ACCEPTABLE USE POLICY

The Board of Education is committed to optimizing student learning and teaching. The Board considers student access to a computer network, including the Internet, to be a powerful and valuable educational and research tool, and encourages the use of computers and computer-related technology in district classrooms solely for the purpose of advancing and promoting learning and teaching.

The computer network can provide a forum for learning various software applications and through online databases, bulletin boards and electronic mail, can significantly enhance educational experiences and provide statewide, national and global communication opportunities for staff and students.

All users of the district’s computer network and the Internet must understand that use is a privilege, not a right, and that use entails responsibility.

The Superintendent of Schools shall establish regulations governing the use and security of the district's computer network. All users of the district’s computer network and equipment shall comply with this policy and those regulations. Failure to comply may result in disciplinary action as well as suspension and/or revocation of computer access privileges.

Access to Electronic Communications Policy

1. The purpose of acceptable use procedures for electronic telecommunications is to provide guidelines to students and staff of the Stamford Central School District.

2. The purpose for providing access to electronic Telecommunications is to support research and education in and among academic institutions, business, government, other organizations, and individuals by providing access to unique resources and the opportunity for collaborative work.

3. The Stamford Central School District makes no warranties of any kind, whether expressed or implied, on the service it is providing in making electronic telecommunications available to students and staff. The Stamford Central School District will not be responsible for any damages suffered by individuals. This includes loss of data resulting from delays, nondeliveries, mis-deliveries, or service interruptions caused by negligence or user errors or omissions. Use of any information obtained via electronic telecommunications is at risk of the user. The Stamford Central School District specifically denies any responsibility for the accuracy or quality of information obtained through its provision of electronic telecommunications.

4. The following guidelines will govern an individual’s privilege to utilize electronic telecommunications. Any violation will jeopardize that individual’s privilege and may result in other consequences.

The violations listed above are to be reported to Administration immediately. Although it is the duty of the faculty and staff to supervise students at all times, all users have a responsibility to govern themselves and report any known violations to a faculty or staff member, who in-turn must report the violation to an Administrator.

STUDENT CELL PHONE USE AND POSSESSION POLICY

The Stamford Central School Board of Education adopts the following policy:

Student Electronic Communication Device Use and Possession

1. Student possessed cell phones must be turned off and be out of sight from the beginning of the school day up until the end of the school day and either in the locker or off school property. The device may not be “on” the student during school hours.

2. Cell phones are never to be used and must be kept out of sight at all times in any area in which an individual has a reasonable expectation of privacy including, but not limited to rest rooms, locker rooms, and showers. This prohibition applies at all times during school and non school hours.

3. Students may never use a cell phone to interfere with instructional activities or to inappropriately message. All forms of “sexting” are prohibited.

4. In the event a student violates this policy, the school may take the phone and make it available in a reasonable amount of time. Further, in the event a student violates the policy, discipline can be imposed upon the student.

INSURANCE FOR STUDENTS

The school insurance plan is a secondary coverage for anyone with private insurance and is primary coverage for anyone without private insurance. Through this plan, all students are covered for any accidental injury incurred while attending school or any school sponsored activity. all accidents have to be reported on the day they occur, either to the school nurse or the adult in charge at the time of the injury or they will not be covered by this insurance. Any injuries resulting from fights between students or fooling around between students are not covered.

EMERGENCY CLOSINGS

Please listen to the following radio stations between 6:15 and 7:30 a.m.:

CHANGE OF ADDRESS/TELEPHONE

It is extremely important that every student maintain an up-to-date address and working telephone number record at the school office. Notify Rachelle Ciaravino in the main office immediately if you have a change of address or telephone number during the school year.

PLANNING TO MOVE?

Parents of elementary students should inform the teacher that they are moving. High school students should go to the guidance office the day before leaving school to pick up a Release Form. Students should take this form to each class, turn in books to each teacher, and have the teacher sign the form next to the proper classs. Also, have the nurse record the number of days absent since the last marking period.


At the end of the day, the Release Form should be returned to the guidance office, at which time a copy will be made for you to take to your new school.

Records will be sent to the new school as soon as the new school notifies Stamford Central School of your enrollment. Records will be held up until all money and/or books are returned to us.




LUNCH PROGRAM

If you wouold like an application for the Federal Free or Reduced lunch/breakfast program, please contact Mrs. Ciaravino in the main office by calling 652-7301.

Breakfast is served 7:45 a.m. to 9:20 a.m. Lunches are served between 10:25 a.m. and 12:45 p.m.

LUNCH PRICES

BELL SCHEDULE

The school doors open at 7:45 a.m. for breakfast. Students not eating breakfast at school should come to school no earlier than 8:00 a.m.

BELLS

1) Dismissal time for K-1 is 2:50 and 2:56 for grades 2-12.

2) Buses depart at 3:05 P.M.

3) Detention bell: 3:05-3:45





EXTRA CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES

SEASON PASSES

Season passes for all home basketball games (boys and girls combined) will be available for purchase at the door.

ELIGIBILITY FOR PHYSICAL EDUCATION INDEPENDENT STUDY

Only students who are in direct conflict with a physical education class and a required course needed for graduation are eligibile to participate in an independent study porgram for physical education. A meeting with the P.E. teacher and the Guidance Counselor will determine if a student is eligible to participate in the program. Independent study should be the last option available for the student to gain P.E. credit. Exceptions to this policy need to be forwarded to the Guidance Counselor, Athletic Director and Administration. They will be reviewed on a case by case basis.

OUTLINE FOR INDPENDENT STUDY

1. Daily log- Each student will be required to keep a written daily log on all activities participated in during the physical education period. These notebooks will be required to be handed in for a grade at the interim period and at the end of each quarter marking period.

2. Physical Fitness Evaluation- Each independent study student will be required to perform the New York State Physical Fitness Test each quarter to ensure that fitness levels are being maintained or improved.

3. Physical Activity- Each student will be required to be enrolled in a fitness program, at least one period per week, in the weight training room. Students will be required to keep a written log of all exercises performed each day.

4. Written Unit Test- Each student will be required to take each unit test that is given for all high school classes.

5. Medical Excuses- If a student is unable to perform the physical fitness test or the weekly workout program, they will be required to do written sport folios. Only a doctor's excuse will be allowed.

MARKING SYSTEM
Scale of 0-100

FINAL AVERAGE is computed by finding the average of the four quarterly marks and the final exam or Regents, if applicable.

COURSE CREDIT wil be given for a course if the final grade, which is comprised of the average of the four quarters and final exam/regents, is 65% or higher.

In the event that an unsuccessfully completed course is re-taken and passed, the previous grade is removed and replaced by the successfull grade.

If a Regents is re-taken and a higher grade achieved, the new grade is recalculated with the four quarter grades.

If a student wants to challenge a Regents for course credit, the student must have prior permission from the Superintendent and from the course department. Also, a project must be completed prior to taking the exam, and an 85% must be attained in order to receive course credit. A student can earn up to 6 1/2 units of credit by challenging Regents exams.

SUMMER SCHOOL: Course credit for classes taken during Summer School will be granted when the average between the regular school year course and the same course taken during summer school is 65% or higher.

When CUMULATIVE AVERAGES are figured, an unweighted system is employed. All credit-bearing courses are averaged except for Physical Education, Careers, Band, Chorus, Novels, Poetry, Term Papers, and Primary Documents. The sum of the grades for courses attempted is divided by credit attained for those courses. For partial credit courses, only that fraction of the grade equal to the amount of credit is used in figuring the sum. For example, a grade of 80 in a 1/2 credit course would have 40 added to the sum.





STAMFORD CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT Dress Code

Statement of Purpose

A student will maintain personal attire and grooming standards that promote safety, health, and modesty, and are not disruptive to the educational environment.

A. SHIRTS
1. Shirt straps must measure at least 2” wide.
2. Shirts worn outside the waistband must be of sufficient length that no flesh is exposed when the student fully extends one arm above the head.
3. No off the shoulder shirts.
4. No low cut revealing tops.
5. No see-through or sheer shirts unless worn over a shirt that meets the dress code requirements.

B. PANTS

1. No extra long pants.
2. No low slung pants exposing underwear
3. No holes, rips, or tears are permitted in “inappropriate” places. (i.e. crotch, seat, etc.)

C. SHORTS/SKIRTS/DRESSES/JUMPERS/SKORTS

1. Must reach the “mid-point” of the thigh or below. (Must extend beyond the longest finger when you hang your arms relaxed at your side.)
2. The top of the dress must meet the shirt requirement of the dress code or have a shirt beneath it that does.
3. Slits in skirts may not be longer than a dollar bill's length above the knee.
4. No low slung skirts exposing underwear.

D. COATS/JACKETS/SWEATSHIRTS

1. All winter coats and jackets must be removed and put in your locker upon arrival at school. Students are not permitted to wear or carry these clothing articles with them during the day.

E. OTHER GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

1. All clothing should be clean and in good repair.

2. No head coverings are permitted (exceptions may be made for traditionally recognized religious observation). This includes hats, do-rags, hoods, sweatbands, stockings, etc. Students may not have in their possession a hat or headwear during the school day. These should be placed in your locker upon arrival at school. Hooded sweatshirts may be worn as long as the hood is not on.

3. No industrial or pet chains or collars around the neck, wrists, or waist or chains attached to wallets or belts are permitted.

4. Clothing that displays the names or advertisements of drugs, alcohol, or tobacco products, profane, vulgar, violent, illegal, immoral, or hate messages, or sexual innuendo is prohibited. Examples of some inappropriate displays include but are not limited to the following: sexual innuendos-hooters, Big Johnson, coed naked. Hate symbols-Nazi emblems, KKK. Illegal activities-Drink till you drop, the more I drink, the better you look. There can be and are many others. Students who have a question about the appropriateness of their clothing should consult a building administrator.

5. Accessories must not disrupt the educational process or draw undue attention to the individuals. They must be free of offensive or suggestive words or graphics, and contain no references to drugs, alcohol, tobacco, illegal/immoral substances or activities.

6. Footwear must be worn at all times.

7. Students are not allowed to wear, carry, or display gang paraphernalia.

8. No sunglasses may be worn or visible at any time during the day.

9. Spirit group uniforms worn to attend class must meet all dress code requirements.

F. STUDENT RECOMMENDATIONS

1. Students are responsible for dressing appropriately for seasonal conditions.

Not all dress code infractions have been listed. Disciplinary action may be taken with student dress that is deemed inappropriate when referencing the Dress Code Statement of Purpose. It is the discretion of the administration and/or faculty as to what is appropriate for the learning environment. This includes whether garments are inappropriately tight or revealing. Any student wearing questionable attire will be asked to comply with Dress Code rules. If the student does not comply, he/she will be reported to their administrator. Corrective action(s) (i.e. changing clothes) and/or other disciplinary consequences will be required.





HONOR ROLL

Note: A student is not eligible for Honor Roll if failing a subject.

PROMOTION POLICY

1. Students in grades 7 and 8 will be promoted on the basis of having passed at least two (2) of their four (4) core courses.

2. To be in 9th grade, a student must have passed two of four core subjects, one of them being English 8.

3. To be in 10th grade, a student must have gained 4 units of credit adn have passed English 9 and Global Studies I.

4. To be placed as a Junior, a student must have passed English 9 and 10, Global Studies I and II, and have earned 8 units of credit.

5. To be a Senior, a student must have earned 13 units and must have passed English 9, English 10, English 11 as well as Global Studies I and Global Studies II.

In any event, discertion will be used in placing a student in the next grade.

DROPPING/ADDING A COURSE

ADDING A COURSE:
1. A student may add a course during the first three (3) weeks of the course offering.
2. A student may add a course only with written permission fromt he teacher and administration at the start of the fourth week and thereafter.

DROPPING A COURSE:
1. A student may drop a course during the first five (5) weeks of the term of the course.
2. A student may not drop after five (5) weeks.
3. In order to drop a course, a "pink slip" must be obtained in the guidance office, and a parent must sign it.

INCOMPLETES
In the event that a student receives an "incomplete" in a course for a given course for a given marking period, the student has until the next interim period to make up the incomplete work. It is the student's responsibility to pursue this.

REPORTING TO PARENTS
Reporting to parents is handled through a formal report card, letters, e-mails, or telephone calls from teachers and the guidance counselor (grades 7-12) and at the parent-teacher conference in November.

Report Cards are issued at 10-week intervals.

Deficiency Reports and Progress Reports are sent at 5-week intervals or at any time that the teacher deems necessary.

Parent-Teacher Conference are held at the end of the first marking period. Parents who would like to meet with teachers for this conference day should call the guidance office about one week prior to set up an appointment.

Any parent wishing to have a conferece with a teacher during the school year, may contact the guidance office for secondary and the classroom teacher for elementary students to set up an appointment.

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
Twenty two (22) units are required for graduation from Stamford Central School (for either a regents or advanced regents diploma). Two (2) units credit are in Physical Education (each year is 1/2 unit).

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS

English 9	1st Year Science
English 10	2nd Year Science
English 11	3rd Year Science
English 12	Global Studies I
1st Year Math	Global Studies II
2nd Year Math	American History
3rd Year Math	Government & Economics
Health (1/2 Cr)	P.E.-4 Yrs. (2 Cr)
Art or Music-(1 Cr)	Spanish-1 Cr

TEST REQUIREMENTS-LOCAL DIPLOMA (I.E.P)

English Regents (55-65)

Math Regents (55-65)

Glbl Studies Regents (55-65)

US History Regents (55-65)

Science Regents (55-65)

Second Language Proficiency Exam OR 1 credit in Second Language

 

 

 

TEST REQUIREMENTS-REGENTS DIPLOMA

English Regents (65 or higher)

Math Regents (65 or higher)

Glbl Studies Regents (65 or higher)

US History Regents (65 or higher)

Science Regents (65 or higher)

Second Language Proficiency Exam OR 1 credit in Second Language

 

TEST REQUIREMENTS-ADV. DESIGNATION REGENTS DIPLOMA

English Regents _______

Math Regents_____ _______

Global Studies Regent _____

US History Regents ______

Science Regents _______ _______

Second Language Regents _______

 

 

 

Plus additional course requirements:
Spanish (3CR) _____ _____ _____ OR
5-unit sequence in Occupational Ed or the Arts AND 1 cr in Spanish.

Students entering Grade 9 September 2009 will need three Math Regents exams.

OCCUPATIONAL EDUCATION
This can be met by enrolling in a program at NCOC for two years or by completing a 5-unit sequence in business or art at SCS, beginning in 9th grade. All sequences in Occupational Education must include a course entitled "Career and Financial Management."

REGENTS DIPLOMA WITH HONORS
A Regents Diploma with Honors is figured as follows: Average of the Regents Exams in English, US History & Government and Global AND the Regents exams in each sequence of math or science as well as the required courses in Spanish. This average must be a 90% or above.

ACCELERATED GRADUATION
1. During the spring of a student*s Sophomore year, students entertaining the idea of accelerated graduation must discuss the advantages and disadvantages of such a decision with the Guidance Counselor before they develop their Junior year schedule.

2. Prior to September of their Junior year, it is the student*s responsibility to inform the Guidance Counselor in writing that they wish to graduate early. A meeting must be arranged with the student, their parents/guardian and the Guidance Counselor. The following decisions need to be made:

a. Enroll in Government and Economics as a Junior or select appropriate college level courses from a pre-approved list to supplant Government and Economics.

b. Select two appropriate English courses from a pre-approved list to supplant English 12. (College Courses cannot be taken until English 11 has been completed)

It is the student*s responsibility to register for these courses, including acquiring all necessary materials related to the courses.

3. It is the student*s responsibility to forward transcripts at the completion of their courses to the Guidance Counselor at Stamford Central School (which will more likely be in August). Credit cannot be awarded until an official transcript is received.

4. If a student graduates after June of their Junior year, they may be eligible to attend Baccalaureate and Commencement Exercises as an invited guest to recognize their high school achievements. In order to attend these exercises, the student must do the following:

a. Inform the Superintendent in writing, before April 1, that they wish to attend the commencement exercises.

b. Attend all commencement rehearsals as scheduled by the school.

Baccalaureate and Commencement Exercises will be the only school senior activities that an accelerated graduate will be invited to attend.

5. An accelerated graduate is entitled to all of the scholarship opportunities as other June graduates with whom they began their Junior year. It is the student*s responsibility to submit a scholarship application to the Director of Guidance by May 1 in the school year in which they graduate.

VALEDICTORIAN/SALUTATORIAN
It is the policy of the Stamford Central School Board of Education that the honor of the Valedictorian and Salutatorian titles be awarded only to students that have been continuously enrolled during their Junior and Senior year at Stamford Central School. In the event that a student does not qualify for the Valedictorian or Salutatorian title, they will receive the appropriate rank based on their grade point average.




USE OF SCHOOL FACILITIES

School rooms and facilities are available for use when properly supervised. For special functions, a "Building Request Form" must be filled out and submitted to the Superintendent for approval before the building can be used. The forms are avaiable in the main office or online. When the cafeteria kitchen is used, one of the cafeteria staff must be present to supervise.

NO CHILD LEFT BEHIND POLICY

Purssuant to the Federal No Child Left Behing Act signed into law, the school district must disclose to military recruiters adn institutions of higher learning, upon request, the names, addresses and telephone numbers of high school students. However, the district must also notify parents of their rights and the rights of their children to request, in writing, that the district NOT release such information if it is requested. A form will be sent home to all parents of students in grades 11 and 12 the end of August with student schedules. Parents have until October 1 to return this form if they would like their child's name withheld from the list.

LOCKER POLICY
All school lockers assigned to students are the property of the Stamford Central School. Copies of all locker combinations shall be kept in the main office and in the office of the school guidance counselor. At no time does the Stamford Central School District relinquish its exclusive control of lockers provided for the convenience of students.

The District retains the right to inspect student lockers for any reason at any time without notice, without student consent and without a search warrant. Such searches may be conducted by school officials with or without the presence of law enforcement personnel.

STUDENT CELL PHONE USE AND POSSESSION POLICY
1. Student possessed cell phones must be turned off and be out of sight from the beginning of the school day up until the end of the school day.

2. Cell phones are never to be used and must be kept out of sight at all times in any area in which an individual has a reasonable expectation of privacy including, but not limited to, rest rooms, locker rooms, and showers. This prohibition applies at all times during school and non-school hours.

3. Students may never use a cell phone to interfere with instructional activities or to inappropriately text-message.

4. In the event a student violates this policy, the school may take the phone and make it available in a reasonable amount of time. Further, in the event a student violates the policy, discipline can be imposed upon the student.

PLAYGROUND AND RECESS RULES
Students should follow the instructions of adults on the playground at all times.

~No hitting, pushing, rough play

~No hands on other students (physical contact)

~No name calling

~Use equipment appropriately

~Wear appropriate clothing including footwear* this includes the gym areas

~During the winter, there is to be no kicking or throwing of snow

Appropriate dress for the weather conditions is required. (Example: below 50 degrees, wear jackets. Gloves, hats, snow pants and boots in winter.) Students who are not allowed to participate at recess due to medical reasons need a doctor*s note on file in the health office. Arrangements will then be made for an alternate placement during recess.

Sexual Harassment Policy

It is the policy of the district that all employees and students have a right to work or study in an environment free of discrimination, which encompasses freedom from sexual harassment. The district strongly disapproves of sexual harassment of its employees or students in any form, and states that all employees as well as students at all levels of the district must avoid offensive or inappropriate sexual or sexually harassing behavior at school on school grounds, school functions, and on school transportation and will be held responsible for ensuring that such workplace is free from sexual harassment.

Specifically, the district prohibits the following:

Unwelcome sexual advances,
Requests for sexual favors,
whether or not accompanied by promises or threats with regard to the student-teacher,
student-student or employment relationship.

Other verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature made to any employee or student that may threaten or insinuate either explicitly or implicitly that any person's submission to or rejection of sexual advances will in any way influence any decision regarding that person*s employment, evaluation, wages, advancement, assigned duties, shifts, academic performance, or any other condition of employment, academic or career development.

Any verbal or physical conduct that has the purpose or effect of substantially interfering with a person's ability to perform the individual's duties.

Any verbal or physical conduct that has the purpose or effect of creating an intimidating, hostile or offensive working or academic environment.

Such conduct may result in disciplinary action up to and including dismissal or suspension upon instruction.

Other sexually harassing conduct in the workplace, whether physical or verbal, committed by supervisors or non-supervisory personnel or students is also prohibited. This behavior includes but is not limited to, commentary about an individual's body, sexually degrading words to describe an individual, offensive comments, off-color language or jokes, innuendos, and sexually suggestive objects, books, magazines photographs, cartoons or pictures.

Employees or students who have complaints of sexual harassment by anyone in the school environment, including any supervisors, co-employees, students, or visitors are urged to report such conduct to the compliance officer so that the district may investigate and resolve the problem. If the complaint involves the compliance officer, or if the person for any reason is uncomfortable in dealing with the compliance officer the employee or student may go to the superintendent or a person appointed by the superintendent to handle the complaint.

The district will endeavor to investigate all complaints as expeditiously and as professionally as possible. Where investigations confirm the allegations, appropriate corrective action will be taken.

The district will endeavor to maintain the information provided to it in the complaint and investigation process as confidentially as possible, consistent with the laws of the State and, if applicable, the collective negotiations agreement.

There will be no retaliation against employees or students for reporting sexual harassment or assisting the district in the investigation of a complain. However, if after investigating any complaint of harassment or unlawful discrimination, the district learns that the complaint is not in good faith or that any employee or student has provided false information regarding the complaint, disciplinary action may be taken against the individual who provided the false information.

Anti Discrimination Policy

The school district does not discriminate in employment or in the education programs and activities which it operates on the basis of sex, race or handicap in violation of Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, or 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973.

Grievance Procedures Section 1

If any person believes that the school district or any of the district*s staff has failed to apply or has inadequately applied the principles or regulations of (1) Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, (2) Title IX of the Education Amendment of Act of 1972, or (3) 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, that person may bring forward a complaint, which shall be referred to as a grievance, to the district's compliance officer.

Section 2

The Complainant shall discuss the grievance informally with the compliance officer, who shall investigate the complaint and respond in writing to the complainant.
The complainant may thereafter initiate formal procedures according to the following steps:

Step A
A written statement of the grievance signed by the complainant shall be submitted to the compliance officer within seven days of receipt of the response to the grievance. The compliance officer shall further investigate the matters contained in the grievance and shall reply in writing to the complainant within seven days.

Step B
If the complainant wishes to appeal the decision of the compliance officer, the complainant may submit a signed statement of appeal to the superintendent within seven days after receipt of the compliance officer's response. The superintendent shall meet with the complainant and any representative and make such other inquiries which the superintendent deems appropriate. Thereafter, the superintendent shall set forth a conclusion and respond in writing to the complainant within 14 days.

Step C
If the complainant is not satisfied with the conclusion of the superintendent, the complainant may appeal through a signed, written statement to the Board of Education within seven days of receipt of the superintendent's response in Step (b). In an attempt to resolve the grievance, the Board of Education shall meet with the complainant and any representative within 30 days of receipt of such an appeal. The Board's written disposition of the appeal shall be sent to the complainant within ten days of this meeting.

Step D
If the grievance has not been satisfactorily settled at Step c, further appeal may be made to the Office of Civil Rights, Department of Education, Washington, D. C. 20201.

Section 3

The compliance officer, on request, will provide a copy of the district's grievance procedure to any employee or student of the district.

A copy of each of the Acts and Regulations upon which this notice is based will be made available upon written request directed to the district*s compliance officer.

When used in this policy, *days* shall mean calendar days. The words *person* and *complainant* shall include an employee as well as a student of the district.

Inquiries concerning the nondiscriminatory policy may be made to Director, Office of Civil Rights, Department of Education, Washington, D. C. 20201.

Publication
The school district shall promulgate this policy and sexual harassment policy as follows:

A copy of this policy and the sexual harassment policy shall be inserted in the first pay envelope of each employee every school year. In relation to an employee hired during the school year, these policies shall be inserted in the first paycheck paid to the employee.

These policies shall be published as part of the district's student handbook.

These policies shall be published annually in the official newspaper of the district.

THE FAMILY EDUCATIONAL RIGHTS AND PRIVACY ACT (FERPA)

Under the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), also known as the Buckley Amendment, only parents or eligible students, meaning any student that has reached 18 years of age, have the right to see educational records pertaining to the student. State Law prohibits the use of student social security numbers for public listing of grades, class rosters, or other lists provided by directories except otherwise specifically authorized or rquired by law or specific permission. More information is on file in the school main office.

HOMELESS STUDENT AND UNACCOMPANIED YOUTH NOTICE OF DUTIES OF LOCAL EDUCATIONAL LIAISON

The Stamford Central School District has appointed Ms. Ruth Ehrets as our Homeless Student Local Educational Liaison. Ms. Ehrets will asisst the homeless students and the parents or guardians of such students to coordinate services. Futhermore, she will fully inform all individuals of rights and responsibilities in accordance with the McKinney-Vento Act. Ms. Ehrets can be reached at (607) 652-7301. More information is on file in the school's main office.




TRANSPORTATION POLICY FOR DISTRICT STUDENTS

Transportation for eligible students will be provided only at consistent pick-up and drop-off points. Unless in an emergency, daily changes will not be honored. A phone call is necessary in case of emergency. Parents may pick up or drop off students (in the upper parking lot) provided there is a written note.

This policy has been adopted as a result of the unusually large number of requests we have received to have children dropped off or picked up at places other than their home. It has become difficult to notify the bus drivers of all the changes and results in confusion and delays.

OUT OF DISTRICT POLICY # 7018

  POLICY FOR NON-RESIDENT STUDENTS

Non-resident families who wish to enroll children in the School System shall submit a request in writing by August 1 to the Superintendent, who shall determine whether or not the student(s) will be admitted. The following guidelines will be followed:

a) Non-resident families must provide their own transportation.

b) There is sufficient space to accommodate the non-resident student;

c) No increase in the size of faculty or staff will be necessary to accommodate them;

d) All rules and regulations in effect for District students will be applicable to non-District students.

e) A student whose parents intend to become residents of the Stamford Central School District of the school year in which the enrollment is sought may be reimbursed the tuition with proof of residency (two utility bills or their equivalent). 

f) A student who moves from the District during the school year preceding his/her anticipated graduation year may be given permission to remain in the Stamford Central School District without tuition until graduation.

g) Students of any grade level who move from the Stamford Central School District after completing thirty (30) weeks of the school year may be given permission to finish the school year in the Stamford Central School District without payment of tuition.

h) Foreign students participating in a recognized Student Exchange Program may attend District schools. The administration is authorized to file with the U.S. Immigration and Naturalization Service the forms necessary for such students to obtain a student visa. The District will neither sponsor nor accept for admission students whose permanent residence is outside of the United States who are not participating in a recognized foreign student exchange program.

i) In all cases described above and any unusual circumstances not covered above, a written request must be submitted to the Superintendent for his/her approval.

Serious behavioral incidents leading to suspension or academic failure will lead to a review by the superintendent and can be cause for termination of the non-resident standing without refund of the tuition.

Tuition, unless noted differently above, may be charged to families of non-resident students in accordance with formulas approved by the State Education Department or $700, which ever is the lesser of the two rates. Tuition will be paid by September 1 of the school year of attendance and is non-refundable.

Exceptions to the tuition charge are as follows:

• Students enrolled as of July 9, 2009 as Non-resident students will be “grandfathered” under the former policy until such time that they graduate from Stamford Central School or are no longer enrolled as a Stamford Central School student.
• Children of Stamford Central School faculty and staff members will not be charged tuition for Non-resident students.

Stamford Central School
Education Law Sections 1709 (13), 2045 and 3202
8 New York Code of Rules and Regulations
(NYCRR) Section 174.2
Adopted: December 27, 1995
Revised: May 8, 2008
Revised: July 9, 2009
Revised:  August 12, 2010
Revised: August 2011

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