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VALLEY STREAM UFSD THIRTEEN 2020-2021 CALENDAR WWW.VALLEYSTREAM13.COM BOARD OF EDUCATION BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETINGS (Start @ 8:00pm) (All Meetings @ the District Office) September 29* 5th Tuesday October 27 4th Tuesday November 24 4th Tuesday December 16* 3rd Wednesday January 26, 2021 4th Tuesday Milagros Vicente, Patricia Farrell, Gerardo Cavaliere, Frank Chiachiere, Ph.D., February 23 4th Tuesday President Vice President Trustee Trustee March 23 4th Tuesday April 27 4th Tuesday May 25 4th Tuesday June 15 3rd Tuesday July 7* 1st Wednesday Reorganization Meeting 2021-2022 August 24 4th Tuesday COMMITTEE MEETINGS Jennifer Oliveri, Antoinette “Toni” William P. Stris, (Start @ 8:00pm) Trustee Pomerantz, Trustee Trustee September 22 4th Tuesday MILAGROS VICENTE, PRESIDENT, 1348 Leonard Way, Valley Stream, NY 11580 917-597-8284 October 20 3rd Tuesday November 17 3rd Tuesday PATRICIA FARRELL, VICE PRESIDENT, 46 East Argyle Street, Valley Stream, NY 11580 680-8790 December 9* 2nd Wednesday GERARDO CAVALIERE, TRUSTEE, 268 East Argyle Street, Valley Stream, NY 11580 516-599-0644 January 19, 2021 3rd Tuesday FRANK CHIACHIERE, PH.D., TRUSTEE, 82 Linden Street, Malverne, NY 11565 887-9805 February 10* 2nd Wednesday March 16 3rd Tuesday JENNIFER OLIVERI, TRUSTEE, 128 Roberta Street, Valley Stream, NY 11580 516-729-3704 April 20 3rd Tuesday ANTOINETTE “TONI” POMERANTZ, TRUSTEE, 1048 Windermere Road, Franklin Square, NY 11010 825-2431 May 18 3rd Tuesday WILLIAM P. STRIS, TRUSTEE, 41 Parkwold Drive East, Valley Stream, NY 11580 872-8205 June 9* 2nd Wednesday MARYANN ROSAMILIA, DISTRICT CLERK, 585 N. Corona Avenue, Valley Stream, NY 11580 568-6117 * Indicates a different day/date from the scheduled BOE meetings (BOE Committee meetings are on the 3rd Tuesday; BOE Business meetings are on the 4th Tuesday). Please note that all events are subject to change as Valley Stream UFSD 13 continues to adapt to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. VALLEY STREAM UFSD THIRTEEN 2 INTERSCHOOL COUNCIL OF PTAs CENTRAL OFFICE President (HRS) – Glorious Dunkerly – 516-984-2706 Constance D. Evelyn, Ed.D. Judith A. LaRocca , Ed.D. Vice President (WAS) – Pedro Davila – 516-325-8727 Superintendent Assistant Superintendent for Secretary (WRS) – Lauren Quinlan - 516-241-5323 568-6100 Curriculum and Instruction Treasurer (JAD) – Shelisian Persaud – 347-255-1754 568-6147 VALLEY STREAM DISTRICT THIRTEEN Gerard Antoine Andrea DiMango EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION, INC. 1996 Assistant Superintendent for Director of Instructional Technology Business and Human Resources and Innovation 585 N. Corona Avenue, Valley Stream, NY 11580-2099 568-6110 568-6289 [email protected] Executive Board Lisa Sells-Asch Bryan Bortzfield Toni Pomerantz, President Assistant Superintendent for Director of Facilities John Brewington, Vice President – Publicity and Membership Special Services 568-6287 Tina Castelluzzo, Secretary 568-6260 Patricia Farrell, Treasurer District Liaison Andrea DiMango, Director of Instructional Technology and Innovation District Staff Social Worker School Facilities District Coordinator of Fine Arts Debbie Kornfeld and Operations Janis Boremski (Dever) 568-6291 Suzanne Verso 568-6221 Teacher Liaisons Eileen Cooke, Maureen Byrnes (Howell); District Coordinator of Music TBD (Willow) 568-6644 Matthew Spinks Buildings and Pam Gollin (Wheeler); Christine Coryell (Willow) Business Office Grounds Crew Instructional Literacy Coach Kimberly Thomas 568-6110 Steve Ciervo Laurie Salvatore 568-6295 Carla Gorski 568-6220 Tony Prisco REPORTING DAMAGE TO Instructional Math Coach Donna Pawelsky 568-6112 Chris Weber Denise Simone 568-6295 MaryAnn Rosamilia 568-6117 SCHOOL PROPERTY Instructional Technology Coach School Physician The school playgrounds are used by many children of the district. Cindia Alvarado 568-6295 Superintendent’s Office Dr. Richard Addes Marjorie Sison 568-6100 2965 Long Beach Road The greater percentage of these children are careful to avoid the Information Technology Specialist Oceanside, NY 11572 destruction or defacement of school property. However, since Pam Arata 568-6650 Curriculum Office 593-8953 there are a few who abuse their privileges, the cooperation of all District Media Aide Susan Kenny 568-6147 parents and children is needed in helping to reduce vandalism. Kimberly Latremore 568-6288 Residency Officer Human Resources Newville Roberts District School Counselor Please report any questionable conduct to the custodian in Liliana D’Errico 568-6132 One Kent Road Ryan Boyle 568-6284 charge of each building, as follows: Valley Stream, NY 11580 Office of Special Services 872-5674 Social Workers/ Kathy Cicio 568-6260 James A. Dever School — James Centore 568-6125 Homeless Liaisons Laura DeMartini 568-6260 Howell Road School — Richard Trafficanda 568-6135 Mimi Bass (Wheeler) 568-6040 Maria St. George 568-6260 E. Yashmira Devine Wheeler Avenue School — John Rofrano 568-6285 (Howell) 568-6264 Willow Road School — William Buchanan 568-6645 VALLEY STREAM UFSD THIRTEEN 3 SCHOOL DIRECTORY FAMILY EDUCATION RIGHTS & PRIVACY ACT OF 1974 JAMES A. DEVER SCHOOL WHEELER AVENUE SCHOOL 585 North Corona Avenue 1 West Wheeler Avenue Under the Family Education Rights and Privacy Valley Stream, New York 11580-2099 Valley Stream, New York 11580-3497 Act of 1974, parents or legal guardians who do not wish their student’s directory information Principal Principal —which includes name, address, parents/ Darren Gruen John Frias guardians, date and place of birth, participation 568-6120 568-6140 in recognized activities and sports, awards 568-6121 568-6141 and recognitions received, and photographs— (Fax) 568-6119 (Fax) 568-0061 released to potential news sources, including the district’s website, must make a specific request in writing, mailed by September 30, Nurse Carolann Jaffe: 568-6123 Nurse Tricia Mercier: 568-6143 to the District Clerk, Valley Stream UFSD Early Absentee Calls: 568-6123 Early Absentee Calls: 568-6143 Thirteen, 585 North Corona Avenue, Valley School Hours: 8:25am–2:50pm School Hours: 8:50am–3:15pm Stream, NY 11580. Grades K-6 Grades 1-6 HOWELL ROAD SCHOOL WILLOW ROAD SCHOOL TITLE IX NOTICE 1475 Howell Road 880 Catalpa Drive Valley Stream, New York 11580-1396 Franklin Square, New York 11010-4028 Valley Stream UFSD Thirteen of Valley Stream, NY, does not discriminate on the basis of Principal Principal sex in the educational programs or activities Frank Huplosky Rosalie Ambrosio which it operates, and it is required by Title 568-6130 568-6640 IX Regulation implementing the Educational 568-6131 568-6641 Amendments of 1972 not to discriminate in (Fax) 568-6107 (Fax) 292-2095 such a manner. This policy of nondiscrimination includes the following areas: recruitment and appointment of employees, employment pay Nurse Sasha Hernandez: 568-6133 Nurse Michelle Vitalo: 568-6643 and benefits, counseling services for students Early Absentee Calls: 568-6133 Early Absentee Calls: 568-6643 to educational programs, course offerings School Hours: 8:50am–3:15pm School Hours: 8:00am–2:25pm and student activities. The district officials Grades K-6 Grades K-6 responsible for the coordination of activities relating to compliance with Title IX are Lisa CLOSING OF SCHOOL Sells-Asch 516-568-6260, and Gerard Antoine, 516-568-6110. These officials will provide Should it be necessary to close school due to weather conditions or other emergencies, announcements will information, including complaint procedures, be made over the following radio stations: WGBB (1240), WGSM (740), WHLI (1100), WINS (1010), to any student or employee who feels that his WGLI (1290), WNBC (660), and WCBS NEWSRADIO 88 AM (880). It will also be noted on Cablevision Channel or her rights under Title IX may have been 12 and the district’s website www.valleystream13.com. Parents/guardians will also receive an automated violated by the district or its officials. phone call from the school district. A delayed opening is two hours after the start of school. VALLEY STREAM UFSD THIRTEEN 4 THE OFFICE OF VISION SPECIAL SERVICES Valley Stream UFSD Thirteen will treat each and every child as a scholar to be prepared to meet the challenges of their future. Valley Stream UFSD Thirteen is committed to meeting the needs of all students. In compliance with federal and state law, the district offers MISSION comprehensive programs for students with disabilities. The district’s Committee for Preschool The Valley Stream UFSD Thirteen offers our life-long learners a robust curriculum through the partnership of Special Education (CPSE) meets to review results home, school and community. We expose our children to important literature and ideas, to master fundamental of evaluations completed for children between skills and develop problem-solving and critical thinking skills. We promote social responsibility encouraging the ages of 2 and 5. The district’s Committee of students and staff to set high personal goals. Special Education (CSE) meets regularly to evaluate school-age students and to make recommendations for programs including, but not limited to, related GOALS services of speech, occupational therapy, physical therapy and counseling, as well as resource room, High Quality Curriculum and Instruction Valley Stream UFSD Thirteen Goals inclusion and special class programs. If you believe The Valley Stream UFSD Thirteen will develop and 1. To foster positive dispositions and improve student your preschool or school-age child may be in need of implement a high-quality curriculum, instruction and performance in English language