Maryland Avenue, SW<br />
Washington, DC 20202-5920<br />
Protection of Pupil Rights<br />
<strong>The</strong> Protection of Pupil Rights Amendment affords parents and students who are 18 or emancipated<br />
minors (“eligible students”) certain rights regarding the conduct of surveys, collection and use of<br />
information for marketing purposes, and certain physical exams.<br />
<strong>The</strong>se include the right to:<br />
• Consent before students are required to submit to a survey that concerns one or more of the<br />
following protected areas (“protected information survey”) if the survey is funded in whole<br />
or in part by a program of the U.S. Department of Education —<br />
1. Political affiliations or beliefs of the student or student’s parent;<br />
2. Mental or psychological problems of the student or student’s family;<br />
3. Sex behavior or attitudes;<br />
4. Illegal, anti-social, self-incriminating, or demeaning behavior;<br />
5. Critical appraisals of others with whom respondents have close family relationships;<br />
6. Legally recognized privileged relationships, such as with lawyers, doctors or ministers;<br />
7. Religious practices, affiliations, or beliefs of the student or parents; or<br />
8. Income, other than as required by law to determine program eligibility<br />
• Receive notice and an opportunity to opt a student out of —<br />
1. Any other protected information survey, regardless of funding;<br />
2. Any non-emergency, invasive physical exam or screening required as a condition of<br />
attendance, administered by the school or its agent, and not necessary to protect the<br />
immediate health and safety of a student. This does not include hearing, vision, or scoliosis<br />
screenings, or any physical exam (such as sports physicals or physicals for kindergarten<br />
entrance and in grades 2, 4, 7 and 10) as required under New York State law.<br />
3. Activities involving collection, disclosure, or use of personal information obtained from<br />
students for marketing or to distribute the information to others;<br />
• Inspect, upon request and before administration or use —<br />
1. Protected information surveys of students;<br />
2. Instruments used to collect personal information from students for any of the above<br />
marketing, or other distribution purposes; and<br />
3. Instructional material used as part of the educational curriculum.<br />
<strong>The</strong> <strong>Syosset</strong> Central <strong>School</strong> District has developed and adopted a policy, in consultation<br />
with parents, regarding these rights, as well as arrangements to protect student privacy in<br />
the administration of protected surveys and the collection, disclosure, or use of personal<br />
information for marketing, or other distribution purposes.<br />
Parents/eligible students who believe their rights have been violated may file a complaint<br />
with: Family Policy Compliance Office<br />
U.S. Department of Education<br />
400 Maryland Avenue, SW<br />
Washington, DC 20202-5920<br />
Food Service/Free and Reduced-Price Lunch Policy<br />
<strong>The</strong> middle schools and high school provide full cafeteria service. Prepaid cafeteria accounts are<br />
available to all high school and middle school students. Milk is available at all schools. Parents<br />
provide lunch for elementary school students. Elementary schools have lunch service available<br />
one day each week. Children who participate in the program must sign up for each cycle and<br />
prepay the lunches for that time period. Details regarding this program were sent to elementary<br />
school parents. Questions may be referred to the Director of Food Services at 364-5849.<br />
<strong>The</strong> Board of Education, in conjunction with the National <strong>School</strong> Lunch and Free<br />
Milk Program, makes free lunch and breakfast, free milk, and reduced-price lunches<br />
and breakfast available for secondary students whose families qualify under specific<br />
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guidelines. Free milk only is available to qualified students at each elementary school. <strong>The</strong> program<br />
is operated on a personal basis and confidentiality is assured.<br />
Special consideration is given when the family income has been reduced by extraordinary medical<br />
expenses, shelter costs, expenses due to the mental or physical condition of a child, disaster, or<br />
casualty losses. Families who are eligible include those whose yearly income meets specified criteria<br />
or who might become eligible due to temporary circumstances.<br />
Residents wishing to apply for these programs should contact the Assistant Superintendent for<br />
Business at 364-5651.<br />
Textbooks for Non-Public <strong>School</strong> Pupils<br />
<strong>The</strong> purchase of textbooks loaned to non-public school pupils is prescribed by Section 701 of the<br />
Education Law. Most textbook requests are accommodated through the annual allocation and the<br />
inventory of books accumulated by the District. However, some requests cannot be met due to<br />
reduced inventory through changing of textbooks or increased costs of purchasing new books.<br />
Scholarships<br />
<strong>The</strong> variety of scholarships available to seniors includes those awarded by the New York State<br />
Regents, colleges and universities, civic groups, PTA/PTSAs, and other organizations. An extensive<br />
file of scholarship information is available in the guidance offices.<br />
Child Abuse and Maltreatment<br />
Under the Child Protective Service Act of 1973 as amended, school personnel are required to report<br />
suspected cases of abuse, maltreatment or neglect to the State Department of Social Services. Section<br />
1012 of the Family Court Act defines a neglected or maltreated child as a child less than eighteen<br />
years of age “whose physical, or emotional condition has been impaired or is in danger of becoming<br />
impaired as a result of the failure of his/her parents or other persons legally responsible for his/her<br />
care to exercise a minimum degree of care (A) in supplying the child with adequate food, clothing,<br />
shelter or education ... or (B) in providing the child with proper supervision or guardianship ...”<br />
Child Care Program<br />
SCOPE provides a school-age child care program for children of parents residing in the District,<br />
kindergarten through sixth grade. Although housed in three elementary schools, all elementary<br />
schools and sixth grade middle school students are served. Parents pay tuition which covers the cost<br />
of operating the program. SCOPE offers child care from 7:15 a.m. to the start of the school day, and<br />
from 3:15 to 6:00 p.m. when school is in session. Families of currently registered SCOPE students<br />
may also avail themselves of child care service on elementary school half-days at an additional fee.<br />
Further information and registration materials are available from Josephine Giuffrida, the program<br />
director, at 364-5631. <strong>The</strong> director’s office is located at Village Elementary <strong>School</strong>.<br />
Visitors<br />
Visitors are welcome in any District school. <strong>The</strong>y are asked to check in at the main office upon arrival<br />
in order to curtail the interruption of classes and prevent unauthorized persons from entering the<br />
halls or classrooms (see Code of Conduct).<br />
Student Accident Insurance<br />
<strong>The</strong> Board of Education has authorized the District to pay for student accident insurance covering all<br />
enrolled students. This policy will pay claims in excess of other coverage that may be on a child, up to<br />
the usual and customary expense as determined by the insurance carrier. If a student has an accident<br />
in a school building or on school grounds, a report should be filed with the registered nurse.<br />
Display of the United States Flag<br />
A United States flag is displayed near each school during school hours throughout the school<br />
year except in case of inclement weather. <strong>The</strong> flag is displayed in school auditoriums during<br />
assemblies and in all classrooms.<br />
Use of <strong>School</strong> Facilities<br />
Qualified not-for-profit, nonsectarian organizations, fifty percent of whose membership is comprised<br />
of District residents, may be granted the use of school facilities. An application form must be filed in<br />
the Office of the Director of Facilities at least ten work days prior to the date on which the facility is<br />
needed. Use of school facilities will not be authorized unless a permit is issued and, depending upon<br />
the activity, the District must be designated as an additional insured on the outside organization’s<br />
general liability policy. In addition, security costs must be provided by the outside organization. It<br />
shall be noted that the District reserves the right to change locations or revoke permits without<br />
notice. Organizations using school facilities will be held liable for any damage to buildings and grounds.<br />
Those who have questions may call Rachel Bono, Coordinator of Educational Services (837-8903)<br />
who serves as community liaison for the use of school facilities.<br />
Attendance<br />
<strong>The</strong> Board of Education recognizes that regular school attendance is a major component<br />
of academic success. Through implementation of this policy, the Board expects to reduce<br />
the current level of unexcused absences, tardiness, and early departures (referred to in this<br />
policy as “ATEDs”), encourage full attendance by all students, maintain an adequate attendance<br />
recordkeeping system, identify patterns of student ATEDs and develop effective intervention<br />
strategies to improve school attendance.<br />
To be successful in this endeavor, it is imperative that all members of the school community are<br />
aware of this policy, its purpose, procedures and the consequences of non-compliance. To ensure<br />
that students, parents, teachers and administrators are notified of and understand this policy, the<br />
following procedures shall be implemented.<br />
• <strong>The</strong> attendance policy will be included in student handbooks and will be reviewed with<br />
students at the start of the school year.<br />
• Parents will receive a plain language summary of this policy by mail at the start of the<br />
school year.<br />
When a student is absent, tardy to school, or leaves early from class or school without excuse, designated<br />
staff member(s) will attempt to notify the student’s parent(s) by phone and/or mail of the specific ATED,<br />
remind them of the attendance policy, and review ATED intervention procedures with them.<br />
A back-to-school event will be held at the beginning of each school year to explain this policy and stress<br />
the parent’s responsibility for their ensuring their children’s attendance.<br />
<strong>School</strong> newsletters and publications will include periodic reminders of the components of this policy.<br />
• <strong>The</strong> District will provide a copy of the attendance policy and any amendments thereto to<br />
faculty and staff. New staff will receive a copy upon their employment.<br />
All faculty and staff will meet at the beginning of each new school year to review the attendance<br />
policy to clarify individual roles in its implementation.<br />
• Copies of this policy will also be made available to any community member, upon request.<br />
Excused and Unexcused Absence - Elementary<br />
Excused ATEDs are defined as absences, tardiness, and early departures from class or school due to<br />
personal illness with accompanying parent’s/guardian’s note, death in the family, religious observance and<br />
verified court appearances. In school excused ATEDs include absences excused by the nurse, teacher,<br />
psychologist, administration and absences due to assignments to alternate educational placements.<br />
All other ATEDs are considered unexcused absences.<br />
All ATEDs must be accounted for. It is the parent’s/guardian’s responsibility to call the school<br />
office the morning of the ATED and to provide written documentation upon the student’s return<br />
to school.<br />
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Excused and Unexcused Absence - Middle <strong>School</strong> Grades 6-7<br />
Excused ATEDs are defined as absences, tardiness, and early departures from class or school due to<br />
personal illness with accompanying parent’s/guardian’s note, death in the family, religious observance<br />
and verified court appearances. If a student is absent three (3) or more consecutive days, a doctor’s<br />
note will be required. In cases where a student has a recurring illness or medical condition, a parent or<br />
guardian may provide documentation to be kept on file and will not be required to provide a doctor’s<br />
note for each occurrence. In school excused ATEDs include absences excused by the nurse, teacher,<br />
psychologist, administration and absences due to assignments to alternate educational placements.<br />
All other ATEDs are considered unexcused absences.<br />
All ATEDs must be accounted for. It is the parent’s/guardian’s responsibility to call the school office the<br />
morning of the ATED and to provide written documentation upon the student’s return to school.<br />
Secondary 8-12<br />
Excused ATEDs are defined as absences, tardiness, and early departures from class or school due<br />
to personal illness with accompanying doctor’s note, death in the family, religious observance and<br />
verified court appearances. In school excused ATEDs include absences excused by the nurse, guidance<br />
counselor, teacher, psychologist, administration and absences due to assignments to alternate<br />
educational placements.<br />
All other ATEDs are considered unexcused absences.<br />
All ATEDs must be accounted for. It is the parent’s responsibility to notify the school office, within at least<br />
24 hours of the ATED, and to provide written documentation upon the student’s return to school.<br />
General Procedures/Data Collection<br />
• Attendance will be taken during each class period in grades 6-12. In Grades K-5 attendance<br />
will be taken on a daily basis.<br />
• At the conclusion of each class period or school day, all attendance information shall be<br />
compiled and provided to the building principal or the person designated by the building<br />
principal to be responsible for attendance.<br />
• <strong>The</strong> nature of an ATED shall be coded on a student’s record and indicate whether the<br />
ATED is excused or unexcused consistent with the following descriptions of excused<br />
and unexcused absences.<br />
CODE TYPE TITLE<br />
ABSENCE<br />
ABS Absent sick Unexcused<br />
ABF Absent for personal family reasons Unexcused<br />
ABD Absent due to death in family Excused<br />
APL Absent due to alternate educational placement Excused<br />
ABC Absent Court Excused<br />
ABR Absent for religious reasons Excused<br />
ABT Absent Truant Unexcused<br />
ABI Absent Illegal Unexcused<br />
MD Absent Doctor’s Appointment Excused<br />
EDR Early Dismissal Religious Excused Tardy<br />
LS Late - Sick Unexcused Tardy<br />
LF Late for personal family reasons Unexcused Tardy<br />
LO Late Other Unexcused Tardy<br />
ED Early Dismissal Unexcused<br />
HN Sent Home by <strong>School</strong> Nurse Excused<br />
FT <strong>School</strong> Field Trip Excused<br />
FAM Field Trip AM Excused<br />
FPM Field Trip PM Excused<br />
ASC Alternate Student Center Excused<br />
CNS Counselor’s office Excused<br />
MUS Music Section Excused<br />
NRS Nurse’s Office Excused<br />
XAD Excused by Administrator Excused<br />
XT Excused by Teacher Excused<br />
LSG Left <strong>School</strong> Grounds Unexcused<br />
TST Testing Excused<br />
SPC Speech Excused<br />
SWP Social Worker/Psychologist Excused<br />
AAD Absent All Day Unexcused<br />
ABU Absent Unverified Unverified<br />
LT Late Excused Excused Tardy<br />
OSS Out of <strong>School</strong> Suspension <strong>School</strong> Activity<br />
MDH Medical – Home Instruction Excused<br />
ABP Absent – Parent Note Excused<br />
See policy for specific information on the above absence or lateness categories<br />
• Student ATED data shall be available to and should be reviewed by the building principal<br />
or the person designated by the building principal to be responsible for attendance in an<br />
expeditious manner.<br />
• Where additional information is received that requires corrections to be made to a student’s<br />
attendance records, such correction will be made immediately. Notice of such a change will<br />
be sent to appropriate school personnel subject to applicable confidentiality rules.<br />
• Continuous monitoring will be conducted to identify students who are absent, tardy, or leave<br />
class or school early.<br />
Attendance Incentives<br />
<strong>The</strong> District will design and implement systems to acknowledge a student’s efforts to maintain or<br />
improve school attendance. For example:<br />
• At the classroom levels, teachers are encouraged to assign special responsibilities (distribute<br />
and collect materials, lead groups, assist the teacher, etc.) to students who may need extra<br />
motivation to come to school.<br />
• Students with perfect attendance will be recognized.<br />
Disciplinary Consequences - Secondary 8-12<br />
Unexcused ATEDs will result in disciplinary action consistent with the District’s Code of Conduct.<br />
Those penalties may include, for example, detention or in-school suspensions. Students may also<br />
be denied the privilege of participating in or attending extracurricular, including athletics or cocurricular<br />
events.<br />
In addition, designated staff member(s) will contact the student’s parents and the student’s guidance<br />
counselor. Such staff member(s) shall remind parents of the attendance policy, explain the<br />
ramifications of unexcused ATEDs, stress the importance of class attendance and discuss appropriate<br />
intervention strategies to correct the situation.<br />
Attendance/Grade Policy - Secondary 6-12<br />
<strong>The</strong> Board of Education recognizes an important relationship between class attendance and student<br />
performance. Consequently, each marking period a student’s final grade may be based on classroom<br />
participation as well as student’s performance on homework, tests, papers and projects.<br />
Students are expected to attend all scheduled classes. Consistent with the importance of classroom<br />
participation, all absences will affect a student’s class participation grade for the marking period.<br />
At the middle and high school level, any student who is absent from a course for more than seven<br />
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(7) times in a marking period or more than four (4) times for a course meeting on alternating days<br />
will receive a grade of “I” (incomplete). For the purposes of quarterly grades these absences are not<br />
cumulative from one marking period to another.<br />
Assigned activities will be provided to students in order to alleviate class participation deficiencies. A<br />
student will be given up to ten (10) school days from the official end of the marking period to successfully<br />
complete the make up assignment. Completion of the assigned activity means the excused absence will not<br />
be counted against the student for purposes of determining the student’s eligibility for course credit.<br />
Attendance/Awarding of Credit - Secondary - All Credit Bearing Courses<br />
When a middle school/high school student exceeds a cumulative total of twelve (12) unexcused<br />
absences he/she will not receive credit for a full year course. Students exceeding a cumulative<br />
total of six (6) unexcused absences will not receive credit for a half-year course or an alternate<br />
day course.<br />
Properly excused student absences shall not be counted as an absence for the purpose of determining<br />
the student’s eligibility for course credit. Three (3) unexcused latenesses or early departures or any<br />
combination of them from class will be counted as an unexcused absence.<br />
Parents will be notified monthly by mail regarding their child’s cumulative absences. All absences for<br />
the year will be reflected on each monthly report. This attendance notice will report the student’s<br />
unexcused absences period by period. If a student reaches seven (7) unexcused absences from a half<br />
year or alternating day class, the parents will be notified by mail that the student has lost credit for<br />
that class. Similarly, if a student reaches thirteen (13) unexcused absences for a full year class, the<br />
parents will be notified by mail that the student has lost credit for that class. <strong>The</strong> guidance counselor<br />
will then meet with the student to make any necessary adjustments to the student’s schedule.<br />
Summer <strong>School</strong> Attendance<br />
Excused ATEDs are defined as absences, tardiness, and early departures from class or school due to<br />
personal illness with accompanying parent’s/guardian’s note, death in the family, religious observance<br />
and verified court appearances. In school excused ATEDs will include absences excused by the<br />
Nurse, Teacher, or Principal.<br />
All other ATEDs are considered unexcused absences.<br />
It is the parent/guardian’s responsibility to call the school office on the morning of the ATED and to<br />
provide written documentation upon the student’s return to school.<br />
Students are expected to attend all scheduled classes. Consistent with the importance of<br />
classroom participation, unexcused ATEDs will affect a student’s classroom participation grade<br />
for the marking period.<br />
When a student in a credit-bearing summer school course exceeds a cumulative total of three (3) unexcused<br />
absences he/she will not receive credit for that course. An absence is defined as missing more than 10<br />
minutes of a class and one-half (1/2) absence is defined as missing less than 10 minutes of a class.<br />
Annual Review<br />
<strong>The</strong> Board shall annually review building-level student attendance records. <strong>The</strong> Board shall revise this<br />
comprehensive attendance policy and make any revisions to the plan it deem necessary.<br />
Policy Prohibiting Use of Pesticides<br />
It is the policy of the <strong>Syosset</strong> Central <strong>School</strong> District not to use pesticides. <strong>The</strong> District has adopted<br />
an Integrated Pest Management System to address any interior or exterior pest control problems in<br />
an environmentally safe manner and with the least possible hazard to people and property.<br />
Asbestos Notice<br />
In compliance with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s regulations, all <strong>Syosset</strong> Central <strong>School</strong><br />
District buildings have been inspected for asbestos-containing materials. Inspection reports are<br />
available in each school and in the office of Charles Abner, Director of Facilities/Asbestos Coordinator.<br />
All questions may be referred to Mr. Abner at 364-5661.<br />
<strong>The</strong> standing policy of the District is to ensure that asbestos-containing building materials are<br />
maintained in good condition, repaired where damaged, and that appropriate precautions are adhered<br />
to when asbestos-containing buildings are disturbed for any reason.<br />
Freedom from Race, Color, Religion, National Origin, Age and Disability<br />
Harassment Policy<br />
<strong>The</strong> <strong>Syosset</strong> Central <strong>School</strong> District Board of Education is committed to safeguarding the rights of all<br />
students to learn in an environment free from race, color, religion, national origin, age and disability<br />
harassment. <strong>The</strong> Board, consistent with State and federal law and regulation, therefore condemns<br />
all unwelcome behavior falling into any of those categories, or which may have the purpose or effect<br />
of creating an intimidating, hostile or offensive learning environment.<br />
District employees and students shall not harass or intimidate other students by name calling,<br />
using derogatory slurs based upon race, color, religion, national origin, age and disability, wearing or<br />
possessing items depicting or implying prejudice or hatred based upon race, color, religion, national<br />
origin, age and disability. District employees and students shall not at school, on school property<br />
or at school activities wear or have in their possession any written material, either printed or in<br />
handwriting, that is likely to create divisiveness on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin,<br />
age and disability or that creates ill will or hatred. Examples include, but are not limited to clothing,<br />
articles, material, publications or any item that denotes Ku Klux Klan, Aryan Nation-White Supremacy,<br />
Black Power, Confederate Flags or articles, Neo Nazi or any other “hate” group.<br />
As part of the instructional process, professional staff may display and discuss divisive materials and/<br />
or symbols when selected and used to enhance knowledge, provided these topics are included in<br />
the approved District curriculum.<br />
Harassment of students under any of the above categories consists of different treatment<br />
on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age or disability and is recognized in two<br />
different forms:<br />
1. When the District’s employees or agents, acting within the scope of official duties, or other<br />
students treat a student differently than other students solely on the basis of race, color,<br />
religion, national origin, age and disability; or<br />
2. <strong>The</strong> education environment is not kept free from discrimination because the harassing conduct<br />
is so severe, pervasive or persistent that it interferes with or limits the ability of the student<br />
to participate in or benefit from the services, activities or privileges provided.<br />
<strong>The</strong> Board recognizes that harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age and<br />
disability can originate from a person of the same or a different race, color, religion, national origin,<br />
age and disability including peers, employees, officers or any individual who foreseeably might come<br />
into contact with students on school grounds or at school-sponsored activities. Any student who<br />
believes that he or she has been subject to harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, national<br />
origin, age or disability should report the alleged harassment immediately, pursuant to the District’s<br />
policy governing complaints and grievances under Title IX, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act<br />
(Sec. 504), and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), which is incorporated by reference into<br />
this policy. <strong>The</strong> Board also prohibits any retaliatory behavior against complainants or any witnesses<br />
on the basis of any of the above categories. In the absence of an alleged victim’s complaint, the<br />
Board, directs the Administration, upon learning of, or having reason to suspect the occurrence of<br />
any harassment prohibited by this policy, will ensure that an investigation is promptly commenced<br />
by appropriate individuals. A copy of this policy is to be distributed to all personnel and students<br />
and posted in appropriate locations.<br />
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Introduction<br />
<strong>The</strong> Board of Education is committed to providing a safe and orderly school environment where<br />
students may receive and District personnel may deliver quality educational services without<br />
disruption or interference. Responsible behavior by students and visitors is essential to achieving<br />
this goal.<br />
<strong>The</strong> District has a long-standing set of expectations for conduct on school property and at school<br />
functions. <strong>The</strong>se expectations are based on the principles of civility, mutual respect, citizenship,<br />
character, tolerance, honesty and integrity.<br />
<strong>The</strong> Board recognizes the need to clearly define these expectations for acceptable conduct on<br />
school property, identify the possible consequences of unacceptable conduct, and to ensure that<br />
discipline, when necessary, is administered promptly and fairly. To this end, the Board adopts this<br />
code of conduct (“code”).<br />
Unless otherwise indicated, this code applies to all students and visitors when on school property<br />
or attending a school function.<br />
Definitions<br />
For purposes of this code, the following definitions apply.<br />
“Disruptive student” means an elementary or secondary student who is substantially disruptive of the<br />
educational process or substantially interferes with the teacher’s authority over the classroom.<br />
“Parent” means parent, guardian or person in parental relation to a student.<br />
“<strong>School</strong> property” means in or within any building, structure, athletic playing field, playground, parking<br />
lot or land contained within the real property boundary line of a public elementary or secondary school,<br />
or in or on a school bus, as defined in Vehicle and Traffic Law Section142.<br />
“<strong>School</strong> function” means any school-sponsored extra-curricular event or activity.<br />
“Violent student” means a student who:<br />
1. Commits an act of violence upon a school employee, or attempts to do so.<br />
2. Commits, while on school property or at a school function, an act of violence upon another<br />
student or any other person lawfully on school property or at the school function,<br />
or attempts to do so.<br />
3. Possesses, while on school property or at a school function, a weapon.<br />
4. Displays, while on school property or at a school function, what appears to be a weapon.<br />
5. Threatens, while on school property or at a school function, to use a weapon.<br />
6. Knowingly and intentionally damages or destroys the personal property of any school<br />
employee or any person lawfully on school property or at a school function.<br />
7. Knowingly and intentionally damages or destroys school district property.<br />
“Weapon” means a firearm as defined in 18 USC Section 921 for purposes of the Gun-Free <strong>School</strong>s<br />
Act. It also means any other gun, BB gun, pistol, revolver, shotgun, rifle, machine gun, disguised gun,<br />
dagger, dirk, razor, stiletto, switchblade knife, gravity knife, brass knuckles, sling shot, metal knuckle<br />
knife, box cutters, cane sword, electronic dart gun, Kung Fu star, electronic stun gun, pepper spray or<br />
other noxious spray, explosive or incendiary bomb, or other device, instrument, material or substance<br />
that can cause physical injury or death when used to cause physical injury or death.<br />
Student Rights and Responsibilities<br />
<strong>The</strong> Board of Education assures District students that they shall have all the rights afforded them by federal<br />
and state constitutions and statutes. <strong>The</strong> District recognizes all federal, state and local laws in connection<br />
with these rights, and reminds students that certain responsibilities accompany these rights.<br />
<strong>The</strong> District’s aim is to provide an environment in which a student’s rights and freedoms are respected,<br />
and to provide opportunities which stimulate and challenge the student’s interests and abilities to his<br />
or her highest potential. <strong>The</strong>se opportunities will be available as long as the student pursues these<br />
interests and studies in an appropriate manner and does not infringe upon the rights of others.<br />
A. Student Rights<br />
It shall be the right of each District student:<br />
1. To have a safe, healthy, orderly and courteous school environment;<br />
2. To take part in all District activities on an equal basis regardless of race, sex, national<br />
origin, or disability;<br />
3. To attend school and participate in school programs unless suspended from instruction<br />
and participation for legally sufficient cause as determined in accordance with due<br />
process of law;<br />
4. To have school rules and conditions available for review and, whenever necessary,<br />
explanation by school personnel;<br />
5. To be suspended from instruction only after his or her rights pursuant to Education<br />
Law Section 3214 have been observed; and<br />
6. In all disciplinary matters, to have the opportunity to present his or her version of the<br />
facts and circumstances leading to imposition of disciplinary sanctions to the<br />
professional staff member imposing such sanction.<br />
B. Student Responsibilities<br />
It shall be the responsibility of each District student:<br />
1. To be familiar with and abide by all District policies, rules and regulations pertaining<br />
to student conduct;<br />
2. To work to the best of his or her ability in all academic and extracurricular pursuits<br />
and strive toward the highest level of achievement possible;<br />
3. To conduct himself or herself, when participating in or attending school-sponsored<br />
extracurricular events, as a representative of the District and as such, hold himself or<br />
herself to the highest standards of conduct, demeanor, and sportsmanship, and accept<br />
responsibility for his or her actions;<br />
4. To seek help in solving problems that might lead to discipline procedures;<br />
5. To be in regular attendance at school and in class;<br />
6. To contribute to the maintenance of an environment that is conducive to learning and<br />
to show due respect to other persons and to property;<br />
7. To dress in accordance with standards consistent with the health, safety, and welfare of<br />
students and the orderly and efficient operation of the school;<br />
8. To make constructive contributions to the school, and to report fairly the<br />
circumstances of school-related issues.<br />
Essential Partners<br />
A. Parents<br />
All parents are expected to:<br />
1. Recognize that the education of their child(ren) is a joint responsibility of the parents<br />
and the school community.<br />
2. Send their children to school ready to participate and learn.<br />
3. Ensure their children attend school regularly and on time.<br />
4. Ensure absences are excused.<br />
5. Insist their children be dressed and groomed in a manner consistent with the student<br />
dress code.<br />
6. Help their children understand that in a democratic society appropriate rules are<br />
required to maintain a safe, orderly environment.<br />
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7. Know school rules and help their children understand them.<br />
8. Convey to their children a supportive attitude toward education and the District.<br />
9. Build good relationships with teachers, other parents and their children’s friends.<br />
10. Help their children deal effectively with peer pressure.<br />
11. Inform school officials of changes in the home situation that may affect student<br />
conduct or performance.<br />
12. Provide a place for study and ensure homework assignments are completed.<br />
B. Teachers<br />
All District teachers are expected to:<br />
1. Maintain a climate of mutual respect and dignity, which will strengthen students’ selfconcept<br />
and promote confidence to learn.<br />
2. Know school policies and rules, and enforce them in a fair and consistent manner.<br />
3. Communicate to students:<br />
a. Classroom rules<br />
b. Ramifications of violating classroom rules<br />
4. Report violent students to the building principal<br />
C. Guidance Counselors<br />
1. Will handle all referrals of students to counseling.<br />
D. Principals<br />
1. Promote a safe, orderly and stimulating school environment, supporting active teaching and learning.<br />
2. Ensure that students have the opportunity to communicate regularly with the Principal<br />
and approach the Principal for redress of grievances.<br />
3. Are responsible for enforcing the code of conduct and ensuring that all cases are<br />
resolved promptly and fairly.<br />
E. Superintendent<br />
1. Promotes a safe, orderly and stimulating school environment, supporting active<br />
teaching and learning.<br />
2. Reviews with District administrators the policies of the Board of Education and state<br />
and federal laws relating to school operations and management.<br />
3. Informs the Board about educational trends relating to student discipline.<br />
4. Works to create instructional programs that minimize problems of misconduct and are<br />
sensitive to student and teacher needs.<br />
5. Works with District administrators in enforcing the code of conduct and ensuring that<br />
all cases are resolved promptly and fairly.<br />
F. Board of Education<br />
1. Collaborates with student, teacher, administrator, and parent organizations, school<br />
safety personnel and other school personnel to develop a code of conduct that clearly<br />
defines expectations for the conduct of students, district personnel and visitors on<br />
school property and at school functions.<br />
2. Adopts and reviews at least annually the District’s code of conduct to evaluate the<br />
code’s effectiveness and the fairness and consistency of its implementation.<br />
3. Leads by example by conducting Board meetings in a professional, respectful,<br />
courteous manner.<br />
Student Dress Code<br />
All students are expected to give proper attention to personal cleanliness and to dress appropriately for<br />
school and school functions. Students and their parents have the primary responsibility for acceptable<br />
student dress and appearance.<br />
A student’s dress, grooming and appearance, including hair style/color, jewelry, make-up, and nails,<br />
shall:<br />
1. Be safe, appropriate and not disrupt or interfere with the educational process.<br />
2. Include footwear at all times. Footwear that is a safety hazard will not be allowed.<br />
3. Not include items that are vulgar, obscene, libelous, or denigrate others on account of race,<br />
color, religion, creed, national origin, gender, sexual orientation or disability.<br />
4. Not promote and/or endorse the use of alcohol, tobacco or illegal drugs and/or encourage<br />
other illegal or violent activities.<br />
Each Building Principal or his/her designee shall be responsible for informing all students and their<br />
parents of the student dress code at the beginning of the school year and any revisions to the dress<br />
code made during the school year.<br />
Students who violate the student dress code shall be required to modify their appearance by covering<br />
or removing the offending item, and if necessary or practical, replacing it with an acceptable item. Any<br />
student who refuses to do so shall be subject to discipline, up to and including in-school suspension for<br />
the day. Any student who repeatedly fails to comply with the dress code shall be subject to further<br />
discipline, up to and including out of school suspension.<br />
Prohibited Student Conduct<br />
<strong>The</strong> Board of Education expects all students to conduct themselves in an appropriate and civil manner,<br />
with proper regard for the rights and welfare of other students, District personnel and other members<br />
of the school community, and for the care of school facilities and equipment.<br />
<strong>The</strong> best discipline is self-imposed, and students must learn to assume and accept responsibility for<br />
their own behavior, as well as the consequences of their misbehavior. District personnel who interact<br />
with students are expected to use disciplinary action only when necessary and to place emphasis on<br />
the students’ ability to grow in self-discipline.<br />
<strong>The</strong> Board recognizes the need to make its expectations for student conduct while on school property<br />
or engaged in a school function specific and clear. <strong>The</strong> rules of conduct listed below are intended to<br />
do that and focus on safety and respect for the rights and property of others. Students who will not<br />
accept responsibility for their own behavior and who violate these school rules will be required to<br />
accept the penalties for their conduct.<br />
Students may be subject to disciplinary action, up to and including suspension from school, when<br />
they:<br />
A. Engage in conduct that is disorderly. Examples of disorderly conduct include:<br />
1. Making unreasonable noise.<br />
2. Using language or gestures that are profane, lewd, vulgar or abusive.<br />
3. Obstructing vehicular or pedestrian traffic.<br />
4. Engaging in any willful act which disrupts the normal operation of the school community.<br />
5. Trespassing. Students are not permitted in any school building, other than the one they<br />
regularly attend, without permission from the administrator in charge of the building.<br />
6. Computer/electronic communications misuse, including any unauthorized use of<br />
computers, software, or internet/intranet account; accessing inappropriate websites; or<br />
any other violation of the District’s acceptable use policy.<br />
B. Engage in conduct that is insubordinate. Examples of insubordinate conduct include:<br />
1. Failing to comply with the reasonable directions of teachers, school administrators or<br />
other school employees in charge of students or otherwise demonstrating disrespect.<br />
2. Lateness for, missing or leaving school without permission.<br />
3. Skipping detention.<br />
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C. Engage in conduct that is disruptive. Examples of disruptive conduct include:<br />
1. Failing to comply with the reasonable directions of teachers, school administrators or<br />
other school personnel in charge of students.<br />
2. Substantially, interfering with the teacher’s authority over the classroom or<br />
substantially disrupting the educational process.<br />
D. Engage in conduct that is violent. Examples of violent conduct include:<br />
1. Committing an act of violence (such as hitting, kicking, punching, and scratching) upon a<br />
teacher, administrator or other school employee or attempting to do so.<br />
2. Committing an act of violence (such as hitting, kicking, punching, and scratching) upon<br />
another student or any other person lawfully on school property or attempting to do so.<br />
3. Possessing a weapon. Authorized law enforcement officials are the only persons<br />
permitted to have a weapon in their possession while on school property or at a<br />
school function.<br />
4. Displaying what appears to be a weapon.<br />
5. Threatening to use any weapon.<br />
6. Intentionally damaging or destroying the personal property of a student, teacher,<br />
administrator, other district employee or any person lawfully on school property,<br />
including graffiti or arson.<br />
7. Intentionally damaging or destroying school district property.<br />
E. Engage in any conduct that endangers the safety, morals, health or welfare of others.<br />
Examples of such conduct include:<br />
1. Lying to school personnel.<br />
2. Stealing the property of other students, school personnel or any other person lawfully<br />
on school property or attending a school function.<br />
3. Defamation, which includes making false or unprivileged statements or representations<br />
about an individual or identifiable group of individuals that harm the reputation of the<br />
person or the identifiable group by demeaning them.<br />
4. Discrimination, which includes the use of race, color, creed, national origin, religion,<br />
gender, sexual orientation or disability as a basis for treating another in a negative manner.<br />
5. Harassment, which includes a sufficiently severe action or persistent pervasive pattern<br />
of actions or statements directed at an identifiable individual or group which<br />
are intended to be, or which a reasonable person would perceive as ridiculing<br />
or demeaning.<br />
6. Intimidation, which includes engaging in actions or statements that put an individual in<br />
fear of bodily harm.<br />
7. Hazing, which includes any intentional or reckless act directed against another for the<br />
purpose of initiation into, affiliating with or maintaining membership in any school<br />
sponsored activity, organization, club or team.<br />
8. Selling, using or possessing obscene material.<br />
9. Using vulgar or abusive language, cursing or swearing.<br />
10. Smoking a cigarette, cigar, pipe or using chewing or smokeless tobacco.<br />
11. Possessing, consuming, selling, distributing or exchanging alcoholic beverages or illegal<br />
substances, or being under the influence of either. “Illegal substances” include, but are<br />
not limited to, inhalants, marijuana, cocaine, LSD, PCP, amphetamines, heroin, steroids,<br />
look-alike drugs, and any substances commonly referred to as “designer drugs.”<br />
12. Inappropriately using or sharing prescription and over-the-counter drugs.<br />
13. Using or possessing drug paraphernalia.<br />
14. Gambling.<br />
15. Indecent exposure, that is, exposure to sight of the private parts of the body in a lewd<br />
or indecent manner.<br />
16. Initiating a report warning of fire or other catastrophe without valid cause, misuse of<br />
911, or discharging a fire extinguisher.<br />
17. Posting private or public threats on the internet against any other student or member<br />
of the administration, faculty or staff of the <strong>Syosset</strong> Central <strong>School</strong> District.<br />
F. Engage in misconduct while on a school bus. It is crucial for students to behave<br />
appropriately while riding on District buses, to ensure their safety and that of other<br />
passengers and to avoid distracting the bus driver. Students are required to conduct<br />
themselves on the bus in a manner consistent with established standards for classroom<br />
behavior. Excessive noise, pushing, shoving and fighting will not be tolerated.<br />
G. Engage in any form of academic misconduct. Examples of academic misconduct include:<br />
1. Plagiarism.<br />
2. Cheating.<br />
3. Copying.<br />
4. Altering records.<br />
5. Assisting another student in any of the above actions.<br />
Reporting Violations<br />
All students are expected to promptly report violations of the code of conduct to a teacher, guidance<br />
counselor, the Building Principal or his or her designee. Any student observing a student possessing a<br />
weapon, alcohol or illegal substance on school property or at a school function shall report this information<br />
immediately to a teacher, the Principal, the Principal’s designee or the Superintendent of <strong>School</strong>s.<br />
All District staff who are authorized to impose disciplinary sanctions are expected to do so in a<br />
prompt, fair and lawful manner. District staff who are not authorized to impose disciplinary sanctions<br />
are expected to promptly report violations of the code of conduct to their supervisor, who shall in<br />
turn impose an appropriate disciplinary sanction, if so authorized, or refer the matter to a staff member<br />
who is authorized to impose an appropriate sanction.<br />
Any weapon, alcohol or illegal substance found shall be confiscated immediately, if possible, followed<br />
by notification to the parent of the student involved and the appropriate disciplinary sanction, which<br />
may include permanent suspension and referral for prosecution.<br />
<strong>The</strong> Principal or his/her designee may notify the appropriate local law enforcement agency of those<br />
code violations that constitute a crime and substantially affect the order or security of a school as soon<br />
as practical, but in no event later than the close of business the day the Principal or his/her designee<br />
learns of the violation. <strong>The</strong> notification may be made by telephone, followed by a letter mailed on<br />
same day as the telephone call is made. <strong>The</strong> notification must identify the student and explain the<br />
conduct that violated the code of conduct and constituted a crime.<br />
Disciplinary Penalties, Procedures and Referrals<br />
Disciplinary action, when necessary, will be firm, fair and consistent in order to be most effective<br />
in changing behavior. Such action will be appropriate to the seriousness of the offense and, where<br />
applicable, to the previous disciplinary record of the student in question.<br />
Any staff member observing a violation of this policy by students shall report the incident immediately<br />
to the building principal or his/her designee. <strong>The</strong> principal or his/her designee shall then take immediate<br />
action to stop any further prohibited conduct and confiscate any contraband.<br />
If the student is found to have committed the violation of which he/she is accused, the principal or<br />
school personnel authorized to impose disciplinary penalties will impose the penalties listed below<br />
either alone or in combination. <strong>The</strong> principal or school personnel authorized to impose disciplinary<br />
penalties shall take into consideration all relevant factors in determining the appropriate penalty.<br />
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A. Penalties<br />
<strong>The</strong> range of penalties, which may be imposed for violations of the student disciplinary code,<br />
includes the following:<br />
1. verbal warning – any member of the district staff<br />
2. written warning – coaches, teachers, administrative assistant, assistant principal, principal<br />
3. written notification to parent(s) or guardian(s) - teachers, administrative assistant,<br />
assistant principal, principal<br />
4. probation - teachers, administrative assistant, assistant principal, principal<br />
5. reprimand - teachers, administrative assistant, assistant principal, principal<br />
6. detention - teachers, administrative assistant, assistant principal, principal<br />
7. suspension from transportation – administrative assistant, assistant principal,<br />
principal, Superintendent<br />
8. suspension from athletic participation - coaches, administrative assistant, assistant<br />
principal, principal, Superintendent<br />
9. suspension from social or extracurricular activities – teacher, club advisor, coach,<br />
administrative assistant, assistant principal, principal, Superintendent<br />
10. suspension of other privileges - administrative assistant, assistant principal, principal,<br />
Superintendent<br />
11. removal from a particular class - teachers, administrative assistant, assistant principal,<br />
principal<br />
12. exclusion from a particular class - teachers, administrative assistant, assistant principal,<br />
principal<br />
13. Alternative Study Center (During-<strong>School</strong>-Hours Detention) assignment - administrative<br />
assistant, assistant principal, principal<br />
14. suspension for five days or less - principal, Superintendent, Board of Education<br />
15. suspension for more than five days by the Superintendent or Board of Education<br />
-Superintendent, Board of Education<br />
In addition, if a criminal offense has been committed, police involvement may become necessary.<br />
<strong>The</strong> District shall, when reporting a crime committed by a student who has been classified as a<br />
student with a disability, transmit a copy of the student’s special education and disciplinary records for<br />
consideration by the appropriate law enforcement authorities to whom it has reported the crime, but<br />
such transmittal must be consistent with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA).<br />
<strong>The</strong> Superintendent shall refer any student who has been determined to have brought a firearm to<br />
school to the appropriate law enforcement and/or Family Court authorities.<br />
Students who willfully destroy, damage, or deface school property shall be subject to prosecution to the fullest<br />
extent possible under the law. Students, who damage school property, and/or their parents or guardian,<br />
shall reimburse the District for the value of the damaged property up to the limit allowed by law.<br />
<strong>The</strong> District shall use the Family Court (for example, Person in Need of Supervision Petition, Family Case<br />
Management Program) to ensure compliance with compulsory education laws in cases of chronic truancy.<br />
B. Procedures<br />
1. Academic Misconduct<br />
In addition to the penalties listed above, a student who is found guilty of academic<br />
misconduct may receive no credit for the project, test or course to which the<br />
misconduct related.<br />
2. Detention<br />
<strong>The</strong> District will provide transportation to detained students who are otherwise<br />
entitled to District transportation under Board Policy.<br />
3. Alternative Study Center (During-<strong>School</strong>-Hours-Detention Program)<br />
<strong>The</strong> Board recognizes that the school must balance the need of students to attend<br />
school and the need for order in the classroom so that a conducive educational<br />
environment may be established. <strong>The</strong>refore, the Board authorizes the Superintendent<br />
and building Principals to provide Alternative Study Center assignment to students who<br />
would otherwise be subject to suspension from attendance as the result of a disciplinary<br />
infraction. Assignment to Alternative Study Center of students with disabilities may only be<br />
imposed in accordance with applicable federal and state law.<br />
4. Out-of-<strong>School</strong> Suspension<br />
<strong>The</strong> Board, the Superintendent and the Principal(s) will have the power to suspend a<br />
student who, in their judgment, is insubordinate or disorderly, or whose conduct endangers<br />
the safety, morals, health or welfare, or whose physical or mental condition endangers the<br />
health, safety or morals of himself/herself or of others for periods not to exceed five school<br />
days. <strong>The</strong> Board and/or Superintendent may also suspend such students for more than five<br />
(5) days. If after the investigation and student conference, the Principal determines that<br />
suspension is the most appropriate penalty, then the suspension will be imposed utilizing the<br />
procedures specified within applicable federal and state law and regulation.<br />
A student of compulsory attendance age will be offered alternative instruction appropriate<br />
to his/her individual needs in the event that he/she is suspended from regular instruction.<br />
Suspensions for up to five (5) days may be ordered by the building principal, the<br />
Superintendent or the Board of Education. Where a student is suspended from attendance<br />
for a period of five (5) days or less, the appropriate District official shall immediately notify<br />
the student orally and shall immediately notify the parents, or persons in parent relation,<br />
in writing that the pupil has been suspended from school. Written notices shall be provided<br />
by personal delivery, express mail delivery, or equivalent means reasonably calculated to<br />
assure the receipt of such notice within 24 hours of suspension at the last known address or<br />
addresses of the parents or persons in parental relation. Where possible, notification shall<br />
also be provided by telephone if the school has been provided with a telephone number(s) for<br />
the purpose of contacting the parents or persons in parental relation.<br />
<strong>The</strong> notice to the parents or persons in parental relation shall provide a description of<br />
the incident(s) which resulted in the suspension and shall inform the pupil, parents and/<br />
or persons in parental relation to their right to request an immediate informal conference<br />
with the principal or appropriate school official in accordance with the provisions of the<br />
Education Law Section 3214(3)(d). A parent or person in parental relation requesting an<br />
informal conference with the principal shall be afforded the opportunity to ask questions<br />
at a conference of complaining witnesses. <strong>The</strong> notice to the parents and/or persons in<br />
parental relation and the informal conference shall be in the dominant language or mode of<br />
communication used by the parents or persons in parental relation to the suspended pupil.<br />
a. Suspension of Five Days or Less<br />
Suspensions for up to five (5) days may be ordered by the building principal, the<br />
Superintendent of <strong>School</strong>s or the Board of Education after the pupil has received oral<br />
or written notice of the charges against him/her. If such charges are denied by the<br />
pupil, an explanation of the evidence against the pupil and an opportunity by the pupil<br />
to present his/her side of the story will be provided by the District. <strong>The</strong> foregoing<br />
requirements of notice, explanation and opportunity to present the pupil’s side shall<br />
not be deemed to require more than an informal discussion with the pupil. Informal<br />
discussion may occur even minutes after the alleged misconduct.<br />
i. If a suspension of five days or less is determined to be the appropriate form of<br />
disciplinary action, the Principal shall immediately notify the student orally or<br />
in writing, and shall immediately notify the student’s parent(s) or guardian(s) in<br />
writing that the student has been suspended from school.<br />
ii. Written notice shall be provided by personal delivery, express mail delivery, or<br />
equivalent means reasonably calculated to assure receipt of the notice within<br />
24 hours of the suspension at the last known address(es) to the parent(s) or<br />
guardian(s). <strong>The</strong> principal shall also take steps to notify the parent or guardian by<br />
telephone of the suspension. <strong>The</strong> notice shall provide a description of the charges<br />
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against the student, and the incident(s) which resulted in the suspension, and shall<br />
inform the parent(s) or guardian(s) of their right to request an immediate informal<br />
conference with the Principal. Both the notice and informal conference shall be<br />
in the dominant language or mode of communication used by the parent(s) or<br />
guardian(s).<br />
iii. At this conference, the parent(s) or guardian(s) shall be permitted to ask questions<br />
of complaining witnesses under such procedures as may be established by the<br />
Principal. After the conference, the Principal shall promptly advise the parent(s) or<br />
guardian(s) of his/her decision and that they may appeal the decision to the Board.<br />
iv. <strong>The</strong> Principal shall notify the Superintendent of the name of each student<br />
suspended, the reason for the suspension, the evidence supporting the suspension,<br />
and the length of the suspension.<br />
b. Suspensions of More than Five Days<br />
Suspension for more than five (5) days may be ordered by the Superintendent of <strong>School</strong>s<br />
or the Board of Education, but only after the pupil and his parents shall have had an<br />
opportunity for a fair hearing upon reasonable notice. At the hearing, the pupil shall be<br />
entitled to be represented by a lawyer and shall have the right to cross-examine witnesses<br />
against him/her. <strong>The</strong> record of the hearing shall be kept, either stenographically or by tape<br />
recorder. If the hearing shall be before the Superintendent of <strong>School</strong>s, the pupil shall have<br />
a right to appeal to the Board of Education. Either the Superintendent of <strong>School</strong>s or the<br />
Board of Education shall have the right to designate a hearing officer, who shall conduct the<br />
hearing, make findings of fact and recommend the appropriate measure of discipline.<br />
i. If the Principal determines that a suspension of more than five days is warranted he/<br />
she shall refer the case to the Superintendent. If the Superintendent agrees with<br />
the determination of the Principal, the Superintendent shall give reasonable notice<br />
to such student and the parent(s) or guardian(s) of their right to a fair hearing and<br />
of the charges against the student.<br />
ii. <strong>The</strong> charges in the notice shall be sufficiently specific to advise the student and his/<br />
her counsel of the incidents which have given rise to the proceeding and will form<br />
the basis for the hearing.<br />
iii. If the student or his/her parent(s) or guardian(s) request a hearing, the<br />
Superintendent may personally hear and determine the proceeding or may,<br />
in his/her discretion, designate a hearing officer to conduct the hearing. <strong>The</strong><br />
Superintendent/hearing officer shall be authorized to administer oaths and to issue<br />
subpoenas in conjunction with the proceeding before him/her.<br />
iv. At the hearing, the student shall have the right:<br />
a. to have his/her parent(s) or guardian at the hearing;<br />
b. to representation by counsel;<br />
c. to question witnesses against him/her;<br />
d. to testify on his/her behalf; and<br />
e. to present other witnesses and evidence on his/her behalf.<br />
v. A record of the hearing shall be maintained, but no stenographic transcript shall be<br />
required and a tape recording shall be deemed a satisfactory record.<br />
vi. <strong>The</strong> Superintendent shall make a determination of guilt or innocence based on<br />
competent and substantial evidence that the student participated in the conduct of<br />
which he/she is accused. <strong>The</strong>reafter, upon the finding of guilt, the Superintendent<br />
shall determine the penalty to be imposed. In assessing the penalty, the<br />
Superintendent may consider the student’s anecdotal record provided the parent(s)<br />
or guardian(s) have been notified of the District’s intent to offer the anecdotal<br />
record for consideration on the issue of the penalty to be assessed. <strong>The</strong> parent(s)<br />
or guardian(s) shall be offered the opportunity to review and rebut the contents of<br />
the student’s anecdotal records prior to the assessment of a penalty.<br />
vii. If the hearing is presided over by a hearing officer, he/she shall make findings of<br />
fact and recommendations as to the appropriate measure of discipline to the<br />
Superintendent. <strong>The</strong> report of the hearing officer shall be advisory only, and the<br />
Superintendent may accept all or any part thereof.<br />
viii. Any appeal of the decision of the Superintendent shall be made to the Board<br />
which will make its decision solely upon the record before it. <strong>The</strong> Board may<br />
adopt in whole or in part the decision of the Superintendent.<br />
ix. <strong>The</strong> decision of the Board may be appealed to the Commissioner of Education.<br />
c. Alternative Instruction<br />
i. Where a student of compulsory education age is suspended, immediate steps for<br />
his/her alternative instruction shall be taken.<br />
ii. An alternative program of instruction may, at the District’s discretion, be sought<br />
for any student beyond compulsory education age who presents a sincere desire to<br />
complete his/her high school education.<br />
d. Revocation of Suspension<br />
<strong>The</strong> Board may, on its own initiative, revoke the suspension of a student whenever it<br />
appears to be in the best interest of the school and the student to do so.<br />
5. Teacher Disciplinary Removal of Disruptive Students<br />
A student’s behavior can affect a teacher’s ability to teach and can make it difficult<br />
for other students in the classroom to learn. In most instances the classroom<br />
teacher can control a student’s behavior and maintain or restore control over the<br />
classroom by using good classroom management techniques. <strong>The</strong>se techniques may<br />
include practices that involve the teacher directing a student to briefly leave the<br />
classroom to give the student an opportunity to regain his or her composure and<br />
self-control in an alternative setting. Such practices may include, but are not limited<br />
to: (1) short-term “time out” in an elementary classroom or in an administrator’s<br />
office; (2) sending a student into the hallway briefly; (3) sending a student to the<br />
Principal’s office for the remainder of the class time only; or (4) sending a student to<br />
a guidance counselor or other District staff member for counseling. Time-honored<br />
classroom management techniques such as these do not constitute disciplinary<br />
removals for purposes of this code.<br />
On occasion, a student’s behavior may become disruptive. For purposes of this code of<br />
conduct, a disruptive student is a student who is substantially disruptive of the educational<br />
process or substantially interferes with the teacher’s authority over the classroom. A<br />
substantial disruption of the educational process or substantial interference with a teacher’s<br />
authority occurs when a student demonstrates a persistent unwillingness to comply with the<br />
teacher’s instructions or repeatedly violates the teacher’s classroom behavior rules.<br />
A classroom teacher may remove a disruptive student from class for up to two days. <strong>The</strong><br />
removal from class applies to the class of the removing teacher only.<br />
If the disruptive student does not pose a danger or ongoing threat of disruption to the<br />
academic process, the teacher must provide the student with an explanation for why he or<br />
she is being removed and an opportunity to explain his or her version of the relevant events<br />
before the student is removed. Only after the informal discussion may a teacher remove a<br />
student from class.<br />
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If the student poses a danger or ongoing threat of disruption, the teacher may order the<br />
student to be removed immediately. <strong>The</strong> teacher must, however, explain to the student why<br />
he or she was removed from the classroom and give the student a chance to present his or<br />
her version of the relevant events within 24 hours.<br />
<strong>The</strong> teacher must meet with the Principal, or his or her designee, as soon as possible, but<br />
no later than the end of the school day, to explain the circumstances of the removal and to<br />
present the removal form. If the Principal or designee is not available by the end of the same<br />
school day, the teacher must meet with the Principal or designee prior to the beginning of<br />
classes on the next school day.<br />
Within 24 hours after the student’s removal, the Principal or another District administrator<br />
designated by the Principal must notify the student’s parent, in writing, that the student has<br />
been removed from class and why. <strong>The</strong> notice must also inform the parent that he or she has<br />
the right, upon request, to meet informally with the Principal or the Principal’s designee to<br />
discuss the reasons for the removal.<br />
<strong>The</strong> written notice must be provided by personal delivery, express mail delivery, or some<br />
other means that is reasonably calculated to assure receipt of the notice within 24 hours of<br />
the student’s removal at the last known address for the parent. Where possible, notice should<br />
also be provided by telephone if the school has been provided with a telephone number(s) for<br />
the purpose of contacting parents.<br />
<strong>The</strong> Principal may require the teacher who ordered the removal to attend the informal conference.<br />
If at the informal meeting the student denies the charges, the Principal or the Principal’s<br />
designee must explain why the student was removed and give the student and the student’s<br />
parents a chance to present the student’s version of the relevant events. <strong>The</strong> informal meeting<br />
must be held within 48 hours of the student’s removal. <strong>The</strong> timing of the informal meeting<br />
may be extended by mutual agreement of the parent and Principal.<br />
<strong>The</strong> Principal or the Principal’s designee may overturn the removal of the student from class if<br />
the Principal finds any one of the following:<br />
1. <strong>The</strong> charges against the student are not supported by substantial evidence.<br />
2. <strong>The</strong> student’s removal is otherwise in violation of law, including the District’s code of conduct.<br />
3. <strong>The</strong> conduct warrants suspension from school pursuant to Education Law Section 3214<br />
and a suspension will be imposed.<br />
<strong>The</strong> Principal or his/her designee may overturn a removal at any point between receiving the<br />
referral form issued by the teacher and the close of business on the day following the 48-hour<br />
period for the informal conference, if a conference is requested. No student removed from<br />
the classroom by the classroom teacher will be permitted to return to the classroom until the<br />
Principal makes a final determination, or the period of removal expires, whichever is less.<br />
Any disruptive student removed from the classroom by the classroom teacher shall be offered continued<br />
educational programming and activities until he or she is permitted to return to the classroom.<br />
<strong>The</strong> Principal must keep a log of all removals of students from class.<br />
Removal of a student with a disability, under certain circumstances, may constitute a change<br />
in the student’s placement. Accordingly, no teacher may remove a student with a disability<br />
from his or her class until he or she has verified with the Principal or the chairperson of the<br />
Committee on Special Education that the removal will not violate the student’s rights under<br />
state or federal law or regulation.<br />
C. Minimum Periods of Suspension<br />
1. One year suspension for possession of firearms<br />
Any student found guilty of bringing a firearm, as defined by federal law, onto school<br />
property after a hearing has been provided pursuant to Section 3214 of the Education<br />
Law will be subject to suspension from school for at least one calendar year. A student<br />
with a disability may only be suspended in accordance with federal and state law.<br />
However, after the penalty has been determined, the Superintendent will review the<br />
penalty and may modify such suspension on a case-by-case basis. If the Superintendent<br />
believes a one-year suspension penalty to be excessive, she/he may modify the penalty<br />
based on criteria including but not limited to:<br />
i. <strong>The</strong> age of the student;<br />
ii. <strong>The</strong> student’s grade in school;<br />
iii. <strong>The</strong> student’s prior disciplinary record;<br />
iv. <strong>The</strong> Superintendent’s belief that other forms of discipline may be more effective;<br />
v. Input from parents, teachers and/or others; and<br />
vi. Other extenuating circumstances.<br />
2. Students who commit violent acts other than bringing a weapon to school<br />
Any student, other than a student with a disability, who is found to have committed<br />
a violent act, other than bringing a weapon onto school property, shall be subject to<br />
suspension from school for at least five days. If the proposed penalty is the minimum<br />
five-day suspension, the student and the student’s parent will be given the same notice<br />
and opportunity for an informal conference given to all students subject to a shortterm<br />
suspension. If the proposed penalty exceeds the minimum five-day suspension,<br />
the student and the student’s parent will be given the same notice and opportunity for<br />
a hearing given to all students subject to a long-term suspension. <strong>The</strong> Superintendent<br />
has the authority to modify the minimum five-day suspension on a case-by-case basis.<br />
In deciding whether to modify the penalty, the Superintendent may consider the same<br />
factors considered in modifying a one-year suspension for possessing a weapon.<br />
3. Students who are repeatedly substantially disruptive of the educational process or<br />
repeatedly substantially interfere with the teacher’s authority over the classroom<br />
Any student, other than a student with a disability, who repeatedly is substantially<br />
disruptive of the educational process or substantially interferes with the teacher’s authority<br />
over the classroom will be suspended from school for at least five days. For purposes of<br />
this code of conduct, “repeatedly is substantially disruptive” means engaging in conduct<br />
that results in the student being removed from the classroom by teacher(s) pursuant<br />
to Education Law Section 3214 (3-a) and this code on four or more occasions during<br />
a semester, or three or more occasions during a trimester. If the proposed penalty is<br />
the minimum five-day suspension, the student and the student’s parent will be given the<br />
same notice and opportunity for an informal conference given to all students subject to a<br />
short-term suspension. If the proposed penalty exceeds the minimum five-day suspension,<br />
the student and the student’s parent will be given the same notice and opportunity for<br />
a hearing given to all students subject to a long-term suspension. <strong>The</strong> Superintendent<br />
has the authority to modify the minimum five-day suspension on a case-by-case basis. In<br />
deciding whether to modify the penalty, the Superintendent may consider the same factors<br />
considered in modifying a one-year suspension for possessing a weapon.<br />
RECORD KEEPING<br />
A proper and accurate record of each student’s disciplinary profile shall be maintained for all incidents.<br />
IN-SERVICE PROGRAM<br />
<strong>The</strong> Board shall sponsor an in-service education program for all district staff members to ensure the<br />
effective implementation of this section. <strong>The</strong> Superintendent shall solicit the recommendations of<br />
the District staff, particularly teachers and administrators, regarding in-service programs pertaining<br />
to the management and discipline of students.<br />
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D. Referrals<br />
1. Counseling<br />
<strong>The</strong> Guidance Office shall handle all referrals of students to counseling.<br />
2. PINS Petitions<br />
<strong>The</strong> District may file a PINS (person in need of supervision) petition in Family Court on<br />
any student under the age of 18 who demonstrates that he or she requires supervision<br />
and treatment by:<br />
a. Being habitually truant and not attending school as required by part one of Article<br />
65 of the Education Law.<br />
b. Engaging in an ongoing or continual course of conduct which makes the student<br />
ungovernable, or habitually disobedient and beyond the lawful control of the school.<br />
c. Knowingly and unlawfully possesses marijuana in violation of Penal Law Section 221.05.<br />
A single violation of Section 221.05 will be a sufficient basis for filing a PINS petition.<br />
3. Juvenile Delinquents and Juvenile Offenders<br />
<strong>The</strong> Superintendent is required to refer the following students to the County Attorney<br />
for a juvenile delinquency proceeding before the Family Court:<br />
a. Any student under the age of 16 who is found to have brought a weapon to school,<br />
or<br />
b. Any student 14 or 15 years old who qualifies for juvenile offender status under the<br />
Criminal Procedure Law Section 1.20 (42).<br />
<strong>The</strong> Superintendent is required to refer students age 16 and older or any student<br />
14 or 15 years old who qualifies for juvenile offender status to the appropriate law<br />
enforcement authorities.<br />
E. Student Searches and Interrogations<br />
<strong>The</strong> term, “authorized school official” shall be deemed to include the Superintendent of<br />
<strong>School</strong>s, building principals, assistant principals, and administrative assistants when used<br />
throughout this Code of Conduct. An authorized school official may question a student about<br />
an alleged violation of law or the district Code of Conduct and may impose a disciplinary<br />
penalty on a student. Such authorized officials may conduct searches of students and their<br />
belongings if there is reasonable suspicion to believe that the search will result in evidence<br />
that the student violated the law or the District Code of Conduct. When warranted, the<br />
school nurse, social worker, guidance counselor and/or security personnel will be asked to<br />
be present while searches are conducted. Students are not entitled to “Miranda” warnings<br />
before being questioned by school officials, nor are school officials required to contact the<br />
student’s parents before questioning the student. <strong>School</strong> officials, however, will inform all<br />
students why they are being questioned.<br />
An authorized school official may conduct a search of a student’s belongings that is minimally<br />
intrusive, such as touching the outside of a book bag, without reasonable suspicion, so long as<br />
the school official has a legitimate reason for the very limited search.<br />
An authorized school official may search a student or the student’s belongings based upon<br />
information received from a reliable informant. Individuals, other than the district employees,<br />
will be considered reliable informants if they have previously supplied information that was<br />
accurate and verified, or they make an admission against their own interest, or they provide<br />
the same information that is received independently from other sources, or they appear to be<br />
credible and the information they are communicating relates to an immediate threat to safety.<br />
District employees will be considered reliable informants unless they are known to have<br />
previously supplied information that they knew was not accurate.<br />
Before searching a student or the student’s belongings, the authorized school official should<br />
attempt to get the student to admit that he or she possesses physical evidence that they<br />
violated the law or the District code, or get the student to voluntarily consent to the search.<br />
Searches will be limited to the extent necessary to locate the evidence sought.<br />
Whenever practicable, searches will be conducted in the privacy of administrative offices and<br />
students will be present when their possessions are being searched.<br />
1. Student Lockers, Desks and other <strong>School</strong> Storage Places<br />
<strong>The</strong> rules in this code of conduct regarding searches of students and their belongings<br />
do not apply to student lockers, desks and other school storage places. Students have<br />
no reasonable expectation of privacy with respect to these places and school officials<br />
retain complete control over them. This means that student lockers, desks and other<br />
school storage places may be subject to search at any time by school officials, without<br />
prior notice to students and without their consent.<br />
2. Confiscation of Illegal Items<br />
<strong>The</strong> Principal or the Principal’s designee shall be responsible for the custody, control<br />
and disposition of any illegal or dangerous item taken from a student. <strong>The</strong> Principal or<br />
his or her designee shall clearly label each item taken from the student and retain<br />
control of the item(s), until the item is turned over to the police. <strong>The</strong> Principal or his<br />
or her designee shall be responsible for personally delivering dangerous or illegal<br />
items to police authorities.<br />
3. Police Involvement in Searches and Interrogations of Students District officials are<br />
committed to cooperating with police officials and other law<br />
enforcement authorities to maintain a safe school environment. Police officials,<br />
however, have limited authority to interview or search students in schools or at<br />
school functions, or to use school facilities in connection with police work. Police<br />
officials may enter school property or a school function to question or search a<br />
student or to conduct a formal investigation involving students only if they have:<br />
a. A search or an arrest warrant; or<br />
b. Probable cause to believe a crime has been committed on school property or at a<br />
school function; or<br />
c. Been invited by school officials.<br />
Before police officials are permitted to question or search any student, the Principal or<br />
his or her designee shall first try to notify the student’s parent to give the parent the<br />
opportunity to be present during the police questioning or search. If the student’s<br />
parent cannot be contacted prior to the police questioning or search, the questioning<br />
or search shall not be conducted. <strong>The</strong> Principal or designee will also be present during<br />
any police questioning or search of a student on school property or at a school function.<br />
Students who are questioned by police officials on school property or at a school<br />
function will be afforded the same rights they have outside the school. This means:<br />
a. <strong>The</strong>y must be informed of their legal rights.<br />
b. <strong>The</strong>y may remain silent if they so desire.<br />
c. <strong>The</strong>y may request the presence of an attorney.<br />
4. Child Protective Services Investigations<br />
Consistent with the District’s commitment to keep students safe from harm and the<br />
obligation of school officials to report to child protective services when they have<br />
reasonable cause to suspect that a student has been abused or maltreated, the District<br />
will cooperate with local child protective services workers who wish to conduct<br />
interviews of students on school property relating to allegations of suspected child abuse,<br />
and/or neglect, or custody investigations.<br />
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All requests by child protective services to interview a student on school property shall<br />
be made directly to Principal or his or her designee. <strong>The</strong> Principal or designee shall set<br />
the time and place of the interview. <strong>The</strong> Principal or designee shall be present during the<br />
interview. If the nature of the allegations is such that it may be necessary for the student to<br />
remove any of his or her clothing in order for the child protective services worker to verify<br />
the allegations, the school nurse or other district medical personnel must be present during<br />
that portion of the interview. No student may be required to remove his or her clothing in<br />
front of a child protective services worker or school district official of the opposite sex.<br />
A child protective services worker may not remove a student from school property<br />
without a court order, unless the worker reasonably believes that the student would be<br />
subject to danger of abuse if he or she were not removed from school before a court order<br />
can reasonably be obtained. If the worker believes the student would be subject to danger of<br />
abuse, the worker may remove the student without a court order and without the parent’s<br />
consent.<br />
Discipline of Students with Disabilities<br />
1. All suspensions of a CSE classified student shall be promptly reported to the Chairperson of<br />
the Committee on Special Education.<br />
2. Prior to the accumulation of ten (10) days of suspension for a CSE classified student, the school<br />
shall re-evaluate the student so that current data is available for review including anecdotal<br />
records from professional staff having contact with the student.<br />
3. All suspensions of a CSE classified student closely spaced and for the same offense shall be<br />
referred to the Committee on Special Education.<br />
4. <strong>The</strong> school district shall endeavor by the above procedures not to suspend a CSE classified<br />
student for more than a cumulative period of ten (10) school days during any academic year<br />
for any offense that is a manifestation of the disability, as determined by the CSE.<br />
<strong>The</strong> need to address disruptive or problem behavior within its schools may result in the<br />
suspension, removal or other discipline of students with disabilities eligible for services under<br />
the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and Article 89 of the New York Education<br />
Law and their implementing regulations.<br />
Students with disabilities enjoy certain procedural protections whenever school authorities<br />
intend to impose discipline upon them. Accordingly, the procedures for suspending, removing<br />
or otherwise disciplining students with disabilities eligible for services under IDEA and<br />
Article 89 will conform with the procedural safeguards required by applicable laws and<br />
regulations.<br />
This section incorporates by reference the procedural safeguards for students with disabilities<br />
subject to discipline set forth in Part 201 of the Regulations of the Commissioner of the<br />
State of New York, which implement the procedural protections provided under New York’s<br />
Education Law and which coordinate the State’s general procedures for suspension of students<br />
with disabilities with the requirements of IDEA and its implementing regulations.<br />
<strong>The</strong> Superintendent of <strong>School</strong>s shall ensure, on an ongoing basis, that a copy of the most<br />
current version of Part 201 of the Regulations of the Commissioner of Education is attached<br />
as an exhibit to this regulation.<br />
This regulation affords students with disabilities subject to disciplinary action no greater or lesser<br />
rights than those expressly afforded by applicable federal and state law and regulations.<br />
Authorized Suspensions or Removals of Students with Disabilities<br />
In accordance with the procedural protections applicable to the discipline of students with disabilities:<br />
1. A suspension means a suspension pursuant to Section 3214 of the New York Education Law.<br />
A removal means a removal for disciplinary reasons from the student’s current educational<br />
placement other than a suspension and change in placement to an interim alternative<br />
educational setting (IAES) ordered by an impartial hearing officer because the student poses<br />
a risk of harm to himself/herself or others.<br />
An interim alternative educational setting (IAES) means a temporary educational placement for<br />
a period of up to forty-five days, other than the student’s current placement at the time the<br />
behavior precipitating the IAES placement occurred, that enables the student to continue to<br />
progress in the general curriculum, although in another setting, to continue to receive those<br />
services and modifications, including those described on the student’s current individualized<br />
education program (IEP), that will enable the student to meet the goals set out in such IEP,<br />
and includes services and modifications to address the behavior which precipitated the IAES<br />
placement that are designed to prevent the behavior from recurring.<br />
2. <strong>School</strong> personnel may order the suspension or removal of a student with a disability from his<br />
or her current educational placement as follows:<br />
a. <strong>The</strong> Board of Education, Superintendent of <strong>School</strong>s or a Building Principal delegated such<br />
authority by board policy may order the placement of a student with a disability into an<br />
interim alternative educational setting (IAES), another setting or suspension for a period not<br />
to exceed 5 consecutive school days provided the period does not exceed the amount of<br />
time a nondisabled student would be subject to suspension for the same behavior.<br />
b. <strong>The</strong> Superintendent of <strong>School</strong>s may order the placement of a student with a<br />
disability into an IAES, another setting or suspension for up to 10 consecutive school<br />
days, inclusive of any period in which the student has been suspended or removed<br />
under paragraph 1 for the same behavior, if the Superintendent determines<br />
the student has engaged in behavior that warrants a suspension and the suspension<br />
or removal does not exceed the amount of time nondisabled students would be<br />
subject to suspension for the same behavior.<br />
c. <strong>The</strong> Superintendent of <strong>School</strong>s may order additional suspensions of not more than<br />
10 consecutive school days in the same school year for separate incidents of<br />
misconduct, as long as those removals do not constitute a change of placement.<br />
d. <strong>The</strong> Superintendent of <strong>School</strong>s may order the placement of a student with a disability<br />
in an IAES to be determined by the committee on special education (CSE), for the<br />
same amount of time that a child without a disability would be subject to discipline,<br />
but not more than 45 days, if the child carries or possesses a weapon to school or<br />
to a school function, or the child knowingly possesses or uses illegal drugs or sells or<br />
solicits the sale of a controlled substance while at school or a school function.<br />
(1) <strong>The</strong> term weapon means the same as “dangerous weapon” under 18 U.S.C.<br />
Section 930(g)(w) which includes “a weapon, device, instrument, material<br />
or substance, animate or inanimate, that is used for, or is readily capable of<br />
causing death or serious bodily injury, except...[for] a pocket knife with a<br />
blade of less than 2 1 /2 inches in length.<br />
(2) Controlled substance means a drug or other substance identified in certain<br />
provisions of the Federal Controlled Substances Act specified in both federal<br />
and state law and regulations applicable to this regulation.<br />
(3) Illegal drugs means a controlled substance except for those legally possessed<br />
or used under the supervision of a licensed healthcare professional or that is<br />
legally possessed or used under any other authority under the Controlled<br />
Substances Act or any other federal law.<br />
3. Subject to specified conditions required by both federal and state law and regulations, an<br />
impartial hearing officer may order the placement of a student with a disability in an IAES<br />
setting for up to 45 days at a time, if maintaining the student in his or her current<br />
educational placement poses a risk of harm to the student or others.<br />
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CODE OF CONDUCT (continued)<br />
Change of Placement Rule<br />
1. A disciplinary change in placement means a suspension or removal from a student’s current<br />
educational placement that is either:<br />
a. for more than 10 consecutive school days; or<br />
b. for a period of 10 consecutive school days or less if the student is subjected to a<br />
series of suspensions or removals that constitute a pattern because they<br />
cumulate to more than 10 school days in a school year and because of such<br />
factors as the length of each suspension or removal, the total amount of time the<br />
student is removed and the proximity of the suspensions or removals to one<br />
another.<br />
2. <strong>School</strong> personnel may not suspend or remove a student with disabilities if imposition of the<br />
suspension or removal would result in a disciplinary change in placement based on a pattern<br />
of suspension or removal.<br />
However, the District may impose a suspension or removal which would otherwise result in<br />
a disciplinary change in placement based on a pattern of suspensions or removals if the CSE<br />
has determined the behavior was not a manifestation of the student’s disability, or the student<br />
is placed in an IAES for behavior involving weapons, illegal drugs or controlled substances.<br />
Special Rules Regarding the Suspension or Removal of Students with Disabilities<br />
1. <strong>The</strong> District’s CSE shall:<br />
a. Conduct functional behavior assessments to determine why a student engages<br />
in behaviors that impede learning and how the student’s behavior relates to the<br />
environment. <strong>The</strong> CSE shall develop or review behavioral intervention plans<br />
whenever the District is first suspending or removing a student with a disability for<br />
more than 10 school days in a school year or imposing a suspension or removal that<br />
constitutes a disciplinary change in placement, including a change in placement to an<br />
IAES for misconduct involving weapons, illegal drugs or controlled substances.<br />
b. Conduct a manifestation determination review of the relationship between the student’s<br />
disability and the behavior subject to disciplinary action whenever a decision is made<br />
to place a student in an IAES either for misconduct involving weapons, illegal drugs or<br />
controlled substances or because maintaining the student in his/her current educational<br />
setting poses a risk of harm to the student or others; or a decision is made to impose<br />
a suspension that constitutes a disciplinary change in placement.<br />
2. <strong>The</strong> parents of a student who is facing disciplinary action, but who has not been determined<br />
to be eligible for services under IDEA and Article 89 at the time of misconduct, shall have the<br />
right to invoke applicable procedural safeguards set forth in federal and state law and regulations<br />
if, in accordance with federal and state statutory and regulatory criteria, the school district<br />
is deemed to have had knowledge that their child was a student with a disability before the<br />
behavior precipitating disciplinary action occurred.<br />
If the District is deemed to have had such knowledge, the student will be considered a student<br />
presumed to have a disability for discipline purposes.<br />
a. It shall be the responsibility of the Superintendent of <strong>School</strong>s, Building Principal or<br />
other school official imposing a suspension or removal to determine whether the<br />
student is a student presumed to have a disability.<br />
b. A student will not be considered a student presumed to have a disability for discipline<br />
purposes if upon receipt of information supporting a claim that the District had<br />
knowledge the student was a student with a disability, the District either:<br />
(1) Conducted an individual evaluation and determined that the student is not a<br />
student with a disability, or<br />
(2) Determined that an evaluation was not necessary and provided notice to the parents<br />
of such determination, in the manner required by applicable law and regulations.<br />
If there is no basis for knowledge that the student is a student with a disability prior to taking<br />
disciplinary measures against the student, the student may be subjected to the same disciplinary<br />
measures as any other nondisabled student who engaged in comparable behaviors. However,<br />
if a request for an individual evaluation is made while such nondisabled student is subjected<br />
to a disciplinary removal, an expedited evaluation shall be conducted and completed in the<br />
manner prescribed by applicable federal and state law and regulations. Until the expedited<br />
evaluation is completed, the nondisabled student, who is not a student presumed to have a<br />
disability for discipline purposes, shall remain in the educational placement determined by the<br />
District, which can include suspension.<br />
3. <strong>The</strong> District shall provide parents with notice of disciplinary removal no later than the date<br />
on which a decision is made to change the placement of a student with a disability to an IAES<br />
for either misconduct involving weapons, illegal drugs or controlled substances or because of<br />
maintaining the student in his current educational setting poses a risk of harm to the student or<br />
others; or a decision is made to impose a suspension or removal that constitutes a disciplinary<br />
change in placement.<br />
<strong>The</strong> notice of disciplinary removal shall be accompanied by the procedural safeguards notice<br />
prescribed by the Commissioner of Education of the State of New York.<br />
4. <strong>The</strong> parents of a student with a disability subject to a suspension of five consecutive school<br />
days or less shall be provided with the same opportunity for an informal conference available<br />
to parents of non-disabled students under New York’s Education Law.<br />
5. A Superintendent’s hearing on disciplinary charges against a student with a disability subject to<br />
a suspension of more than five school days shall be bifurcated into a guilt phase and a penalty<br />
phase in accordance with the procedures set forth in Education Law and Regulations of the<br />
Commissioner of Education which are incorporated into this regulation.<br />
6. <strong>The</strong> removal of a student with a disability other than a suspension or placement in an IAES shall<br />
be conducted in accordance with the due process procedures applicable to such removals of<br />
non-disabled students, except that school personnel may not impose such removal for more<br />
than ten consecutive days or for a period that would result in a disciplinary change in placement,<br />
unless the CSE has determined the behavior is not a manifestation of the student’s disability.<br />
7. During any period of suspension or removal, including placement in an IAES, a student with a<br />
disability shall be provided services as required by the Education Law and Regulations of the<br />
Commissioner of Education which are incorporated into this regulation.<br />
Expedited Due Process Hearings<br />
1. An expedited due process hearing shall be conducted in the manner specified by the Regulations<br />
of the Commissioner of Education which are incorporated into this regulation, if<br />
a. <strong>The</strong> District requests such a hearing to obtain an order of an impartial hearing officer<br />
placing a student with a disability in an IAES where school personnel maintain that<br />
it is dangerous for the student to be in his or her current educational placement, or<br />
during the pendency of due process hearings, where school personnel maintain that it<br />
is dangerous for the student to be in his or her current educational placement during<br />
such proceedings.<br />
b. <strong>The</strong> parent requests such a hearing to challenge a determination that the<br />
student’s behavior was not a manifestation of the student’s disability, or relating<br />
to any decision regarding placement, including but not limited to any decision to<br />
place the student in an IAES.<br />
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CODE OF CONDUCT (continued)<br />
(1) During the pendency of an expedited due process hearing or appeal regarding<br />
the placement of a student in an IAES for behavior involving weapons, illegal<br />
drugs or controlled substances, or on grounds of dangerousness, or regarding a<br />
determination that the behavior is not a manifestation of the student’s disability<br />
for a student who has been placed in an IAES, the student shall remain in the<br />
IAES pending the decision of the impartial hearing officer or until expiration of<br />
the IAES placement, whichever occurs first, unless the parents and the District<br />
agree otherwise.<br />
(2) If school personnel propose to change the student’s placement after expiration<br />
of an IAES placement, during the pendency of any proceeding to challenge the<br />
proposed change in placement, the student shall remain in the placement prior to<br />
the removal to the IAES, except where the student is again placed in an IAES.<br />
2. An expedited due process hearing shall be completed within 15 business days of receipt of the<br />
request for a hearing. Although the impartial hearing officer may grant specific extensions of<br />
such time period, he or she must mail a written decision to the District and the parents within<br />
five business days after the last hearing date, and in no event later than 45 calendar days after<br />
receipt of the request for a hearing, without exceptions or extensions.<br />
Referral to Law Enforcement and Judicial Authorities<br />
In accordance with the provisions of the IDEA and its implementing regulations:<br />
1. <strong>The</strong> District may report a crime committed by a child with a disability to appropriate authorities,<br />
and such action will not constitute a change of the student’s placement.<br />
2. <strong>The</strong> Superintendent of <strong>School</strong>s shall ensure that copies of the special education and disciplinary<br />
records of a student with disabilities are transmitted for consideration to the appropriate<br />
authorities to whom a crime is reported consistent with the Family Educational and Privacy<br />
Rights Act (FERPA).<br />
Visitors to the <strong>School</strong>s<br />
<strong>The</strong> Board encourages parents and other district citizens to visit the District’s schools and classrooms<br />
to observe the work of students, teachers and other staff. Since schools are a place of work and<br />
learning, however, certain limits must be set for such visits. <strong>The</strong> Principal or his or her designee is<br />
responsible for all persons in the building and on the grounds. For these reasons, the following rules<br />
apply to visitors to the schools:<br />
1 . Anyone who is not a regular staff member or student of the school will be considered<br />
a visitor.<br />
2. All visitors to the school must report to the office of the Principal upon arrival at the school.<br />
<strong>The</strong>re they will be required to sign the visitor’s register and will be issued a visitor’s identification<br />
badge, which must be worn at all times while in the school or on school grounds. <strong>The</strong> visitor<br />
must return the identification badge to the Principal’s office before leaving the building.<br />
3. Visitors attending school functions that are open to the public, such as parent-teacher<br />
organization meetings or public gatherings, are not required to register.<br />
4. Parents or citizens who wish to observe a classroom while school is in session may do so<br />
during American Education Week.<br />
5. Teachers are expected not to take class time to discuss individual matters with visitors.<br />
6. Any unauthorized person on school property will be reported to the Principal or his or<br />
her designee. Unauthorized persons will be asked to leave. <strong>The</strong> police may be called if the<br />
situation warrants.<br />
7. All visitors are expected to abide by the rules for public conduct on school property contained<br />
in this code of conduct.<br />
Public Conduct on <strong>School</strong> Property<br />
<strong>The</strong> Board of Education recognizes that the primary purpose of the District is to provide a superior<br />
atmosphere for learning and education. Any action by an individual or group aimed at disrupting,<br />
interfering with or delaying the education process, or having such effect, is hereby declared to be in<br />
violation of this Code of Conduct.<br />
<strong>The</strong> Board also recognizes its responsibility to protect school property and declares its intent to take<br />
any and all legal action to prevent its damage or destruction. <strong>The</strong> Board will also seek restitution from,<br />
and prosecution of, any person or persons who willfully damages school property.<br />
It is not the intent of this policy to limit freedom of speech or peaceful assembly. <strong>The</strong> Board recognizes<br />
that free inquiry and free expression are indispensable to the objectives of a school district. <strong>The</strong><br />
purpose of the rules and regulations is to prevent abuse of the rights of others and to maintain public<br />
order, not to prevent or restrain controversy or dissent.<br />
Dissemination and Review<br />
A. Dissemination of Code of Conduct<br />
<strong>The</strong> Board will work to ensure that the community is aware of this code of conduct by:<br />
1. Providing copies of a summary of the code to all students at a general assembly held<br />
at the beginning of each school year.<br />
2. Making copies of the code available to all parents at the beginning of the school year.<br />
3. Mailing a summary of the code of conduct written in plain language to all parents of<br />
district students before the beginning of the school year and making this summary<br />
available later upon request.<br />
4. Providing all current teachers and other staff members with a copy of the code and a<br />
copy of any amendments to the code as soon as practicable after adoption.<br />
5. Providing all new employees with a copy of the current code of conduct when they<br />
are first hired.<br />
6. Making copies of the code available for review by students, parents and other<br />
community members.<br />
<strong>The</strong> Board will sponsor an in-service education program for all district staff members to<br />
ensure the effective implementation of the code of conduct. <strong>The</strong> Superintendent shall<br />
solicit the recommendations of the District staff, particularly teachers and administrators,<br />
regarding in-service programs pertaining to the management and discipline of students.<br />
B. Review of Code of Conduct<br />
<strong>The</strong> Board will review this code of conduct every year and update it as necessary. In<br />
conducting the review, the Board will consider how effective the code’s provisions have<br />
been and whether the code has been applied fairly and consistently.<br />
<strong>The</strong> Board may appoint an advisory committee to assist in reviewing the code and<br />
the District’s response to code of conduct violations. <strong>The</strong> committee will be made<br />
up of representatives of student, teacher, administrator, and parent organizations,<br />
school safety personnel and other school personnel.<br />
Before adopting any revisions to the code, the Board will hold at least one public<br />
hearing at which school personnel, parents, students and any other interested party<br />
may participate.<br />
<strong>The</strong> code of conduct and any amendments to it will be filed with the Commissioner of<br />
Education no later than 30 days after adoption.<br />
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Registration, Voting, & Budget Information<br />
Voter Qualifications<br />
Eligible District residents are encouraged to<br />
exercise their right to vote on the school budget<br />
or other matters brought before the community<br />
and for Board trustees. <strong>Syosset</strong> residents who<br />
have lived in the District at least 30 days prior to<br />
the voting date, who are United States citizens,<br />
18 years of age or older, and who are currently<br />
and properly registered may vote.<br />
Voter Registration<br />
<strong>The</strong> <strong>Syosset</strong> Board of Education has adopted<br />
permanent personal registration procedures in<br />
accordance with state law. Registration dates for<br />
new voters are announced through public notices<br />
and through school District mailings. Residents<br />
currently registered to vote in general elections<br />
are automatically registered to vote in the school<br />
District and need not register again. <strong>The</strong> reverse,<br />
however, is not true. <strong>The</strong> Register prepared for<br />
the Annual District Election will be filed in the<br />
office of the District Clerk and will be open for<br />
inspection by qualified voters of the District<br />
between 9:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. on each of the<br />
five days prior to the election except Sunday.<br />
Budget and Tax Information<br />
Public meetings are held each year before the May<br />
voting date. Details of qualifications, registration,<br />
and voting procedures will be published in the<br />
budget brochure or other special publications<br />
mailed to all District residents.<br />
Election Districts:<br />
<strong>The</strong>re are currently seven (7) election districts for <strong>Syosset</strong> Central <strong>School</strong> District elections.<br />
<strong>The</strong>se are different than the election districts for general elections. <strong>The</strong> seven (7) election<br />
districts for school district elections are as follows:<br />
Election District 10: Residents who live in the Baylis Elementary <strong>School</strong> attendance zone<br />
will vote at Baylis Elementary <strong>School</strong>,<br />
580 Woodbury Road, Plainview, NY<br />
Election District 11: Residents who live in the Berry Hill Elementary <strong>School</strong> attendance<br />
zone will vote at Berry Hill Elementary <strong>School</strong>,<br />
181 Cold Spring Road, <strong>Syosset</strong>, NY<br />
Election District 13: Residents who live in the Robbins Lane Elementary <strong>School</strong> attendance<br />
zone will vote at Robbins Lane Elementary <strong>School</strong>,<br />
157 Robbins Lane, <strong>Syosset</strong>, NY<br />
Election District 14: Residents who live in the South Grove Elementary <strong>School</strong> attendance<br />
zone will vote at South Grove Elementary <strong>School</strong>,<br />
60 Colony Lane, <strong>Syosset</strong>, NY<br />
Election District 17: Residents who live in the Village Elementary <strong>School</strong> attendance zone<br />
will vote at Village Elementary <strong>School</strong>,<br />
90 Convent Road, <strong>Syosset</strong>, NY<br />
Election District 18: Residents who live in the Walt Whitman Elementary <strong>School</strong> attendance<br />
zone will vote at Walt Whitman Elementary <strong>School</strong>,<br />
482 Woodbury Road, Woodbury, NY<br />
Election District 19: Residents who live in the A. P. Willits Elementary <strong>School</strong> attendance<br />
zone will vote at A. P. Willits Elementary <strong>School</strong>,<br />
99 Nana Place, <strong>Syosset</strong>, NY<br />
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A <strong>Calendar</strong> of Religious Holidays and Ethnic Festivals<br />
Holidays and Festivals are broadly selected to include both large and small religious or ethnic communities.<br />
This is not a complete list of the observances of any religion.<br />
September <strong>2009</strong><br />
19 Navaratri (Hindu)<br />
19-20 Rosh Hashanah (Jewish)<br />
20 Eid al Fitr (Islamic)<br />
28 Dasera (Hindu)<br />
Yom Kippur (Jewish)<br />
October <strong>2009</strong><br />
3 Sukkot (Jewish)<br />
10 Shmini Atzeret (Jewish)<br />
11 Simchat Torah (Jewish)<br />
17 Diwali (Deepavali) (Hindu)<br />
20 Birth of B’ab (Baha’i)<br />
Installation of the Guru Granth<br />
Sahib as Eternal Guru (Sikh)<br />
24 United Nations Day<br />
November <strong>2009</strong><br />
1 All Saints Day (Roman Catholic,<br />
Protestant, Lutheran)<br />
12 Birth of the Baha’u’llah (Baha’i)<br />
13 Guru Nanak’s Birth (Sikh)<br />
24 Guru Tegh Bahadur’s Martyrdom (Sikh)<br />
26 Thanksgiving (Interfaith-USA)<br />
27 Eid al Adha (Islamic)<br />
December <strong>2009</strong><br />
8 Feast of the Immaculate Conception<br />
(Roman Catholic)<br />
Bodhi Day (Buddhist)<br />
12-19 Chanukah (Jewish)<br />
18 Al-Hijra (Islamic)<br />
25 Christmas (Roman Catholic, Protestant)<br />
26-1 Kwanzaa<br />
January <strong>2010</strong><br />
1 New Year’s Day<br />
5 Guru Gobind Singh’s Birth (Sikh)<br />
6 Feast of the Epiphany (Roman Catholic,<br />
Protestant)<br />
7 Christmas (Orthodox Christian)<br />
14 Maghi (Sikh)<br />
20 Vasant Panchami (Hindu)<br />
February <strong>2010</strong><br />
14 New Year (Chinese, Korean & Vietnamese)<br />
17 Ash Wednesday (Roman Catholic)<br />
26 Mawlid al-Nabi (Islamic)<br />
28 Purim (Jewish)<br />
March <strong>2010</strong><br />
1 Holi (Hindu)<br />
Hola Mohalla (Sikh)<br />
14 Sikh New Year<br />
21 Naw-Ruz (Baha’i)<br />
24 Rama Navami (Hindu)<br />
28 Palm Sunday (Roman Catholic,<br />
Protestant, Orthodox)<br />
30-31 Passover (Jewish)<br />
April <strong>2010</strong><br />
1 Holy Thursday (Roman Catholic,<br />
Protestant, Orthodox)<br />
2 Good Friday (Roman Catholic,<br />
Protestant, Orthodox)<br />
4 Easter (Roman Catholic, Protestant,<br />
Orthodox)<br />
11 Yom HaSho’ah (Jewish)<br />
21 Ridvan (Baha’i)<br />
May <strong>2010</strong><br />
5 Cinco de Mayo<br />
13 Ascension Day (Roman Catholic,<br />
Protestant)<br />
19-20 Shavuot (Jewish)<br />
27 Buddha Day<br />
June <strong>2010</strong><br />
14 Flag Day<br />
16 Martyrdom of Guru Arjun (Sikh)<br />
July <strong>2010</strong><br />
4 Independence Day<br />
9 Martyrdom of the Ba’b (Baha’i)<br />
Source: Interfaith <strong>Calendar</strong><br />
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<strong>Syosset</strong> Central <strong>School</strong> District<br />
<strong>Syosset</strong>, New York 11791<br />
Board of Education<br />
Dr. Marc W. Herman - President<br />
April M. Neuendorf - Vice President<br />
Lana Ajemian<br />
Dr. Michael Cohen<br />
Shari Dorfman<br />
Patricia A. Maschio<br />
Dr. Alan Resnick<br />
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