2018-2019 Calendar

NEWCentralPAL School District TZ www.newpaltz.k12.ny.us Calendar2018-2019 Superintendent’s Message 2018-2019 Dear Parents: Mission Statement The New Paltz Central School As the days of August all too quickly pass, I hope that your family had a District exists for the children of the community. The focus of its programs and relaxing and enjoyable summer vacation. There has been a flurry of activity in our school buildings these last two activities is the commitment to measured excellence and continuous growth and months as we prepare for the 2018-2019 school year. Our fabulous 12-month development for all. staff has worked diligently to ensure that our buildings, computers, buses, food services, and curriculum are ready for students in September. By opening day, our new Middle School addition will be complete. The space is impressive, and students are sure to be wowed by its beauty (and staff by its thoughtful purpose and functionality). Our school community – students, staff, families, and community This year, the addition will be used as temporary space for students while interior renovations Vision of existing classrooms are underway. This means some shuffling throughout the year, and we members – are citizens of the world, passionate about learning, appreciate everyone’s patience. Careful thought and planning has gone into creating a schedule that and empowered to achieve their dreams. will cause the least amount of disruption possible. We will carefully monitor the process and make Citizens of the World: responsible, ethical, contributing, participating members of local, improvements, if needed. A more detailed update on our Capital Project progress can be found on pages 8 and 9. national, and global communities who value all peoples and care about each other; we respect The new school year will also see two significant administrative changes. We will miss the the environment, work to improve the society in which we live, and understand our role in it. many years of strong, student-focused leadership provided by retiring Middle School Principal Passionate About Learning: confident and reflective, curious, nimble thinkers whose Dr. Richard Wiesenthal and Duzine Principal Debra Hogencamp. Their retirements, however, also knowledge of the past makes them capable of questioning, analyzing, and assimilating new create opportunities to infuse new ideas and energy into our already thriving learning environment, information. They are technologically creative and able to imagine alternatives to what is and and I am excited to see what the future holds. Longtime educator Ann Sheldon, who most recently served as assistant principal at the Middle School, has already been appointed to the principalship at what is yet to be. They also dare to be risk takers in crafting their futures. the Middle School, and a search is underway to find a leader for Duzine. Empowered: they are well prepared to be self-directed and expressive, to develop and use Curriculum work this school year continues to revolve around the continuum of well-being and their personal skills and abilities, to be comfortable with change, achieve deep understanding, a focus on social-emotional growth. For us to ensure every student achieves their fullest potential, make informed and wise decisions, and to cooperate, collaborate, and compete. They live a it is essential to recognize that there are many elements of success, and that achievement looks healthy life style, are creative, and are empowered to achieve their dreams. different for everyone. Over the past few years, our Board of Education has worked to expand the definition of what “success” looks like. This has led to the measurement of non-academic indicators The Board of Education and administration believes it is important to have a clear direction for of success. The Board’s foresight and leadership has positioned the District years ahead of others in guiding the District in developing programs and beliefs. The Board of Education adopted the this important work. above Vision as a living draft that will continuously be revisited and revised. I’m proud to say that our District and teachers continue to be ranked among the top schools in the nation, state, region, and county. In fact, the New York State Office of Early Learning is Feedback and input is welcome and the Board of Education encourages anyone with ideas to currently using our primary school instruction as an exemplar to share best practices with others. contact the District Clerk or attend a Board meeting. The District Clerk can be contacted via Open communication between school and home is a cornerstone of academic success. Our e-mail at [email protected], via phone at (845) 256-4031, or via mail at 196 Main faculty and staff are deeply committed to every child, every day, and I encourage you to contact Street, New Paltz, NY 12561. them should you ever have a question or concern. If at any point in the process you do not feel your issue is being addressed, I encourage you to move the conversation to the next level. I am honored to serve as superintendent of this vibrant school community and look forward to working closely with all of you – parents, community members, businesses, and organizations – to Guiding Principles continue to expand our District’s stellar educational programs. The following Guiding Principles have been adopted by the Board of Education and will help to guide their decisions and focus for the school year: ■ To maintain a focus on learning and success for all. The Superintendent of Schools is responsible to the Board of Education for the management and supervision of the school system. As the Chief School Administrator, the Superintendent advises the Board on all matters of policy and ■ To create a cohesive and inclusive culture PK-12, across buildings and departments. carries out the policies of the Board once they are adopted. Responsibility for management of individual schools and programs within the school district is delegated to the ■ To empower and create success for disengaged and disenfranchised students. building administrators and other supervisory personnel. Questions regarding an individual school should be directed to the building principal. Questions of a district-wide nature or problems that cannot be resolved at the building level 2 should www.newpaltz.k12.ny.us be referred to the Superintendent’s Office. TABLE OF CONTENTS Age & Residency Requirements............................30 Lenape Elementary School .....................................6 Asbestos Notification ...........................................32 English Language Learners Notice ........................33 Athletics ...............................................................15 Middle School ........................................................7 Breakfast & Lunch Prices ......................................14 PTA Leaders ........................................................6-7 Board of Education ..............................................4-5 Parental Involvement Notice .................................33 Bus Routes & Safety .............................................12 Pesticide Notification ............................................32 CENTRAL ADMINISTRATION TEAM Capital Project Update .........................................8-9 Policies & Notices ............................................30-33 Child Nutrition Notice ...........................................31 Registering a Student ...........................................10 Cold Weather Procedures .....................................15 School Attendance Notice ...................................32 Superintendent of Schools Continuum of Well-Being Initiative ........................34 Schools Against Violence in Education .................30 Maria C. Rice .................................................................................................................(845) 256-4020 Dignity for All Students Act ..................................35 Section 504 of the Disability Act ..........................30 District Code of Conduct Summary .................35-38 Special Education Services ...................................30 Deputy Superintendent Duzine Elementary School .....................................6 Sports Hotline ......................................................15 Michelle Martoni ............................................................................................................(845) 256-4030 Educational Master Plan Standards .....................4-5 Statement of Non-Discrimination .........................39 Emergency Delay/School Closings ........................13 Students and the Military Notice ..........................32 Assistant Superintendent/Business Facilities Use Policy ..............................................30 Student Directory Information Notice ...................31 Richard Linden ...............................................................................................................(845) 256-4010 Food Services .......................................................14 Student Privacy Notice .........................................31 Healthy Students & Policies ..................................11 Student Record Access Notice ............................31 Director of Pupil Personnel Services & Special Education High School ............................................................7 Teacher Qualification Notice .................................33 Connie Hayes .................................................................................................................(845)

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