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ADMINISTRATION JUNIOR - SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Phone: 315-902-3000 Phone: 315-902-3200 Phone: 315-902-3100
Superintendent of Schools Senior High School Principal Elementary Principal Michael C. Hayden x1002 [email protected] Jennifer Kelly x4011 Katy Lumb x2112 [email protected] [email protected] Assistant Superintendent for Business & Operations Junior High School Principal Elementary Assistant Principal Susan Gray x1004 Dr. Craig Pawlak x5211 Jennifer Kelsey x2112 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Director of Curriculum & Instruction Attendance Holly Drahms x3035 Attendance Sanna Breen x2116 [email protected] Carrie Molisani x4022 [email protected] [email protected] Director of Career Pathways, Integrated Nurse Learning & Transformation Nurse Andrea Roelle x2120 Karen Markoff x3035 Kelly Smart x3020 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Psychologist|UPK-PK Coordinator Director of Special Education Junior High School Counselor Amy Fisher x2112 & Pupil Personnel Services Sabrina Everts x4031 [email protected] Chris Nicol x2114 [email protected] [email protected] K-6 School Psychologist Transportation Supervisor Senior High School Counselor Jamie Spitz-Farris x4137 [email protected] Shari Forsythe 315-902-3090 Laurie Clark x4035 [email protected] [email protected] Social Worker Psychologist Joe DeWolf x4021 Food Service Director [email protected] Donna Riviello x1060 Megan Furman x4036 [email protected] [email protected] CIVIL RIGHTS/TITLE IX OFFICERS Director of Facilities Athletic Director Jeff Mochan x2113 Christopher Stuff x4032 Jennifer Kelly, Sr. HS Principal [email protected] [email protected] x4011 [email protected] Director of Instructional Technology Innovation & Chief Privacy Officer Dr. Craig Pawlak, Jr. HS Principal Nora Haldeman x42118 x5211 [email protected] [email protected] Chain of Concern
CONCERN STEP 1 STEP 2 STEP 3 STEP 4
Academics (i.e. student progress, Classroom/Content Area Teacher School Counselor Principal Superintendent related concerns) Director of Curriculum, Instruction Curriculum/Instructional Materials Classroom/Content Area Teacher Principal Superintendent and Educational Services
Student Behavior Classroom/Content Area Teacher Assistant Principal Principal Superintendent
Director of P.E. & Interscholastic Athletics Coach Athletic Director Superintendent Athletics Assistant Superintendent for Budget Superintendent Board of Education Business & Operations Administrator closest to source of Board Policies Superintendent Board of Education complaint: i.e. Principal, Athletic Dir
Extracurricular Activities Club Advisor Assistant Principal Principal Superintendent
Student-Related Health Concerns School Nurse Assistant Principal Principal Superintendent
Assistant Superintendent for Safety/Security School Resource Officer Principal Superintendent Business & Operations Classroom or Special Education Special Education Principal CSE Chairperson Superintendent Teacher Assistant Superintendent for Transportation Transportation Supervisor Principal Superintendent Business & Operations Assistant Superintendent for Building and Grounds Director of Facilities Superintendent Business & Operations Food Service Free/Reduced Meal Assistant Superintendent for Director of Food Services Superintendent Program Business & Operations Website, Social Media, Email and Public Information Coordinator Superintendent Phone Communications
It is imperative that the chain of concern is followed when issues arise. It is our hope that this communications protocol will aid in finding an effective resolution to your concerns.
SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY 1 2 3 4
Superintendent Conference Superintendent Conference Day Day
Back-To-School Night, 5-6PM 5 6 7 8 9 10 11
First Day of School for Students
Board of Education Meeting Clyde-Savannah Labor Day Beginning of 1st Quarter 7PM Community Festival, 4-9PM ACT Exam 12 13 14 15 16 17 18
Picture Day - HS Elementary PBIS Assembly
Faculty Meeting 3:15PM - 4:30PM Regiatration deadline for 10/23 ACT 19 20 21 22 23 24 25
26 27 28 29 30
Events are subject to change. For the most up-to-date information, check the District website or Social Media accounts. Shaded weekdays indicate when school is closed.
SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY 1 2
Emergency Dismissal Drill (Release 15 min. early) SAT Exam 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
Registration deadline for 11/6 SAT 10 11 12 13 14 15 16
Picture Day Make-Ups - HS Faculty Meeting 3:15PM - 4:30PM
Board of Education Meeting Homecoming Columbus Day 7PM 17 18 19 20 21 22 23
ACT Exam 24 25 26 27 28 29 30
Sr. High Vocal All County Parent/Teacher 31 Auditions @ Wayne Conferences, K-9
Events are subject to change. For the most up-to-date information, check the District website or Social Media accounts. Shaded weekdays indicate when school is closed.
SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY 1 2 3 4 5 6
Parent/Teacher National Honor Society Registration deadline for Registration deadline for Conferences, K-9 Induction Ceremony, 7PM 12/4 SAT 12/11 ACT SAT Exam 7 8 9 10 11 12 13
Elementary PBIS Assembly
Board of Education Meeting 7PM Veteran’s Day End of 1st Marking Period 14 15 16 17 18 19 20
Spaghetti Dinner Cabaret National Honor Society Beginning of 2nd Quarter 6PM Blood Drive, 8AM-1PM 21 22 23 24 25 26 27
Thanksgiving Day
--- Thanksgiving Recess ------Thanksgiving Recess ------Thanksgiving Recess --- 28 29 30
Events are subject to change. For the most up-to-date information, check the District website or Social Media accounts. Shaded weekdays indicate when school is closed.
SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY 1 2 3 4
SAT Exam 5 6 7 8 9 10 11
Grade 7-12 Winter Band Concert, 7PM Board of Education Meeting Elementary Holiday Concert 7PM 6:30PM ACT Exam 12 13 14 15 16 17 18
Grade 7-12 Winter Chorus Concert, 7PM
19 20 21 22 23 24 25
Christmas Eve Christmas Day Elementary Polar Express Day --- Holiday Recess ------Holiday Recess --- 26 27 28 29 30 31
New Year’s Eve
--- Holiday Recess ------Holiday Recess ------Holiday Recess ------Holiday Recess ------Holiday Recess ---
Events are subject to change. For the most up-to-date information, check the District website or Social Media accounts. Shaded weekdays indicate when school is closed.
SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY 1
New Year’s Day
2 3 4 5 6 7 8
Registration deadline for School Reopens 2/12 ACT 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Early Release/ Faculty Meeting 3:15PM - 4:30PM
Board of Education Meeting 7PM High School Musical, 7PM High School Musical, 7PM 16 17 18 19 20 21 22
Elementary PBIS Assembly
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day 23 24 25 26 27 28 29
Gr. 7-12 Vocal All County Gr. 7-12 Vocal All County Festival @ Wayne Festival @ Wayne
End of 2nd Marking Period Beginning of 30 31 3rd Quarter Regents Exams Regents Exams Regents Exams Regents Exams
Events are subject to change. For the most up-to-date information, check the District website or Social Media accounts. Shaded weekdays indicate when school is closed.
SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY 1 2 3 4 5
Instrument Solo Festival @ Newark High School
6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Board of Education Meeting Registration deadline for 7PM 3/12 SAT ACT Exam 13 14 15 16 17 18 19
20 21 22 23 24 25 26
Registration deadline for 4/2 ACT
President’s Day --- Winter Recess ------Winter Recess ------Winter Recess ------Winter Recess ---
27 28
Events are subject to change. For the most up-to-date information, check the District website or Social Media accounts. Shaded weekdays indicate when school is closed.
SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY 1 2 3 4 5
Gr. 5-6 Elementary All Gr. 5-6 Elementary All County Festival @ Gananda County Festival @ Gananda
Elementary Inventive Minds Invitational 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 PreK/K Registration Begins
Superintendent Conference Day, No School for Students
Board of Education Meeting 7PM SAT Exam 13 14 15 16 17 18 19
Gr. 7-12 Instrumental All Gr. 7-12 Instrumental All County Festival @ Marion County Festival @ Marion
20 21 22 23 24 25 26
Parent/Teacher National Elementary Honor Conferences, K-9 Society Induction Ceremony 27 28 29 30 31
ELA Testing 3-8 ELA Testing 3-8 ELA Testing 3-8 (Computer & Paper based) (Computer & Paper based) (Computer & Paper based)
Events are subject to change. For the most up-to-date information, check the District website or Social Media accounts. Shaded weekdays indicate when school is closed.
SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY 1 2
ELA Testing 3-8 (Computer based) ACT Exam 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
Registration deadline for 5/7 SAT Elementary PBIS Assembly ELA Testing 3-8 ELA Testing 3-8 Parent/Teacher (Computer based) (Computer based) Conferences, K-9 End of 3rd Marking Period 10 11 12 13 14 15 16
--- Spring Recess ------Spring Recess ------Spring Recess ------Spring Recess ------Spring Recess --- 17 18 19 20 21 22 23
Board of Education Meeting Beginning of 4th Quarter 7PM 24 25 26 27 28 29 30
Annual BOCES Budget Vote (Subject to Change)
Math Testing Gr. 3-8 Math Testing Gr. 3-8 Math Testing Gr. 3-8 Math Testing Gr. 3-8 (Computer & Paper based) (Computer & Paper based) (Computer & Paper based) (Computer based)
Events are subject to change. For the most up-to-date information, check the District website or Social Media accounts. Shaded weekdays indicate when school is closed.
SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
Sr. HS Spring Band & Budget Hearing, 6PM Elementary Muffin Morning Chorus Concert, 7PM
Math Testing Gr. 3-8 Math Testing Gr. 3-8 Math Testing Gr. 3-8 Registration deadline for Registration deadline for (Computer based) (Computer based) (Computer based) 6/4 SAT 6/11 ACT SAT Exam 8 9 10 11 12 13 14
Jr. HS Band & Chorus Spring Concert, 7PM Faculty Meeting 3:15 - 4:30PM
Board of Education Meeting Elementary Spring Band 7PM Concert, 6:30PM 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
Annual Budget Vote & Election, 12 - 8PM Elementary Spring Chorus Concert, 6:30PM
Kindergarten Screening Kindergarten Screening Kindergarten Screening (By Appointment) (By Appointment) (By Appointment) 22 23 24 25 26 27 28
Memorial Day Recess - No School -
Science Gr. 4 & 8 Science GR. 4 & 8 Science Gr. 4 & 8 Science Gr. 4 & 8 Performance Tests Performance Tests Performance Tests Performance Tests 29 30 31
Memorial Day Recess - No School -
Science Gr. 4 & 8 Performance Tests Science Gr. 4 & 8 Memorial Day Performance Tests
Events are subject to change. For the most up-to-date information, check the District website or Social Media accounts. Events are subject to change. Shaded weekdays indicate when school is closed.
SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY 1 2 3 4
Moving Up Day (Tentatively)
Science Gr. 4 & 8 Science Gr. 4 & 8 Science Gr. 4 & 8 Performance Tests Performance Tests Performance Tests SAT Exam 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Elementary 3-6 Field Day Elementary PBIS Assembly
Wilkes-Desmond Award/ Science Gr. 8 Written Elementary PK-2 Field Day Parent Meeting Tests- Make Ups “Jazz on the Lawn” Science Gr. 4 & 8 Science Gr. 8 Written Board of Education Meeting 6:30PM, HS front lawn Written Tests Test - Make Ups 7PM (weather permitting) ACT Exam 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 Elementary PBIS Assembly
Elementary Eagle Pride Day
Elementary Donut Day Registration deadline for 7/16 ACT
Regents Exams Regents Exams Regents Exams 19 20 21 22 23 24 25
Last Teacher Work Day
Last Day for Students Graduation Day!
End of 4th Marking Period End of 4th Marking Period
Juneteenth Holiday Regents Exams Regents Exams Regents Exams Regents Exams 26 27 28 29 30
Events are subject to change. For the most up-to-date information, check the District website or Social Media accounts. August 2022 Regents Dates: Tuesday (8/16) & Wednesday (8/17) Shaded weekdays indicate when school is closed. Additional Information Attendance Policy Pesticide Application Notice school, please complete the form below and return it to Full text of Clyde-Savannah’s Attendance Policy may be found New York State Education Law Section 409 H (effective the Clyde-Savannah School District Pesticide Represen- in BOE Policy 7110. July 1, 2001), requires all public and non public elemen- tative at Clyde-Savannah School District, 215 Glasgow Sucess in the educational programs offered by the Dis- tary and secondary schools to provide written notifica- Street, Clyde, NY 14433. trict is predicated upon the presence of the student and tion to all persons in parental relation, faculty and staff requires continuity of instruction and classroom participa- regarding the potential use of pesticides throughout the Should you have any questions about the District’s use of tion. The regular contact of students with one another in school year. pesticides please call Susan Gray at 315-902-3000, or the classroom and their participation in a well-planned The Clyde-Savannah School District is required to main- fax 315-923-2560. instructional activity under the supervision of a highly tain a list of persons in parental relation, faculty, and qualified teacher is essential to this purpose. Unwar- staff who wish to receive 48-hour prior written notice of Asbestos Notification ranted, unexcused absences have an adverse effect on certain pesticide applications. The following pesticide Federal regulations require all school districts to inspect the student as well as the entire educational program. applications are not subject to prior notification require- all known asbestos containing building materials at least Therefore, the School Superintendent, the Board of Edu- ments: once every six months and to inform employees and cation, the administrators, and faculty expect all parents/ • anti-microbial products other building occupants of activities involving asbestos persons in parental relation to make every effort for their • nonvolatile rodenticides in tamper-resistant bait sta- containing building materials. child(ren) to be in attendance at school by New York tions in areas inaccessible to children State Education Law. • nonvolatile insecticidal baits in tamper-resistant bait Every three years, all asbestos material must be reeval- stations in areas inaccessible to children uated as part of the inspection process. As always, the Professional Qualification Notice • silica gel and other nonvolatile ready-to-use pastes, health and safety of students, staff and parents remain a As the parent/guardian of a student attending the foams, or gels in areas inaccessible to children primary concern. The Asbestos Management Plans are Clyde-Savannah School District, Federal Law allows • boric acid and disodium octaborate tetrahydrate available for review in the business office, by appoint- you to request certain information about the professional • the application of EPA-designated biopesticides ment during regular business hours. qualifications of the classroom teachers who instruct your • the application of EPA-designated exempt materials child, and requires the district to provide this information under 40 CFR §152.25 Directory Information in a timely manner upon request. Specifically, you have • the use of aerosol products with a directed spray Notice is hereby given that the Clyde-Savannah Central the right to request the following information about each in containers of 18 fluid ounces or less when used to School District, pursuant to the U. S. General Educa- of your child’s classroom teachers: protect individuals from an imminent threat from stinging tion Provisions Act declares the following as “directory • If the teacher has met New York State qualifications and biting insects including venomous spiders, bees, information” as provided in said act, and that information and licensing criteria for the grade levels and subject wasps, and hornets relating to students may be public (including disclosure areas he or she teaches; on the internet including the school’s website) if said infor- • Whether the teacher is teaching under emergency or In addition, there will be no written notice of such appli- mation is in any of the following categories: other provisional status through which the State qualifi- cation when a school remains unoccupied for a continu- • student’s name, address, telephone listing cation or licensing criteria have been waived; ous 72 hours following an application. • date and place of birth • The teacher’s college major; whether the teacher • major field of study has any advanced degrees and, if so, the subject of the In the event of an emergency application necessary to • participation in officially recognized activities and degrees; and protect against an imminent threat to human health, a sports • If your child is provided services by any instructional good-faith effort will be made to supply written notifica- • weights and heights (of members of athletic teams) aides or similar paraprofessionals provide services to tion to those on the 48-hour prior notification list. • degrees and awards received your child and, if they do, their qualifications. • the name of the educational agency or institution Any request should be directed to the District Clerk at If you would like to receive 48-hour prior notification of previously attended by student 315-902-3000 ext. 1002. pesticide applications that are scheduled to occur in your • school related photographs Directory Information continued... parents deal with frigid weather conditions, we will offer a hearing. After the hearing, if the school still decides This public notice is required by law before such informa- transportation to all students, including those who usually not to amend the record, the parent or eligible student tion can be placed in yearbooks or student directories. are required to walk or choose to walk. During periods has the right to place a statement in the record about Any parent of any student in the district may notify the dis- of subzero temperatures, “walkers” who wish to ride the the contested information. The school is not required to trict by notifying the principal of the school in which said school bus should report to the closest bus stop. Parents consider requests for grade or disciplinary decisions, student attends, of the parent’s desire that none of the are asked to see that their children are warmly dressed opinions of school officials in the education record, or above information may be released without the parent’s and protected against possible frostbite. the child’s special education determination. The follow- consent, provided that such notification is given to the Clyde-Savannah Central School District will take all ing staff person may be contacted to request an amend- district within thirty (30) days of this publication notice. resonable precautions to ensure the health, safety and ment to your child’s record: well-being of all its students. Name: District Clerk Disclosure to the Military Telephone: (315) 902-3000, ext. 1002 Pursuant to the No Child Left Behind Act, the school dis- Annual Family Educational Rights and trict must disclose to military recruiters and institutions of Privacy Act (FERPA) Notice 3. To control the disclosure of their child’s personally higher learning, upon request, the names, addresses, and The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) is identifiable information from their education record, par- telephone numbers of high school students. The district a Federal law that protects the privacy of student educa- ents may request that the school, with certain exceptions, must also notify parents of their right and the right of their tion records. The law applies to all schools that receive obtain their written consent prior to the disclosure of stu- child to request that the district not release such informa- federal funds. dent information. An exception which permits disclosure tion without prior written parental consent. without consent is disclosure to school staff with legiti- FERPA gives parents certain rights with respect to their mate educational interests, such as a person employed Parents (or student of 18 years of age or older) child’s education records. When a student reaches the by the district; a person serving on the school board: a wishing to exercise their option to withhold their age of 18 or attends a post-secondary school or college, person or company whom the district has contracted to consent to the release of above information to mil- the parent’s rights transfer to the student and the student is perform a special task (such as an attorney, auditor, or itary recruiters and/or institutions of higher learn- then an “eligible student” under the law. therapist): or a parent or student serving on an official ing must notify the Building Principal in writing by Under FERPA, parents and eligible students have the committee, such as a grievance or disciplinary com- September 27, 2021. following rights: mittee or assisting another school official: and/or an official of another school district in which a student seeks Cold Weather & Emergency Closing 1. To inspect and review the student’s education records to enroll. A school official has a legitimate education in- Information maintained by the school within 45 days of the school’s terest if the official needs to review an education record The following radio and television outlets will receipt of a written request. The request should identify in order to fulfill a professional responsibility. announce all closures: the record(s) being inspected. The school is not required to provide copies of records and may charge a fee if 4. To file a complaint with the U.S. Department of Edu- WYYY94.5FM | WPXY 97.9FM | WNYR 98.5FM copies are requested. The following staff person may be cation concerning alleged failures by the school district WSFW 99.3FM | WVOR 100.5FM | WFLK 101.7FM contacted to seek access to your child’s record: to comply with the requirements of FERPA, please send WNNR 103.5FM | WPCX 106.9FM | WSYR 570AM Name: District Clerk all correspondence to the following address: WSFW 1110AM | WHAM 1180AM | WGVA 1240AM Telephone: (315) 902-3000, ext. 1002 Family Policy Compliance Office WMBO 1340AM | WACK 1420AM | CHANNEL 3TV You will be notified of the place and time U.S. Department of Education SYRACUSE | CHANNEL 5TV SYRACUSE | CHANNEL the record(s) may be available for review. 400 Maryland Avenue SW 8TV ROCHESTER | CHANNEL 9TV SYRACUSE Washington, DC 20202-4605 CHANNEL10TV ROCHESTER | CHANNEL 13TV 2. To request that a school correct records believed ROCHESTER to be inaccurate or misleading, the request must be in writing and clearly specify: (a) the part of the record Every effort will be made to have the announcement requesting to be changed, and (b) why it is inaccurate prior to 7AM. At times, when temperatures are subzero, or misleading. If the school decides not to amend the our schools may remain open. To help our students and record, the parent or eligible student has the right to Dignity For All Students Act my child for use in publications and/or web.” Your note imposition of a consequence The Dignity for All Students Act and the Clyde-Savannah may be either dropped off in person or mailed to the 4. Access to school rules and, when necessary, Central School District prohibits discrimination, building principal. explanation of those rules from school personnel harassment and bullying of students based on actual 5. Ongoing communication directly to them or through or perceived race, color, weight, national origin, eth- Please note: If you choose to “opt-out” and provide a their parent from administrators, teachers, and support nic group, religion, religious practice, disability, sexual note for your child(ren) not to be photographed, your staff regarding course objectives, grade level orientation, gender, sex, height or socio-economic status child(ren)’s accomplishments will not be showcased in expectations, requirements, and assignments; and that creates a hostile school environment by conduct, with any form. This includes all extracurricular activities and explanation of marking/grading procedures; a copy of or without physical contact and/or by verbal threats, performances. the school and classroom behavior expectations intimidation or abuse of such a severe nature that ... 6. A school community that is drug, alcohol, vape and interferes with a student’s educational performance ... If you have any questions regarding this student photo- tobacco free would reasonably be expected to cause a student to fear graph practice, please feel free to contact your child’s 7. Walking in the hallways from one location to the next for his or her safety ... includes acts of harassment and/ principal. without fear or impediment or bullying that occur on school property, at a school 8. Use of computers, software, and the internet/intranet function, or off school property where such acts create or Abridged Student Code of Conduct accounts with authorization/approval by staff/ would forseeably create a risk of substantial disruption The Clyde-Savannah school community believes in the administration within the school environment. unlimited potential of our students. We celebrate innova- 9. Redress from or grievances to appropriate school tion, creativity, diversity of ideas, and risk taking in the personnel Any form of harassment, or discrimination of students by pursuit of excellence. Within this community, we will up- other students or school personnel violates this. hold an atmosphere where learning can thrive in a safe, STUDENT RESPONSIBILITIES respectful, and caring environment. Behavior contrary to 1. Knowing and following all district, school, and 2021-2022 Clyde-Savannah this philosophy will be handled effectively and classroom policies, rules and regulations dealing with Photo Policy equitably. student conduct, instructional and/or safety given by Below you will find an abridged edition of the 2021-22 teachers, administrators, and other school personnel The Clyde-Savannah Central School District looks 2. Responding to direction given by teachers, District Code of Conduct. forward to sharing student and staff achievements with administrators and other school personnel in a the broader community thoughout the year. To accom- respectful, positive manner plish this, the Public Relations Department and Clyde- We ask that you review the full Code of Conduct 3. Attending school every day unless legally excused Savannah staff may take photographs and video footage document with your child/children. With your 4. Being in class, on time with books and supplies of students as they participate in academic, artistic, and cooperation, we can strive together to provide students and leaving class or the school building only with staff athletic events, as well as other school-related activities. with a safe and orderly environment. knowledge and permission These photographs and videos may appear in various 5. Working to the best of their ability in all academic Clyde-Savannah materials disseminated to the public, The full version of the Student’s Code of Conduct is and extracurricular pursuits; striving for excellence, and including yearbooks, the Clyde-Savannah website available for download at www.clydesavannah.org avoiding all misconduct such as: plagiarism, cheating, (www.clydesavannah.org), newsletters, press releases, The pathway there is: District -> District Documents -> copying, altering records, or assisting another student in any of these activities brochures, social media pages, calendars, Student -> General 6. Seeking help to solve problems that might lead to newspapers, and other channels deemed appropriate by discipline STUDENT RIGHTS the Clyde-Savannah Central School District. At times, we 7. Asking questions when they do not understand may also publicize student work. 1. A safe, healthy, orderly, and respectful instructional 8. Reporting to authority issues of concern environment free of distraction and interruptions 9. Settling disagreements with respectable words and If you DO NOT want your child’s name/photo/work 2. Participation in all district activities on an equal basis not fists or other weapons publicized for these purposes, please inform your child’s regardless of race, color, creed, national origin, religion, 10. Working with teachers (counselors and parents) principal in a written, signed note prior to September gender or sexual orientation or disability through role playing, modeling and practice to develop 27, 2021. The note should include your child’s name and 3. Presentation of individual accounts and details of stronger pro-social skills (i.e., dealing with anger, grade level and must state: “Please do not photograph events to school personnel in connection with the recognizing the feelings of others, recognizing problem Student Code of Conduct continued... or violent activities. Administrative Responses solving skills, making a good decision, etc.) •Pajamas or swim wear ; except for special occasion Students who are found to have violated the District’s 11. Dressing appropriately for school and school given by bldg. admin i.e. spirit days, home-coming etc. Code of Conduct may be subject to the following penal- functions. •Clothing that is see-through, backless, or leaves a ties, either alone or in combination. The school personnel 12. Wearing appropriate shoes during all school student’s mid-section exposed. idintified after each penatly are authorized to impose that activities unless otherwise instructed due to the nature of •Items that could be considered weapons or penalty, consistent with the student’s right to due process. an activity (i.e., use of mats, swimming, etc.) dangerous. •Verbal feedback - any member of the district staff 13. Walking from location to location •Large Backpacks, Duffle Bags, Non clear drawstring •Written feedback - bus drivers, hall and lunch 14. Permitting and promoting open pedestrian and backpacks during transition periods during the monitors, coaches, guidance counselors, teachers, vehicular traffic instructional day. principals, superintendent 15. Respecting acceptable use guidelines for electronic Updated 08/9/2021 •Written notification to parent - bus drivers, hall and devices. lunch monitors, coaches, guidance counselors, 16. Remaining drug, alcohol, vape and tobacco free. STUDENT BEHAVIOR THAT RESULTS IN teachers, principals, superintendent 17. Accepting responsibility for their actions. ADMINISTRATIVE RESPONSE •Detention - teachers, principals, superintendent The Clyde-Savannah school community •Suspension from transportation - trasnportation STUDENT DRESS CODE expects all students to conduct themselves in an appro- supervisor, principals, superintendent All Clyde-Savannah Central School students are ex priate and civil manner, with proper regard for the rights •Suspension from athletic participation - coaches, pected to give proper attention to personal cleanliness and welfare of other students, district personnel and other principals, superintendent and to dress in a manner that is consistent with the dis- members of the school community, and for the care of •Suspension from social or extracurricular activities - trict’s commitment to safety, learning, and respect for self school facilities and equipment. Any conduct that activity director, principals, superintendent and others. Student attire should reflect an atmosphere endangers the safety, morals, health, welfare, or •Suspension of other privileges - principals, of mutual respect and should not be a distraction to the emotional wellbeing of others is inconsistent with this superintendent learning environment. Students and their parents have expectation and is unacceptable. •In-School Suspension - principals, superintendent the primary responsibility for acceptable student dress •Removal from classroom by teacher - teachers, and appearance. Teachers and all other district person- Students may be subject to disciplinary action, up to and principals nel should model and reinforce acceptable dress and including suspension from school, when they engage in •Short-term (five days or less) suspension from school - help students develop an understanding of appropriate following behaviors. This list is not all inclusive. principals, superintendent, board of education appearance in the school setting and as preparation o Engage in conduct that is disorderly •Long-term (more than five days) suspension from for post-graduation activities. As such, all students are •Willful act which disrupts the normal operation of the school - principals, superintendent, board of education expected to follow the guidelines below: school community. •Permanent suspension from school - superintendent, Acceptable: •Failing to comply with the reasonable directions of board of education •Each shoulder is covered by at least two (2) inches of teachers continuous fabric. •Using language or gestures that are profane, lewd, The Clyde-Savannah School District promotes a positive •Shorts, skirts and dresses that measure no more than vulgar, or abusive school environment where students can feel safe and six (6) inches up from the top of the kneecap. o Engage in conduct that is violent supported. The Dignity for All Students Act prohibits •Outer clothing that completely covers underwear. •Committing an act of violence, including harassment discrimination, harassment and bullying of students based •Safe footwear. and/or physical/psychological bullying, includin on actual or perceived race, color, weight, national •Necklines that do not expose cleavage or underwear. cyberbullying origin, ethnic group, religion, religious practice, disability, •Drawstring Backpacks. •Possessing a weapon; displaying what appears to sexual orientation, gender, sex, height or socio-economic Not Acceptable: be a weapon status. Any form of harassment, or bullying including •Headgear (hats, scarves, head wraps, bandanas, •Intentionally damaging or destroying school cyber bullying, discrimination of students by other hood overhead, and any other type of headwear) in the property or personal property students or school personnel violates this Code of classroom, except for a medical or religious purpose. o Selling, using or possessing obscene material: Conduct. This applies to behavior that occurs on school •Items that are vulgar, obscene, libelous or denigrate tobacco products, E-cigarettes, alcohol, illegal property, in school buildings, on a school bus or vehicle others on account of race, color, religion, creed, substances or being under the influence of either or at a school sponsored event or activity, and off school national origin, gender, sexual orientation or disability. o Inappropriately using or sharing prescription and property when such acts might impact the school setting. •Items that promote and/or endorse the use of alcohol, over-the-counter drugs tobacco or illegal drugs and/or encourage other illegal o Engage in misconduct while on a school bus CLYDE-SAVANNAH CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION 215 Glasgow Street U.S. POSTAGE PAID Clyde, NY 14433 LYONS, NY 14489 (315)902-3000 PERMIT NO. 15 www.clydesavannah.org
SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS Michael C. Hayden BOARD OF EDUCATION Richard Drahms, President Veronica Dapolito, 1st Vice President Pam Anstee, 2nd Vice President Nicholas Dapolito Sue DiSanto CLYDE-SAVANNAH CSD Anthony Nicoletta POSTAL CUSTOMER David Secor John Sloan POSTMASTER: PLEASE DELIVER BY AUGUST 30 Jennifer Sullivan Doreen Patchen, District Clerk Every effort was made to confirm that all dates and content in this publication were accurate at time of press. Due to changing COVID guidelines, some events may be altered or cancelled on short notice. Times and dates of all events printed herein are subject to change.
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