The Singer
The spotlight’s on
I’m standing there, alone
There are a lot of people watching me
They’re all waiting for me
To begin
I only have a microphone
No guitar, no drums, not even a clarinet
I don’t need these things
Because my vocal chords are my instrument
I just have to begin
I did my warm ups
I know I’m ready
But my nerves didn’t get the message
My heart wants to free itself from my chest
My skin wants to sweat
But I know,
If I get that first line out
Everything will settle
So I open my mouth
Ready to get past the knot in my stomach
Ready to put smiles on the faces watching me
I take my breath
And begin
Claire Costello, Grade 6
Sam Beston
Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
No School
Wednesday
No School
Teacher Conference Day
Labor Day
1
MS Grade 6 Open House 6 p.m.
MS Site Council Mtg.
CFE Open House,
AM Pre-K and Grade 5,
5:30 - 6 p.m.
PM Pre-K and Grades 3-4
6:15 - 6:45 p.m.
First Day of Autumn
8
14
15
21
HS Photo Day
CFE Open House
Kindergarten and Grade 1
6:15 - 6:45 p.m.
Grade 2
5:30 - 6 p.m.
CFE Drive for
Kids
22
MS Photo Day
9
10
16
17
23
24
28
1
29
30
4
5
11
12
13
18
19
20
26
27
BOE Mtg., 7 p.m. MS Library
CFE Parent Volunteer
Orientation 3 p.m.
MS Grades 7-8 Open House
6 p.m.
CFE Book Fair
District RtI Mtg
25
August 2014
CFE Photo Day
Saturday
Band Bottle Drive
BOCES Classes Start
3
CFE Site Council Mtg.
CFE CDEP
Friday
Pre-K Orientation
2
CFCA Board Mtg.
HS LR #1, 7 p.m.
HS Site Council Mtg.
PTA Mtg. 6 p.m. CFE Library
7
First Day of School
Thursday
October 2014
2
1
2
3
4
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
17
18
19 20 21 22 23
24 25 26 27 28 29 30
19 20 21 22 23 24 25
26 27 28 29 30 31
CFE Book Fair
9/26 - 10/9
6
ACT
September
2014
What Is Black?
Black is like a whole bunch of cats.
Black is like a little hole in the ground.
Black is like a piece of paper.
Black is like a mechanical pencil
And black is like the night.
Tommy Hillis, Grade 2
Caleb Kellicutt
Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
October
Friday
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19 20
1
21 22 23 24 25 26 27
HS/MS Band Fruit Sale
10/6 - 10/17
HS Site Council Mtg.
Saturday
MS/HS 5 Week Progress Reports
(Expect reports approx. the
following Thursday)
28 29 30
No School
Thursday
September 2014
2014
5
Wednesday
CFCA Winter Sports Sign-ups
HS Cafeteria
MS Site Council Mtg.
2
Senior Photo Day
BOE Mtg., 7 p.m. MS Library
3
No School
Teacher Conference Day
4
SAT
Early Dismissal Drill
6
7
8
9
10
13
14
15
16
17
21
22
23
24
HS Open House
11
Homecoming Dance
Columbus Day
12
19
CFCA Board Mtg.
HS LR #1, 7 p.m.
20
CFE Site Council Mtg.
District RtI Mtg
18
ACT
25
November 2014
CFE Halloween Parties
1
26
27
28
29
30
31
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19 20 21 22
23 24 25 26 27 28 29
30
3
All They Do Is Stare At Me
The fish I own they stare at me,
That’s all they ever do.
I don’t know what to do about it.
Who should I ask but you?
They look at me so eagerly,
It puts me in such a mood.
And then it finally hits me.
I need to give them food.
Mykayla Bloodgood, Grade 3
Julie Heaney
Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
1
2014
2
HS Site Council Mtg.
CFCA Board Mtg.
HS LR #1, 7 p.m.
MS Site Council Mtg.
3
Friday
2
3
1
4
2
3
4
5
6
13
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
7
8
9
10
11
12
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
14
15
16
17
18
19 20
19 20 21 22 23 24 25
21 22 23 24 25 26 27
26 27 28 29 30 31
28 29 30 31
MS/HS 10 Week Report
Card Period (Expect report
cards in approx. one week)
HS Photo Re-takes
4
No School
Veterans Day
Saturday
December 2014
October 2014
November
Daylight Savings Time Ends
Thursday
CFE Photo Re-takes
MS Photo Re-takes
5
SAT
1
6
7
8
13
14
15
20
21
22
27
28
29
BOE Mtg., 7 p.m. MS Library
HS Marching Band in
Veterans Day Parade
9
10
16
17
30
24
23
11
12
18
19
25
26
CFE Site Council Mtg.
Half-Day Dismissal
Teacher Conference Day
District RtI Mtg.
No School - Thanksgiving Break
11/26 - 11/28
4
Thinking The Day Away
The sun is shining,
The wind is blowing,
No one is knowing.
I sit here, under my tree, see,
And write a poem for you and me.
But what kind?
It’s hard to choose just one I find.
I think, and think, and think, and think,
But by the time I’m done,
The day is already gone.
I come out here the next day,
It is the same as yesterday,
And I think the day away.
Sydney Fendick, Grade 6
Alexa Walling
Sunday
Monday
November 2014
Tuesday
HS Site Council Mtg.
Wednesday
Thursday
MS Site Council Mtg.
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19 20 21 22
CFE Report Cards Issued
1
23 24 25 26 27 28 29
30
HS/MS Band Holiday
Concert, 7 p.m.,
HS Auditorium
(12/9 snow date)
7
14
First Day of Winter
21
28
CFCA Board Mtg.
HS LR #1, 7 p.m.
8
15
CFE Holiday Sing-a-long
22
29
2
CFE Site Council Mtg.
9
3
10
HS/MS Chorus Holiday
Concert 7 p.m.,
HS Auditorium
(12/18 snow date)
16
17
23
24
CFE Holiday Parties
HS Grecian Sing
Saturday
SAT
MS/HS Band Fruit Pick Up
12/4 - 12-5
1
2
Friday
No School - Winter Break
12/24 - 1/2
30
4
BOE Mtg., 7 p.m. MS Library
11
31
5
No School
Teacher Conference Day
6
ACT
MS/HS 15 Week Progress Reports
(Expect reports approx. the
following Thursday)
12
13
18
19
20
25
26
27
District RtI Mtg.
Pre-K Sing-a-long
No School - Winter Break
12/24 - 1/2
January 2015
1
New Year’s Eve
CFE Fall Recognition
Ceremony 10 a.m.
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19 20 21 22 23 24
25 26 27 28 29 30 31
Kindergarten Sing-a-long
December
2014
5
Night
The moon peeks up above the
hill
And pulls down the sun for
good will
It wipes out the warmth
And sends in the cold
And I sit on the ground to
behold
I see the shadows
Fly in the dark
As fast and pale as a deadly
shark
I hear the cries and howls and
barks
And faster and faster beats my
heart
I sit and finally sigh
As the sun comes up
The moon says goodbye
Katie Bush, Grade 6
Dominique Martinez
Sunday
Monday
January
7
2015
14
11
December 2014
February 2015
1
2
3
4
5
6
8
9
10
11
12
13
19 20
15
16
17
18
1
2
3
8
9
15
16
Thursday
4
5
6
7
10
11
12
13
14
17
18
19 20 21
22 23 24 25 26 27 28
MS Site Council Mtg.
CFCA Board Mtg.
HS LR #1, 7 p.m.
PTA Mtg. 6 p.m. CFE Library
12
CFE Site Council Mtg.
Friday
1
2
3
8
9
10
BOE Mtg., 7 p.m. MS Library
6
7
CFE Winter Concert, 7 p.m.
(1/15 snow date)
13
14
20
21
Saturday
No School - Winter Break
12/24 - 1/2
28 29 30 31
5
No School
Wednesday
21 22 23 24 25 26 27
HS Site Council Mtg.
4
Tuesday
District RtI Mtg.
HS Parent Yearbook Ads Due
15
16
22
23
SAT
17
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
18
19
Regents Exams, Jan 26 - 29
Half-Day Dismissal
Teacher Conference Day
HS/MS Half-Day
Teacher Conference Day
25
26
MS/HS 20 Week Report
Card Period (Expect report
cards in approx. one week)
24
27
28
29
30
31
6
Winter
Winter is awesome
Winter is my favorite season
Winter isn’t always pleasant
Winter can be a pain
Winter is like a stain
Winter is like a tropical island without the heat
Winter isn’t a good time to eat a popsicle
Winter is beautiful
Winter is awesome
Winter
Meghan Grannis, Grade 8
Luke Warpus
Sunday
Monday
February
2015
8
CFCA Board Mtg.
HS LR #1, 7 p.m.
No School
Wednesday
January 2015
March 2015
Thursday
1
2
3
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19 20 21
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19 20 21 22 23 24
25 26 27 28 29 30 31
HS Site Council Mtg.
1
Tuesday
Friday
Saturday
22 23 24 25 26 27 28
29 30 31
MS Site Council Mtg.
2
3
4
9
10
11
17
18
24
25
16
22
23
BOE Mtg., 7 p.m. MS Library
No School - Mid-Winter Break
2/16 - 2./20
President’s Day
15
5
CFE Site Council Mtg.
District RtI Mtg.
6
CFE Valentine’s Day Parties
Pre-K Teddy Bear Picnic
Valentine’s Day
7
12
13
14
19
20
21
26
27
28
BCMEA All-County Festival I
7
Unicorns
Rainbow manes
Horns blowing loudly
Gliding softly on the clouds
Tails swinging in the air
Magic everywhere
Kate Fehrer, Grade 2
Cheyenne Stinson
Sunday
Monday
CFE PARP Month
Music in Our Schools Month
HS Site Council Mtg.
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
CFCA Spring Sports Sign-ups
HS Cafeteria
CFCA Board Mtg.
Daylight Savings Time Begins HS LR #1, 7 p.m.
BCMEA All-County Festival II
2
3
9
10
4
5
CFE Report Cards Issued
BOE Mtg., 7 p.m. MS Library
11
12
CFE Site Council Mtg.
15
Saturday
MS Site Council Mtg.
1
8
Tuesday
16
17
6
BCMEA All-County Festival III
No School
Teacher Conference Day
SAT
19
District RtI Mtg.
14
13
MS/HS 25 Week Progress
Reports (Expect
reports approx. the
following Thursday)
CFE Winter Recognition
Ceremony 10 a.m.
18
7
First Day of Spring
21
20
Half-Day Dismissal
Teacher Conference Day
22
29
23
No School - Spring Break
3/30 - 4/3
30
24
31
25
March
2015
26
28
27
February 2015
April 2015
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
1
2
3
4
5
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
15
16
17
18
19 20 21
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
22 23 24 25 26 27 28
20 21 22 23 24 25 26
27 28 29 30
8
Tigers
White, orange and black stripes.
Loud roaring sounds.
Grrrr!
Smells like red meat.
Feels soft and furry.
But watch out!
Will Baumgartner, Grade 2
Ben Ashbaugh
Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
April
HS Site Council Mtg.
12
Friday
CFCA Board Mtg.
HS LR #1, 7 p.m.
1
MS Site Council Mtg.
6
7
2
3
4
9
10
11
16
17
BOE Mtg. to Adopt Budget,
7 p.m., MS Library
8
Grades 3-8 ELA Exams April 14 - 16
26
ACT
HS Jazz Cabaret, 7:30 p.m.
13
14
CFE Site Council Mtg.
15
Grades 3-8 Math Exams April 22 - 24
District RtI Mtg.
19
Saturday
No School - Spring Break
3/30 - 4/3
2015
5
Thursday
20
Special BOE Mtg. BOCES
Proposed Administrative
Vote, 7 p.m. MS Library
27
21
22
MS/HS 30 Week Report
Card Period (Expect report
cards in approx. one week)
23
24
29
30
25
March 2015
1
28
18
2
3
8
9
15
16
May 2015
4
5
6
7
10
11
12
13
14
3
17
18
19 20 21
22 23 24 25 26 27 28
29 30 31
24 25 26 27 28 29 30
1
2
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19 20 21 22 23
9
Which Way
Which way is left?
Which way is right?
I’m confused and out of sight!
Which way is up?
Which way is down?
Is the world still turning round?
Wait, I think I should sit back down.
Nora Mahar, Grade 3
Madison Meeker
Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
May
April 2015
1
2015
CFE Pre-K/Kindergarten Info
Night, 6 p.m.
HS Site Council Mtg.
Mother’s Day
3
10
Wednesday
4
CFCA Board Mtg.
HS LR #1, 7 p.m.
PTA Mtg. 6 p.m. ELE Library
HS/MS Band Concert,
7:30 p.m.
11
Thursday
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
13
14
15
16
17
18
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19 20
19 20 21 22 23 24 25
21 22 23 24 25 26 27
26 27 28 29 30
28 29 30
5
6
7
12
13
14
12 - 9 p.m. HS Auditorium
Grades 4 & 8 Science Performance Test
May 20 - 29
HS Honor Society Induction
Ceremony
17
24
31
No School
Memorial Day Break
18
19
20
CFE Limbo Contest
Half-day Dismissal
Teacher Conference
Day
21
Grades 4 & 8 Science Performance Test
May 20 - 29
HS/MS Chorus Concert, 7 p.m.
HS Band Marching in
Memorial Day Parade
25
1
2
8
9
15
16
22
23
Pre-K/Kindergarten Registration
May 5-7
BOE Mtg. and Budget
Hearing, 7 p.m., MS Library
AP Chemistry Exam
MS Site Council Mtg.
Budget Vote
Saturday
SAT
June 2015
12
AP Biology Exam
Friday
26
27
28
AP World History Exam
HS Prom
No School
Memorial Day Break
MS/HS 35 Week Progress
Reports (Expect reports
approx. the following
Thursday)
CFE Grandparent’s Day
HS Honors Banquet
District RtI Mtg.
29
30
10
Summer
Sitting in the grass,
The sun glaring down.
Nothing on this day
Could make me frown.
I hear chimes in the distance,
As I smell the summer air.
It’s relaxing as it blows through
My dark brown hair.
The frogs croak,
The dogs bark
As the day
Starts to turn dark.
When the colors of the sunset
Start to blend
I know this day has almost
Reached its end
As I get called for dinner,
I say “Good-bye” to the sun,
Even though I know there’s
More summer to come
Chaise Latsha, Grade 7
Jamie Franco
Sunday
Monday
Grades 4 & 8 Science
Written Exam
HS Site Council Mtg.
CFCA Board Mtg.
HS LR #1, 7 p.m.
Father’s Day
7
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Regents Exams
CFE Spring Concert, 7 p.m.
Friday
Senior Trip
6/4 - 6/6
ELA (Common Core)
Geometry (Common Core)
1
8
MS SBC Meeting
Saturday
CFE Grandparent’s Day
2
3
9
10
CFCA Fall Sports Sign-ups
HS Cafeteria
4
BOE Mtg., 7 p.m. MS Library
Senior Assembly and
Senior Picnic
Pre-K Graduation
11
Regents Exams, June 16 - 25
5
12
CFE Spring Recognition
Ceremony, 10 a.m.
14
15
21
22
28
29
16
17
18
23
24
25
Regents Exams, June 16 - 25
30
May 2015
1
2
July 2015
1
2
3
4
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
17
18
19 20 21 22 23
24 25 26 27 28 29 30
19 20 21 22 23 24 25
26 27 28 29 30 31
HS Graduation
SAT
ACT
6
13
First Day of Summer
19
20
26
27
June
2015
Autism
They say I’m different
What do they know?
They think I’m “special”
Like a circus side show.
They want to fold me
Up into their Box.
I try to show them
My clock ticks, not tocks.
My mind works differently
My thoughts so fast and free
I am not anyone other than ME!
Autism isn’t a curse or a drag.
I am super smart
So smart I should BRAG.
Hailey Merrick, Grade 7
Hannah Kohinke
Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
July
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
June 2015
2015
Independence Day
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19 20
21 22 23 24 25 26 27
28 29 30
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
August 2015
1
26
27
28
29
30
31
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19 20 21 22
23 24 25 26 27 28 29
30 31
12
The Beach
The bright blue crystal waters carrying me as I go under
The hot white sand snuggled beneath my toes
The bright sun rays shining down on me
The sweet scent of Italian ice under my nose
Crabs shuffling making scratching sounds
My head pounding with thoughts of ocean fun
Surfers riding huge ocean waves
My body tanning with the hot burning sun
The salty ocean breeze whipping my hair
The children running as the fun extends
The sand castles vanishing from the cool ocean breezes
The peace and serenity never ends
Bella Hovancik, Grade 5
Katelyn Church
Sunday
Monday
August
Tuesday
Wednesday
July 2015
September 2015
1
2015
2
3
1
2
3
4
5
7
8
9
10
11
12
14
15
16
17
18
19
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
6
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
13
Thursday
19 20 21 22 23 24 25
20 21 22 23 24 25 26
26 27 28 29 30 31
27 28 29 30
Friday
Saturday
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
31
25
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27
28
29
23
30
24
Freshman Orientation,
6:30 p.m., HS Auditorium
13
Transportation Information
Bernie McDermott, Director of Operations and Transportation, 648-7564
Bonnie Bates, Terminal Manager, 648-7508
To ensure a safe atmosphere on and
around our buses, we ask parents to
review the following with their children:
1. No loud talking/screaming.
2. Stay seated until the bus comes to a complete stop.
3. Keep hands to yourself. No horseplay.
4. No eating on the bus.
5. Be on time.
6. Cross in front of the bus.
7. Do not stand in the aisles.
8. Pay attention when getting on and off the bus.
9. Communicate with the driver/
monitor.
10.Be responsible. Follow the driver’s directions.
bus arrival for morning pickup.
Parking
1. Student parking permits are issued on a
priority basis: students in extracurricular
activities beyond remedial bus times, seniors and juniors.
2. Permit request forms must be signed by the parent and the student.
3. The vehicle then must be registered
with the school safety coordinator. The parking permit must be displayed in the vehicle.
4.Students who drive to school and are repeatedly late or cut class will be subject to revocation of parking privileges.
5. Student parking areas are designated with white lines.
6. Students will be allowed to drive to and Safety is Key
Stay in your seat with hands to yourself. from BOCES classes. Permission must be obtained in writing by high school Always listen to your driver.
administration, the driver’s guardian, Follow all safety rules.
Eating, drinking & tobacco are prohibited. and the appropriate BOCES administrator. Forms for driving to Talk quietly. Please do not shout.
BOCES should be obtained at the BOCES
Your SAFETY is our #1 concern.
Education Center. A copy of the signed Bus Safety Zones
permission form must be on file in the “Blind spots” around buses make it
attendance office. Drivers are not difficult for drivers to see small children permitted to carry passengers.
walking near the bus or stooping to pick 7. Students who fail to follow parking
up a fallen object. The danger zones are regulations will be subject to revocation
as follows:
of parking privileges and their car may be 1. Closer than 10 feet from the front towed at their own expense.
bumper. It is important that children cross far enough in front of the bus so This is only a partial list of regulations.
Students will be given a complete set when
that the driver can see them.
2. Side of the bus and rear tires. If your child can touch the bus at any time School closings or delays for any reason
other than when getting on and off, are broadcast on all local radio stations
he/she is in the danger zone.
as early as possible. Schools will be closed
3. Behind the bus. This is a complete or delayed for inclement weather by the
blind spot for school bus drivers, since superintendent with the advice of local
no mirror or combination of mirrors road officials and the district transportation
can help them see behind the bus.
supervisor. Parents who disagree with the
4. Parents boarding buses. Parents are school’s judgment to have school during
not allowed to board district buses
inclement weather may keep their children
unless they have prearranged
home. All parents should have plans with
permission, such as chaperoning for
their children for those times when school
a field trip. If you have a concern,
may be dismissed early. When an early
please call 648-7550.
dismissal is called, every bus will have a
5. Students should wait 10 to 15 feet staff member riding the bus to ensure the
back from the road.
safety of elementary students. When the bus
6. Students need to be at their school arrives at a house that appears empty, the
bus stop five minutes prior to school student will be returned to school and the
parents contacted. n
CFCA
School/Community
The Chenango Forks Community
Association, Inc. (CFCA) serves the youth
of our community by offering sports
programs for children from five to 12 years
old. Through the CFCA, youths participate
in T-ball, baseball, softball, boys and
girls lacrosse, boys and girls basketball,
football, and cheerleading. In addition to
sports programs, the CFCA also supports
the CF district’s Christmas Basket
Fund, the CF “After-Prom” party, and
provides an annual scholarship to two CF
students. Annual dues are $5 per family;
CF PTA
The Chenango Forks Parent Teacher
Association (PTA) works alongside our
school’s administration to ensure a quality
education and nurturing environment for
every child. Our purpose is to promote the
welfare of our children at school, at home
and in the community. In particular, we
seek to strengthen the relationship between
parents, teachers and school administrators,
so as to foster a consistent and positive
learning experience for our children.
Make a Difference With the PTA
participation fees vary by sport. Children
on the school lunch program qualify for
a reduction in sport participation fees.
CFCA website address is www.cfcaonline.
com. The email address is cfca@stny.
rr.com.
CFCA Officers
President-Ron Crawford, 765-7438
Vice President-Jamie Allen, 648-5122
Treasurer-Rebecca Andreula, 206-4631
Secretary-Mindy Bufford, 644-3724
Publicity Director-Amy Fassett, 648-8525
CF PTA officers
President – Stacy Maus
[email protected]
Vice President – Amy Willis
[email protected]
Treasurer – Sarah Sirgany
[email protected]
Secretary – Alaina Rullo
[email protected]
Joining the PTA allows you to get connected
Membership Chair - Laurie Forker
with the school and your children’s
education, and to meet and share concerns
with other parents and teachers alike. Being
part of the PTA not only gives you a voice
on important school issues, but sets an
example for your child by demonstrating the
importance you place on their education.
And without your active support, the PTA
cannot sponsor and manage the range
of activities and programs that make a
difference in the quality of your children’s
education.
Membership forms are available in building
main offices or on the district website.
Site Councils
Site Councils are shared decision
making teams comprised of teachers;
support staff; parents; students (high
school only); and administrators. Issues
pertaining to student achievement are
addressed, following the goals of the
Comprehensive District Education Plan
(CDEP) in an on-going effort to improve
student achievement. Each school’s Site
Council meets monthly at the school
to cooperatively work on continually
improving and enriching the educational
experiences of students. Please contact
your child’s principal for information. The
meetings are open to the public; the dates
of the meetings are listed on the school
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Food Services
School Lunch and Breakfast Programs
Jill LaBar, Food Service Site Manager, 648-7524
The Chenango Forks School District offers breakfast and lunch in each of its schools.
The program offers nutritious meals at a reasonable price. We invite students to show
their support for the food service program with their frequent participation. Monthly
menus are included in the district newsletter and online.
Free and reduced price meals are available for students who qualify depending on family
income. A new application MUST be filled out each year. Parents who believe their
children may qualify should submit a completed application to the food service director.
We encourage you to apply for benefits even if the need is short-term. Applications
will be included in the September newsletter and are available in each school office
and the school lunch office. Parents may apply at any time during the school year. New
applications must be completed and sent to food services every year. If you received a
letter from NYS Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance, this letter must be sent to
the food service office, attention Rosa Shelp, as soon as possible.
2014 - 2015 Meal Prices
Full Price*Reduced Price
LUNCH
Elementary (K-5)$2.350.25
Middle/High Schools$2.500.25
BREAKFAST
All Schools$1.500.25
MILK $.55
ACCOUNTS:
Bonus lunch is given for each $30 that is deposited in an account that has a positive
balance. You may write one check per family to CF Lunch Fund. Please put names of
children on the check. You can also access accounts online. The link to MyNutriKids is
available at www.cforks.org, district services, food service.
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Illness/Accidents
Health Services
Please keep your child home if he/she
has a temperature of 100 degrees F or
greater and/or has had diarrhea and/
or vomiting within the past 24 hours.
Please refer to the Chenango Forks
website at www.cforks.org for any
information concerning a district-wide
health issue.
Any student who begins to feel ill at
school should request permission
from his/her teacher to see the nurse.
The nurse will evaluate the student. If
warranted, the parents or emergency
contacts will be called. It will be their
responsibility to provide transportation
and care of the student. It is important
that all health and emergency
information be accurate for medical
evaluation and quick contact. All
incidents, however minor, should be
reported by the injured student to the
teacher in attendance. Students are not
to try to treat an illness or injury on
their own. The school nurse will decide
if a student is ill enough to go home.
Students should NOT take it upon
themselves to leave without obtaining
permission from the nurse.
Physicals/Dental
New York State requires physicals on
all students entering our district, on
students in pre-k, kindergarten, second,
fourth, seventh, and tenth grades,
and on any student participating in
interscholastic sports. The school
physician or your child’s private
physician may perform the exam and
furnish the school with the results.
If you have not returned a copy of the
health exam to the school’s health office
by September 30, your child will be
scheduled for a physical with the school
physician.
A law was recently enacted that
expands health screenings to include
the dental health of students in New
York State. After September 1, 2008,
when we require that your child have
a physical examination, we will be
requesting a dental certificate as well.
These forms will be sent home with
your student, or can be found on the
school site; each nurse’s page under
forms.
Medication
If it is necessary for a student to receive
medication during school hours, the
medication must be brought to the Health
Office in the original container with a written
order from a physician prescribing the
medication, dosage, time to be given, any
side effects, and written permission from
the parent. Students on continuous daily or
continuous as needed medications must have
permissions updated annually. The Board
of Education policy states that medication
must be delivered to the nurse by the parent
or another adult; medications are not to be
transported on the bus.
Absences
Daily attendance is required. If a student must
be absent, parents/guardians should
call the attendance clerk between 7 and 8:30
a.m. every day their child is absent. If you need
to call before these times, leave a message on
the answering machine including your name,
your child’s full name, reason for absence, and
a phone number where you may be contacted
if necessary. If you fail to call the attendance
clerk, we will attempt to contact you. Please
follow this policy carefully, as the safety and
welfare of our students is of utmost concern.
Attendance Clerks
CFE.......................................648-7579
Middle School.......................648-7542
High School..........................648-7542
School Nurses
Chenango Forks Elementary, K-2
Lucinda Bucker, RN.................648-7531
FAX....................................648-7595
Chenango Forks Elementary, 3-5
Beverly Lamberton, RN.......... 648-7522
FAX....................................648-7595
Middle School
Kara Zimmerman, RN............648-7551
FAX....................................648-2767
High School
Victoria Moschak, RN..............648-7521
FAX....................................648-7560
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Testing Information
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Chenango Forks Elementary
In order to provide appropriate instruction to our students and to identify those students who would benefit from
academic support services, we utilize the following performance assessments:
Pre-kindergarten-Brigance Pre-School Screening: This screening is designed to assess basic readiness skills
such as gross motor (large muscles); fine motor (small muscles); visual; language development; and number
concepts.
Kindergarten-Observation Survey: This survey allows us to ascertain the student’s current level of English
language arts development. It is administered individually. The six areas measured are letter identification, word
test, concepts about print, writing vocabulary, hearing and recording sounds, and text-level reading.
Grades K-5
Fountas and Pinnell Benchmark Assessment: This assessment is conducted during one-to-one reading conferences
as the student reads selected assessment texts. The students are scored based on their reading of the text and their
comprehension of what they have read.
High Frequency Words: determines fast and fluent word reading.
Writing Prompts: assesses writing content and conventions.
Math Survey: Grade level math surveys will be administered at least twice a year to monitor student growth and
understanding.
A good assessment is an important resource for teachers, as our primary concerns are 1) learning how to help
individual students improve their existing skills and knowledge; 2) identifying the skills and knowledge that are
lacking; and 3) providing the appropriate academic intervention support services.
All students in grades 3 - 5 are tested with NYS Assessments in ELA and math. Results from the tests will be used
to evaluate curriculum, predict students’ capability of passing Regents exams in high school, and determine which
students need extra assistance through our Response to Intervention (RtI) programs.
The data for the school is used to determine how individual schools are progressing through a System of
Accountability for Student Success (SASS). Individual student results help identify the child’s success for
meeting the graduation College and Career Readiness Standards. Results of these tests are sent home to parents,
while school-wide and District results are published on the school web page and in the district newsletter. The
individual results of the tests in English language arts, mathematics, and science at the elementary level are used
to identify students who may have difficulty achieving the state standards. Students performing at level one or
two are provided with Response to Intervention Services (RtI) to assist them in improving their individual skills.
The following is an explanation of the four state levels:
Level 4 Exceeds Proficiency Standard
Level 3 Meet Proficiency Standard
Level 2 Meets Basic Standard
Level 1 Below Standard
Middle School
In the middle school, sixth- through eighth-grade students are required to take the New York State Common
Core language arts and mathematics assessments. Eighth-graders also take the New York state exam in science.
Additionally, students who are in advanced classes in eighth grade take the New York State Regents earth science
exam and/or the New York State Regents exam in integrated algebra.
Further information regarding the Common Core curriculum and assessments can be found at www.engageny.
org.
NYS Assessment Testing Schedule
ELA grades 3-8: April 14-16
Math grades 3-8: April 22-24
Science grade 4:
Performance May 20-29
Written June 1
Science grade 8:
Performance May 20-29
Written June 1
All of the New York state math and ELA exams
will be reported on the public school report card.
Additionally, these exams and all others will be made
available to the parents for review. n
Working Papers
is on campus during the school year. Pick up the
necessary forms in the High School attendance
office. n
If you are between the ages of 14 and 17 and intend to
work, you need working papers. The school physician
will do physicals for working papers on the days he
High School Diploma and Credential Requirements
Diploma Type
Available to
Requirements
Regents
All Student Populations
• Credit: 22 units of credit distributed as follows: 4 ELA, 4 Social Studies, 3 Science, 3 Mathematics, ½ Health, 1 Arts, 1
Language other than English (LOTE), 2 Physical Education, 3 ½ Electives
• Assessment: 5 required Regents exams with a score of 65 or better as follows: 1 Math, 1 Science, ELA, Global History
and Geography, US History and Government
Regents with
Honors
All Student Populations
• Credit: 22 units of credit distributed as follows: 4 ELA, 4 Social Studies, 3 Science, 3 Mathematics, ½ Health, 1 Arts, 1
Language other than English (LOTE), 2 Physical Education, 3 ½ Electives
• Assessment: 5 required Regents exams with a computed average score of 90 or better as follows: 1 Math, 1 Science, ELA,
Global History and Geography, US History and Government
Regents with
Advanced Designation
All Student Populations
• Credit: 22 units of credit distributed as follows: 4 ELA, 4 Social Studies, 3 Science, 3 Mathematics, ½ Health, 1 Arts, 1
LOTE, 2 Physical Education, 3 ½ Electives. In addition, a student must earn an additional 2 units of credit in LOTE or a 5
unit sequence in the Arts or CTE. These credits can be included in the 22 required credits.
• Assessment: 8 required Regents exams with a score of 65 or better as follows: 3 Math, 2 Science, ELA, Global History
and Geography, US History and Government; and either a locally developed Checkpoint B LOTE examination or a 5 unit
sequence in the Arts or CTE
Regents with
Advanced Designation
with an annotation that
denotes Mastery in
Math
All Student Populations
• Credit: 22 units of credit distributed as follows: 4 ELA, 4 Social Studies, 3 Science, 3 Mathematics, ½ Health, 1 Arts, 1
LOTE, 2 Physical Education, 3 ½ Electives. In addition, a student must earn an additional 2 units of credit in LOTE or a 5
unit sequence in the Arts or CTE. These credits can be included in the 22 required credits.
• Assessment: Meets all assessment requirements for the Regents with Advanced Designation (see above) and, in addition,
scores 85 or better on each of 3 Regents Examinations in Mathematics. See 100.5(b)(7)(x) u
Continued on next page.
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Diploma Type
Available to
Requirements
Regents with
Advanced Designation
with an annotation that
denotes Mastery in
Science
All Student Populations
• Credit: 22 units of credit distributed as follows: 4 ELA, 4 Social Studies, 3 Science, 3 Mathematics, ½ Health, 1 Arts, 1
LOTE, 2Physical Education, 3 ½ Electives. In addition, a student must earn an additional 2 units of credit in LOTE or a 5 unit
sequence in the Arts or CTE. These credits can be included in the 22 required
credits.
• Assessment: Meets all assessment requirements for the Regents with Advanced Designation (see above) and, in addition,
scores 85 or better on each of 3 Regents Examinations in Science. See 100.5(b)(7)(x)
Regents with
Advanced Designation
with Honors
All Student Populations
• Credit: 22 units of credit distributed as follows: 4 ELA, 4 Social Studies, 3 Science, 3 Mathematics, ½ Health, 1 Arts, 1
LOTE, 2 Physical Education, 3 ½ Electives. In addition, a student must earn an additional 2 units of credit in LOTE or a 5
unit sequence in the Arts or CTE. These credits can be included in the 22 required credits.
• Assessment: 8 required Regents exams with a computed average score of 90 or better as follows: 3 Math, 2 Science,
ELA, Global History and Geography, US History and Government; and either a locally developed Checkpoint B LOTE
examination with a score of 65 or a 5 unit sequence in the Arts or CTE
Local
Students with
disabilities with
an individualized
education program or
section 504
Accommodation Plan
• Credit: 22 units of credit distributed as follows: 4 ELA, 4 Social Studies, 3 Science, 3 Mathematics, ½ Health, 1 Arts, 1
LOTE, 2 Physical Education, 3 ½ Electives.
• Assessment: Low Pass Safety Net Option 1: 5 required Regents exams with a score of 55 or better as follows: 1 Math, 1
Science, 1 ELA, 1 Global History and Geography, 1 US History and Government; or
• Regents Competency Test (RCT) Safety Net Option for students entering grade 9 prior to September 2011: passing
score on corresponding RCT if student does not achieve a score of 55 or higher on the Regents examination or
• Compensatory Safety Net Option: scores between 45-54 on one or more of the five required Regents exams, other than
the English language arts (ELA) or mathematics exam, but compensates the low score with a score of 65 or higher on another
required Regents exam. Note: a score of at least 55 must be earned on both the ELA and mathematics exams. A score of 65
or higher on a single examination may not be used to compensate for more than one examination for which a score of 45-54
is earned.
Local Diploma,
Regents Diploma,
Regents Diploma with
Advanced Designation
(with or without
Honors), with a Career
& Technical Education
Endorsement
All Student Populations
• Credit: Completes all credit requirements as listed above for specific diploma types and completes an approved career and
technical education program.
• Assessment: Achieves a passing score on State assessments as listed above for specific diploma types and successfully
completes the technical assessment designated for the particular approved career and technical education program which the
student has completed.
Non-diploma High School Exiting Credentials
Credential Type
Career
Development and
Occupational Studies
Commencement
Credential
Available to
Students with
disabilities other than
those who are assessed
using the NYS Alternate
Assessment (NYSSA)
Skills and
Achievement
Commencement
Credential
Requirements
• Completes a career plan; demonstrates attainment of the commencement level Career Development and Occupational
Studies (CDOS) learning standards in the area of career exploration and development, integrated learning and universal
foundation skills; satisfactorily completes the equivalent of 2 units of study (216 hours) in Career and Technical Education
coursework and work-based learning (including at least 54 hours of work-based learning); and has at least 1 completed
employability profile;
OR
• Student meets criteria for a national work readiness credential. Credential may be a supplement to a regular diploma,
or, if the student is unable to meet diploma standards, the credential may be awarded as the student’s exiting credential
provided the student has attended school for not less than 12 years, excluding Kindergarten.
Students with severe
All students with severe disabilities who attend school for not less than
disabilities that are
12 years, excluding Kindergarten exit with this credential which must be accompanied by a summary of the student’s levels of
assessed using the NYS achievement in academic and career development and occupational studies.
Alternate Assessment
(NYSAA)
1Note: the low pass (55-64) option for general education students to earn a local diploma has been phased out and students who entered high school in 2008 and thereafter no
longer have access to this option. There are still students in our K-12 system that entered grade 9 in 2007 or earlier and still have access to this option.
Seal of Bi-Literacy – Requirements to be determined n
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Sexual Harassment
Notifications
The Board of Education recognizes that harassment of students and staff on the
basis of sex, gender and/or sexual orientation is abusive and illegal behavior that
harms targets and negatively impacts the school culture by creating an environment
of fear, distrust, intimidation and intolerance. The Board further recognizes that
preventing and remedying such harassment in schools is essential to ensure a healthy,
nondiscriminatory environment in which students can learn and employees can work
productively.
Sex-based harassment can be comprised of two types of behavior: sexual harassment
and/or gender-based harassment. Sexual harassment is unwelcome conduct of a sexual
nature, which can include unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors,
and other verbal, nonverbal, or physical conduct of a sexual nature. Gender-based
harassment includes verbal, nonverbal or physical aggression, intimidation or hostility
that is based on actual or perceived gender and sexual stereotypes. Sexual or genderbased harassment of a student can deny or limit the student’s ability to participate in or
to receive benefits, services, or opportunities from the school’s program.
The Board is committed to providing an educational and working environment
that promotes respect, dignity and equality and that is free from all forms of sexual
harassment. To this end, the Board condemns and strictly prohibits all forms of sexual
harassment on school grounds, school buses and at all school-sponsored activities,
programs and events including those that take place at locations outside the district.
Because sexual harassment can occur staff to student, staff to staff, student to student,
student to staff, male to female, female to male, male to male or female to female, it shall
be a violation of this policy for any student, employee or third party (school visitor,
vendor, etc.) to sexually harass any student or employee.
In order for the Board to effectively enforce this policy and to take prompt corrective
measures, it is essential that all targets of sexual harassment and persons with knowledge
of sexual harassment report the harassment immediately. The district will promptly
investigate all complaints of sexual harassment, formal or informal, verbal or written.
To the extent possible, all complaints will be treated in a confidential manner. Limited
disclosure may be necessary to complete a thorough investigation. If the complainant
reports that they feel unsafe at school due to the nature of the complaint, the district will
determine if accommodations need to be made until the issue is resolved.
If, after appropriate investigation, the district finds that a student, an employee or a
third party has violated this policy, prompt corrective action will be taken in accordance
with the applicable collective bargaining agreement, district policy and state law. All
complainants and those who participate in the investigation of a complaint of sexual
harassment have the right to be free from retaliation of any kind.
The Superintendent of Schools is directed to develop and implement regulations
for reporting, investigating and remedying allegations of sexual harassment. These
regulations are to be attached to this policy. In addition, training programs shall be
established for students and employees to raise awareness of the issues surrounding
sexual harassment and to implement preventative measures to help reduce incidents of
sexual harassment. Age-appropriate instructional materials will be incorporated into the
curriculum to educate students so that they can recognize and reduce the incidence of
sexual harassment.
This policy shall be posted in a prominent place in each district facility, on the district’s
website, and shall also be published in student registration materials, student, parent and
employee handbooks, and other appropriate school publications. Revised: August 22,
2013. n
Pesticide Notification
The McKinney-Vento Act
Equal Opportunity and Nondiscrimination
Emergency Response Plans
In accordance with regulations issued by the New York State Office of the Attorney
General, we are providing written notice to the public of the following:
1) Pesticides may be used at school facilities or on school grounds throughout the year;
2) The school is required to maintain a list of staff and parents who wish to receive 48
hours’ advance written notice of pesticide applications. To keep our records current, a new
letter is required annually;
3) Instructions on how to register to receive such notice and inquiries for more specific
information should be directed to the director of operations, at 648-7564.
Please contact the director of operations if you want advance notification of pesticide use
or if you have any questions regarding this notice. n
The Board of Education, its officers and employees, shall not discriminate in its programs
and activities on the basis of race, color, national origin, creed, religion, marital status,
sex, age, sexual orientation, disability or predisposing genetic characteristic. The district
will provide notice of this policy in accordance with federal and state law and regulation.
This policy of nondiscrimination includes access by students to educational programs,
counseling services for students, course offerings, and student activities, as well as
recruitment and appointment of employees and employment pay, benefits, advancement
and/or
terminations.
The Board of Education, its officers and employees shall not discriminate against
students on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, weight, national origin, ethnic
group, religion, religious practice, disability, sex; sexual orientation, or gender (including
gender identity and expression). BOE Revision: August 22, 2013. n
The McKinney-Vento Act is a federal law that protects the educational rights of children
and youth living in temporary housing situations such as
• in emergency or transitional housing
• sharing housing due to loss of housing or economic hardship
• in a motel, hotel, or camping grounds due to lack of other housing
• in a car, park, public space, abandaoned, or bus or train station
• in any of the above housing arrangements and are eligible for the Migrant Education Program.
Contact Eric Sutton, CF Guidance Counselor and Homeless Liaison at 648-7572. n
The Chenango Forks Central School District has a district Emergency Response Plan
in effect and individual Building-Level Emergency Response Plans in place that are
reviewed on an annual basis to ensure compliance with the Commissioner of Education’s
Regulation 155.17.
This regulation was put into place to address emergencies that must be handled in
an expeditious and effective manner. Schools are at risk for acts of violence as well as
natural and man-made disasters. To address these threats, the State of New York has
enacted the Safe Schools Against Violence in Education (SAVE) law. The district and
school response plans address the prevention, response and recovery with respect to
a variety of emergencies in schools. An executive summary is available by making a
written request to Bernie McDermott, Director of Operations and Transportation, 1
Gordon Drive, Binghamton, New York 13901. n
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Section 504–Annual Notice
In accordance with the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 commonly known as Section 504, the School District hereby
notifies disabled children and their parents of the School District duty under the Regulations to Section 504.
The School District shall provide a free appropriate public education to each qualified disabled child who
resides in the School District regardless of the nature or severity of the disability. The School District shall
educate each qualified disabled child with children who are not disabled to the maximum extent appropriate
to the needs of the disabled child, and shall also ensure that disabled children participate with non-disabled
children in nonacademic and extra-curricular activities to the maximum extent appropriate. A disabled child
shall be afforded an equal opportunity for participation in such services and activities.
The School District shall provide disabled children an equal opportunity for participation in physical education
School Notice to Parents of Rights Under the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)
The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), a Federal Law, requires that Chenango Forks Central
School District, with certain exceptions, obtain your written consent prior to the disclosure of personally
identifiable information from your child’s education records. However, Chenango Forks Central School
District may disclose appropriately designated “directory information” without written consent, unless you
have advised the District to the contrary in accordance with district procedures. The primary purpose
of directory information is to allow the Chenango Forks Central School District to include this type of
information from your child’s education records in certain school publications. Examples include:
• A playbill showing your student’s role in a drama production;
• The annual yearbook;
• Honor roll and other recognition lists;
• Graduation programs; and
• Sports activity sheets, such as for wrestling, showing weight and height of team members.
Directory information, which is information that is generally not considered harmful or an invasion of privacy
if released, can also be disclosed to outside organizations without a parent’s prior written consent. Outside
organizations include, but are not limited to, companies that manufacture class rings or publish yearbooks.
In addition, the New York State Education Law § 2-1 and two federal laws require school districts receiving
assistance under the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (ESEA) to provide military recruiters,
upon request, with student names, addresses and telephone listings – unless parents have advised the school
district that they do not want their student’s information disclosed without their prior written consent.
Once the proper FERPA notification is given by the district, a parent/guardian or student will have 30 days
to notify the district of any objections they have to any of the “directory information” designations. If no
objection is received, the district may release this information without prior approval of the parent/guardian or
student for the release. Once the student or parent/guardian provides the “opt-out,” it will remain in effect after
the student is no longer enrolled in the school district.
courses, interscholastic, club or intramural athletics.
The School District shall conduct pre-placement evaluations, and shall establish standards and procedures
consistent with Section 104.35 for the evaluation and placement of children who need or are believed to need
special education or related services. Periodic reevaluation shall be conducted of children who have been
provided special education or related services.
Placement decisions shall draw upon information from a variety of sources and shall be made by a group
of persons knowledgeable about the child, the meaning of the evaluation data, and the placement options.
The School District shall establish and implement a system of procedural safeguards that includes notice,
an opportunity for the parent to examine relevant records, an impartial hearing with the opportunity for
participation by the parent and representation by counsel, and a review procedure. n
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)
(10)
(11)
(12)
The student’s name;
The student’s address;
The student’s telephone listing;
The student’s date and place of birth;
The student’s class designation and major field of study (e.g., first grade, tenth grade, and the like);
The student’s participation in officially recognized activities and sports;
The student’s degrees, achievement awards or honors;
The student’s weight and height if a member of an athletic team;
Dates of attendance;
The student’s photograph;
The most recent educational institution attended before the student enrolled in the school district; and
Electronic mail address.
Social security numbers or other personally identifiable information will not be considered directory
information. Students who opt out of having directory information shared are still required disclose their
student ID cards.
Send notice to:
Chenango Forks Central School District
Attn: Amy Knisely
1 Gordon Drive
Binghamton, NY 13901
Upon request, the district discloses education records without consent to officials of another school district in
which a student seeks or intends to enroll.
For a complete list of exceptions to FERPA’s prior consent requirements see regulation 5500-R, Section 5.
Buildings and Grounds
Visiting Policy
In the CF district, parents are always welcome to visit and take part in the activities at our schools. We ask that
you please sign-in first.
All requests for the use of the facilities by any outside organization are to be made through the superintendent
of schools by completing the CFCS Building Use Request Form. Requests must be made at least 10 days in
advance. All requests will be cleared by the appropriate building principal.
The safety of our students during school is a priority for teachers, staff and parents. When visiting, please
identify yourself at the attendance office or security window before proceeding to your child’s classroom. You
will receive a visitor’s pass and the teacher will be contacted.
All groups using school facilities must be properly supervised by the sponsoring organization. School
authorities reserve the right to judge the adequacy of supervision. The superintendent or his/her designee may
request from the sponsoring organization certain standards of supervision. If such supervision is not available
from the sponsoring organization, the school reserves the right to furnish this supervision and bill the
sponsoring organization for the supervision. For more information, please call the superintendent’s office at
648-7543. n
We thank the community for its support of our efforts to provide a secure educational environment. We
plan to continue to keep school safety and security a top priority. This takes a total commitment from all of
us. Together we can maintain a comfortable work and learning environment, allowing us to keep our focus
on educating our children. If you have questions on safety and security policies, please contact your child’s
building principal.
Building Use
Community groups are permitted and encouraged to use school facilities for worthwhile purposes when such
uses will not interfere with the school program. All arrangements are subject to certain provisions, which are
found in the building use form. The CFCS Building Use Request Form is available on our website, in any main
office, the superintendent’s office or the athletic director’s office.
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Code of Conduct
The following Chenango Forks Student Discipline Code is being made available to all parents and students of the
Chenango Forks School District in accordance with the regulations of the Commissioner of Education, Part 100.
If there are questions or concerns regarding this Student Discipline Code, please feel free to contact the school at
any time. The Student Discipline Code was formally adopted by the Board of Education on November 14, 1985
and took effect on January 1, 1986. A complete copy of the District Code of Conduct is available upon request to
the district office.
Student Searches and Interrogations
The Board of Education is committed to ensuring an atmosphere on school property and at school functions that
is safe and orderly. To achieve this kind of environment, any school official authorized to impose a disciplinary
penalty on a student may question a student about an alleged violation of law or the district code of conduct.
Students are not entitled to any sort of “Miranda”-type warning before being questioned by school officials, nor
are school officials required to contact a student’s parent before questioning the student. However, school officials
will tell all students why they are being questioned.
A. Student Lockers, Desks and Other School Storage Places
The rules in this code of conduct regarding searches of students and their belongings do not apply to student
lockers, desks and other school storage places. Students have no reasonable expectation of privacy with respect
to these places and school officials retain complete control over them. This means that student lockers, desks
and other school storage places may be subject to search at any time by school officials, without prior notice to
students and without their consent.
Additionally, it should be understood that random locker searches may be conducted for the purpose of school
safety, to ensure the safety of students, faculty and staff members, and to prevent disruptions to the learning
environment.
Prohibited Student Conduct
The Board of Education expects all students to conduct themselves in an appropriate and civil manner, with
proper regard for the rights and welfare of other students, district personnel and other members of the school
community, and for the care of school facilities and equipment.
The best discipline is self-imposed, and students must learn to assume and accept responsibility for their own
behavior, as well as the consequences of their misbehavior. District personnel who interact with students are
expected to use discipline action only when necessary and to place emphasis on the students’ ability to grow in
self-discipline.
The Board recognizes the need to make its expectations for student conduct while on school property or engaged
in a school function specific and clear. The rules of conduct listed below are intended to do that and focus on
safety and respect for the rights and property of others. Students who will not accept responsibility for their own
behavior and who violate these school rules will be required to accept the penalties for their conduct.
A student may be subject to disciplinary action, up to and including suspension from school, when they:
A. Engage in conduct that is disorderly. Examples of disorderly conduct include, but are not limited to:
1. Running in hallways.
2. Making unreasonable noise.
3. Using language or gestures that are profane, lewd, vulgar or abusive.
4. Obstructing vehicular or pedestrian traffic.
5. Engaging in any willful act which disrupts the normal operation of the school community.
6. Trespassing. Students are not permitted in any school building, other than the one they regularly attend, without permission from the administrator in charge of the building.
7. Computer/electronic communications misuse, including any unauthorized use of computers, software, or internet/intranet account; accessing inappropriate websites; or any other violation of the district’s acceptable use policy
B. Engage in conduct that is insubordinate. Examples of insubordinate conduct include, but are not limited to:
1. Failing to comply with the reasonable directions of teachers, school administrators or other school employees in charge of students or otherwise demonstrating disrespect.
2. Lateness for, missing or leaving school without permission.
3. Skipping detention
C Engage in conduct that is disruptive. Examples of disruptive conduct include, but are not limited to:
1. Failing to comply with the reasonable directions of teachers, school administrators or other school personnel in charge of students.
2. Inappropriate public sexual contact.
3. Display or use of personal electronic devices, such as, but not limited to, cell phones, digital tablets, digital projectors, digital cameras, in a manner that is in violation of district policy.
D.Engage in conduct that is violent. Examples of violent conduct include, but are not limited to:
1. Committing an act of violence (such as hitting, kicking, punching, and scratching) upon a teacher, administrator or other school employee or attempting to do so.
2. Committing an act of violence (such as hitting, kicking, punching, and scratching) upon another student or any other person lawfully on school property or attempting to do so.
3. Possessing a weapon. Authorized law enforcement officials are the only persons permitted to have a weapon in their possession while on school property or at a school function.
4. Displaying what appears to be a weapon.
5. Threatening to use any weapon.
6. Intentionally damaging or destroying the personal property of a student, teacher, administrator, other district employee or any person lawfully on school property, including graffiti or arson.
7. Intentionally damaging or destroying school district property.
E. Engage in any conduct that endangers the safety, physical or mental health or welfare of others. Examples of such conduct include, but are not limited to:
1. Subjecting other students, school personnel or any other person lawfully on school property or attending a school function to danger by recklessly engaging in conduct which creates a substantial risk of physical injury.
2. Stealing or attempting to steal the property of other students, school personnel or any other person lawfully on school property or attending a school function.
3. Defamation, which includes making false or unprivileged statements or representations about an individual or identifiable group of individuals that harm the reputation of the person or the identifiable group by demeaning them.
4. Discrimination, which includes using race, color, creed, national origin, ethnic group, religion, religious practice, sex, gender (identity and expression), sexual orientation, weight or disability to deny rights, equitable treatment or access to facilities available to others.
5. Harassment (or Bullying), is the creation of a hostile environment by conduct or threats, intimidation orabuse. (See policy, 0115, Student Harassment and Bullying Prevention and Intervention for a more complete definition.)
6. Intimidation, which includes engaging in actions or statements that put an individual in fear of bodily harm.
7. Hazing, this includes an induction, initiation or membership process involving harassment (see policy 0115 for a more complete definition).
8. Selling, using, distributing or possessing obscene material.
9. Using vulgar or abusive language, cursing or swearing.
10.Smoking a cigarette, cigar, pipe, electronic cigarette or any personal vapor producing device, or using chewing or smokeless tobacco.
11.Possessing, consuming, selling, offering, manufacturing, distributing or exchanging alcoholic beverages or illegal substances, or being under the influence of either. “Illegal substances” include, but are not limited to, inhalants, marijuana, cocaine, LSD, PCP, amphetamines, heroin, steroids, look-alike drugs, and any synthetic version thereof, whether specifically illegal or not, commonly referred to as “designer drugs” which are substances designed and synthesized to mimic the intended effects and usages of, which are chemically substantially similar to, illegal drugs, which may or may not be labeled for human consumption.
12.Inappropriately using or sharing prescription and over-the-counter drugs.
13.Gambling.
14.Indecent exposure, that is, exposure to sight of the private parts of the body in a lewd or indecent manner.
15.Initiating a report warning of fire or other catastrophe without valid cause, misuse of 911, or discharging a fire extinguisher.
F. Engage in misconduct while on a school bus. It is crucial for students to behave appropriately while riding on district buses, to ensure their safety and that of other passengers and to avoid distracting the bus driver. Students are required to conduct themselves on the bus in a manner consistent with established standards for classroom behavior. Excessive noise, pushing, shoving and fighting will not be tolerated.
G.Engage in any form of academic misconduct. Examples of academic misconduct include, but are not limited to:
1. Plagiarism
2.Cheating.
3.Copying.
4. Altering records.
5. Assisting another student in any of the above actions.
H.Engage in off-campus misconduct that interferes with, or can reasonably be expected to substantially disrupt the educational process in the school or a school function. Such misconduct includes, but isn’t limited to, threatening or harassing students or school personnel through any means off-campus, including cyber bullying.
Definition of Bullying
Bullying: Bullying, under the amended Dignity for All Students Act, has the same meaning as harassment (see
below). The accompanying regulation provides more guidance regarding the definition and characteristics of
bullying to help the school community recognize the behavior.
Cyberbullying: Cyberbullying is defined as harassment (see below) through any form of electronic
communication.
Discrimination: Discrimination is the act of denying rights, benefits, justice, equitable treatment or access to
facilities available to all others, to an individual or group of people because of the group, class or category to which
that person belongs (as enumerated in the Definitions section, under Harassment, below).
Hazing: Hazing is an induction, initiation or membership process involving harassment which produces public humiliation, physical or emotional discomfort, bodily injury or public ridicule or creates a situation where
public humiliation, physical or emotional discomfort, bodily injury or public ridicule is likely to occur.
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“Sexting” refers to an act of sending sexually explicit photos, images, text messages, or e-mails by using a cell phone or other electronic device.
Harassment has been defined in various ways in federal and state law and regulation. The Board recognizes
that these definitions are important standards, but the Board’s goal is to prevent misbehavior from escalating in
order to promote a positive school environment and to limit liability. The Dignity for All Students Act (§§1018 of Education Law) defines harassment as the creation of a hostile environment by conduct or by threats,
intimidation or abuse, including cyberbullying, that (a) has or would have the effect of unreasonably and
substantially interfering with a student’s educational performance, opportunities or benefits, or mental, emotional
or physical well-being; (b) reasonably causes or would reasonably be expected to cause a student to fear for his or
her physical safety; (c) reasonably causes or would reasonably be expected to cause physical injury or emotional
harm to a student; or (d) occurs off school property and creates or would foreseeably create a risk of substantial
disruption within the school environment, where it is foreseeable that the conduct, threats, intimidation or abuse
might reach school property. The harassing behavior may be based on any characteristic, including but not
limited to a person’s actual or perceived:
• race, • color, • weight, • national origin, • ethnic group, • religion, • religious practice, • disability, • sex,
• sexual orientation, or • gender (including gender identity and expression).
In some instances, bullying or harassment may constitute a violation of an individual’s civil rights. The district
is mindful of its responsibilities under the law and in accordance with district policy regarding civil rights
protections.
District Bullying Prevention Rules:
Rule 1: We will not bully others.
Rule 2: We will try to help students who are bullied.
Rule 3: We will try to include students who are left out.
Rule 4: If we know that somebody is being bullied, we will tell an adult at school and an adult at home.
Olweus Bully Prevention Program
Reporting Procedures
Although it can be difficult to step forward, the district can’t effectively address bullying if incidents are not
reported. Students who have been bullied, parents whose children have been bullied or other students or staff
who observe bullying behavior are encouraged and expected to make a verbal and/or written complaint to any
school personnel in accordance with the training and guidelines provided. Students are to report any incidents
of discrimination, harassment, bullying, cyber-bullying, hazing, or sexting by completing a “Harassment/Bullying
Prevention Form”. These forms are located in the school library, the guidance office and in the building’s main
office. Forms can also be accessed and completed online on the District’s homepage. Forms can be deposited into
any specified drop boxes in the building or turned into the main office. Online forms can be e-mailed directly to
the appropriate building administrator.
Dignity Act Coordinator
The Board of Education has designated the following individuals as the Dignity Act Coordinator who has been
thoroughly trained to handle human relations in the areas of race, color, weight, national origin, ethnic group,
religion, religious practice, disability, sexual orientation, gender and sex. These people will serve as a resource
and be responsible for the oversight of investigatory procedures of all allegations of bullying. The Dignity Act
Coordinators are:
Name: Dave Burdick, School Resource Officer
Building: Chenango Forks Central School District High School
Address: One Gordon Drive, Binghamton, New York 13901
Phone Number: (607) 648-7584 Email: [email protected]
Name: Dave Hogan, Director of Physical Education and Athletics and Associate Middle School Principal
Building: Chenango Forks Central School District Middle School
Address: One Gordon Drive, Binghamton, New York 13901
Phone Number: (607) 648-7576 Email: [email protected]
Name: Lorrie Hulbert, Assistant Elementary Principal
Building: Chenango Forks Central School District Elementary School
Address: 6 Patch Road, Binghamton, New York 13901
Phone Number: (607) 648-7580 Email: [email protected]
Off Campus Act Coordinator
Students may be disciplined for violations of school district policies and the Code of Conduct when there is a
connection to or impact, effect on school students, personnel, activities, functions or property. Examples of
misconduct include but are not limited to: cyber-bullying, sexting, threatening or harassing students or school
personnel through the use of electronic devices.
Penalties
The range of penalties which may be imposed for the conduct set forth above is as follows:
1. Verbal warning;
2. Written warning;
3. Written notification to parent;
4.Probation
5.Reprimand
6. Confiscation of electronic devices until the student’s parent/guardian retrieves the device from the building administrator or is/her designee;
7.Detention;
8. Suspension from transportation;
9. Suspension from athletic participation;
10.Suspension from social or extracurricular activities;
11.Removal from classroom by teacher;
12.Alternate Instruction (In-School-Suspension);
13.Short-term (five days or less) suspension upon instruction
14.Long-term (more than five days) suspension from school;
15.Permanent suspension from school.
Remedial Consequences
Remedial responses which may be utilized for, but not limited to, instances of discrimination and harassment of
students by students and/or employees may include:
1. Peer support groups; corrective instruction or other relevant learning or service experience;
2. Supportive intervention;
3. Behavioral assessment or evaluation;
4. Behavioral management plans, with benchmarks that are closely monitored;
5. Student counseling and parent conferences.
When the student repeatedly is substantially disruptive of the educational process (q) or substantially interferes
with the teacher’s authority over the classroom (r), or is violent (s) the minimum period is suspension upon
instruction for five school days as well as suspension from athletic participation and social or extracurricular
activities for the period of suspension upon instruction. The suspending authority may reduce the period of
suspension as specified in this paragraph for good cause shown, on a case by case basis, in a manner consistent
with state or federal law. Students who commit violent acts other than bringing a weapon to school shall be
subject to suspension from school at least five days unless otherwise determined by the superintendent.
“Repeatedly substantially disruptive” means engaging in conduct that results in the student being removed from
the classroom pursuant to Education Law §3214 and this code on multiple occasions.
Any suspension from attendance upon instruction for violation of any section may be imposed only in
accordance with Education Law § 3214(3).
The type and extent of punishment for violations of all sections except section (g) and beyond the minimum in
relation to sections (q), (r), and (s) shall be determined by the building principal or superintendent. Disciplinary
measures shall be appropriate to the seriousness of the offense and, where applicable, to the previous disciplinary
record of the student.
In accordance with the Gun-Free Schools Law (20 U.S.C.A. § 3351), the Gun-Free Schools Act of 1994 (20
U.S.C.A. § 8921), New York State Education Law § 3214 (3), and this Board policy, the punishment for violation
of Section (g) shall be a suspension from attendance upon instruction for a period of not less than one calendar
year, unless the superintendent shall determine to modify such punishment. The superintendent’s determination
shall be on a case-by-case basis.
The term “firearm” as used in Section (g) is defined in 18 U.S.C.A. § 921 (3) and shall include any weapon,
including a starter gun, which will or is designed to or may readily be converted to expel a projectile by the
action of an explosive; the frame or receiver of any such weapon; any firearm muffler or firearm silencer; or any
destructive device. Such term does not include an antique firearm. The term “destructive device” means any
explosive, incendiary, or poison gas, bomb, grenade, rocket having a propellant charge of more than four ounces,
missile having an explosive or incendiary charge or more than one-quarter ounce, mine or any device similar
to any of those devices already described in this paragraph. Except that “destructive device” shall not mean any
device not designed or redesigned for use as a weapon.
The superintendent shall refer a pupil who has been determined to have violated section (g) as follows:
a. If the pupil is under 16 years of age to the Family Court in accordance with the Family Court
Act, Article 3.
b. If the pupil is 16 years of age or older to the appropriate law enforcement agency.
Student Dress Code
All students are expected to give proper attention to personal cleanliness and to dress appropriately for school
during school hours. Students and their parents have the primary responsibility for acceptable student dress and
appearance. Teachers and all other district personnel should exemplify and reinforce acceptable student dress and
help students develop an understanding of appropriate appearance in the school setting.
A student’s dress, grooming and appearance, including jewelry, make-up, and nails, shall:
1. Be safe, appropriate and not disrupt or interfere with the educational process.
2. Recognize that extremely brief and revealing garments such as tube tops, net tops, halter tops, spaghetti straps( less than 1/2 of an inch) , plunging necklines (front and back), bare midriff tops and bottoms, and see /through garments are not appropriate.
3. Ensure that underwear, including tank top style undershirts are completely covered with outer clothing. Pants falling below the hips are not acceptable.
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4. Include footwear at all times. Footwear that is a safety hazard will not be allowed and all footwear needs to have a sturdy sole. Flip Flops (defined as a backless, often foam rubber sandal held to the foot by the big toe by means of a thong) are not acceptable.
5. Not include the wearing of head coverings except for a medical or religious purpose.
6. Not include items that are vulgar, obscene, libelous, or denigrate others on account of race, color, weight, national origin, ethnic group, religion, religious practice, disability, sexual orientation, gender or perceived gender and sex.
7. Not promote and/or endorse the use of alcohol, tobacco or illegal drugs and/or encourage other illegal or violent activities.
8. Adhere to understanding that cut off shirts and sleep wear are not appropriate attire for the school environment.
9. Prohibit sunglasses or tinted eye wear to be worn inside school buildings. Spiked collars, choke chains or other dangerous jewelry are also prohibited.
Rationale: To allow for range of motion for and provide protection during daily activities without causing
distractions in the school environment, to decrease the possibility of concealed weapons in large, deep pockets
or concealed under oversized clothing. Pants, shorts and skirts must fit appropriately to avoid injury, i.e., falls,
circulatory compromise.
Each Building Principal or his/her designee shall be responsible for informing all students and their parents of the
student dress code at the beginning of the school year and any revisions to the dress code made during the school
year.
Students who violate the student dress code shall be required to modify their appearance by covering or removing
the offending item, and if necessary or practical, replacing it with an acceptable item. Any student who refuses
to do so shall be subject to discipline, up to and including in-school suspension for the day. Any student who
repeatedly fails to comply with the dress code shall be subject to further discipline, up to and including out of
school suspension.
Visitors to the Schools
The Board recognizes that the success of the school program depends, in part on support by the larger
community. The Board wishes to foster a positive climate where members of the community have the
opportunity to observe the hard work and accomplishments of the student, teachers and other staff. Since
schools are a place of work and learning, however, certain limits must be set for such visits. The Principal or his
or her designee is responsible for all persons in the building and on the grounds. For these reasons, the following
rules apply to visitors to the schools:
1. Anyone who is not a regular staff member or student of the school will be considered a visitor.
2. All visitors to the school must enter through the designated single point of entry and report to the office of the Principal upon arrival at the school. There they will be required to present photo identification sign the visitor’s register and will be issued a visitor’s identification badge, which must be worn at all timeswhile in the school or on school grounds. The visitor must return the identification badge to the Principal’s office before leaving the building.
3. Visitors attending school functions that are open to the public, such as parent-teacher organization meetings or public gatherings are not required to register.
4. Parents or citizens who wish to observe a classroom or school activity while school is in session are required to arrange such visits in advance with the classroom teacher(s) and Building Principal, so that class disruption is kept to a minimum.
5. Teachers are expected not to take class time to discuss individual matters with visitors.
6. Any unauthorized person on school property will be reported to the Principal or his or her designee. Unauthorized persons will be asked to leave. The police may be called if the situation warrants.
Unauthorized persons will be asked to leave. The police may be called if the situation warrants.
7. All visitors are expected to abide by the rules for public conduct on school property contained in this
code of conduct.
Public Conduct on School Property
The district is committed to providing an orderly, respectful environment that is conducive to learning. To create
and maintain this kind of an environment, it is necessary to regulate public conduct on school property and
at school functions. For purposes of this section of the code, “public” shall mean all persons when on school
property or attending a school function including students, teachers and district personnel.
The restrictions on public conduct on school property and at school functions contained in this code are not
intended to limit freedom of speech or peaceful assembly. The district recognizes that free inquiry and free
expression is indispensable to the objectives of the district. The purpose of this code is to maintain public order
and prevent abuse of the rights of others.
All persons on school property or attending a school function shall conduct themselves in a respectful and
orderly manner. In addition, all persons on school property or attending a school function are expected to be
properly attired for the purpose they are on school property.
A.Prohibited Conduct
No person, either alone or with others, shall:
1. Intentionally injure any person or threaten to do so.
2. Intentionally damage or destroy school district property or the personal property of a teacher, administrator, other district employee or any person lawfully on school property, including graffiti or arson.
3. Disrupt the orderly conduct of classes, school programs or other school activities.
4. Distribute or wear materials on school grounds or at school functions that are obscene, advocate illegal action, appear libelous, obstruct the rights of others, or are disruptive to the school program.
5. Intimidate, harass or discriminate against any person on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, weight, national origin, ethnic group, religion, religious practice, disability, sexual orientation, gender or sex.
6. Enter any portion of the school premises without authorization or remain in any building or facility after it is normally closed.
7. Obstruct the free movement of any person in any place to which this code applies.
8. Violate the traffic laws, parking regulations or other restrictions on vehicles.
9. Possess, consume, sell, offer, manufacture, distribute or exchange alcoholic beverages, controlled or illegal substances or any synthetic versions (whether or not specifically illegal or labeled for human consumption), or be under the influence of either on school property or at a school function
10.Possess or use weapons in or on school property or at a school function, except in the case of law enforcement officers or except as specifically authorized by the school district
11.Loiter on or about school property.
12.Gamble on school property or at school functions.
13.Refuse to comply with any reasonable order of identifiable school district officials performing their duties.
14.Willfully incite others to commit any of the acts prohibited by this code.
15.Violate any federal or state statute, local ordinance or Board policy while on school property or while at a school function.
16.Smoke a cigarette, cigar, pipe, electronic cigarette or any personal vapor producing device, or use chewing or smokeless tobacco
B.Penalties
Persons who violate this code shall be subject to the following penalties:
1. Visitors. Their authorization, if any, to remain on school grounds or at the school function shall be withdrawn and they shall be directed to leave the premises. If they refuse to leave, they shall be subject toejection.
2. Students. They shall be subject to disciplinary action as the facts may warrant, in accordance with the due process requirements.
3. Employees may be subject to disciplinary measures as detailed by law and as dictated by the facts.
C.Enforcement
The Principal or his/her designee shall be responsible for enforcing the conduct required by this code. When the
Principal or his or her designee sees an individual engaged in prohibited conduct, which in is or her judgment
does not pose any immediate threat of injury to persons or property, the Principal or designee shall tell the
individual that the conduct is prohibited and attempt to persuade the individual to stop. The Principal or designee
shall also warn the individual of the consequences for failing to stop. If the person refuses to stop engaging in
the prohibited conduct, or if the person’s conduct poses an immediate threat of injury to persons or property, the
Principal or designee shall have the individual removed immediately from school property or the school function.
If necessary, local law enforcement authorities will be contacted to assist in removing the person. The district shall
initiate disciplinary action against any student or staff member, as appropriate, with the “Penalties” section
above. In addition, the district reserves its right to pursue a civil or criminal legal action against any person
violating the code.
D.Application of Rules
The rules shall apply to all school property and school functions of the district and shall govern the conduct of students, teachers, staff members, as well as visitors, and other licensees and invitees.
Comprehensive Attendance Policy
A. Objectives
The objectives of the Comprehensive Attendance Policy are:
1. to accurately track the attendance, absence, tardiness and early departure of students to and from the school;
2. to ensure sufficient pupil attendance of classes so that pupils may achieve State mandated education standards;
3. to track student location for safety reasons and to account to parents regarding the location of children during school hours.
B. Definitions
Whenever used within the Comprehensive Attendance Policy, the following terms shall mean:
1.Scheduled instruction: Every period that a pupil is scheduled to attend instructional or supervised study activities during the course of a school day during the school year.
2.Absent: The pupil is not present for the entire period of the pupil’s scheduled instruction.
3.Tardy: The pupil arrives later than the starting time of the pupil’s scheduled instruction.
4.Early departure: The pupil leaves prior to the end of the pupil’s scheduled instruction.
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medical visits, approved college visits, military obligations, absences approved in advance by the Principal, and other reasons as may be approved by the Commissioner of Education.
6.Unexcused: Any absence, tardiness or early departure for which the pupil has no valid school approved excuse. Such unexcused nonappearance shall include shopping trips to the local mall, family vacation, oversleeping, skipping class, and any other absence that is not excused.
In order to encourage student attendance, the following strategies and incentives shall apply:
1. Minimum Attendance for Course Credit
a. A student must be noted as present at 90% of a course’s scheduled classes in order to earn credit for the course. Any excused absence, for which the student has completed assigned make-up work, will not be counted as an absence for the purposes of determining whether the student has attended sufficient classes to receive course credit under this provision. The principal has discretion to make exceptions to 1(a) based upon extenuating circumstances.
i. For purposes of minimum attendance requirements, a student shall not be counted as present for a class if the student misses more than 10 minutes of class, whether through tardiness or early departure.
ii. Students of compulsory attendance age suspended from school instruction may not be marked as absent unless they fail to attend scheduled alternative education on that day.
iii. Students over the compulsory attendance age suspended from school instruction will be marked absent unless they have been assigned alternative education. If alternative education has been assigned, only failure to attend scheduled alternative education shall count as an absence.
b. In order to prevent loss of credit for failure to attend, the district will take the following steps:
i. when a student has been marked as absent for 5% of a course’s classes, the district shall notify the student and his parent(s) or persons in parental relation that the student is approaching the limit of absences for losing course credit for failure to attend class. The notice will include the school’s attendance for credit policy, the actual number of classes the student may miss before forfeiting the right to earn credit, and the actual number of classes missed to date;
ii. a student and his parent(s) or persons in parental relation will be advised one month before the completion of the course if the student is in jeopardy of losing credit for failure to attend. The notice will include the school’s attendance for credit policy, the actual number of classes the student may miss before forfeiting the right to earn credit, and the actual number of classes missed to date;
iii. teachers will provide makeup work upon request so that students who are in jeopardy of forfeiting class credits due to excused absences have the opportunity to earn credit for the course;
iv. where a student is in jeopardy of losing credit for excessive absences, the Building Principal shall be responsible for reviewing attendance records, determining eligibility for makeup work for excused absences, and arranging student makeup opportunities with teachers, including deadlines.
2. Notice of Absences
The pupil’s parent(s) or person in parental relation shall be notified of a pupil’s unexcused absence, tardiness or early departure according to the following:
a. where a pupil has not been marked as present for the first period of scheduled instruction and the school has not been previously notified of the absence, the district shall attempt to contact the pupil’s parent(s) or person in parental relation to learn the nature of the pupil’s absence and notify the parent that the pupil has not arrived at school;
b.for every 3 unexcused absences, tardiness, early departures, or any combination thereof, the pupil’s parent(s) or persons in parental relation shall receive a notice containing the dates, times, and the nature of the pupil’s unexcused non-presence.
3. Disciplinary Procedures
The pupil may be subject to disciplinary procedures for unexcused absence, tardiness, or early departure,
including verbal and written warnings, detentions, in- school suspensions, and loss of extra-curricular privileges,
as described in the Code of Conduct.
4.Incentives
District teachers shall work with the Building Principal and Attendance Supervision Officer to create and
implement classroom based incentive programs for excellent attendance, including but not limited to extra credit
and additional privileges.
5. Intervention Strategy Development
The Building Principal shall meet each marking period with the Attendance Supervision Officer and other
administrators and teachers as the Principal determines necessary to review student attendance records, address
identified patterns of unexcused pupil absence, tardiness and early departure, and review current intervention
methods. Where the Principal determines that existing intervention policies or practices are insufficient, the
Principal shall notify the Board of Education prior to its annual review of the building’s attendance records, of
both insufficient practices and any proposed changes needing Board approval to implement.
6. Counseling
The District shall provide consistent counseling to students with chronic attendance problems.
E. Attendance Supervision Officer
The Board shall designate a person as the Attendance Supervision Officer. The Attendance Supervision Officer is
responsible for reviewing pupil attendance records and initiating appropriate action to address unexcused pupil
absence, tardiness and early departure consistent with the Comprehensive Attendance Policy.
Use of Electronic Devices
The Board of Education recognizes that there are personal electronic and/or digital devices that have educational
applications. These devices shall be allowed to be used in classrooms and libraries when they are included as part
of a lesson or to complete homework assignments under the direction of a teacher during the instructional day.
The Board acknowledges that such devices can be a positive means to facilitate the educational process; however,
the display and/or use of such devices can cause disruption to the educational process. Therefore, to prevent
disruptions, such devices are to be used appropriately to support the educational process during the school day.
The district is not responsible for stolen, lost or damaged personal electronic devices.
Misuse of any of these electronic devices may result in disciplinary action from the building administrator or his/
her designee, as outlined in the code of conduct. Some uses of personal electronic devices constitute violation
of the school district code of conduct and in some instances, the law. The school district will cooperate with law
enforcement officials as appropriate.
Cellular Telephones and Testing
In order to ensure the integrity of testing, in accordance with state guidelines, students are not allowed to bring
cell phones or other electronic devices into classrooms or other exam locations during testing. The exception to
this policy is if a teacher gives specific permission for a cell phone or other electronic device to be used during a
classroom, non-state assessment.
Test proctors, monitors and school officials shall have the right to collect cell phones and other prohibited
electronic devices prior to the start of the test and to hold them for the duration of the test taking time.
Admission to the test will be prohibited to any student who has a cell phone or other electronic device in their
possession and does not relinquish it.
Students with individualized education plans (IEPs), 504 Plans, or documentation from a medical practitioner
that specifically requires the use of an electronic device may do so as specified.
Academic Athletic Eligibility Procedure
We believe that athletics and academics are inseparable. The concepts of individual responsibility, selfimprovement, facing challenges, overcoming adversity, competing, preparing, functioning as a member
of a group, emotionally supporting others, and having a sound mind and body are promoted, reinforced,
and enhanced in our classrooms and our extra- curricular programs. Our procedure toward eligibility for
participation or competition in athletic programs reflects a way to encourage students’ overall success and
recognizes students who are making an effort to achieve and properly represent the school and themselves.
1. Academic eligibility rules apply during the respective sports season.
2. At five-week intervals students will be issued academic reports; progress reports at the five-week mark and report cards at the ten-week mark.
3. Based on one of the reports above, if a student athlete is failing two subjects, the student athlete will be placed on Level One for a minimum of five weeks. Student athletes will be required to attend a remedial period four days (Monday-Thursday) a week. Attendance alone will not satisfy this requirement. The student athletes will be expected to be active participants in remedial and be productive during this time period.
4. Students who do not fulfill their obligatory requirements for Level One will be moved to Level Two. Inaddition to attending remedial 4 days per week, student athletes on Level Two will be ineligible for competition. Attendance and participation at practices will be at the discretion of the coach.
5. Students on Level Two will be re-evaluated after two weeks. If the student athlete is found to be back in compliance with the provisions of Level One, the student athlete will be allowed to return to full participation. If it is found that the student is not back in compliance, then his/her ineligibility will continue for another two weeks.
6. Student athletes that fail either two fourth quarter classes or two classes for the year
will begin the fall sports season on Level One for a minimum of five weeks. This also applies to sixth grade students who will be playing modified sports in seventh grade.
7. Under extenuating circumstances, the principals, in conjunction with the athletic
director, will make the final determination of a student athlete’s eligibility.
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Title changed 3-18-14 (em) School Resource Officer
Revised 3-27-14 (em) electronic cigarettes
Revised 6-25-14 addition of Assistant Elementary Principal

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