Volume 40, Issue 6 February 2011 c Va li ll e e s y t O EchoesEchoes fromfrom C O thethe e l VVallealleyy n V o t o r h MISSION STATEMENT: The Otselic Valley Central School community will a l S c encourage decisions that give all students the opportunity to achieve their highest level of learning in preparation for a challenging tomorrow. Superintendent’s Message 2011 is off to a very busy still like to be considered for the committee or have start. We have begun to gather questions, please contact the District Office at 653- community and staff input con- 7218. We look forward to hearing from you. cerning the upcoming budget. —Richard J. Hughes, Superintendent Committees are investigating BAT Committee Members and providing options to address Sally Bucalo (S) our technology and literacy needs. David Cruikshank (BOE, C) Of particular interest to many is James Franklin, Chairperson (C) our Board Advisory Team (BAT) Terri Hammond (BOE, C) for Facilities. Richard Hughes (S) Based on responses from our December newsletter, Scott Poreda (S, C) we have assembled a team of community and staff David Rasmussen (C) members. The goals and purpose of the BAT are to: Oscar Robinson (C) • Study Otselic Valley’s facility infrastructure needs; Kevin Springer (S, C) • Study Otselic Valley’s educational program needs; Robert Tefft (S, C) • Represent the public’s views and interests; William Waltz (C) • Communicate with the public; (C) Community, (S) Staff, (BOE) Board of Education • Determine consultants required to complete the study; • Determine how to address our infrastructure and educational program needs; and • Report to the Board of Education and make recom- mendations for action. The Otselic Valley Drama Club Presents To help gather information from the community, there will be meetings at each building. The first com- Guys and Dolls munity meeting in Georgetown will be at 7:00 p.m. in Friday and Saturday the Elementary School Gym on Tuesday, February 8. April 1 and 2 The first community meeting in South Otselic will be at 7:00 p.m. in the High School Cafeteria on Thursday, February 10. These are the first of many meetings to come but your input will be especially valuable at the beginning of this process. If you are unable to attend either meeting, I have included a list of committee members below. Please speak with them about your ideas and con- cerns, so that your voice can be heard. If you would 2 OTSELIC VALLEY CENTRAL SCHOOL 2011-2012 Budget Development Calendar Date Event Location Time February 2 Budget Basics/Public Work Session ..........................................Junior/Senior High School ... 7:00 p.m. 24 Budget Basics/Public Work Session .........................................Elementary School ............... 7:00 p.m. March 9 Budget Basics/Public Work Session .........................................Junior/Senior High School ... 7:00 p.m. 14 NYSSBA Legislative Lobby Day ...............................................Albany 30 Budget Basics/Public Work Session .........................................Elementary School ............... 7:00 p.m. April 4 Voluntary budget presentation to faculty/staff .......................Junior/Senior High School ....3:15 p.m. 18 Deadline for petitions for Board of Education Candidates ....District Office ....................... 5:00 p.m. Board of Education Meeting and Budget Adoption ...............Elementary School ................7:30 p.m. May 10 Annual Budget Hearing ............................................................Junior/Senior High School ....7:30 p.m. 17 Budget Vote and Board of Education Election ...................................................... 12:00 Noon-9:00 p.m. Elementary School and Junior/Senior High School Board of Education Meeting .....................................................Junior/Senior High School ....7:30 p.m. Approved Meal Prices Emergency School for 2010-2011 Closings Stations Prices below are correct. The prices listed on the free Radio Stations and reduced price school meals application are incorrect. WSYR-AM 570 WYYY-FM 94.5 High School WBBS-FM B104.7 WWHT-FM 107.9 Student Breakfast Category WHEN-AM 620 WCHN-AM 97 Free Reduced Paid Adult WKXZ-FM 94 WBKT-FM 95.3 $0.00 $0.25 $1.25 $2.00 WZOZ-FM WDOS-AM 730 Student Lunch Category WSRK-FM 103.9 WNTQ-FM 93Q Free Reduced Paid Adult WNSS-AM WNBF-AM 1290 $0.00 $0.25 $1.75 $3.50 WHWK-FM 98.1 WWYL-FM 104.1 Elementary School WAAL-FM 99.1 Student Breakfast Category Television Stations Free Reduced Paid Adult WSTM-TV 3 WTVH-TV 5 $0.00 $0.25 $1.25 $2.00 WIXT-TV 9 WBNG-TV 12 Student Lunch Category YOUR NEWS NOW (10) Free Reduced Paid Adult $0.00 $0.25 $1.75 $3.50 Please Note If our school begins with a one-hour delay, depend- ing on weather conditions one of four things could Pertussis Vaccination happen: The best way to prevent pertussis is to get vac- • we may open; cinated. There are vaccines for children, pre-teens, • we could go to a two-hour delay, then open; teens and adults. The childhood vaccine is called • we could go to a two-hour delay, then close; or DTaP, and the pertussis booster vaccine for adoles- • we could close. cents and adults is called Tdap (CDC). Please contact So, please continue to watch and listen for updates. your doctor about receiving this vaccination. For further information visit http://cdc.gov/ pertussis/index.html ECHOES FROM THE VALLEY 3 Flu Alert—Prevention and Treatment Information How can you help prevent the flu? When should you seek medical help? There are simple actions that you can take to help If your child: reduce your child’s exposure to flu viruses and the • Is breathing rapidly or having trouble breathing; risk of developing the flu: • Is having convulsions or a seizure ; • Wash your hands often, especially after you have • Is not alert or is disoriented; or been out in public or touched things that other • Has persistent vomiting. people have touched, like a grocery cart, a gas You should also call the doctor if your child is more pump or even a doorknob. Your child should wash susceptible to the flu or a complication. For example, his hands after sharing toys or books with friends. if your child is: • To prevent spreading the flu, turn your head when • Under two years-old; you cough and sneeze into disposable tissues. • Has a pre-existing medical condition, such as • Do not expose infants to large crowds during the diabetes, asthma or kidney disease; or flu season. • On treatment or has a disease that decreases the • Avoid close contact with family members who body’s ability to fight infection. have the flu. What other treatments can help? What is the treatment for the flu? Two other treatments may help in some cases. There are four important things to remember when • Decongestants and antihistamines usually do not treating a child with the flu. work very well for children. However, if a certain 1. Rest—Your child should get plenty of rest, but he medicine has worked well for your child in the should perk up at least briefly every four hours. past, try one dose and continue only if it is clearly If he does not have brief periods of feeling better, helpful. Cough medicines are not recommended call your doctor. for the flu, as coughing is the body’s way of clean- 2. Fluids—The best fluids are clear liquids, including ing the lungs. Be sure to follow package directions water, clear juices and sports drinks. If your child for dosage amounts. rejects most solid foods for a day or two that is okay, • Prescription medications are available to treat the as long as he continues to drink well and urinate flu. However, there are some facts to be considered. normally. If your child does want to eat, feed him • They must be prescribed by a doctor. bland foods in small amounts. • They must be given within 48 hours of the first 3. Fever Control flu symptoms, or they will not help. • Treat the fever using an acetaminophen or • At best, they will reduce the length of your ibuprofen product such as Tylenol® or Advil®. child’s illness by 24 to 36 hours. Never use any product containing aspirin • Some may have side effects. or stomach-coating liquids with salicylates. • At times, the liquid form of these drugs may Check the product’s label carefully for these be hard to find. substances. Given these facts, many pediatricians do not • One final key to controlling your child’s fever prescribe these medications for previously healthy is how he is dressed or how he is covered when children with the flu. The medications may be used in bed. Bundling him up will make it harder for children who are hospitalized or who are at high for the medicine to lower his temperature. risk from complications because of underlying medi- Dress or cover your child as you normally cal problems. would for the temperature of the room he is in. If you are unsure if your child has the flu, you sus- 4. Close Observation for Signs of Complications pect your child may have the flu, or your child does • These signs include very frequent cough, rash not respond to these recommendations, contact your and vomiting. pediatrician or family doctor immediately. 4 OTSELIC VALLEY CENTRAL SCHOOL Rx Drug Abuse Information Know Your Rights! Within the past year the CDC (Centers for Disease Seniors in Section 2 of Participation in Government Control and Prevention) released a report stating have been studying civil liberties. Because many stu- that one in five teens or twenty percent are abusing dents at OV are unaware of their rights or understand prescription drugs. The abuse of Rx medications their rights in school are not always the same as those seems to be the fastest growing area of drug abuse afforded to the general public, the seniors have created for teens.
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