2021-2022 Calendar
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2021-2022 CALENDAR MISSION STATEMENT Southampton School District, in partnership with our diverse community, will educate students in a safe, supportive environment and equip them with the knowledge, values and skills to become responsible citizens in a dynamic global society. Important 2021-2022 Dates to Remember Year at a Glance Board of Education Members and Meetings September 1-2 Conference Days - No School for Students Jacqueline Robinson, President September 9 First Day for Students SunHe Sherwood-Dudley, Vice President September 16 No School October 8 End of 1st Progress Report Marking Period Trustees Cara Conklin-Wingfield October 11 No School Anastasia Gavalas November 2 Parent/Teacher Conference Day - No Students Donald J. King November 11 No School James F. McKenna November 12 End of 1st Marking Period Michael G. Medio November 24-26 No School Amy Pierson, District Clerk 631-591-4510 December 17 End of 2nd Progress Report Marking Period December 24-31 No School All Board of Education Meetings (Regular and Work Sessions) will be held at 6:30 pm in the Intermediate January 17 No School School Music Room. January 28 End of 2nd Marking Period 2021 Purpose 2022 Purpose February 21-25 No School August 3 Regular Meeting January 11 Regular Meeting March 4 End of 3rd Progress Report Marking Period August 24 Regular Meeting January 25 Work Session April 8 End of 3rd Marking Period September 14 Regular Meeting February 8 Regular Meeting March 8 Regular Meeting/Budget Review 1 April 15-22 No School September 28 Work Session March 22 Work Session/Budget Review 2 May 13 End of 4th Progress Report Marking Period October 12 Regular Meeting April 5 Regular Meeting/Budget Adoption May 30 No School October 26 Work Session April 27 ESBOCES Budget/Board Election June 20 No School November 9 Regular Meeting May 3 Regular Meeting/Budget Hearing/ December 7 Regular Meeting June 24 End of 4th Marking Period Tenure Recognition December 21 Work Session June 24 Last Day of School May 4 Voter Registration* (If Needed) May 17 Budget Vote and BOE Elections**/ Work Session Snow Day Information June 7 Regular Meeting June 21 Regular Meeting Buildings may close in the event of inclement weather, but instruction will take place remotely. In the event that remote Other special meeting dates may be scheduled as circumstances and needs warrant, especially instruction will not be possible, an emergency closing may take from January through April as the budget is developed and discussed. place. If fewer than three emergency closings take place, there will be no school on Friday, May 27, 2022, and SES will hold Spring *Voter registration – District Office from 1 pm to 5 pm Parent/Teacher conferences on April 1, 2022. If more than three ** Budget Vote and Board of Education Elections – Intermediate School Music Room from emergency closings occur, days will be made up as needed in the 10 am to 9 pm following order: April 22, 2022; April 21, 2022; April 20, 2022. Additions and/or changes to the Board of Education meeting schedule can be found on our website at www.southamptonschools.org or by calling the District Clerk at 631-591-4510. Overview of Board of Education Policies Online Communication and Social Networking The Board of Education Policy Book is the primary governance document for the Faculty, staff and students are encouraged to use our interactive website and tools; however, Board of Education policies goals and operations of the Southampton Public Schools. all must be utilized within the context of educational usage. Staff-created blogs or other online are written and approved in accordance with State Education Law, but also reflect the culture content must also only occur within the context of educational usage. Users must follow the and values of the local school community as determined by duly elected trustees following District Network and Internet policy as well as proper etiquette, including but not limited to, public readings and opportunities for input. using proper language with no vulgarity and no cyber bullying or spreading falsehoods about The complete Board of Education Policy Handbook is accessible in printed form for another that lowers the affected individual in the eyes of the community. Teacher/parent/ public inspection in the district office and in electronic form on the school district student interactions online must only occur within the context of educational usage. website (southamptonschools.org > BOE tab > Policy Book). We encourage you to peruse the entire policy handbook, but we realize that some policies generate more interest or have For the protection of both students and staff, the district strongly advises that staff do not more implications than others. We are, therefore, listing here selected key policies that “friend” students on public networks, since lines of personal and professional boundaries are generate the most interest and questions (please reference the actual policy for full not as clear in social networking sites. Friending students on private or school-based networks details): for educational purposes is acceptable within the context of educational usage. 1. Mission Statement and Vision (#0000) – Includes District Core Beliefs; Tied to Goals Southampton School District employees must disclose employment status when posting/ (#0200). submitting a comment or question through the Official School District Publications (Ref. Policy 2. Print & Electronic Communications (#1110) – Lists Official Means of Communications #1101). Even if you are responding while at home, working for the district is a material fact that Used by School Administrators & Staff vs. School-Related Sites Operated by Community Organizations & Individuals. may influence content and that community members have a right to know about. To maintain 3. Public Use of School Facilities (#1500) – Eligibility & Conditions for Using Indoor/Outdoor the integrity of our Facebook Community Page, the district reserves the right to remove Facilities. any comment if we feel the nature of your comment is confidential, shares information not 4. Home-Schooled Students (#1741) – Requirements and Procedures for Educating generally available or recommends an action that could adversely affect our students or staff. Students at Home. 5. Board of Education Meetings (#2310>2352) – How BOE Meetings Are Developed, Posted, Conducted. 6. Organizational Chart (#3230) – Chain of Command – BOE, Administration and Staff by Department. Code of Conduct 7. Special Education (#4321.0>.11) – Complete Description of Laws, Rights, Procedures, and Programs for Special Education; Policy Sections also Address Other Support Services An age-appropriate version of the Code of Conduct is presented to all students at the for Various Students. beginning of each school year. A plain language summary of the Code of Conduct is 8. Computer Network & Internet Use (#4526) – Purpose & Restrictions, Including mailed to all families prior to the beginning of each school year and is available upon Prohibition of Cyber-Bullying, Harassment & Inappropriate Postings – Staff, Students, and request. The full Code of Conduct is posted on the District’s website and available in the Parents Must Sign Acknowledgement, Understanding and Acceptance of School District main office of each school building. Questions regarding the Code of Conduct should be Guidelines. (See major changes under “Online Communication and Social Networking.”) directed to the building principal. 9. Grading and Class Rank (#a4741) – Explains Graduation Requirements, Including Courses and Exams; Required Seat-Time, Participation, Science Laboratory Requirements; Guidelines for Tutoring; Treatment of Southampton vs. External (Transfer, Online, College) Disposal of District Property Credits; Determination of Graduation and Other Honors, etc. 10. Required Attendance (#5100) – Students Must Attend 85% of Classes for Credit or Each year, a determination shall be made of which equipment, supplies and/or materials are Promotion. The Attendance Policy. obsolete and cannot be salvaged or utilized effectively or economically by the school district. 11. Code of Conduct (#5300) – Under Continuing Development to Complement the District’s Such equipment, supplies, or materials shall be sold through bid procedures on Auctions Social-Emotional Curriculum, the Code of Conduct Outlines Consequences for Failure to Comply with Academic or Behavioral Standards. Consequences Vary Based on Age, International. All notices of sales will be posted on the school’s website and are available to Frequency, and Severity. the general public to bid on @ auctionsinternational.com. 12. Recognition of Exceptional Service (#7500) – How the District Considers the Awarding of Recognition of Students, Staff and Community Residents (Including Deceased) Who Have Given Outstanding Service to the School District. SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Board of Education ACT Registration Regular Meeting Deadline (for 9/11 6:30 pm Exam) 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 JV/Varsity Fall Board of Education SHS Freshman Sports Begin Regular Meeting Orientation and 2021 6:30 pm Photos 9 am 29 30 31 AUGUST AUGUST 2021 OCTOBER 2021 S M T W T F S S M T W T F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 2 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 SEPTEMBER 2021 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 29 30 31 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 C HE C K W EB S ITE FOR L ATE S T E VENT S , D ATE S , AN D T IME S . 31 SUNDAY MONDAY