Washingtonville Central School District

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A Message from Superintendent of Schools
2015-2016 Board of Education
William Santos, President
John Coughlin, Vice President
Dr. Brian Casey, Secretary
Joseph Bonomi
Jennifer Dellova
Colleen Doyle
Mary Ellen Shute
Ms. Roberta L. Greene
As Superintendent of the Washingtonville Central School District, it
is my pleasure to welcome you to the 2015-2016 school year, and to those who
are new to our District, welcome to Washingtonville. In education, September
is always a time of new beginnings with many exciting possibilities ahead.
Throughout the school year, there will be numerous opportunities for students,
as well as parents and guardians, to become involved. Whether it is joining a
club or activity, trying out for a play, or participating on an athletic team, we
encourage everyone in our student body to try something new. For parents, we
invite you to become a member of your child’s PTA/PTO/PTSO, sit on a District
committee, or attend one of our numerous concerts, plays, and/or athletic events.
Many of these are free and open to the public to attend.
On Wednesday, September 2, we look forward to welcoming our student
body back into session for the academic year and eagerly anticipate the
energy their return brings to our campuses. As the long days of summer end and
alarm clocks are once again being set, it is our hope that students will arrive
ready to take on the challenges of the new school year, are willing to try new
activities, and are excited to continue on their educational journey.
I am delighted to present to you our 2015-2016 school calendar. This
is the 2nd edition in which we feature alumni. While this calendar has been
designed to give you some basic information about the District, its policies and
procedures, and the events that will take place during the school year, please
remember that the calendar does not replace personal communication between
the home and school. In conjunction with this document, we have an outstanding
website that is kept up to date and can be accessed at www.ws.k12.ny.us.
Additionally, we encourage all parents and guardians to utilize the Parent
Portal feature on our website where specific information regarding your child
can be found. User names and password information can be obtained by filling
out the parent portal sign-up sheet on our website.
Finally, thank you for your continued support of our schools as
demonstrated by your attendance at our numerous school events, your
involvement in parent-teacher organizations and District committees, and in the
successful passing of our school budget for the eighth consecutive year. Because
of your support, our academic program offerings remain strong, including
opportunities for our students to earn college credits while in high school via
Advanced Placement and college course offerings. Our music and art programs,
as well as our athletic and club activities, remain robust and continue to offer
opportunities for our students to explore, excel, and follow their passions. We
sincerely thank our community for allowing all of these opportunities to continue
for our students.
On behalf of the Board of Education and the entire District, we look
forward to a successful and exciting school year ahead. I look forward to
seeing you throughout the school year at open houses, parent nights, concerts,
athletic events, drama productions, and other such school-related activities, and
welcome the opportunity to share with you the diverse talent and success of our
student body. Best wishes for another outstanding school year.
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School Activities Subject to Change
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Abbreviations & Symbols
Please note that in the interest of space, abbreviations are
used throughout this calendar, the most common being:
AM=a
PM=p
High School=HS
Middle School=MS
Little Britain Elementary=LB
Round Hill Elementary=RH
Taft Elementary=TA
Board of Education=BOE
Meeting=Mtg
Elementary=ELEM
Pre-Kindergarten=PreK
AM Kindergarten=AM K
PM Kindergarten=PM K
Parent/Teacher
Conferences=P/T Conf
Superintendent’s Conference
Day=Supt Conf
Juniors=Jrs
Seniors=Srs
Music in Our Schools=MIOS
Kindergarten=K
District Website - www.ws.k12.ny.us
Washingtonville Central School District has a
comprehensive website that provides information
on a broad range of subjects. All of the District’s
schools have their own websites. When you see
the computer mouse symbol, this means that the
information is also posted on the District’s website or one of
the individual school’s websites. For most recent information
on events, please visit the District’s website at www.ws.k12.ny.us. Please check the websites often!
Calendar dates & information are
subject to change. Please visit the
District website for the
most up-to-date information at
www.ws.k12.ny.us
All school activities listed in this calendar are subject
to change. For all activities that you are interested
in attending or in which your child may be a
participant, please confirm the dates and any
listed times in advance of the event by either
checking the District website, calling the building,
or by reading notes brought home by your child regarding
the event. In most cases, changes to an event will be posted
on the District or building’s website.
Emergency School Closing or Delay
If school is to be closed or have a delayed opening due
to severe weather conditions, it will be announced on the
following radio and TV stations:
WHUD 100.7 FM
WBNR 1260 AM
MIX 97 97.7 FM
WFKP 93.3 FM
WGNY 1220 AM
WJGK 103.1 FM
WSPK 104.7 FM
WPDH 101.5 FM
WRWD 107.3 FM
WCBS Channel 2
WABC Channel 7
Emergency school closing or delay information
will also be sent via Connect-ED® calls, as well
as being posted on the District website as soon
as it is available.
Smoking on School Premises
Board Policy 5640 prohibits anyone from smoking in any
District facility, vehicle, on the grounds, or while on any
school-sponsored field trips, exchanges, visits, athletic, music,
or other school-related activities at locations away from
school.
School District Policies
All of the District’s policies are available on the
website. Go to Administration and then click on
Board of Education. Click on Policies from the list.
Cover photo credit:
Ms. Sue Cooney, HS Guidance
Counselor
School Hours
Attendance
Elementary Schools.................................................. 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
AM Kindergarten............................................9:00 AM – 11:20 AM
PM Kindergarten.............................................12:30 PM – 3:00 PM
AM PreK............................................................8:30 AM – 11:00 AM
PM PreK..............................................................12:00 PM – 2:30 PM
Middle School............................................................ 7:35 AM – 2:06 PM
High School................................................................ 7:35 AM – 2:06 PM
Bell schedules for the Middle School and High School are posted in
the planner and the schools’ websites.
Equal Opportunity
The Washingtonville Central School District Board of Education
does not discriminate on the basis of a person’s actual or perceived
race, color, weight, national origin, ethnic group, religion, religious
practice, disability, sexual orientation, gender, or sex in the
educational programs or activities in which it operates.
Summer Camp Activities
Various summer camps are run on the grounds of the
Washingtonville Central School District each summer. Some are
sponsored by school organizations, while others are sponsored by
community groups. Information and details are available on our
website as they become available.
Homework
a) Policy – The District has a homework policy
number 8440. Since homework can be an important
learning experience and supplement to what students
are taught in the classroom, it is given to provide practice
and reinforcement of skills, provide review, develop good work
and study habits, and engage students in independent work and
study. Homework should be done outside of regular classroom
time. Acceptable use guidelines for homework are posted on the
Parent Corner on the District’s website.
b) Teacher websites – Many of our teachers have created
their own class websites where they post homework assignments,
projects, classroom news, photos, worksheets, documents for
download, classroom calendar information, and other classroom
activities. Please check with your child’s teacher or the District
website to see if he or she posts homework assignments on the
web. More teachers are planning to create classroom websites
during the school year.
LOOK INSIDE!!
Attendance Regulations
Regular school attendance is required of all pupils. Frequent
absences can severely affect a pupil’s learning. The school
recognizes there are some absences that are unavoidable and
urges that sick children remain at home. However, we just as
strongly urge that well children be sent to school. Parents are
encouraged to assist in this regard.
Students with 10 or more unexcused absences will receive
a letter to set up an appointment with the school attendance
officer to develop a plan to get the student in school. After 20 unexcused absences, the District Attorney will be notified.
After 30 unexcused absences, the case will be turned over to the
District Attorney.
Absences for medical or dental visitations and religious
observations are valid absences but should take place, when
possible, outside school hours. Students will only be released from
school to attend a religious service when a parent or guardian has
sent a note to the school at least one day in advance requesting
the release. Absences for the following reasons will be considered
illegal absences: visiting, away for vacations, shopping, needed
at home, caring for baby, work, no shoes, overslept, etc. This is
based on the rules of the Commissioner of Education and the
State Education Law and shall be considered unexcused absences
and/or lateness. School personnel will not be required to supply
assignments, homework, test make-ups, etc., to those students who
are absent from school for reasons such as these.
State aid under New York State Law is affected by
unnecessary absences, as support is based on the average daily
attendance of pupils. If your child is absent from school, the
following procedure should be followed:
■ Give your child a signed written excuse for the absence.
■ When the child arrives at school, he/she will present the excuse
to the teacher.
■ If the absence was due to a communicable disease, the
child will be asked to report to the school nurse for a brief
examination to determine if the child should be in school.
■ The school nurse, after examination, will decide whether or not
the child may return to class.
Summary of the Comprehensive Attendance Policy
On November 29, 2001, an amendment to Commissioner’s
Regulations §104.1 was signed requiring school district officials
to prepare and adopt a Comprehensive Attendance Policy by
June 2002. Following is a summary of the policy adopted by
the Board of Education of the Washingtonville Central School
District.
The policy was developed in accordance with the
requirements set forth in the amendment and was written
in collaboration with students, teachers, administrators, and
parent volunteers. A full copy of the Attendance Policy is
included in the student handbook provided to all Middle
and High School students at the beginning of the school
year. In addition, copies of the full policy will be available
in all buildings as public information material. The District’s
Comprehensive Attendance Policy includes:
1. A statement of the overall objectives to be accomplished.
2. A description of specific strategies to be used to meet the
objectives.
3. Definitions of student absences, tardiness, and early
departures within the two categories of “excused” and
“unexcused.” This includes an illustrative list of those
determinations.
4. A coding system to identify and record these dates within
the attendance registers.
5. A description of attendance incentives.
6. Descriptions of disciplinary consequences for those students
who are illegally late, absent, or depart early from school.
7. A description of the intervention strategies that will be
employed in the event of a student illegally missing school.
8. A description of the attendance review process as it
pertains to parents, building principals, and the Board of
Education.
9. A section outlining the dissemination and awareness of this
policy.
The signed amendment to the Commissioner’s Regulation
also includes a requirement for districts to implement a periodby-period attendance-keeping system at the secondary levels
as of July 1, 2003. The Washingtonville Middle School and the
High School are in full compliance with this regulation and are
currently utilizing a period-by-period attendance system. The
objective of this policy is to encourage students to attend school
on time and for the maximum number of days and instructional
periods possible.
The District Comprehensive School Attendance Policy was
approved by the Washingtonville Board of Education in June
of 2001. It has been in full effect since that time. Please join
us in ensuring that your child is in attendance for the maximum
instructional time during this school year.
Important health forms and school meal program information, including applications for free and reduced meals,
can be found in the centerfold of this calendar!
Registration
Registration of New Entrants
The Washingtonville Central School District uses a central registration system. Parents of a new
entrant should call the Central Registrar at
(845) 497-4000, Ext 27031, to make an
appointment to register the student(s). The Central
Registrar is located at 52 West Main Street in
Washingtonville.
When you come to register, you must bring
a birth certificate, proof of immunizations, driver’s
license, or other picture identification, and an
acceptable proof of residency in the District. While
you are with the Registrar:
1. Forms will be checked to see that all necessary
information is complete.
2. A “Request for the Transfer of Student
Records” form will be completed.
3. An appointment with a guidance counselor will
be made for students in Grades 6-12.
4. Transportation will be arranged for students
K-12, when necessary.
A guardian or agency must have in their
possession a court order assignment and/or
Department of Social Services assignment that
states the person or agency has authorization to act
on behalf of the State of New York.
All new entrants are required to have a
physical examination performed within the 12
months before entering the District. Proof of this
examination must be presented within 10 days of
the time the student enters the school. The physical
examination form to be completed by the physician
can be downloaded from the Central
Registration portion of the website.
Pre-Kindergarten Registration
The District has a Pre-Kindergarten program. All
students who will be four by December 1st are
eligible. Registration begins May 1st.
Kindergarten Registration
A student will be admitted to Kindergarten if the
student is five years old before December 1st of the
year they are seeking to enroll. Registration begins
March 1st.
School District Tax Code
School District Tax Code for NYS Tax Return - 669
Health, Immunizations & Medications
New York State Legislation requires medical examinations of children
entering Pre-Kindergarten, Kindergarten, Grades 2, 4, 7, and 10, and any
new student entering the District for the first time. Each physical must state
the student’s Body Mass Index (BMI) and weight status category.
Since the family physician knows your child best, parents are strongly
encouraged to have this examination performed by the family physician.
Physicals and the Annual Physical Examination Form need to be completed
within 12 months prior to the commencement of the school year in which the
examination is required and be provided to the school nurse within 30
days after the student starts school. After this date, the school physician
reserves the legal right to make a health appraisal of students for whom we
have not received a report. School physicals cannot be used for out of school
or community activities, such as Little League or summer camp.
Vision screenings will be done by the school nurse annually on all
students in Grades K-3, 5, 7, and 10. Hearing screenings will be done on
students in Grades K, 1, 3, 5, 7, and 10. All new entrants will be screened
for vision and hearing.
Regular dental care by the family dentist is recommended for all
students. Preventive dental care through fluoride treatment and sealant can
prevent a large percentage of dental decay. Per NYS Education Law #903,
as of September 1, 2008, all students enrolling in school or entering
Grades K, 2, 4, 7, and 10 are requested to obtain a dental health
certificate, which should contain a report of a comprehensive dental
examination performed on the child.
It is the policy of the District to ask parents to keep their children home
from school if they show signs of illness or other infection. If a child has had
a fever, he or she should remain at home until the temperature has been
normal for at least 24 hours. When a child is absent for 2-3 consecutive
days, please notify your individual school Attendance Office.
Children who do not have the required immunizations may be excluded
from school.
Due to the size of the District and the large number of students,
transportation for ill students cannot be provided. Therefore, it is
necessary that you provide us with the name and phone number of an
adult who will care for your child in your absence. Please feel free to call
us if we may be of assistance.
Immunizations
State Education Law requires that all children take part in the physical
education program unless a health problem makes this inadvisable. A note
from a physician, to be renewed yearly, is necessary for a child to be
excused from this requirement. Written parental requests will be honored
for one or two class sessions, but periodic or repeated excuses require
medical validation in the interest of the pupil’s health.
NYS Public Health Law requires that all children be fully immunized.
For the 2015-2016 School Year the requirements for school entrance/
attendance are as follows:
MMR
Hep B
Hib
PCV
Tdap
Pre-K
1 dose
3 doses
1-4 doses
1-4 doses
N/A
Pre-K
DTap/DTP/
Tdap
IPV/OPV
Varicella
K
2 doses
3 doses
N/A
N/A
N/A
Gr. 8-12
4 doses 4-5 doses 4-5 doses 3 doses
3 doses
4 doses
2 doses
Gr. 2-5
Gr. 6-12
2 doses
3 doses
N/A
N/A
1 dose
Gr. 6-7
3 doses
1 dose
K-Gr. 1
Gr. 1-5
2 doses
3 doses
N/A
N/A
N/A
3 doses 3-5 dose 3 doses
1 dose 2 doses 1 dose
Immunizations are available from your family physician as well as
free clinics sponsored by the Orange County Health Department.
HEALTH OFFICE
TELEPHONE
FAX
Round Hill Elementary
Little Britain Elementary
Taft Elementary
Middle School
High School
497-4000 X 25531
497-4000 X 23531
497-4000 X 22531
497-4000 X 21531
497-4000 X 24531
497-4082
497-4003
497-4085
497-4037
497-4034
All health forms, including the authorization for the administration
of medicine at school, may be downloaded from the District’s website by
navigating to www.ws.k12.ny.us and selecting Central Registration under
Administration at the top of the home page. Please take a moment to
become familiar with the District’s health program procedures.
Please also assist us to promote sound hygiene practices.
Topics of interest relating to health and welfare can be found at
the Health Department at the Orange County website (located
at www.co.orange.ny.us). To find the Health Department, select “County
Departments,” then “Health” on the main navigation menu.
Physical Education Excuses
Medication in School
Under certain unusual circumstances, when it is necessary for a child to take
medication during school hours, the school nurse will cooperate with the
family physician and the parents. If the parent submits a written request
and it is accompanied by a written request from the family physician in
which he/she indicates the name, frequency, dosage, and duration of a
prescribed medication, then the school nurse may administer the medication
during school hours. This note must be renewed each year at the beginning
of the school year. All medication taken in school must come to the Health
Office in its original container and will be taken under the school nurse’s
supervision. The medication must be delivered to the school nurse by the
parent.
Students who need to use crutches during school hours must have a
doctor’s note and enter/exit all buildings via ramps.
Scoliosis
Fundraising Activities
Fundraising projects in which students sell
merchandise, services, or in other ways solicit money
for school activities, may only be sponsored by
approved student organizations with the expressed
approval of the building principal and/or the Board
of Education. Any such plan shall have a clearly
defined purpose and, in general, shall contribute to
the educational experience of students and shall not
conflict with instructional programs. Door-to-door sale
fundraising activities are prohibited.
Sales projects undertaken by any organization
using the Washingtonville Central School District
name, or the name of any of its schools, shall first
obtain approval by the Board of Education and
shall not involve students as salespersons. Profits so
obtained shall be used to enhance school programs
by providing money for expenditures not normally
funded by the District.
All participation shall be voluntary. Written
parental consent for children in Kindergarten through
Grade 6 is required.
Use of School Facilities
Organized not-for-profit groups are welcome to
use school buildings and grounds for meetings
and sports activities. It is the policy of the Board
of Education to permit use of any school facilities
when they are not in use for school purposes,
provided appropriate insurance requirements are
met.
Any organization must first register with
the Business Office and submit the required
documentation. Once registration is complete, they
will be given a login to access the new
online system, called SchoolDude.
For more information, please refer
to the District’s website.
Calendar dates & information
are subject to change. Please
visit the District website for the
most up-to-date information at
www.ws.k12.ny.us
New York State Education Law requires that all children between ages of
8 and 16 receive an examination to identify children with possible lateral
curvature of the spine (scoliosis). If your child has not had this screening
as part of his/her annual physical examination, it is done by a nurse
practitioner who comes to the District. If your child has a possible problem,
you will be contacted promptly; otherwise you will not hear from us. If
you do have your physician do the screening, please have it noted on the
report.
Drugs
The sale, possession, or use of drugs of any kind, except those
obtained by a doctor’s prescription and authorized in writing by a
parent or legal guardian for the purpose of medication, is expressly
forbidden.
Internet Resource: New York Statewide School Health Services
Center (NYSSHSC) http://www.schoolhealthservicesny.com
Annual School Budget Vote and Board Elections
The annual school budget vote and Board of Education elections will be
held from 6 AM to 9 PM on Tuesday, May 17, 2016. On the ballot will be
the District budget proposals and Board of Education vacancies.
If you require an Absentee Ballot, please obtain an Application for
Absentee Ballot in one of the following ways:
1. Download the Application for Absentee Ballot from the District’s
website, fill it out and mail to or drop off at:
Mrs. Joan McCue, School Board of Elections
52 West Main Street
Washingtonville, NY 10992
2. Call Mrs. Joan McCue at (845) 497-4049 to request an Application
for Absentee Ballot be mailed to you.
3. Stop in to the District Central Administration at 52 West Main Street,
Washingtonville, between the hours of 8 AM and 4 PM to pick up an
Application for Absentee Ballot.
Please note that if the ballot is to be mailed to you, the Application
for Absentee Ballot must be received by the District Clerk at least seven
days prior to the date of the vote, or the day before the vote date if
you are able to pick up the ballot in person. An individual may pick
up multiple copies of the Application for Absentee Ballots (for family
members, etc.) but may only receive an Absentee Ballot for themselves.
All other ballots will be mailed directly to the eligible voters. Once the
application is received and qualified voter status is determined, an
Absentee Ballot will be mailed to you. No ballots may be given out unless
an Application for Absentee Ballot has been received and the applicant
has been determined to be a qualified voter in the District.
Information will also be posted on the District’s website.
Important Dates for Budget Vote & Board Elections
Budget Meeting #1........................................................................... March 2
Budget Meeting #2.........................................................................March 14
Budget Meeting #3............................................................................April 11
Adoption of Proposed Budget.........................................................April 20
Public Hearing........................................................................................May 9
Last Day for Voter Registration........................................................ May 13
(Register at the High School from 11 AM to 8 PM)
Budget Vote & Board of Education Member Election.................. May 17
Voter Registration
To vote on District matters, a person must be a citizen of the United
States, over 18 years of age, and a resident of the District for 30 days
prior to the date of the meeting, election, or referendum when he/she
would vote.
In addition, under Subdivision 1 of Section 352 of the Election Law,
any person otherwise qualified to vote, whose name appears on the
registration lists furnished by the County Board of Elections, is entitled to
vote without further registration. The registration of voters is valid for a
period of four years. If the registrant has not voted during that period,
he/she must re-register.
School Meal Selections
Menus can be viewed and printed by visiting the District’s website at
www.ws.k12.ny.us. If you do not have access to the Internet, paper
menus will be available at your school’s main office. Please contact the
Food Service Department at (845) 497-4000, Ext. 27121, to apply for
free or reduced meals or if your child has food allergies. The Breakfast
Program is available for all students in Grades 1-12. Middle School
students will need to have a Breakfast Program Pass, which is
available for download on the Middle School website.
Meal account information and payments can be made
online at www.mynutrikids.com.
Class of 2002
Lindsay Messina
has ten years of experience
as a cover model, print and television fitness personality, awardwinning fitness competitor, and personal trainer. Working with
New York City agencies Wilhelmina and Silver Models, she has
secured jobs with top companies like Under Armour, Lady Foot
Locker, and Ashley’s Furniture. She has also appeared on the
covers of multiple magazines including Oxygen, Natural Muscle,
Muscle and Fitness Hers, The Challenge, Status, and Fit & Firm.
Through years of preparation to be in top physical form, Lindsay
has developed training routines and diet regimes to achieve any
goal. She also draws on her own experiences having to overcome
physical and mental challenges at a young age. In school,
she struggled with severe dyslexia which
became more apparent when reading from a
teleprompter during a modeling assignment.
Her journey to accept her insecurities taught
her valuable lessons on building confidence,
courage, motivation, and self worth.
Lindsay now helps other women
achieve their fitness goals, whether they are
preparing to compete on the international
level, hoping to get in top shape for a life
event, or trying to lose their pregnancy
weight. Her wholehearted approach to
health and fitness includes helping clients
define their personal goals, embrace their
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to stay motivated. She uses tested workout routines, meal plans,
positive psychology, encouragement, and personal connections
to create a balanced and individualized approach to fitness.
Lindsay’s overall mission is to support women in their
health and fitness goals, help them achieve the best version of
themselves, and get them to uncover and embrace their “class and sass.”
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TA K Orientation AM K 10a & PM K 2p
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RH PreK Open House 7p
TA PTA Mtg 9:30a
MS Gr 6 Open House 6:30p
LB PTO Mtg 9:30a
MS Gr 7-8 Open House 6:30p
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BOE Work Session 7:30p @ HS
HS PTSO Mtg 7p
RH PTA Mtg 7:30p
LB Gr 1-2 Open House 7p
RH Gr 1-2 Open House 7p
TA Gr 1-2 Open House 7p
LB Gr 3-5 Open House 7p
RH Gr 3-5 Open House 7p
TA Gr 3-5 Open House 7p
RH Family Fun Day (Rain Date 9/25)
TA Welcome Back to School Bash 4p
(Rain Date 9/25)
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HS Back to School Night 7p
BOE Mtg 7p @ RH
TA Fall Fundraiser Begins
NO SCHOOL
Countywide Early Dismissal Drill
(Students Dismiss 15 Minutes Early)
Rain Date for RH Family Fun Day
Rain Date for TA Welcome Back Bash
MS & HS Underclassman Pictures
Calendar dates & information are subject to change. Please visit the District website for the
most up-to-date information at www.ws.k12.ny.us
HS College Night 7p
RH Special Ed Open House 7p
OCt 2015
LB PTO Carnival 1p
(Rain Date 10/4)
TA AM & PM Kindergarten
Open House 7p
TA Aspire K-1 Open House 6:30p
MS PTO Mtg 7p @ Café B
RH AIS Open House 7p
TA AIS/ESL Open House 7p
TA Aspire Gr 2-5 Open House 7p
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Class of 2003
Seth Andrew Bridges
is a New York City-based actor, fight choreographer, and stuntman,
who graduated from Washingtonville High School in 2003.
Seth began acting at the age of eight, taking formal lessons
at the Hudson Valley Conservatory of Fine Arts in Walden, where
he would continue to train for ten years and now teaches today.
From there, he went on to perform in several productions at
Taft Elementary School, participate in Odyssey of the Mind, and
appear on the WHS stage all four years of his high school career,
ending as president of the Masque and Mime Society.
Seth earned a BFA in Theatre from NYU’s Tisch School of
the Arts, where he also
received extensive stage
training and began
pursuing his dream.
As an actor, he has
appeared on film, in OffBroadway productions,
and on regional stages
from Florida to Utah—
performing everything
from Shakespeare to
world premieres of new
plays. As a stuntman,
he has appeared on
“Boardwalk Empire”
(HBO), “Elementary”
(CBS), “Gotham” (FOX),
“Royal Pains” (USA),
“Law & Order: SVU,” (NBC), and numerous independent films.
He can also be seen in an upcoming title from Rockstar Video
Games.
Seth considers himself extremely lucky to call Washingtonville
home. The rich arts scene in Orange County, as well as the close
proximity to New York City and all of its theatres, were hugely
influential to his growth as an actor. That, coupled with the
guidance and encouragement of his parents and teachers like Jodi
Davis and Kevin McIntyre, gave him the support and confidence
he needed to believe that life as an actor was possible.
Seth encourages young actors to chase their dreams. He
believes you can just as easily fail at doing something you don’t
want to do, so you might as well follow your passion.
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Class of 1992
Phil Antonucci
Class of 1989
Don Antonucci
graduated from Washingtonville
High School in 1992. He then
went on to earn his Bachelor’s
degree from SUNY Cortland and
his Master’s degree (MPA) from The
George Washington University.
Phil has lived in the
Washington, D.C. metropolitan area since 1997, working in local
government with a specific focus on public safety technologies
and crime analysis. He is currently a Division Chief with the
Alexandria Police Department and is responsible for the
evaluation, deployment, and enhancement of mission critical
systems and tactical software. He and his team have expanded
the use of technology and data
analysis within the department,
helping to strategically respond
to crime and crime trends.
Phil is married to former
classmate Christine Walters
and together they have two
daughters, Katie, 13, and
Caroline, 10.
graduated from
Washingtonville High School in 1989. As president of Regence
BlueShield, Don is responsible for directing and guiding the
overall performance of Regence, including sales, provider
contracting, government affairs, and community relations. He
takes an inside-out approach to working with employers that
starts with understanding their unique needs, and then creating
solutions that help drive growth and support company culture.
Don has spent the last
two decades immersed in
the health care industry.
From his start as a market
analyst, to the front lines as
the vice president of sales,
up through his current role
as president of Regence
BlueShield, Don’s desire is to
create more affordable and
accountable health care solutions. His passion is in finding ways
to transform health care through innovation, transparency, and
wellness solutions.
Don works to improve the health care of all residents, serving
as a member of the Washington Health Alliance board of directors.
Don earned his bachelor’s degree in political science from the
SUNY College at Cortland, and his master’s degree in public policy
analysis and administration from Binghamton University, State
University of New York. Don is married to Julie and has a son, CJ, 11, and daughter, Ariana, 4.
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RH Family Fun Bowling Night
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TA PTA Mtg 7p
TA Veterans Day
Luncheon/Wizard Assembly 12p
LB Art Expo 6:30p (Snow Date 11/20)
RH International Night
(Snow Date 11/20)
HS Fall Play 7p
MS Picture Retakes
NO SCHOOL
HS Report Card
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Distribution 1st Marking Period
Elem Report Cards Distributed
RH Picture Retakes
Snow Date for RH International Night
Snow Date for LB Art Expo 6:30p
JROTC Blood Drive
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LB Picture Retakes
TA Anti-Bullying Week
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Supt Conf Day
OCT 2015
LB Talent Show 6:30p
Class of 1982
Hugh Aodh O’Brien
brings over
30 years experience in the entertainment industry to the table -having worked as a producer, stunt coordinator, stuntman/actor,
stunt rigger, and 2nd unit director.
Hugh’s most recent feature producing credits include the upcoming Latino horror pic Murder in the Woods.
Previous feature producing efforts include the 1950s period
drama A New York Heartbeat, the award winning romantic-comedy
Father vs Son, and currently in development, the sci-fi action film
Building Time.
In between feature projects, Hugh has also produced several
award winning short films: Far, which is enjoying an amazing 3-year
long festival run and recently released Uné Liberation, a 1944
period WWII drama, both with director Brian Crewe.
Hugh also continues his career as one of the industry’s leading
stunt experts with over 400 credits to his name, including work for
such famed directors as JJ Abrams (Mission: Impossible 3), Paul
Thomas Anderson (Boogie Nights), Steven Spielberg (A.I. Artificial
Intelligence), Spike Lee (Do the Right Thing), Gore Vibinski on his
Pirates of the Caribbean Trilogy
and Ben Stiller on The Secret
Life of Walter Mitty.
Hugh was inducted into
the Stuntmen’s Association
of Motion Pictures (SAMP) in
2000 and continues to serve
on its board of directors.
Hugh is also a member
of the Screen Actors Guild/
American Federation of
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Sciences (ATAS), The World Stunt Academy, and the prestigious
Directors Guild of America (DGA). Hugh is the owner/president of
Variegated Enterprises Inc., an entertainment industry company
that supplies stunt and rigging equipment as well as action
consulting services worldwide.
Born in NYC and raised in New York’s beautiful Hudson Valley,
Hugh started in the local film and television industry in 1985
before moving out to Los Angeles in 1990.
Hugh holds dual citizenship in the US and Ireland, helping in
his ability to work around the world. He currently lives in Thousand
Oaks, CA, with his 10-year old daughter, Casey Jean O’Brien.
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HS Financial Aid Night 7p
MS Winter Concert 7p (Snow Date 12/4)
Snow Date for MS Winter Concert
7p @ MS
LB PTO Mtg 9:30p
RH Movie Night
TA Holiday Bazaar & Book Fair
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TA PTA Mtg 9:30a
7p @ MS
MS Winter Concert 7p (Snow Date 12/11)
LB Holiday Gift Fair (Day Only)
7p @ MS
LB Holiday Gift Fair (Day & Eve 6:30p
-Snow Date 12/14)
ACT
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RH Holiday Boutique Family Night
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Snow Date for LB Holiday Gift Fair
6:30p
MS Progress Reports
HS Winter Concert 7p (Snow Date 12/16)
TA Holiday Houses
Snow Date for HS Winter Concert 7p
HS 2nd Marking Period Progress Reports
HS Winter Concert 7p (Snow Date 12/18)
Snow Date for HS Winter Concert 7p
LB Family Fun Night/Bowling
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Class of 1993
Keith Connolly
graduated from
Washingtonville High School in 1993. He was a two-sport
athlete at WHS and earned a baseball scholarship to Rutgers
University. Keith pitched for Rutgers from 1994 to 1998 and
helped lead them to the Big East Championship in 1998.
After graduating from Rutgers, Keith signed a professional
baseball contract to pitch for the San Francisco Giants. He
spent three years in the Giants Minor League organization
and, during the off seasons, he worked as a baseball
instructor for high school and college players. Keith
developed a knack for recognizing and developing talent and
took a position with the Colorado Rockies as a scout.
Since 2001, Keith has worked for the
Rockies, the Florida Marlins, and the Baltimore
Orioles. He currently works as a regional
cross checker for the Kansas City Royals.
A career highlight for Keith came in 2014
when the Royals won the American League
Championship and played in the World Series.
Keith currently resides in Fairhaven, New
Jersey. He is married to Meghan and has three
children, Daly, Margaret, and Hugh.
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6:30p
RH Art Show (Snow Date 1/29)
Snow Date for TA Winter Concert
7p @ HS
Snow Date for TA Family Fun Night
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(Snow Date 1/27)
Snow Date for RH Winter Concert @ HS
Regents Exams
LB Winter Concert @ HS
(Snow Date 1/29)
Elem/HS/MS End of 2nd Marking Period
Snow Date for LB Winter Concert @ HS
Snow Date for RH Art Show
Class of 2001
Jessica Gaffney
is a 2001 Washingtonville
High School graduate. She began building her work ethic at the
age of 14, when she got her first job during her early years of high
school. After graduating, she moved out on her own and worked
four jobs while putting herself through cosmetology school. Once
she received her cosmetology license, she began working at a
local hair salon.
At age 24, while pregnant with her first child, Jessica
was diagnosed with ovarian cancer. After her son was born
prematurely, she received chemotherapy and started a holistic
regime. She has been cancer free ever since.
After having her son, Jessica began working from home and
she built a solid clientele over a period of six years. Also during
that time, she enrolled in the Trinity College of
Natural Health in order to become a holistic
healer.
Once she outgrew her home workspace,
Jessica and her partner Trish Kieck, a 1992
Washingtonville graduate, opened Revive
Your Hair Spa & Juice in New Windsor.
Their full service hair salon offers both
Recently, Jessica has been guest speaking for the Girls On
conventional and organic hair treatments
Fire program at Washingtonville Middle School, inspiring young
along with healthy juices and smoothies.
women to follow their dreams.
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February 2016
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LB Chocolate Bingo 6:30p
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TA Art Show (Snow Date 2/19)
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TA PARP
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Class of 1991
Dr. David Sas
is a pediatric nephrologist
(a pediatrician who specializes in kidney diseases) at the worldrenowned Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota. He graduated
from Washingtonville High School in 1991 and enjoyed taking
advantage of everything the school had to offer academically
and beyond. While at WHS, he was active in sports, music,
school plays, mock trial, and many other clubs.
David credits the opportunities offered
at WHS for laying the foundation for his
diverse college experience at Tulane
University in New Orleans. He encourages
all students to spread their wings and
participate in activities outside of their
comfort zones. He says the only way to find
what you are passionate about and what
you are good at is to try everything.
David is leading a team of researchers
across the United States in a project to
discover the causes of kidney stones in
children, a problem that is becoming more
common for unknown reasons. He is also
very active in medical education and has
won numerous teaching awards over the
years. He fondly remembers the styles of
many of his high school teachers from all
disciplines and that is what has helped him
develop his own teaching style.
David often offers these words
of advice to his teenage patients: “Try
as hard as you can to learn as much as
you can and earn good grades. Good
grades equal freedom. If you don’t want
someone telling you what to do with your life, earn good grades.
Then you can do whatever you want!”
Class of 1989
Nina Sas
lives in Manhattan with her husband and
six-year-old son. She is an Assistant Attorney General with the
New York State Office of the Attorney General. As the Senior
Investigative Counsel to the Auto Insurance Fraud Unit, Nina
investigates and prosecutes white collar crime. Before working
as an Assistant Attorney General, Nina was an Assistant District
Attorney in Queens County,
where she investigated homicides
and tried felony cases.
Nina graduated from
Washingtonville High School in
1989. She went on to earn her
B.A. from New York University and
her J.D. from Boston University
School of Law. She attributes
much of her success in school to
the great foundation she received
from WHS. While at WHS, Nina took full advantage of the
academic offerings and participated in a wide-range of extracurricular activities, such as music, Track, the National Honor
Society, Youth in Government, and school plays.
Her initial interest in the law began after being a member
of the Mock Trial team, where she experienced being in a court
room for the first time. Nina’s WHS teachers inspired her to
be curious, creative, and confident and she is grateful for their
support.
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March 2016
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Budget Mtg #1 7:30p @ LB 4
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Budget Mtg #1 7:30p @ LB
Otis-Lennon Gr 3, 5, 7
Elem Early Dismissal for Staff Dev
No PM PK or K
HS/MS 3rd Marking Period
Progress Reports
RH Family Movie Night
TA Basket Bonanza (Snow Date 3/11)
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HS Spring Musical 7p
RH PARP
Chorus Day 8a
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JV & V Spring Sports Begin
LB Book Fair (Day Only)
RH Family Book Fair Night
RH Family Book Fair Night
RH Gr 5 Panoramic Picture
TA PTA Mtg 9:30a
HS/MS Chorus Day 8a (Snow Date 3/10)
HS Spring Musical 7p
(Snow Date 3/15)
HS Day/Eve • MS Day Only
LB Family Book Fair/Reading Night
6:30p
Snow Date for TA Basket Bonanza
RH PARP & Book Fair
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Snow Date for HS Early Dismissal for
P/T Conf (Day/Eve)
BOE Mtg & Budget Mtg #2 7p @ HS
Modified Spring Sports Begin
Snow Date for MS Early Dismissal for
P/T Conf (Day Only)
Snow Date for HS/MS Band Day @ 8a
HS/MS Band/Chorus Pop Concert 7p
@ HS (Snow Date 3/17)
LB PTO Mtg 9:30a
Snow Date for HS/MS Band/Chorus
Pop Concert 7p @ HS
RH PARP Family Game Night
LB Musical 7p
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MS Holocaust Program 7p
(Open to the Public)
TA Evening Book Fair 6-8p
TA Book Fair
P/T Conf (Day Only)
Snow Date for MS Early Dismissal for
P/T Conf (Day/Eve)
APR 2016
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Class of 1995
Robyn Scopteuolo
graduated from
Washingtonville High School in 1995. She completed a Bachelor of
Arts at New York University in 1999 with a major in Economics and
a minor in Sociology. Robyn returned to college at Pace University
School of Law, where she graduated magna cum laude in 2003,
concentrating her studies in Land Use Law and SEQRA. Robyn
is now a principal in her family business, originally started by her
father. Their business develops raw land into residential houses
and commercial plazas. Additionally, she prepares the leases
for the plazas. Slowly the business has evolved to include the
restoration of older buildings. Their latest project is repurposing
a historic
barn into
a business
center by
reusing
most of the
materials
onsite,
generating
The outbuildings that were disassembled on the site are now the
as little
interior walls of the main building.
waste as
possible.
Robyn resides in Washingtonville with her husband and three
children - one of whom is a student of the WHS class of 2016!
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RH PTA Mtg 7:30p
NYS ELA 3-8 Assessment
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ACT
Scholarship Run
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7:30p @ HS
HS Coffee House 6:30p
TA PTA Mtg 9:30a
Snow Date for HS Empty Bowls Dinner
Event (NAHS) 6-9p
RH Spring Basket
NYS 3-8 Math Assessment
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BOE Mtg 7p @ HS
LB PTO Mtg 9:30a
Gr 7 Trip to Museum of Natural History
Supt Conf Day
NO SCHOOL
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HS Humanities Breakfast 9a @ Kuhl’s
Highland House
TA Go Green Night
Senior Citizen Prom 4-7p
@ HS
Class of 1990
Tim Simpson
graduated in 1990 as a member
of the National Honor Society and member of the football and
baseball teams. Following his time at Washingtonville, Tim spent
four years at Cornell University as a four-year member of the
football team, earning a Bachelor of Science Degree in Hotel
Administration. Upon initially
graduating from Cornell, Tim
spent several years with the
Aramark Corporation in food
service management. This
was followed by a transition
into hotel real estate, where
he is currently a director for
Cushman & Wakefield in the
Hotel & Gaming Valuation Group and currently resides in Lady
Lake, FL, with his wife, Dina (a 1991 Washingtonville graduate),
and his daughter, Jordan, 8. He also has a stepdaughter, Taylor, 22, a nursing student at Nova Southeastern University.
Tim has had the opportunity to reside in several states
including, Colorado, Connecticut, New Jersey and Pennsylvania.
During a transition between jobs
following “9-11”, and while residing
back in Orange County, Tim had the
chance to serve as the defensive
coordinator on current head coach Don
Clark’s staff in the 2003 season. During
that season the Washingtonville football
team claimed its first championship
since 1986 as it won the Section IX
Division II championship after beating
Warwick. Football
has always remained
near and dear to
Tim and he had an
opportunity to parlay
this opportunity
with coaching stops
at Marist College
and his alma mater
Cornell University in
2005. He is currently
a member of the
Wildwood Middle
High School staff in
Wildwood, FL. Tim
credits Don Clark
with giving him an
opportunity to realize a dream and reconnect with Washingtonville.
Along with his diverse experiences throughout his career,
Tim has also remained heavily involved in community activities
and currently sits on the Corporate Board for the Boys and Girls
Club of Lake and Sumter County. Additionally he is an active
participant of Heritage Community Church of Fruitland Park, FL,
and has completed mission trips to Poland. Tim has also become
an avid biker and completed the two-day 180-mile Pelotonia
Cancer Benefit Ride in Columbus, OH. This ride is the preeminent
cancer benefit ride, raising in excess of $15 million per year to
benefit cancer research.
“My time at Washingtonville helped establish a sense of
community in me that I will forever be grateful.”
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AP Exam English Literature &
Composition
Orange County Counselors College
Fair @ SUNY Orange
RH PTA Mtg 7:30p
AP Exam Calculus AB & Calculus BC
AP Exam US History
LB Mother’s Day Family Fun Night
6:30p
LB Eat with Your Child
RH PTA Plant Sale
(Rain Date 5/14)
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Hearing 7:30p @ HS
HS PTSO Mtg 7p
AP Exam Biology
TA PTA Mtg 9:30a
AP Exam Macroeconomics
Rain Date for RH PTA
Plant Sale
HS 4th Marking Period Progress
Reports
HS Art Show
Annual Budget Vote & BOE
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BOE Mtg 7p @ HS
MS Incoming Gr 6 Parent Mtg (Parents Only)
MS Progress Reports
JROTC Blood Drive
LB PTO Mtg 9:30a
TA Gr 5 Panoramic Picture
HS Art Show
HS Mock Accident 9a (Rain Date 5/19)
HS Spring Band Concert 7p
LB Gr 5 Panoramic Picture
HS Spring Chorus Concert 7p
Rain Date for HS Mock Accident 9a
MS Gr 6 3X Honor Roll Breakfast
TA Family Fun Night & Book Fair
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LB Military Appreciation Breakfast
TA Volunteer Breakfast
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HS Cabaret Night
APR 2016
BOCES Outstanding Student Dinner
NYS Grade 4, 8 Science
Performance Test
Class of 2001
Celina Rofer
graduated from
Washingtonville High School in 2001. She
attended both SUNY Plattsburgh and SUNY
Albany, where she majored in psychology, minored
in business, and became a member of the co-ed
community service fraternity, Alpha Phi Omega.
During her junior year she was selected to study
abroad for six months at the Liverpool Hope
University in Liverpool, England. While there, she
also had the opportunity to travel to nine different
countries.
After graduating from college in 2005, Celina began a career
Celina purchased her first home in Washingtonville at
in the fast-paced and self-driven world of real estate. She feels
age 23. She lived in Monroe briefly before moving back to
her degree helped give her a better understanding of human
Washingtonville with her husband (a fellow WHS graduate and a
dynamics and the art of a deal, and she enjoys
helping people achieve the American dream of
owning a home.
Celina currently works as an associate broker
for Better Homes and Gardens Rand Realty. She
has been recognized as one of the top realtors in
decorated army captain) and daughter.
Celina enjoys giving back to the community. She is currently
a member of the Greater Washingtonville Lions Club and is
an annual contributor to several local charities, including the
Blooming Grove Humane Society.
Celina is proud to be a Washingtonville Wizard and believes
her company, achieving multiple sales awards. Her
her experiences, knowledge, and teacher influences have all
selfless approach to real estate has earned her a
contributed to her success in life and in business. She makes
loyal following and this year she will celebrate herself available to all Washingtonville students to share stories
10 years in the industry.
about her experiences in high school, college, work, and life.
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HS Geometry & ELA Regents
LB Field Day (Rain Date 6/7)
TA Spring Concert 7p @ HS
LB Spring Concert 7p @ HS
NJHS Induction Ceremony 7p
RH Field Day (Rain Date 6/10)
Rain Date for TA Family Fun Night &
Book Fair
HS Junior Prom
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HS Underclassmen Awards 6:30p
Rain Date for LB Field Day
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Discipline Codes
Student Assessments & Testing
Rules have been established for the purposes of providing a positive learning atmosphere, ensuring understanding of and respect for the rights of others
and of public and private property, and promoting individual responsibility and self-control. Students who do not conduct themselves in a positive and
acceptable manner will be subject to discipline, as set forth by the Code of Conduct. A copy of the code of conduct is included in this calendar.
Summary of the Code of Conduct
The Washingtonville Central School District Code of Conduct
includes the following:
1. Provisions regarding appropriate and acceptable conduct, dress,
and language on school property and at school functions.
2. Provisions regarding acceptable civil and respectful treatment of
teachers, school administrators, other school personnel, students,
and visitors on school property and at school functions.
3. The appropriate range of disciplinary measures for Code
Violations, and the roles of teachers, administrators, other school
personnel, the Board of Education, and parents/persons in
parental relation to the student.
4. Standards and procedures to ensure security and safety of
students and school personnel.
5. Provisions for the removal of students and other persons who
violate the Code from the classroom and from school property,
including school functions.
6. Disciplinary measures to be taken for incidents involving the
possession or use of illegal substances or weapons, the use of
physical force, vandalism, violations of another student’s civil
rights, and threats of violence.
7. Provisions for detention, suspension, and removal from the
classroom of students who are disruptive or violent.
8. Procedures by which violations are reported and determined,
and the disciplinary measures imposed and carried out.
9. Provisions ensuring the Code and its enforcement are in compliance
with Federal and State laws relating to students with disabilities.
10. Provisions setting forth the procedures by which local law
enforcement agencies shall be notified of Code violations
which constitute a crime, parent/persons in parental relation to
the student shall be notified of Code violations, circumstances
under which a complaint in criminal court, a juvenile delinquency
petition, or person in need of supervision (“PINS”) will be filed,
and referral to appropriate human service agencies shall be
made.
11. A minimum suspension period for students who repeatedly are
substantially disruptive of the educational process or substantially
interfere with the teacher’s authority in the classroom (as defined
by Commissioner’s Regulations).
12. A minimum suspension period for acts that would qualify the student
to be defined as a violent student, pursuant to Education Law.
The District Code of Conduct was adopted by the Board of Education
and is on file with the New York State Commissioner of Education, as
required by Education Law Section 2801 and 3214 and the New
York Rules and Regulations (NYCRR) Section 100.2(1)(2).
Approved by the Board of Education July 2013.
Updated and recertified May 2015.
Suspension from School
Suspension from school is a severe penalty, which may be
imposed only upon students who are insubordinate, disorderly,
violent or disruptive, or whose conduct otherwise endangers
the safety, morals, health, or welfare of others. The Board of
Education retains its authority to suspend students but places
primary responsibility for the suspension of students with the
Superintendent of Schools and building principals.
Any staff member may recommend to the Superintendent
or principal that a student be suspended. All staff members must
immediately report and refer a violent student to the principal
or the Superintendent for a violation of the Code of Conduct. All
recommendations and referrals shall be made in writing unless
the conditions underlying the recommendation or referral warrant
immediate attention. In such cases, a written report is to be
prepared as soon as possible by the staff member recommending
the suspension.
The Superintendent of Schools or principal, upon receiving a
recommendation or referral for suspension or when processing a
case for suspension, shall gather the facts relevant to the matter
and record them for subsequent presentation, if necessary.
Plain Language Summary of Dignity for All
Students Act (D.A.S.A.)
The Dignity Act became effective July 1, 2012. The purpose of
the act is to help create an environment of respect and dignity for
all students and to make sure there is a safe and supportive school
climate where students can learn and focus, rather than fear being
discriminated against and/or harassed.
No student should ever be afraid for his/her physical
safety nor should any student be treated unfairly with words or
actions that prevent him/her from working on their school work
or make him/her emotionally or physically afraid to come to
school. This includes any actions, threats, intimidation, or abuse
based on: a person’s looks; the color of a person’s skin; how
heavy or light a person is; what country a person’s relatives
are from; how a person dresses, eats, or speaks; what a person
believes in (explanations for mysteries of life, how to live a good
life, what is beyond what we can see, hear, or touch) and how
a person shows those beliefs through dress, food, symbols, and
practices; a person’s inability to do things with their body or
mind because of how they were born or an accident or illness;
who a person romantically likes (a man, a woman, or both); a
person being born as a girl or a boy; and a person’s feeling
about being a girl or a boy.
SAT and Achievement Testing
The Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) and/or American College
Testing (ACT) are examinations required by most colleges for
admission. Student information booklets, applications, and
specific information regarding these tests are available from
your child’s guidance counselor.
Test
Date
Oct. 3
Nov. 7
Dec. 5
Jan. 23
Mar. 5
May 7
June 4
SAT Test
Registration
Administered Deadline
SAT I & II
SAT I & II
SAT I & II
SAT I & II
SAT I Only
SAT I & II
SAT I & II
Sept. 3
Oct. 9
Nov. 5
Dec. 28
Feb. 5
Apr. 8
May 5
Late Registration Deadline
Mail/Phone/Online
Sept. 22
Oct. 27
Nov. 23
Jan. 12
Feb. 23
Apr. 26
May 25
Note: Sunday administrations usually occur the day after each
Saturday test date for students who cannot test on Saturday due to
religious observance.
ACT (American College Testing)
Test
Date
Sept. 12
Oct. 24
Dec. 12
Feb. 6*
Apr. 9
June 11
Registration
Deadline
Aug. 7
Sept. 18
Nov. 6
Jan. 8
Mar. 4
May 6
Late Registration
Deadline
Aug. 21
Sept. 2
Nov. 20
Jan. 15
Mar. 18
May 20
* Not scheduled in NYS
Preliminary Scholastic Aptitude Test / National
Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT/NMSQT)
Taking the PSAT entitles students to become eligible for
the National Merit Scholarship Program. The test date is
Wednesday, October 14.
New York State Assessments
New York State administers math and English language arts
assessments in Grades 3 through 8. In addition, there are
science assessments in Grades 4 and 8. The Otis-Lennon School
Ability test is given in Grades 3, 5, and 7.
Please check the monthly calendar date pages (and
the District’s website) for the dates when these tests will be
administered during the 2015-2016 school year.
Students are required to take five Regents Examinations
and earn a competency mark in order to graduate. The
Dignity for All Students Act Coordinator
As part of the Dignity for All Students Act, each District must
appoint a District Level Dignity Act Coordinator as well as
Building Level Dignity Act Coordinators. These people are
appointed to help create an environment of respect and dignity
for all students and to make sure there is a safe and supportive
school climate where students can learn and where they are
free from harassment and bullying of any kind. The coordinator
will meet with the complainant and investigate their complaint.
The complainant may wish to meet with someone else, such as a
principal or guidance counselor or a teacher. If so, that person is
mandated to report the complaint to the Building Level Dignity Act
Coordinator. If the complainant is not satisfied with the outcome
they may appeal to the District Level Dignity Act Coordinator. The
District Level Dignity Act Coordinator is Mrs. Maureen Peterson,
Director of Personnel and Staff Development. She can be reached
at (845) 497-4000, Ext. 27012. Her office is located in the
Administration Building at 52 West Main Street. The Building Level
Coordinators are as follows: High School - Mrs. Kristin Shaw, Ext. 24507; Round Hill and Little Britain – Mrs. Christine Williams,
Ext. 25501 and 23501; Taft - Dr. Leah Hindley, Ext. 22501; and
Middle School - Ms. Melissa Pittman, Ext. 21506.
The form to file a complaint can be found on the District
website and as part of each building’s website.
Student Transportation & Private/Parochial Transportation
The Washingtonville Central School District transports over 5,000
students daily to five public schools, BOCES Occupational and Special
Education, and various private and parochial schools. Students who
do not follow transportation rules and regulations are subject to loss
of transportation privileges.
The rules and regulations for students riding the school buses are:
1. The bus driver has complete authority over all school bus students
and the power to enforce all rules and regulations on the bus.
2. Students shall be ready when the bus arrives, shall enter
promptly, and students shall not board or leave the bus while it is
in motion.
3. There shall be no unusual loudness in the way of talking or
unnecessary confusion that will interfere with the effectiveness of
the bus driver.
4. Shoving, pushing, and profane and obscene language is
prohibited on the bus.
5. Students shall keep heads, arms, and hands inside the bus at all
times.
6. There shall be no smoking on the bus.
7. Students shall keep the bus clean and sanitary.
8. Students shall keep the seat assigned by the driver, unless they
have permission to move.
9. Students shall pass through the aisle to and from their assigned
seat without disturbing or crowding other pupils.
10.Students shall remain seated and facing forward while the bus is
in motion.
11.Students shall obey the driver promptly.
12.Students should realize that the driver has a serious responsibility
and that it is everyone’s duty to help.
13.Students wishing to not ride the bus, to transfer from one bus
to another, or to get off at a place other than their regular
stop, must have written permission from their parent and their
principal.
14.Students must always look at the driver and wait for the signal
before crossing, which is done approximately 15 feet in front of
the bus.
15.Principals may suspend a student from transportation privileges if
his/her conduct interferes with bus safety or rules.
16.Supervision to, from, and at the bus stop is the responsibility of
the parent/guardian. Parents are urged to assist children across
roadways at or near the bus stop.
17.Seat belts are installed in all new buses. Wearing of belts is
mandatory in vehicles with a capacity of 7 or fewer students and
optional on larger vehicles.
18.Students shall not eat or drink on the bus. This includes chewing
gum.
Parochial and Private School Transportation
Parents are reminded that requests for parochial and
private school transportation had to be submitted
before April 1, 2015 for the 2015-2016 school year and must
be submitted by April 1, 2016 for the 2016-2017 school year.
Request forms can be obtained from the District’s website or from
the Office of the Assistant Superintendent for Business, 52 West
Main Street, Washingtonville, NY 10992. Call (845) 497-4000,
Ext. 27037 or Ext. 27131 for more information. Transportation
to private/parochial schools is not provided when public school
students are not being transported and when the District is closed.
Please see the back cover for school bus safety rules and tips.
required exams are in English, Mathematics, Global History,
United States History, and Science. There are also alternate
pathways to graduation. Please check with your child’s
guidance counselor in regard to the multiple options available
to your child.
Advanced Placement Tests
Advanced Placement Tests are scheduled for the following dates:
May 2............................................Environmental Science
May 4......................... English Literature & Composition
May 5....................................Calculus AB & Calculus BC
May 6................................................................ US History
May 9......................................................................Biology
May 11....................................................Macroeconomics
Parents’ Right to Request APPR Composite Score
and Performance Rating
Parents have the right to request the Annual Professional Performance
Review (APPR) total composite score for their child’s teacher and the
principal of their child’s school for this school year. Parents may do
this by completing the Parent Request Form which is on the District’s
website. The information will be released either by the Director of
Personnel and Staff Development or the Assistant Superintendent
for Curriculum and Instruction. Parents will make an appointment to
come into the Administration building to get the information or for a
phone call. In either case, the school official must verify the parental
relationship before releasing the information.
Student Placement in Classes
The principal is the only one who may place a student in a class.
Principals in the elementary schools seek input from all of the
teachers the student had the previous year (classroom teacher,
special area teachers, and specialists) besides looking at test scores
and other information the principal has access to before making
the final decision on placement. At the secondary level, most of the
placements decisions are schedule driven.
While the Washingtonville Central School District does not
allow parents to request a specific teacher for their child, parents
may wish to express to the principal a description of the ideal
learning environment that they would like for their child and
attributes for a potential teacher they feel will be beneficial to
their student’s growth and progress. Principals will consider this
information along with all of the other information at their disposal
before the final placement decision is made.
Parents will be notified in a timely manner if their child has
been assigned or has been taught for four or more consecutive
weeks by a teacher who is not certified or is teaching with a
temporary license.
If you would like to receive any of this information, please
call Mrs. Maureen Peterson, Director of Personnel and Staff
Development, at (845) 497-4000, Ext. 27011.
Parents’ Right to Know Professional Qualifications of Classroom Teachers
As parents of a student in the Washingtonville Central School
District, you have the right to know the professional qualifications of
the classroom teachers who instruct your child. Federal law allows
you to ask for certain information about your child’s classroom
teacher(s) and requires the District to give you this information in
a timely manner if you ask for it. Specifically, you have the right
to ask for the following information about each of your child’s
classroom teachers:
■ Whether the New York State Education Department has licensed
or qualified the teacher for the grades and subjects he/she
teaches;
■
Whether the New York State Education Department has
decided that the teacher can teach in a classroom without being
licensed or qualified under State regulations because of special
circumstances;
■ The baccalaureate degree major and any other graduate
certification or degree held by the teacher and the field of
discipline of the certification or degree; and
■ Whether any teaching assistants or similar paraprofessionals
provide services to your child and, if they do, their qualifications.
Athletics
Athletic Programs
The athletic program is an integral part of the overall
educational process. Interscholastic competition provides students
with the opportunity to improve personal fitness, self-discipline,
and teamwork skills. The program strives to be educational,
instructional, and always keeps winning within the proper
perspective. Participation in the athletic program is a privilege
granted to students who maintain scholarship and citizenship
within the District’s rules and regulations. There is a great deal
of responsibility and commitment attached to participation in
interscholastic athletics on the part of the athletes and their
families. Athletes are expected to put forth an honest effort to
make the best personal contribution to their team at every game
and practice.
For the 2015-2016 school year, the District will be
conducting Varsity, JV, and Modified sports. All athletes must
have a physical examination on file before their first day of
practice. Physical examinations are made available at no cost to
the athlete.
Announcements of team tryouts and physical examination
dates are made in the physical education classes, over the loud-
speaker, and on the District’s website. Athletic schedules and
additional information may be viewed either on the District’s
website or by going directly to the Orange County Interscholastic
Athletic Association’s webpage at www.ociaa.ouboces.org.
2015-2016 Teams
Fall: Cheerleading (v, jv); Cross Country (v, m); Football (v, jv, m);
Boys Soccer (v, jv, m); Girls Soccer (v, jv, m); Girls Swimming (v);
Girls Tennis (v, jv); Volleyball (v, jv, m)
Winter: Boys Basketball (v, jv, fr, m); Girls Basketball (v, jv, m);
Cheerleading (v/competition); Indoor Track (v); Boys Swimming (v);
Wrestling (v, jv, m)
Spring: Baseball (v, jv, m); Boys Golf (v); Girls Golf (v); Boys
Lacrosse (v); Girls Lacrosse (v); Softball (v, jv, m); Boys Tennis (v, jv,
m); Spring Track (v, m)
Website www.ws.k12.ny.us
Insurance
School-Sponsored Activity — The District does all it can to
prevent accidents. We join with parents and all community members
in the sincere hope that accidents will not happen. However, when and
if injuries do occur, the coverage provided by the District does require
that medical bills for the injury first be submitted to the parents’
insurer. Only after this submission, or after receipt of an affidavit that
the family has no medical coverage, will bills be sent to our insurer
and, therefore, only then will the Pupil Benefits Plan help with the
expenses resulting from injury.
Bus Accident Insurance — In the case of a school bus
accident, pupils are covered first by their parents’ no-fault auto
insurance, with no penalty to the parents insofar as points or
increased costs. This has been done to distribute the financial
burden that might result from a bus accident among several
insurance companies, rather than limiting it only to the school’s
insurer.
Family Educational Rights & Privacy Act (FERPA)
The Family Education Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), a Federal
law, requires that the Washingtonville 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, Washingtonville 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
Washingtonville Central School District to include this type of
information from your child’s educational records in certain school
publications. Examples include:
■ A playbill, showing your child’s role in a drama production;
■ The annual yearbook;
■ Honor roll or other recognition lists;
■ Graduation programs;
■ 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
written consent. Outside organizations include PTA, PTO, PTSA,
newspapers, and companies that manufacture class rings and
yearbooks. Types of information considered directory information
are:
■ Student’s name, address, and telephone listing
■ Electronic mail address
■Photograph
■ Dates of attendance
■ Grade level
■ Participation in officially recognized activities and sports
■ Weight and height of members of athletic teams
■ Degrees, honors, and awards received
■ The most recent educational agency or institution attended
In addition, two Federal laws require local educational
agencies (LEAs) receiving assistance under the Elementary and
Secondary Education Act of 1965 (ESEA) to provide military
recruiters, upon request, with three directory information
categories – names, addresses, and telephone listings – unless
parents have advised the District that they do not want their child’s
information disclosed to military recruiters without their
prior written consent.
If you do not want the District to disclose directory
information from your child’s educational records, send
the completed FERPA form to the principal by September 15, 2015.
FERPA forms can be downloaded from the District website and are
provided in the summer mailing.
Title VI, Title IX, Civil Rights, and Section 504
The Washingtonville Central School District does not discriminate
on the basis of sex, race, color, national origin, or handicap in
the educational programs or activities that it operates and is
required by Title VI and Title IX of the Educational Amendments of
1972 and 1973 not to discriminate in such a manner. This policy
of non-discrimination includes the following areas: recruitment
and appointment of employees; employment pay and benefits;
counseling services for students; and access by students to
educational programs, course offerings, and student activities.
Mrs. Maureen Peterson, Director of Personnel and Staff
Development, is responsible for coordination of activities relating
to Title VI, Title IX, and civil rights.
Dr. Janet L. Seaman, Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum
and Instruction, is responsible for the coordination of activities
relating to Section 504.
These officials will provide information, including complaint
procedures, to any student, parent, or employee who feels that his
or her rights under Title VI, Title IX, and/or Section 504 may have
been violated by the District or its officials.
Special Education
The District offers numerous programs and services to
meet the needs of students with handicapping conditions.
For specific information regarding special education
services and/or programs, see the District’s website or
contact the Office of Pupil Personnel Services at (845) 497-4000,
Ext. 27201.
Pre-School Diagnostic Center
If you suspect your pre-school child is in need of special
services or may possess a handicapping condition,
contact the Office of Pupil Personnel Services at (845) 497-4000, Ext. 27204. For more information on the
Pre-School Diagnostic Center, visit the District’s website.
Use of Pesticides
New York State Education Law Section 409-H, effective July 1, 2001, requires all public and non-public elementary
and secondary schools to provide written notification to all
persons in parental relation, faculty, and staff regarding the
potential use of pesticides periodically throughout the school
year.
The Washingtonville Central School District is required to
maintain a list of all persons in parental relation, faculty, and
staff who wish to receive 48-hour prior written notification
of certain pesticide applications. The following pesticide
applications are not subject to prior notification requirements:
■ A school remains unoccupied for a continuous 72 hours
following an application;
■ Anti-microbial products;
■ Nonvolatile rodenticides in tamper-resistant bait stations in
areas inaccessible to children;
■ Silica gels and other nonvolatile read-to-use pastes, foams,
or gels in areas inaccessible to children;
■ Boric acids and disodium octaborate tetrahydrate;
■ The application of EPA-designated biopesticides;
■ The application of EPA-designated exempt materials under
40CFR152.25;
■ Non volative insecticidal baits in tamper resistant bait
stations in areas inaccessible to children;
■ The use of aerosol products with a directed spray in
containers of 18 fluid ounces or less when used to protect
individuals from an imminent threat from stinging and biting
insects including venomous spiders, bees, wasps, and hornets.
In the event that an emergency application is necessary
to protect against an imminent threat to human health, a good
faith effort will be made to supply written notification to those
on the 48-hour prior notification list.
If you would like to receive 48-hour prior notification of
pesticide applications that are scheduled to occur in our schools,
please contact the Assistant Superintendent for Business, Mr. Gregory W. Kern, at (845) 497-4000, Ext. 27037.
You may also request a form by e-mailing this office at
[email protected].
Board of Education Meetings
Board of Education Work Session Meetings begin at 7:30 PM and
Regular (Business) Meetings begin at 7:00 PM unless otherwise
announced. These meetings are subject to change. Please check the
District website at www.ws.k12.ny.us for updates or changes to the
meetings schedule. Announcements of meetings will also be made in
the Orange County Post and the Times Herald Record. All meetings
are open to the public, except for Executive Sessions.
Occasions may arise that necessitate calling a special meeting
of the Board, in which case an announcement will be made as
soon as possible. Please check the District’s website for
updates, agendas, minutes, and budget information. The
District’s website is www.ws.k12.ny.us.
District Phone Extensions (845) 497-4000
District Phone Extensions...................................................(845) 497-4000
Superintendent of Schools.................................................................. 27001
Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction.............. 27021
Assistant Superintendent for Business............................................... 27037
Assistant Superintendent for Personnel............................................ 27011
Assistant Superintendent for Pupil Personnel Services................. 27201
Director of Data Management & Technology............................... 27061
Executive Director of Operations..................................................... 27111
Supervisor of Special Education....................................................... 27207
Central Registration............................................................................. 27031
Transportation Supervisor.................................................................. 27131
Food Service Department.................................................................. 27121
Facilities Use Requests......................................................................... 27031
Director of Health, Physical Education & Athletics........................ 24562
Supervisor of English/Social Studies 6-12..................................... 24592
Supervisor of Math/Science 6-12................................................... 24593
Network Specialist............................................................................... 24544
Attendance Officer.............................................................................. 24521
High School Main Office.................................................................... 24505
High School Guidance Office........................................................... 24511
High School Health Office................................................................. 24532
Middle School Main Office................................................................ 21507
Middle School Guidance Office....................................................... 21511
Middle School Health Office............................................................. 21531
Supervisor of Elementary Curriculum and Literacy...................... 22591
Taft Main Office................................................................................... 22501
Taft Guidance Office.......................................................................... 22511
Taft Health Office................................................................................ 22531
Little Britain Main Office.................................................................... 23501
Little Britain Guidance Office............................................................ 23511
Little Britain Health Office.................................................................. 23531
Round Hill Main Office........................................................................ 25501
Round Hill Guidance Office............................................................... 25508
Round Hill Health Office..................................................................... 25531
Athletic Message Board................................................................497-4052
School Lunch Menu.........................................................................497-4053
School Closing Information...........................................................497-4050
School Tax Collector......................................................................497-4049
Pool Operator.................................................................................497-4022
District Switchboard Operator.....................................................................0
District Code of Conduct
Adopted by the Board of Education — June 2001
Update Approved — June 2015
Table of Contents
Introduction
Introduction............................................................................................................. page 1
Definitions................................................................................................................ page 2
Dignity For All Students Act (D.A.S.A.).............................................................. page 3
Student Bill of Rights & Responsibilities............................................................ page 4
Rights of Students......................................................................................... page 4
Responsibilities of Students......................................................................... page 4
Essential Partners................................................................................................... page 5
Public Conduct on School Property................................................................... page 6
Enforcement Program ................................................................................. page 7
Prohibited Student Conduct................................................................................ page 7
Student Dress Code .................................................................................... page 8
Disciplinary Procedures and Penalties (Prohibited Student Conduct)........ page 9
Penalties.......................................................................................................... page 9
Due Process Rights ....................................................................................... page 9
Minimum Periods of Suspension ..............................................................page 11
Referrals ......................................................................................................page 11
Alternative Instruction ...............................................................................page 12
Appeals Process .........................................................................................page 12
Discipline of Students with Disabilities............................................................page 12
Suspension of Students with Disabilities ...............................................page 12
Manifestation Determinations .................................................................page 13
Discipline (Affirmative Manifestation Finding) ....................................page 13
Discipline (No Manifestation Finding) ...................................................page 14
Reporting Code Violations................................................................................page 14
Teacher Removal Form.......................................................................................page 14
D.A.S.A. Complaint Form...................................................................................page 15
The Washingtonville Central School District is committed to maintaining a high standard
of education for all students in our schools. The District believes that order and discipline
are essential to being educated effectively. The District is also committed to creating
and maintaining high behavioral standards and expectations. An orderly educational
environment requires that everyone in the school community play a role in contributing to an
effective environment. It also requires the development and implementation of a code of
discipline that clearly defines individual responsibilities, describes unacceptable behavior,
and provides for appropriate disciplinary options and responses.
The District and Board of Education also believe that order and discipline must be a shared
responsibility among the school, home and community. This Code of Conduct was developed
in collaboration with students, teachers, administrators, parents and other school related
personnel. Finally, it is our belief that in order to be effective, such a code must be clear
in expectations, identify and recognize acceptable and unacceptable behavior, comply
with State, Federal and NYS Education Regulations, and outline disciplinary responses to
unacceptable actions. It is also our belief that to be effective the code must promote a
close working relationship between the home and school, encourage a high regard for
every person’s rights, and outline procedures to ensure fair, firm, reasonable and consistent
administration of all policies.
Our primary concern in establishing a Code of Conduct is to enable our young people to
become responsible, respectful and caring citizens within the school and community. The
Board of Education is responsible for ensuring that essential regulations are established and
adequate discipline is maintained in the operation of the schools. The safety of our students
and staff, and the social and emotional growth of our students are of primary concern in
the implementation of this Code. To this end, we expect our parents/guardians to assume
primary responsibility for the control of their child. The parent/guardian may be called
upon to actively cooperate with the school in providing the necessary structure to promote
his or her child’s social and educational growth. In order to achieve the desired outcome, the
school will foster a high degree of parent-school communication.
Code of Conduct • 1
DEFINITIONS
Disruptive Student - an elementary or secondary student under the age of 21 who is
substantially disruptive of the educational process or substantially interferes with the
teacher’s authority over the classroom.
Parent - the parent, guardian or person in parental relation to the student.
Removal - the act of a teacher in discontinuing the presence of the student in his or her
classroom.
School Property - in or within any building, structure, athletic playing area, playground,
parking lot or land contained within the real property boundary line on a public elementary
or secondary school, on land owned by the District, or in/on a school bus as defined in
Section 142 of the NYS Vehicle and Traffic Laws.
School Function - any school sponsored extra-curricular, co-curricular or other event or
activity.
Suspension - the act of a building principal, Superintendent of Schools, District
Superintendent or Board of Education in discontinuing the presence of a student from his/her
regular class.
Violent Student - a student under the age of 21 who:
• commits an act of violence upon a school employee, or attempts to do so.
• commits, while on school property or at a school function, an act of violence upon another
student or any other person lawfully on school property or at a school function, or
attempts to do so.
• possesses, while on school property or at a school function, a weapon.
• displays, while on school property or at a school function, what appears to be a weapon.
• threatens, while on school property or at a school function, to use a weapon.
• knowingly and intentionally damages or destroys the personal property of any school
employee or any person lawfully on school property or at a school function.
• knowingly and intentionally damages or destroys school property.
Weapon - a firearm as defined in the Gun-Free Schools Act (18 USC Section 921) as well
as any other gun, BB gun, air gun, pistol, revolver, shotgun, rifle, machine gun, disguised gun,
dagger, dirk, razor, stiletto, switchblade knife, gravity knife, pocket knife, brass knuckles,
sling shot, metal knuckle knife, box cutter, cane sword, electronic dart gun, Kung Fu star,
electronic stun gun, loaded or blank cartridges or other ammunition, pepper spray or other
noxious spray, explosive or incendiary bomb, crowbar, or other device, instrument, material
or substance that can cause physical injury or death when used for such purposes.
Harassment - the creation of a hostile environment by conduct or by verbal threats,
intimidation, or abuse that has or would have the effect of unreasonably and substantially
interfering with a student’s education performance, opportunities, or benefits, or mental,
emotional or physical well-being; or conduct, verbal threats, intimidation or abuse that
reasonably causes or would reasonably be expected to cause a student to fear for his or
her physical safety. The harassing behavior may be based on any characteristic, including
but not limited to a person’s actual or perceived weight, color, creed, religion, religious
Bullying - a hostile activity, often related to a power imbalance, which harms or induces
fear through the threat of further aggression and /or creates terror. Bullying often takes
one of three forms: physical (including, but not limited to hitting, spitting, taking physical
belongings), verbal (including, but not limited to taunting, malicious teasing, name-calling,
threatening or frightening electronic communications ‘cyberbullying’) and social or relational
bullying (including but not limited to giving dirty looks, spreading rumors, engaging in social
exclusion).
Cyberbullying - use of instant messaging, e-mail, web sites, chat rooms, text messaging, and
other forms of electronic communication which result in harassment or bullying. May take
many forms, including but not limited to
• cyberstalking (harassment that included threats or harm or intimidations).
• masquerading (pretending to be someone else when sending or posting material that
makes the person look bad or places that person in potential danger).
• phishing (engaging in deceit or tricks to solicit embarrassing information to enable the
information to become public).
• flaming (sending angry, mean or vulgar messages to a person on-line).
• sexting (sending, receiving, or forwarding sexually suggestive, nude or nearly nude photos
through electronic means).
• harassment (sending a person offensive messages repeatedly).
• denigration (sending or posting untrue or mean statements about a person).
Disability - any restriction or lack (due to any impairment) of ability to perform an activity
in the manner or within the range considered normal for human beings.
Sex - the biological and physiological characteristics that define men and women.
Gender - actual or perceived sex and shall include a person’s gender identity or expression.
Sexual Orientation - actual or perceived heterosexuality, homosexuality or bisexuality.
Race - the word is used to describe geographically local or global human population
groups distinguished as a more or less distinct group by genetically transmitted physical
characteristics.
Color - term refers to apparent pigmentation of the skin, especially as an indication or
possible indication of their race.
Weight - the word is used in reference to a person’s ‘size’ or sometimes interchangeably with
a person’s size.
National Origin - a person’s country of birth or their ancestors’ country of birth.
Ethnic Group - a group of people who identify with each other through a common heritage
including language, culture, and often a shared or common religion and/or ideology that
stresses ancestry.
Religion - a body of persons adhering to a particular set of fundamental beliefs and practices.
Religious Practice - practices and observances such as attending worship services, wearing
religious garb or symbols, praying at prescribed times, displaying religious objects,
adhering to certain dietary rules, refraining from certain activities, etc.
This Code of Conduct represents the Safe Schools Against Violence in Education legislation
requirements. Project SAVE is located in Chapter 181 of the New York State Laws of 2000.
For the purpose of this Code, and under the guidelines of the Project SAVE legislation and
the Dignity for All Students Act, the following definitions apply:
practice, ethnic group, national origin, political affiliation, sex, sexual orientation, gender
(including gender identity and expression), age, marital or veteran status, or disability.
Dignity For All Students Act
Material Incidents - A material incident is two or more related incidents or one severe
incident where a student is subjected to discrimination and/or harassment by a student and/
or employee on school property or at a school function that creates a hostile environment by
conduct, with or without physical contact and/or verbal threats, intimidation or abuse, of such
a severe or pervasive nature 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 and/
or physical well-being; or
b. Reasonably causes or would reasonably be expected to cause a student to fear for his or
her physical safety.
• Reporters of material incidents shall use the Dignity Act Complaint Form, a copy of
which can be found in the appendix.
• All material incidents of discrimination & harassment shall be reported to the Building
Level Dignity Act Coordinator
• People who report discrimination or harassment are protected pursuant to Education
Law section 16. Any person having reasonable cause to suspect that a student has
been subjected to discrimination or harassment by an employee or student, on school
grounds, or at a school function, who acting reasonably and in good faith, either
reports such information to school officials, to the Commissioner, or to law enforcement
authorities or otherwise initiates, testifies, participates or assists in any formal or
informal proceedings shall have immunity from any civil liability that may arise from
the making of such report or from initiating, testifying, participating or assisting in such
formal or informal proceedings. No school district or employee thereof, shall take,
request, or cause a retaliatory action against any such person who, acting reasonably
and in good faith, either makes such a report or initiates, testifies, participates or
assists in such formal or informal proceedings.
Building Level Dignity Act Coordinator - In compliance with the Dignity Act (amended
State Education Law Article 2), each building shall have a Building Level Dignity Act
Coordinator. This person shall be thoroughly trained in methods to respond to human
relations in the areas of race, color, weight, national origin, ethnic group, religion, religious
practices, disability, sexual orientation, gender, or sex. The Building Level Dignity Act
Coordinators shall be:
High School - Kristin Shaw 497-4000 x24507
Middle School - Melissa Pittman 497-4000 x21509
Little Britain - Christine Williams 497-4000 x23501
District Level Dignity Act Coordinator - In compliance with the Dignity Act, the District
Level Coordinator will be the Civil Rights/ Title 9 / Title 6 Officer. This person is Maureen
Peterson 497-4000 x27012.
Process 1. When a complaint is brought to a Building Level Coordinator, the Building Level Coordinator will take a written report from the complainant.
2. The Building Level Coordinator will investigate the complaint and render a decision
within 2 weeks of receiving the complaint.
3. The Building Level Coordinator will notify the complainant, the principal, and others who
need to be advised of the decision.
4. If the complaint is substantiated, then within 1 week of the decision, any change or
recommendation will be enacted.
5. Within 10 days of the decision, the complainant may appeal in writing to the District
Level Dignity Act Coordinator.
6. Within 10 days of the receipt of the appeal the District Level Dignity Act Coordinator
will meet with the complainant to hear the appeal.
7. The District Level Coordinator will have 5 days in which to conduct an investigation of
the appeal.
8. Within 10 days of meeting with the complainant the District Level Coordinator will
render a decision.
9. An appeal of the District Level Coordinator’s decision may be made to the Board of
Education. The Board will make its decision based solely upon the record before it. All
appeals to the Board must be made in writing and submitted to the District Clerk within
10 business days of the District Level Coordinator’s decision. The Board of Education
will hear the appeal at their next regularly scheduled meeting or work session. When
the Board of Education hears an appeal, they may only review the written documents
submitted by the parents and the District. A decision shall be made by the School Board
within 10 days of its meeting.
10.If a complainant is dissatisfied with the School Board-level decision, s/he must request
a review by the Office for Civil Rights (OCR) within 60 days of the School Board’s
decision.
Plain Language Summary of Dignity for All Students Act (D.A.S.A.)
The Dignity Act became effective July 1, 2012. The purpose of the act is to help create
an environment of respect and dignity for all students and to make sure there is a safe
and supportive school climate where students can learn and focus, rather than fear being
discriminated against and/or harassed.
No student should ever be afraid for his/her physical safety nor should any student be
treated unfairly with words or actions that prevent him/her from working on their school
work or makes him/her emotionally or physically afraid to come to school. This includes any
actions, threats, intimidation or abuse based on: a person’s looks, the color of a person’s skin,
how heavy or light a person is, what country a person’s relatives are from, how a person
dresses, eats, or speaks, what a person believes in (explanations for mysteries of life, how
to live a good life, what is beyond what we can see, hear or touch) and how a person shows
those beliefs through dress, food, symbols and practices, a person’s inability to do things with
their body or mind because of how they were born or an accident or illness, who a person
romantically likes: a man, a woman, or both, a person being born as a girl or a boy, and a
person’s feelings about being a girl or a boy.
Dignity Act Intent - The goal of The Dignity Act is to create a safe and supportive school climate
where students can learn and focus, rather than fear being discriminated against and/or verbally
and/or physically harassed. All public elementary and secondary school students have the right
to attend school in a safe, welcoming, considerate, and caring environment.
• The Dignity Act prohibits the harassment and discrimination of students by students and by
school personnel.
• This harassment and discrimination includes but is not limited to conduct, verbal threats, intimidation or abuse based on a person’s actual or perceived race, color, weight, national origin, ethnic group, religion, religious practice, disability, sexual orientation,
gender or sex.
• Bullying and hazing are forms of harassment and discrimination.
• The Dignity Act applies to behavior on school property (including athletic fields,
playgrounds, and parking lots), in school buildings, on a school bus/vehicle, as well as at
school-sponsored events or activities.
Round Hill - Christine Williams 497-4000 x25501
Taft - Leah Hindley 497-4000 x22501
The Washingtonville School District believes in the right of each child between the ages
of 5 and 21 years, or until the child receives a high school diploma, whichever comes first,
to receive a free and appropriate education. All students in this State between the ages
of 6 and the close of the school year in which he/she turns 16, are required by law to
regularly attend school, either in the public schools, non-public schools that are approved
for equivalency of instruction by the appropriate school authorities, or in the home in
accordance with the Regulations of the Commissioner of Education.
The right to a free public school education extends to all students, including those
with disabilities. However, this right is not unconditional. As long as due process of
law requirements are met, a student may be removed from the classroom, suspended
temporarily, or suspended permanently from school. Only students within the compulsory
education ages (6 years through the school year in which they turn 16) are entitled to
alternative, equivalent instruction following a suspension.
Rights of Students
Education in a free society demands that students be aware of their rights and learn to
exercise them responsibly. To this end, students have a right:
• to be provided with an education that is intellectually challenging and relevant to the
demands of the 21st century.
• to learn in an environment free from interruption, harassment, discrimination, intimidation
and fear by students, visitors, employees, or vendors based on actual or perceived race,
color, weight, national origin, ethnic group, religion, or religious practice, sex, gender/
gender identity, sexual orientation, or disability on school property or at a school
sponsored event, function or activity.
• to participate in district activities on an equal basis regardless of a person’s actual or
perceived race, weight, color, creed, religion, religious practice, ethnic group, national
origin, political affiliation, sex, sexual orientation, gender (including gender identity and
expression), age, marital or veteran status, or disability.
• to be informed of all school rules.
• to be guided by a discipline policy which is fairly and consistently implemented.
In addition to the above, students in the Washingtonville School District are afforded the
following rights:
Student Expression - Students shall be allowed the opportunity for the free expression
of ideas consistent with the rights established by the Federal and State constitutions. This
includes the right of students to wear political buttons, armbands or badges of symbolic
expression. However, a student’s freedom is subject to limitations in that the constitutional
protections will not extend to libelous, slanderous, vulgar, lewd, indecent or obscene words or
images, or to words or images which by their very use incite others to damage property or
physically injure others. Furthermore, speech, which materially and substantially disrupts the
work and discipline of the school, may be subject to limitation.
Student Activities - All pupils shall enjoy equal access to the extent of their capabilities
for participation in the various extra-curricular and co-curricular activities sponsored by
the school district. The privilege of participating in such activities shall be conditioned upon
appropriate conduct as established by the District Code of Conduct and any rules made
specifically for participation.
Student Government - Students are encouraged to participate in the various student
governmental bodies which have been or may be established in our schools. It shall
be the duty of the student governmental body to establish reasonable standards for
qualification of candidates to serve in offices of the government. Elections for this activity
shall be conducted in accordance with the principles of our democracy and elected student
representatives shall work with the faculty, administration and student body in identifying
cooperatively those areas of appropriate student responsibility. All student governmental
bodies shall have a faculty advisor and shall be organized pursuant to a specific written
constitution which the students shall participate in formulating.
Student Clubs and Other Student Organizations - The District encourages students to
participate in curriculum related extra-curricular activity clubs and/or organizations. The
District authorizes meetings of non-curriculum related clubs/organizations. They shall be
subject to the constitution of the student government and shall be conducted in accordance
with any applicable Federal or State law, as well as Board of Education policy and
regulations.
Privacy Rights (Search and Seizure) - Students in attendance in our public schools are
protected against illegal or unreasonable personal searches or seizures of their property
by both the Federal and State constitution. In light of these protections, no student’s person
or property shall be searched for illegal substances or materials unless the school authorities
conducting the search have reasonable suspicion to do so. Lockers and desks assigned to
students may be subject to inspection at any time by school officials since such places are not
the property of the student, but rather are owned by the District. In cases where the police
enter the school, students have the same constitutional protections that they would have if
they were not in a school building.
Pregnant Students - During pregnancy and the period of pregnancy related disability that
follows childbirth, a student shall be entitled to home instruction upon the request and advice
of a physician. Pregnant students who desire to attend their regularly scheduled classes
prior to the time of childbirth may do so to the extent that their physician approves of such
attendance.
Student Grievances and Complaints - If a student has a grievance or a complaint about
a school-related matter, a school employee or other school official, he/she may submit it
in writing to the principal of the school who shall respond within ten (10) school days with
a written answer or proposed resolution. Grievances or complaints may be appealed
in writing to the Superintendent of Schools if the student does not deem the principal’s
answer or proposed resolution satisfactory. The Superintendent of Schools shall respond to
all grievances and complaints within a reasonable period of time following receipt of the
written appeal document.
Responsibilities of Students
Students attend school so that they may develop to their fullest potential. With this in mind,
each student is expected to:
• accept responsibility for his or her actions.
• respect the rights of others, including his/her right to secure an education in an
environment that is orderly and disciplined.
• attend school on a regular and punctual basis.
• complete class assignments and other school responsibilities by established deadlines.
• show evidence of appropriate progress toward meeting course and/or diploma
requirements.
STUDENT BILL OF RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
ESSENTIAL PARTNERS
The Role of Parents - A cooperative relationship between home and school is essential
to each student’s successful development and achievement. To achieve this wholesome
relationship, parents are urged to:
• support and uphold the Code in its entirety.
• show an enthusiastic and supportive attitude toward school and education.
• build a good working relationship between themselves and their child.
• teach their child self-respect, respect for the law, respect for others and for public
property.
• insist on prompt and regular attendance.
• listen to the views and observations of all parties concerned.
• recognize that teachers merit the same consideration and respect that parents expect
from their child.
• encourage their child to take pride in his/her appearance.
• encourage respect and tolerance for all regardless of race, color, weight, national
origin, ethnic group, religion, religious practices, disability, sexual orientation, gender or
sex.
• insist that their child promptly bring home all communications from school.
• cooperate with the school in jointly resolving any school related problem.
• set realistic standards of behavior for their child and resolve to remain firm and consistent.
• help their child learn to deal effectively with negative peer pressure.
• provide a place conducive for study and completion of homework assignments.
• demonstrate desirable standards of behavior through personal example.
• foster a feeling of pride in their child for their school.
• provide support and positive reinforcement to their child.
Parents should also be aware that they are responsible for any financial
obligations incurred by their child in school. This includes lost books,
damage to property, etc.
The Role of School Personnel - School personnel play an important role in the education of
students. In view of this responsibility, school personnel must:
• support and uphold the Code in its entirety.
• promote a climate of mutual respect and dignity which will strengthen each student’s
positive self-image.
• teach the common courtesies by precept and example.
• treat students in an ethical and responsible manner free from harassment, discrimination
and bullying.
• help students to reach their maximum potential.
• report violations of the Code of Conduct to the building principal or acting building
principal.
• report and refer violent students to the principal or Superintendent of Schools
immediately.
The Role of Teachers - Every teacher knows that he/she works every day with this nation’s
most precious commodity—the future generation. In view of this responsibility, the teacher
must:
• promote and model the Code in its entirety.
• promote a climate of mutual respect and dignity for all students regardless of actual or
perceived race, color, weight, national origin, ethnic group, religion, religious practice,
disability, sexual orientation, gender/gender identity, or sex with an understanding
of appropriate appearance, language, and behavior in a school setting, which will
strengthen each student’s positive self-image and promote confidence to learn.
• plan and conduct instruction that will make learning challenging and stimulating.
• recognize that some disciplinary problems are caused by student’s personal and
academic frustrations.
• utilize classroom routines which contribute to the total instructional program and to the
student’s development of civic responsibility.
• seek to develop close cooperative relationships with parents for the educational benefit
of the student.
• distinguish between minor student misconduct best handled by the teacher and major
problems requiring the assistance of the administrator.
• teach the common courtesies by precept and example.
• handle individual infractions privately and avoid punishing the group for the
misbehavior of one or two.
• help students cope with negative peer pressure.
• confront issues of discrimination and harassment in any situation that threatens the
emotional or physical health or safety of any students, school employee or any person
who is lawfully on school property or at a school function.
• identify changing student behavior patterns and notify appropriate personnel.
• enable students to discuss their problems with them.
• return phone calls and send communications home promptly.
• report to the principal any student who jeopardizes his/her own safety, the safety of
others or of the teacher, or who seriously interferes with the instructional program of the
classroom.
• treat students in an ethical and responsible manner free from personal biases,
harassment, discrimination and bullying.
• help students to reach their maximum potential.
• serve as a surrogate parent in matters of behavior and discipline in accordance with
New York State School Law.
• explain and interpret the Code of Conduct to students.
• enforce the Code in all areas of the school.
• know the support services available to students and refer students who are in need of
such services.
• comply with State Educational Law regarding corporal punishment and mandated
reporting of suspected child abuse.
• inform the student and the principal the reason why a student is removed from class as
soon as possible.
• respect school property such as lockers, desks, books, etc., and help to keep them free
from damage.
• obey school regulations and rules made by school authorities.
• recognize that teachers assume the role of a surrogate parent in matters of behavior and
discipline when at school, as well as during school sponsored activities.
• contribute toward establishing and maintaining an atmosphere that generates mutual
respect and dignity for all.
• become familiar with this Code and seek interpretation of parts not understood.
• discourage inappropriate behavior of other students, including incidents of intimidation,
harassment, or discrimination, and report the incidents to the administration.
• give his or her full name or produce an identification card when requested to by any staff
member.
• develop and implement an effective Code of Conduct supportable by students, parents,
staff, and community.
• provide each teacher with a copy of the Code of Conduct.
• promote a safe, orderly, respectful and stimulating school environment, free from
intimidation, discrimination, and harassment, supporting active teaching and learning.
The Role of Building Administrators - As the educational leaders of the school, the
principal and his/her assistant(s) set the disciplinary climate for the school, not only for
students, but for staff as well. Therefore, they must:
• model and uphold the Code in its entirety.
• seek to develop a sound and healthful atmosphere of mutual respect and dignity for
all students regardless of actual or perceived race, color, weight, national origin, ethnic
group, religion, religious practice, disability, sexual orientation, gender/gender identity,
or sex, with an understanding of appropriate appearance, language, and behavior in
a school setting, which will strengthen students’ self-image and promote confidence to
learn.
• evaluate the program of instruction in their school to achieve a meaningful educational
program.
• help their staff self-evaluate their procedures and attitudes in relation to the interaction
within their classroom.
• develop procedures which reduce the likelihood of student misconduct.
• provide the opportunity for students and staff to approach the principal directly for
redress of grievances.
• work with students and staff to formulate school regulations.
• assist staff members to resolve problems which may occur.
• return phone calls to parents and send communications home promptly.
•establish a wholesome relationship between home and school.
• utilize all appropriate support staff and community agencies to help parents and
students identify problems and seek solutions.
• establish necessary building security.
• assume responsibility for the dissemination and enforcement of the Code of Conduct.
• ensure that students are provided with fair, reasonable and consistent discipline.
• comply with pertinent State laws governing hearings, suspensions and student rights.
• develop behavior guidelines and appeals procedures specific to each assigned school
in harmony with this Code of Conduct.
• follow up on any incidents of discrimination and harassment that are witnessed or
otherwise brought to the administration’s attention in collaboration with the Building
Level Dignity Act Coordinator.
The Role of the Board of Education - As the elected officials in charge of our schools, the
Board of Education must:
• recognize, support, and uphold the Code in its entirety.
• adopt the policies governing the District, including this Code of Conduct.
• ensure that the Code contains clear behavioral expectations and disciplinary
consequences for students, staff and visitors.
• ensure that the Code is clearly communicated to students, parents, staff and the school
community.
• ensure that the Code is implemented and enforced in a consistent, reasonable, fair and
equitable manner.
• review the Code and updates as necessary but at least annually.
The Role of District Administrators - As the educational leaders of the school system, the
Superintendent of Schools and central administrators must:
• model and uphold the Code in its entirety.
• reinforce and extend the indicated responsibilities of the principals and make them
applicable to the school system for grades Pre-K through 12.
• recommend to the Board of Education appropriate policy, regulations and actions to
achieve optimum conditions for positive learning.
PUBLIC CONDUCT ON SCHOOL PROPERTY
The Board of Education recognizes that the primary purpose of the District is to provide a
superior atmosphere for learning and education. Any action by an individual or group(s)
aimed at disrupting, interfering with or delaying the education process, or having such
effect, is prohibited. The Board also recognizes its responsibility to protect school property
and declares its intent to take any and all legal action to prevent its damage or destruction.
The Board will also seek restitution from, and prosecution of, any person or persons who
willfully damage school property.
These rules govern the conduct of students, parents, faculty and other staff, other visitors,
licensees, invitees, and all other persons, whether or not their presence is authorized, upon
District property, and also upon or with respect to any other premises or property (including
school buses) under the control of the District and used in its programs.
Conduct of Visitors - In an effort to maintain a safe and healthy educational environment,
all visitors to the District must sign in at the main entrance of the building visited. Visitors are
expected to conduct themselves in a manner that does not disrupt the academic process and
in accordance with the law and this Code of Conduct.
Prohibited Conduct Related to School Property - No person, either singly or in concert with
others, shall:
• cause physical injury to any other person, or threaten to do so, for the purpose of
compelling or inducing such other person to refrain from any act which s/he has a lawful
right to do, or to do any act which s/he has a lawful right not to do.
• intimidate, harass or discriminate against any person on the basis of a person’s actual or
expression), age, marital or veteran status, or disability.
• report and refer violent students immediately to the principal or Superintendent of
Schools.
• follow building level procedures in reporting incidents of discrimination and harassment
that are witnessed or otherwise brought to a teacher’s attention to the Building Level
Dignity Act Coordinator or principal.
• use only those materials in the classroom that reinforce the values of respect, moral
decency, appropriate dress and language.
Penalties and Procedures for Prohibited Conduct on School Property - A person who
shall violate any of the provisions of these rules shall be subject to the following penalties
and procedures:
• if a licensee or invitee, his/her authorization to remain upon the grounds or other
property shall be withdrawn and s/he shall be directed to leave the premises. In the
event of failure to do so, s/he shall be subject to removal.
• if trespasser or visitor without specific license or invitation, s/he shall be subject to
removal and/or arrest.
• if s/he is a student, s/he shall be subject to disciplinary action as the facts of the case
may warrant, as prescribed by Section 3214 of the Education Law and the Code of
Conduct.
• if a faculty member, s/he shall be subject to disciplinary action as prescribed by and
in accordance with procedures of the Education Law and the collectively negotiated
agreement and any relevant Board policies.
• if a staff member in the classified service of the civil service, described in Section 75
of the Civil Service Law, s/he shall be subject to disciplinary actions as described in
Section 75 of the N.Y. Civil Service Law, as well as any relevant Board policies and any
collectively negotiated agreements.
• if a staff member other than one described above, s/he shall be subject to discipline in
accordance with law and any applicable collectively negotiated agreement and any
relevant Board policies.
Enforcement Program for
Prohibited Conduct on School Property
1. The Superintendent of Schools shall be responsible for the enforcement of these
rules, and s/he shall designate other personnel to take action in accordance with
such rules when required or appropriate to carry them into effect.
2. In the case of any apparent violation of these rules by such persons which, in the
judgment of the Superintendent or his/her designee, does not pose any immediate
threat of injury to person or property, such officer may make reasonable effort to
learn the cause of the conduct in question and to persuade those engaged therein
to desist and to resort to permissible methods for resolution of any issues which may
be presented. In doing so such officer shall warn such persons of the consequences
of the persistence in the prohibited conduct, including their removal from any District
properties where their continued presence and conduct is in violation of these rules.
3. In any case where violation of these rules does not cease after such warning and in
other cases of willful violation of such rules, the Superintendent or his/her designee
shall cause the removal of the violator from any premises which s/he occupies and
shall initiate appropriate disciplinary action herein before provided in accordance
with law, policy and collectively negotiated agreement provisions.
4. The Superintendent or his/her designee may apply to the public authorities for
any aid that s/he deems necessary in causing the removal of any violator of these
rules and s/he may request the Board’s legal counsel to apply to any court of
appropriate jurisdiction for any injunction to restrain the violation or threatened
violation of such rules.
This Code and the penalties set forth herein are not considered to be inclusive or to
preclude in any way the prosecution and conviction of any person for the violation
of any Federal or State law, or local ordinance, and the imposition of a fine or
penalty provided for therein.
PROHIBITED STUDENT CONDUCT
The rules of conduct listed on the following pages are intended to 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. Disciplinary action, when necessary, will be firm, fair
and consistent. This is most effective in changing student behavior. In determining the
appropriate disciplinary action, school personnel authorized to impose disciplinary
penalties will consider the following:
Disorderly Conduct - Examples include, but are not limited to:
• running in hallways/classrooms/cafeteria.
• making unreasonable noise.
• using language or gestures that are profane, lewd or vulgar.
• obstructing vehicular or pedestrian traffic.
• engaging in any willful act that disrupts the normal operation of the school community.
• 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.
• misusing computer/electronic communication devices or software—including any
unauthorized use of computers, software or Intranet/Internet account, accessing
inappropriate websites, or any other violation of the District’s acceptable use policy.
• intentionally causing harm or damaging the District’s computer system, including
unauthorized modification of electronic information or conducting a Distributed Denial
of Service (DDOS) of others or the District by circumventing security and breaking into
another’s server, website, or the like. This includes hacking and other activities that may
knowingly harm or disrupt the District’s computer system or electronic information of
others or the District.
• possessing unauthorized video/audio devices, including cameras, phones, recorders,
digital cameras and other electronic devices.
• possession of stolen items.
• possessing, selling, or distributing pornographic material in any form.
• restrain or detain any other person physically, or remove such person from any place
where s/he is authorized to remain.
• damage or destroy property of the District or under its jurisdiction, or remove or use
such property without authorization.
• enter into any private office of an administrative officer, member of the faculty or staff
member without permission, expressed or implied.
• enter into and remain in any building or facility for any purpose other than its
authorized use or in such a manner as to obstruct its authorized use by others.
• remain in any building or facility after it is normally closed without authorization.
• refuse to leave any building or facility after being required to do so by an authorized
administrative officer, member of the faculty or staff, or member of the Board of
Education.
• obstruct the free movement of persons and vehicles in any place to which these rules
apply.
• disrupt or prevent the peaceful and orderly conduct of classes, lectures and meetings
or deliberately interfere with the freedom of any person to express his/her views,
including invited speakers.
• have in his/her possession upon any premises to which these rules apply, any rifle,
shotgun, pistol, revolver, or other firearm or weapon without written authorization of the
chief administrative officer, whether or not licensed to possess the same.
• incite others to commit any of the acts herein prohibited with specific intent to procure
them to do so.
Disruptive Conduct - Examples include, but are not limited to:
• deliberately disrupting or preventing the peaceful and orderly conduct of classroom
instruction inside or outside the building.
• deliberately disrupting or preventing the peaceful and orderly conduct in the hallways,
cafeteria, auditorium, gymnasium or similar areas including school grounds and school
vehicles.
• deliberately disrupting or preventing the peaceful and orderly conduct of the flow of
traffic to and from any and all bus arrivals and dismissals.
• inciting or encouraging violence.
• menacing.
Violent Conduct - Examples include, but are not limited to:
• committing, or attempting to commit, an act of violence (such as hitting, kicking, punching
or scratching) another student, teacher, administrator, school employee, or any other
person lawfully on school property.
• engaging in harassing conduct, verbal threats, intimidation, or abuse that reasonably
causes or would reasonably be expected to cause a student to fear for his or her
physical well-being.
• displaying what appears to be a weapon.
• threatening to use any weapon.
• possessing any weapon.
• damaging or destroying the personal property of a student, teacher, administrator,
other District employee, or any person lawfully on school property (includes graffiti).
• damaging or destroying school property (includes graffiti).
• communicating by any means on or off school property any content that can be
reasonably be interpreted as a threat to commit an act of violence on school property
or results in material or substantial disruption to the educational environment.
• committing arson or use of fireworks or other incendiary device.
Endangering the Safety, Morals, Health or Welfare of Others - Examples include, but
are not limited to:
• lying to or deliberately misleading school personnel and thus endangering the safety of
the school building.
• stealing the property of other students, school personnel, or any other person lawfully
on school property or attending a school function.
• making defamatory remarks, which includes making false statements or representations
about an individual or identifiable group of individuals that harm the reputation of their
persons or group by demeaning them.
• discriminating against individuals, which includes the use of a person’s actual or
expression), age, marital or veteran status, or disability as a basis for treating another
in a negative manner.
• harassing individuals, which includes but is not limited to: bullying (verbal, physical
or social/relational), cyberbullying, sexting, verbal threats, taunting, extortion or
any statement or action which a reasonable person would perceive as ridiculing or
demeaning.
• sexually harassing a person, or any action or comment/conduct that any individual may
deem as offensive such as inappropriate touching, verbal comments, sexual namecalling, spreading sexual rumors about, gestures, jokes, pictures, blocking the movement
of, sexting, rape or attempted rape.
• intimidating a person, which includes engaging in actions or statements that put an
individual in fear of bodily harm.
• hazing, which includes any intentional or reckless act directed against another for the
purpose of initiation into, affiliating with, or maintaining membership in any school
sponsored activity, organization, club or team.
• selling, distributing, using or possessing obscene content (electronic or print).
• using vulgar or abusive language, cursing or swearing.
• possessing, using, selling, distributing, or exchanging any tobacco product.
• possessing, using, selling, distributing, or exchanging any e-cigarettes or similar products.
• possessing, using, selling, distributing, or exchanging drug paraphernalia.
• possessing, consuming, selling, distributing or exchanging alcoholic beverages.
• possessing, consuming, selling, distributing or exchanging illegal substances.
• possessing, consuming, selling, distributing or exchanging synthetic cannabinoids and/or
other synthetic drugs.
• being under the influence of alcoholic beverages.
• being under the influence of drugs, synthetic cannabinoids, and/or other synthetic drugs.
• using without prior permission or sharing prescription and over-the-counter drugs.
• unauthorized possession of prescription or over-the-counter medication.
• inappropriate use of or selling of prescription or over-the-counter medication.
• possessing loaded or blank cartridges or other ammunition.
• gambling, card playing or possession of such paraphernalia.
• exposing oneself indecently, that is, exposure to sight of the private parts of the body in
a lewd or indecent manner.
• initiating a report warning of fire or other catastrophe without valid cause, misuse of
911, or discharging a fire extinguisher.
• subjecting another person to danger by recklessly engaging in conduct that creates
substantial risk of injury.
Misconduct on a School Bus - Students are required to conduct themselves on the bus
in a manner consistent with established standards in the Code of Conduct to ensure their
safety and that of the other passengers. Excessive noise, pushing, shoving and fighting will
not be tolerated.
Academic Misconduct - Examples include, but are not limited to:
• plagiarism
• cheating
• copying
• altering records
• assisting another in any of the above areas
Student Dress Code
All students are expected to give proper attention to personal cleanliness and to dress
appropriately for school and school functions. 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, jewelry, make-up and nails shall:
• be safe, appropriate and not disrupt or interfere with the educational process.
Insubordinate Conduct - Examples include, but are not limited to:
• failing to comply with reasonable directions or otherwise demonstrating disrespect for
teachers, school administrators, or other school employees in charge of students.
• skipping or disregarding an assigned detention or other disciplinary consequence.
• forging parent’s signature on any document.
• misusing passes, including forgery of passes.
At school functions it will be announced prior to the event whether or not the school
dress code will be required (good judgment and respect will still be required).
DISCIPLINARY PROCEDURES AND PENALTIES
RELATED TO PROHIBITED STUDENT CONDUCT
Discipline is most effective when it deals directly with the problem at the time and place
it occurs, and in a way that students view as fair and impartial. School personnel who
interact with students are expected to use disciplinary action only when necessary and
to place emphasis on the student’s ability to grow in self-discipline. Disciplinary action,
when necessary, will be firm, fair and consistent so as to be the most effective in changing
student behavior. In determining the appropriate disciplinary action, school personnel
authorized to impose disciplinary penalties will consider the following:
• The student’s age.
• The student’s prior disciplinary record.
• The nature of the offense and the circumstances which led to the offense.
• The effectiveness of other forms of discipline.
• Information from parents, teachers and/or others, as appropriate.
• Other circumstances.
As a general rule, discipline will be progressive. This means that a student’s first violation
will usually merit a lighter penalty than subsequent violations. If the conduct of a student
is related to a disability, or suspected disability, the student shall be referred to the
Committee on Special Education or Section 504 Committee prior to issuing a penalty. A
student identified as having a disability shall not be disciplined for behavior which is a
manifestation of his/her disability except as explained in Section VII herein (p 26).
Penalties
Students who are found to have violated the District’s Code of Conduct may be subject to
the following penalties, either alone or in combination with one another. The school personnel
identified after each penalty are authorized to impose that penalty, consistent with the
student’s right to due process.
• Verbal warning - any member of the District staff.
• Written warning - any member of the District staff.
• Written notification to parent - any member of the District staff.
• Teacher detention - teachers, principal, Superintendent.
• Central detention - principal, Superintendent.
• Referral to OC Board of Health - principal or designee.
• Suspension from transportation - principal, Superintendent.
• Suspension from athletic participation - principal, Superintendent, athletic director.
• Suspension from social or extracurricular activities - principal, Superintendent.
• Suspension of other privileges - principal, Superintendent.
• Suspension from or loss of privileges to attend graduation, prom, etc.- principal,
Superintendent.
• Saturday detention - principal, Superintendent with parent approval.
• In-school suspension - principal, Superintendent.
• Removal from classroom - principal, Superintendent, teacher.
• Short-term (5 days or less) suspension from school - principal, Superintendent, Board of
Education.
• Long-term (more than 5 days) suspension from school - Superintendent, Board of
Education.
• Permanent suspension from school - Superintendent, Board of Education.
• Confiscation of banned devices - principal.
• Restitution/payment - principal, Superintendent.
• Law enforcement notification - principal, Superintendent.
Due Process Rights
The amount of due process a student is entitled to before a penalty is imposed will depend
on the type of penalty being imposed. In all cases, regardless of the penalty imposed, the
school personnel authorized to impose the penalty must let the student know what misconduct
the student is alleged to have committed and must investigate the facts surrounding the
alleged misconduct. All students will have an opportunity to present their version of the facts
to the school personnel imposing the disciplinary penalty in connection with the imposition
of the penalty. Students who are to be given penalties other than a verbal warning, written
warning, written notification to their parents, or detention are entitled to additional rights
before the penalty is imposed. These additional rights are explained below.
Detention - Teachers, principals and the Superintendent may use after school detention
as a penalty for student misconduct in situations where removal from the classroom or
suspension would be inappropriate, unless there is parental objection.
Suspension from transportation - If a student does not conduct him/herself properly
on a bus, the bus driver is expected to bring such misconduct to the building principal’s
attention. Students who become a serious disciplinary problem may have their riding
privileges suspended by the building principal or Superintendent. The student and
the student’s parent will be provided with a reasonable opportunity for an informal
conference with the building principal and all parties involved to contest and/or discuss
the misconduct and the penalty involved if applicable.
Suspension from athletic participation, extra-curricular activities and other privileges - A student subjected to a suspension from athletic participation, extra-curricular activities
or other privileges will be provided with a reasonable opportunity for an informal
conference with the District official imposing the suspension and his/her parents to discuss
the conduct and the penalty involved.
In-school suspension - The Board recognizes that the school must balance the need
of students to attend school and the need for order in the classroom. As such, the Board
• recognize that extremely brief garments such as tube tops, net tops, halter tops,
spaghetti straps, plunging necklines (front, back, and side) and see-through garments
are not appropriate. No part of the torso should be exposed.
• ensure that underwear is completely covered with outer clothing.
• include footwear at all times. Footwear that is a safety hazard will not be allowed.
• not include the wearing of headwear in the building except for a medical or religious
purpose that has been previously approved by the administration.
• not include items that are vulgar, obscene, libelous or denigrate others on account of a
person’s actual or perceived race, weight, color, creed, religion, religious practice, ethnic
group, national origin, political affiliation, sex, sexual orientation, gender (including
gender identity and expression), age, marital or veteran status, or disability.
• not promote and/or endorse the use of alcohol, tobacco or illegal drugs and/or
encourage other illegal or violent activities.
• not include the wearing of skirts, dresses, shorts or “skorts” that are higher than mid-thigh.
• not include the wearing of jackets or outer coats in the classroom.
• not include gang-related and/or what can be misconstrued as gang-related apparel.
• not include sharp objects, hanging straps, or chains.
Removal of a student from the classroom - The Washingtonville Central School District
has determined that certain acts of misconduct interfere with instruction and/or safety and
welfare of students and staff. Although some incidents of misconduct may require removal
from the classroom or suspension from school, efforts will be made to deal with misconduct
without removal from the classroom or suspension from school. This is in keeping with the
District’s goal of avoiding consequences that interrupt or interfere with learning. However,
no child will be allowed to continue disrupting the instruction of the class or interfering with
the safety of the school, its staff, students and visitors.
In accordance with the provisions of the SAVE Legislation, teachers shall have the
authority to remove a student from their classroom whenever the student substantially
disrupts the educational process or substantially interferes with the teacher’s authority
over the classroom. “Substantially disruptive” shall mean that the course of instruction
has to be discontinued more than momentarily such that it breaks the continuity of the
lesson. To address the disruptive conduct of the student who “substantially interferes”
with the teacher’s authority over the classroom shall mean that: the student has been
insubordinate to the teacher in the presence of the class and has failed to obey the
teacher’s directives to cease and desist with at least two directives. A teacher may remove
a student for the remainder of the class upon the first event and for a maximum of two
days of class upon the second or third event. Upon the reoccurrence of repeated events, a
principal’s suspension may occur. Notwithstanding the above, in light of circumstances that
warrant suspension, a principal’s suspension for substantially disruptive behavior may be
implemented, in addition to, or in lieu of, removal of the student from the classroom by the
teacher. Once the teacher determines that the student has been substantially disruptive
or substantially interferes with the teacher’s authority over the classroom, the following
procedures will be put into motion.
Step 1: The teacher must confront the student in class (or within 24 hours of removal
where the student presents an ongoing threat of disruption or a continuing danger at
the time of removal) to inform the student of the reason(s) for the removal.
Step 2: Prior to removal from the classroom (or within 24 hours of removal where the
student presents an ongoing threat of disruption or a continuing danger at the time
of removal), the teacher shall inform the student of the basis for the removal and
allow the student to informally present his/her version of the relevant events.
Step 3: The teacher must complete a District-established disciplinary removal form. He/
she must meet with the principal or his/her designee as soon as possible, but no later
than the end of the day, to explain the circumstances of the removal and to present
the removal form. If the principal or designee is not available by the end of the same
school day, the teacher must leave the form with the secretary and meet with the
principal or designee prior to the beginning of classes on the next school day.
Step 4: The building principal or designee must inform the student’s parent of the
removal and the reasons therefore within 24 hours of the student’s removal.
Step 5: Upon request, the student and his/her parent must be given the opportunity
for an informal conference with the principal or designee to discuss the reasons for
removal. If the student denies the charge(s), the principal or designee must provide
an explanation of the basis for the removal. The student and/or his/her parent will
be given the opportunity to present the student’s version of the relevant events within
48 hours of the student’s removal.
Step 6: The principal’s/designee’s determination on whether or not to support the
teacher’s removal of the student shall be made by the close of business on the day
succeeding the 48-hour period for the informal principal’s removal conference.
The teacher who initiates the removal may be required to attend the principal’s
conference at the principal’s discretion.
The District shall provide continued educational programming and activities for students
who are removed from their classrooms. An appeal brought by the parent, or student over
the age of 18, of a principal’s removal decision must be presented to the Superintendent
of Schools prior to any further appeal.
Suspension from School - Suspension from school is a severe penalty which may be
imposed only upon students who are insubordinate, disorderly, violent or disruptive,
or whose conduct otherwise endangers the safety, morals, health or welfare of others.
The Board of Education retains its authority to suspend students, but places primary
responsibility for the suspension of students with the Superintendent and the building
principal. Any staff member may recommend to the Superintendent or principal that a
student be suspended. All staff members must immediately report and refer a violent
student to the principal or the Superintendent for a violation of the Code of Conduct. All
recommendations and referrals shall be made in writing unless the conditions underlying
the recommendation or referral warrant immediate attention. In such cases a written
report is to be prepared as soon as possible by the staff member recommending the
suspension. The Superintendent or principal, upon receiving a recommendation or referral
for suspension or when processing a case for suspension, shall gather the facts relevant to
the matter and record them for subsequent presentation, if necessary.
There are 3 categories of suspensions from school and each are described below.
Short term (5 days or less) suspension from school: When the Superintendent or
principal (referred to as the “suspending authority”) proposes to suspend a student
charged with misconduct for five days or less pursuant to Education Law 3214(3), the
suspending authority must immediately notify the student orally. If the student denies
the misconduct, the suspending authority must provide an explanation of the basis
for the proposed suspension. The suspending authority must also notify the student’s
parents in writing that the student may be suspended from school. The written
notice must be provided by personal delivery, express mail delivery, or some other
means that is reasonably calculated to assure receipt of the notice within 24 hours
of the decision to propose suspension, at the last known address for the parents.
Where possible, notice should also be provided by telephone if the school has been
provided with a telephone number(s) for the purpose of contacting the parents.
The notice shall provide a description of the charges against the student and the
incident for which suspension is proposed and shall inform the parent of the right to
request an immediate informal conference with the principal. Both the notice and
informal conference shall be in the dominant language or mode of communication
used by the parents. At the conference, the parents shall be permitted to ask
questions of any complaining witness under such procedures as the principal may
authorized the building principals and the Superintendent to place a student who would
otherwise be suspended from school as the result of a Code of Conduct violation in “inschool suspension.” “In-school suspension” is the temporary removal of students from the
classroom and their placement in another area of the school building designated for such
a suspension. A student subjected to an in-school suspension is not entitled to a full hearing
pursuant to Education Law § 3214. However, the student and the student’s parent will
be provided with a reasonable opportunity for an informal conference with the District
official imposing the in-school suspension to discuss the conduct and the penalty involved.
Long term (more than five days) suspension from school: When the
Superintendent determines that a suspension for more than five days may be
warranted, he/she shall give reasonable notice to the student and the student’s
parents of their right to a fair hearing. At the hearing the student shall have the
right to be represented by counsel, the right to question witnesses against him/
her, and the right to present witnesses and other evidence on his/her behalf. The
Superintendent shall personally hear and determine the proceeding or may, at
his/her discretion, designate a hearing officer to conduct the hearing. The hearing
officer shall be authorized to administer oaths and to issue subpoenas in conjunction
with the proceeding before him/her. A record of the hearing shall be maintained,
but no stenographic transcript shall be required. A tape recording shall be
deemed a satisfactory record. The hearing officer shall make findings of fact and
recommendation as to the appropriate measure of discipline to the Superintendent.
The report of the hearing officer shall be advisory only, and the Superintendent may
accept all or any part thereof. An appeal of the Superintendent’s decision may be
made to the Board of Education. The Board will make its decision based solely upon
the record before it. All appeals to the Board must be made in writing and submitted
to the District Clerk within 10 business days of the date of the Superintendent’s
decision, unless the parents can show that extraordinary circumstances precluded
them from doing so. The Board of Education will hear the appeal at their next
regularly scheduled meeting or work session. When the Board of Education hears an
appeal, they may only review the written documents submitted by the parents and
the District, as well as the electronic record of the hearing. The Board may adopt in
whole or in part, the decision of the Superintendent. Final decisions of the Board may
be appealed to the Commissioner of Education within 30 days of the decision.
Permanent suspension: Permanent suspension is reserved for extraordinary
circumstances such as where a student’s conduct poses a life-threatening danger to
the safety and wellbeing of other students, school personnel or any other person
lawfully on school property or attending a school function.
Minimum Periods of Suspension
Students who bring a weapon to school - Any student found guilty of bringing a
weapon onto school property will be subject to suspension from school for at least one
calendar year. Before being suspended, the student will have an opportunity for a
hearing pursuant to Education Law 3214. The Superintendent has the authority to modify
the one-year suspension on a case-by-case basis. In deciding whether to modify the
penalty, the Superintendent may consider the following:
• The student’s age
• The student’s grade in school
• The student’s prior discipline record
• Input from parents/teachers or others
• Superintendent’s belief that other forms of discipline may be more effective
• Other extenuating circumstances
The Superintendent is required to refer the following students to the County Attorney (or
the County presentment agency if not the County Attorney) for a juvenile delinquency
proceeding before the Family Court:
• any student under the age of 16 who is found to have brought a weapon to school.
• any student 14 or 15 years old who qualifies for juvenile offender status under the
Criminal Procedure Law.
• the Superintendent is required to refer students over the age of 16, or any student
14 or 15 years old who qualifies for juvenile offender status, to the appropriate
law enforcement authorities. A student 14 or 15 years old who possesses a firearm,
machine-gun, or loaded firearm (as defined in §26S.00 of Penal Law) on school
grounds (as defined in §220.000(14) of the Penal Law) qualifies for juvenile offender
status under § 1.20 of the Criminal Procedure Law.
Students who commit violent acts other than bringing a weapon to school - Any
student who is found to have committed a violent act, other than bringing a weapon
onto school property, shall be subject to suspension from school for at least five days. If
the proposed penalty is the minimum five-day suspension, the student and the student’s
parents will be given the same notice and opportunity for a hearing given to all students
subject to a short-term suspension. If the proposed penalty exceeds the minimum fiveday suspension, the student and the student’s parents will be given the same notice and
opportunity for a hearing given to all students subject to a long-term suspension. The
Superintendent has the authority to modify the minimum five-day suspension on a case-bycase basis. In deciding whether to modify the penalty, the Superintendent may consider
the same factors considered in modifying a one-year suspension for possessing a weapon.
Students who are repeatedly substantially disruptive of the educational process or
repeatedly substantially interfere with the teacher’s authority over the classroom Any student who engages in conduct which results in the student being removed from the
classroom by teacher(s) on four or more occasions during a semester, or three or more
occasions during a trimester, will be suspended from school for at least 5 days (note
cumulative effect). If the proposed penalty is the minimum suspension, the student and the
student’s parent will be given the same notice and opportunity for a hearing given to all
students subject to a short-term suspension. If the proposed penalty exceeds the minimum
five-day suspension, the student and the student’s parent will be given the same notice
and opportunity for a hearing given to all students subject to a long-term suspension. The
Superintendent has the authority to modify the minimum five-day suspension on a case-bycase basis. In deciding whether to modify the penalty, the superintendent may consider the
same factors considered in modifying a one-year suspension for possessing a weapon.
Referrals
Counseling - The guidance office, school attendance officer, psychologist or student
assistance counselor shall handle all referrals of students for counseling services upon the
recommendation of school staff.
PINS Petitions - The District may file a PINS (Person in Need of Supervision) petition with
probation in Family Court on any student under the age of 18 who demonstrates that he
or she requires supervision and treatment by:
• being habitually truant and not attending school as required by part 1 of Article 6S of
the Education Law.
establish. The principal shall promptly advise the parents in writing of his/her
decision. The principal shall advise the parents that if they are not satisfied with
the decision and wish to pursue the matter, they must file a written appeal to the
Board of Education with the District Clerk within 10 business days of the date of
the decision, unless they can show extraordinary circumstances precluding them
from doing so. The Board of Education will hear the appeal at their next regularly
scheduled meeting or work session. When the Board of Education hears an appeal,
they may only review the written documents submitted by the parents and the
District. Only final decisions of the Board may be appealed to the Commissioner of
Education within 30 days of the decision.
County Attorney (Juvenile Delinquent and Juvenile Offenders) - The superintendent is
required to refer the following students to the County Attorney for a juvenile delinquency
proceeding before the Family Court:
• any student under 16 who is found to bring a weapon to school.
• any student 14 or 15 years old who qualifies for juvenile offender status under the
Criminal Procedure Law 1.20(42)
Alternative Instruction
Pursuant to the Education Law, no student shall be suspended from school in his/her regularly
scheduled classes without being provided alternative equivalent instruction, either in the
form of home instruction or instruction in an alternative setting. Such instruction shall be of an
equivalent nature to that provided in the student’s regularly scheduled classes. A good faith
effort shall be made to provide such alternative instruction immediately. In the event that a
student within the compulsory education ages of six and the school year in which
s/he becomes 16 is suspended from school in excess of five school days, alternative
equivalent instruction shall be provided for the duration of the suspension period.
Appeals Process
The decision of the Superintendent with respect to the findings of fact sustaining charges in
a long-term suspension hearing and/or penalty determination shall be subject to appeal
(or may be appealed) to the Board of Education. All appeals to the Board must be made
in writing and submitted to the District Clerk within 10 business days of the date of the
Superintendent’s decision, unless the parents can show that extraordinary circumstances
precluded them from doing so. The Board of Education will hear the appeal at their next
regularly scheduled meeting or work session. When the Board of Education hears an
appeal, they may only review the written documents submitted by the parents and the
District. The Board shall review the record of the proceedings before the Superintendent or
his/her designated hearing officer, including a review of the recording of the proceedings,
documentary evidence and written arguments of the representatives of the respective
parties, if any. The Board does not provide the representatives of the respective parties with
the opportunity either to present evidence not previously in the record or to make arguments
in person before the Board.
DISCIPLINE OF STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES
Suspension of Students with Disabilities
In the event that a student has a known disability or when school officials can be deemed
to know, in accordance with law, that a student has a disability, the District will first proceed
to conduct a 3214 disciplinary proceeding for any suspension of more than five days. The
3214 disciplinary proceeding will be held in two parts: first to determine the student’s guilt
or innocence on the charges and the second to determine the penalty.
If guilt is determined on a violation of a provision of the District’s Code of Conduct, before a
penalty may be imposed, the following rules shall apply:
504/ADA Disability - For a student solely with a disability under 504 of the Rehabilitation
Act of 1973 (hereinafter referred to as (504)/Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act
(hereinafter referred to as the “ADA”), the 504 multidisciplinary committee must make a
determination regarding whether the conduct underlying the charges was a manifestation of
the student’s disability.
1.If a nexus is found between the disability and the conduct, no additional discipline shall
be imposed and the record of discipline imposed to date shall be expunged.
2.If no nexus is found, yet nonetheless a disability is indicated or has been identified,
discipline may be imposed upon remand to the 3214 hearing officer. A change in
placement; i.e. a suspension, removal or transfer, in excess of 10 school days must be
preceded by notice and an evaluation conducted by the 504 team.
3.Students with a recognized 504/ADA disability who are currently using or in possession
of alcohol or drugs may be disciplined, regardless of their disability status in the same
manner and to the same extent as non-disabled students, provided that same students are
currently engaged in the illegal use of drugs or use of alcohol.
IDEA Disability - For students classified or presumed to have disabilities under the
Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (hereinafter referred to as “IDEA”), a Manifestation
Team must make a manifestation determination prior to a student’s suspension for 10 or
more consecutive school days or prior to a suspension of 10 days or less, if it has been
determined that a suspension for less than 10 consecutive school days would constitute a
disciplinary change in placement.
A series of suspensions that are each l0 days or less in duration may create a pattern of
exclusions that constitutes a disciplinary change in placement. That determination will be
made on a case-by-case basis in accordance with applicable law and regulation. Among
the factors considered in making this determination are: the length of each suspension, the
proximity of the suspensions to one another, and the total amount of time the student is
excluded from school.
A student shall be presumed to have a disability if prior to the time the behavior occurred:
• The student’s parent/guardian has expressed, in writing, to supervisory or administrative
personnel of the school or to a teacher of the student that the student is in need of special
education, provided that such notification may be oral if the parent does not know how to
write or has a disability that prevents a written statement; or
• The student’s parent has requested an evaluation of the student; or
• A teacher of the student or other personnel of the District has expressed specific concern
about a pattern of behavior demonstrated by the student to supervisory personnel in the
District in accordance with the District’s child-find procedures.
A student shall not be presumed to have a disability for discipline purposes, despite
satisfaction of one or more of the above criteria, if:
• The student’s parents have not allowed a relevant evaluation of the student by the
Committee on Special Education (CSE);
• The student’s parent has refused special education services; or
• It was determined by the CSE or Committee on Preschool Special Education (CPSE) that
the student is not a student with a disability; or
• It was determined that an evaluation was not necessary and the District provided
appropriate notice to the parents of such determination.
• engaging in an ongoing or continual course of conduct which makes the student
ungovernable, or habitually disobedient and beyond the lawful control of the school.
• knowingly and unlawfully possesses a controlled substance in violation of Penal Law 221.
OS. (A single violation of 221.OS will be sufficient basis for filing a PINS petition.)
A Manifestation Team, which shall include a representative of the school district
knowledgeable about the student and the interpretation of information about child
behavior, the parent and relevant members or the Committee on Special Education
as determined by the parent and the school district. The parent must receive written
notification prior to any Manifestation Team meeting to ensure that the parent has an
opportunity to attend and to inform the parent(s) of their right to have relevant members of
the CSE participate at the parent’s request.
When making a manifestation determination, the Manifestation Team shall review all
relevant information in the student’s file including the student’s IEP, any teacher observations
and any relevant information provided by the parents to determine if:
a.The conduct in question was caused by or had a direct and substantial relationship to the
student’s disability; or
b.The conduct in question was a direct result of the school district’s failure to implement the
IEP
If either of the aforementioned criteria listed as “a” and “b” above are answered
affirmatively, the conduct in question shall be deemed to be a manifestation of the student’s
disability.
When the Manifestation Team determines that the conduct in question was a manifestation
of a student’s disability, the CSE shall meet to recommend and conduct a functional
behavioral assessment and implement a behavior intervention plan in accordance with
201.3 and 201.4(d)(2)(a) of the Commissioner’s Regulations.
A meeting for the sole purpose of making a manifestation determination does not require
five calendar days’ notice to the student’s parent/guardian. However, if the CSE meets to
consider a change in placement in conjunction with the manifestation determination, the fiveday notice requirement of 200.5(a)(3) of the Commissioner’s Regulations is applicable and
parental participation in all CSE meetings is expected and strongly encouraged.
Discipline of Students with Disabilities
When the Manifestation Team has made an Affirmative Manifestation Finding
When an educationally disabled student’s conduct is a manifestation of the child’s disabling
condition, a student classified under IDEA may only be suspended from school for more than
10 consecutive school days, if one of the following applies:
• The CSE recommends a change in placement on the student’s Individualized Education Plan
(IEP) and/or Behavior Intervention Plan (BIP) and the parent/ guardian or eighteen-year
or older student consents to such change in writing following receipt of their Procedural
Safeguards Notice.
• A court order or order from an impartial hearing officer of suspension/removal of a
dangerous student pursuant to 201.8 of the Commissioner’s Regulations is obtained.
• The violation involves weapons, drugs or serious bodily injury.
Suspensions for Misconduct Involving Weapons and/or Drugs and/or Serious Bodily
Injury - A student classified or deemed to be known as having an educational disability
under IDEA may be suspended and placed in an Interim Alternative Educational Setting
(IAES) for up to 45 school days (less if the discipline is for a non-disabled student would be
less), if the student is found guilty of: 1) carrying or possessing a weapon while at school,
on school property or at a school function; 2) knowingly possessing or using illegal drugs, or
selling or soliciting the sale of a controlled substance while at school, on school premises or
at a school function; or 3) inflicting a serious bodily injury to another person while at school
or a school function.
• The term “weapon” means “a weapon, device, instrument, material or substance, animate
or inanimate, that is used for, or is readily capable of causing death or serious bodily
injury, except that such term does not include a pocket knife with a blade of less than
2-1/2 inches in length.”
• The term “illegal drugs” means controlled substances but not those legally possessed
or used under the supervision of a licensed health care professional or other permitted
authority under the Federal Controlled Substances Act or under any other provision of
Federal law. Controlled substances are drugs and other substances identified under
schedules set forth in applicable Federal law provisions.
• The term “serious bodily injury” means bodily injury which involves a substantial risk of
death; extreme physical pain; protracted and obvious disfigurement; or protracted loss or
impairment of the function of a bodily member, organ or mental faculty.”
Before a student is suspended and placed in an IAES for up to 45 school days for behavior
involving weapons and/or drugs and/or serious bodily injury, the Manifestation Team must
conduct a manifestation determination. Placement in an IAES as a result of conduct involving
weapons and/or drugs and/or serious bodily injury is not contingent upon a Manifestation
Team determination that the misconduct is not related to the student’s disability.
If the student is or may be placed in an IAES, the CSE shall, as appropriate, recommend
functional behavioral assessment and behavior intervention, or review any such pre-existing,
plan for modification; and
A CSE shall determine and recommend an IAES reasonably calculated to enable the child to
continue to receive educational services, participate in the general curriculum and progress
toward meeting IEP goals and objectives during the period of suspension from instruction.
Dangerous Students - To continue the suspension of a student classified or deemed to be
known as having an educational disability under IDEA for more than 10 consecutive school
days, the School District may commence an expedited hearing before a special education
impartial hearing officer to demonstrate that a student is dangerous and is substantially
likely to cause injury to him/herself or others if returned to his/her last agreed upon
placement. An impartial hearing officer may order the placement of the student in an
IAES for up to 45 school days in accordance with 201.8 and 201.11 of the Commissioner’s
Regulations.
• The Manifestation Team must still conduct a manifestation determination within 10
consecutive school days of the initial disciplinary action.
• If the student is or may be placed in an IAES, the CSE shall, as appropriate, recommend a
functional behavioral assessment and behavior intervention plan, or review any such preexisting, plan for modification; and
• An impartial hearing officer’s determination allowing a student’s placement in an IAES as
a result of dangerous behavior, is not contingent upon a Manifestation Team determination
that the misconduct is not related to the student’s disability.
Manifestation Determinations
Where a student with a disability’s conduct is found not to be a manifestation of his/her
disability he/she may be disciplined in the same manner and to the same extent as nondisabled students. In such instances, the CSE shall meet upon proper notice to determine
any appropriate evaluations which must be performed, changes to a student’s IEP and
to recommend an appropriate IAES where the child can continue to receive educational
services although in another setting, that enable the child to participate in the general
curriculum and progress toward meeting IEP goals and objectives during the period of
suspension from instruction.
Pendency Placement - An IAES shall be deemed the student’s “stay put placement” for
up to 45 school days, during the pendency of any expedited due process proceedings
commenced by parents to contest
• a finding that a student is not presumed to have a disability, and/or
• a finding that the student’s misconduct was not a manifestation of the student’s disability,
and/or
• a decision to place a student in a CSE recommended IAES for misconduct involving
weapons and/or drugs and/or serious bodily injury, and/or
• the decision of an impartial hearing officer in a dangerousness hearing and/or
• the appropriateness of an IAES program recommended by the CSE in the context of one
of the four categories of action listed above.
REPORTING CODE VIOLATIONS
To School District Personnel - Students, teachers and other District personnel are
encouraged to report any violation of the Code of Conduct to the building principal or, in
his/her absence, the acting designee. Teachers and other District personnel shall immediately
report violent students to the building principal or Superintendent of Schools.
To Local Law Enforcement Agencies - The District will report any acts of violence against
persons that constitute a felony or misdemeanor and other violations of the Code of Conduct
which constitute a misdemeanor or felony to the appropriate local law enforcement agency.
When necessary, the District will file a complaint in criminal court against the actor.
To Human Services Agencies - The District will report any violations of the Code of
Conduct which constitute a crime when the actor is under the age of 16 to the appropriate
human services agencies. When necessary, the District will file a juvenile delinquency petition
or a person in need of supervision (PINS) petition in Family Court.
Student’s Name:____________ Class-Grade:______ Date:____ Time: ____
Teacher:___________________________
Reason for Student Removal from Class (detailed description of incident):
_______________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________
Immediate Action Taken:
_______________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________
Actions Taken Prior to Removal:
_______________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________
Parent Notification Phone #: ____________________________
Spoke directly to:________________________ Left Message:___________
Follow up letter mailed:____________ Date:____________
Registered:_________ Signature Confirmation: _________
Principal or Designee Notified:
Date:________ Time: ________ Face to Face: ________
Planned Follow Up:
_______________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________
Parent Meeting Scheduled: ______________________________
_____________________________
Teacher Signature
___________________________
Principal/Designee Signature
Teacher Removal Incident Report
Discipline of Students with Disabilities When the Manifestation Team has
made a No Manifestation Finding
Name of Complainant: ________________ ID #: _______ Grade ____ Date ______
Complainant Contact Information:___________________________________________
Alleged Perpetrators of the Discrimination/Harassment:
______________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________
Basis of this complaint: (Check all that apply)
 Race
 Color
 Weight
 National
Origin
 Ethnic group
 Religion
 Religious
Practice
 Disability
 Sexual
orientation
 Gender
 Sex
 Not Sure
 Other, please describe: ____________________________________________
Description of Incident(s):
______________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________
Names of Witness to the Incident:
______________________________________________________________________
Are there observable changes in the student’s (target) behavior (check all that apply)?
 Attendance
 Grades
 Depression
 Anti-social
behaviors
 Self-destructive  Withdrawal
behaviors
 Feelings about
self/others
 Social
interactions
 Other, Explain: ____________________________________________________
Actions Taken by School:
 Meeting w/ principal
or designee
 Verbal correction
 Parent/guardian
contacted
 Increased supervision
 Meeting with guidance
counselor/school
psychologist
 Conflict resolution
 Awareness/sensitivity
session (1 on 1 with
DAC, guidance,
teacher etc.)
 Referral to counseling
services for bias-based
bullying, harassing
or discriminatory
behaviors
 Community
service (with
parental
permission)
 Lunch Detention
 After-school Detention
 Suspension from
activity or class
 Behavioral plan
 Teacher removal
 Transfer to
alternate
education
 ISS Full Day
Partial Day
 OSS Full Day
Partial Day
 Bus Suspension
 Disciplinary Meeting
(School Staff)
 Other ___________________________________________________________
Incident involved (check all that applies)?
 Involving intimidating or abuse but no verbal threat or physical contact
 Involving verbal threats but no physical contact
 Involving physical contact but no verbal threats
 Involving both verbal and physical threats
 Involving only students offenders
I certify that all statements on this form are accurate and true to the best of my knowledge.
Location:
 Bus
 Parking Lot
 Auditorium
Conclusion of Investigation:
______________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________
 Classroom
 Lavatory
 Hallway
 Playground
 Office
 Health Office  Library
 Athletic Field  Computer
 Off-School
Lab
Property
Lunchroom

Approximate Time: ______________
Signature of Complainant _______________________________ Date _____________
Person taking the report: __________________________________________________
Follow – up with complainant made on ______________via _____________________
Date
phone, meeting, mail
Was this incident:
 A result of an investigation of a written or oral complaint; OR
 Directly observed
____________________________Signature of Building Level Dignity Act Coordinator
Names of others you may have discussed this complaint/incident/grievance with
______________________________________________________________________
Date
______ Appeal to District Level Dignity Act Coordinator on ______________________
Dignity Act Complaint Form
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Washingtonville
Central School District
52 West Main Street, Washingtonville, NY 10992
Phone (845) 497-4000 • Fax (845) 497-4030
www.ws.k12.ny.us
Superintendent of Schools
Board of Education
Roberta L. Greene
William Santos, President
John Coughlin, Vice President
Dr. Brian Casey, Secretary
Joseph Bonomi
Jennifer Dellova
Colleen Doyle
Mary Ellen Shute
Assistant Superintendent for
Curriculum & Instruction
Janet L. Seaman, Ed.D.
Assistant Superintendent for Business
Gregory W. Kern
Director of Personnel and Staff Development
NON-PROFIT ORG
US POSTAGE PAID
NEWBURGH, NY
12550
PERMIT NO. 145
Maureen Peterson
Assistant Superintendent for Pupil Personnel Services
Michael Cogliano, Ed.D.
BUS SAFETY
HOW TO CROSS THE ROAD SAFELY
The most dangerous part of the bus trip is crossing the road safely.
Traffic SHOULD stop! But don’t depend on it! BE EXTRA CAREFUL!
NEVER CROSS IN THE DRIVER’S BLIND SPOT!
REMEMBER!
1. Stay seated until the bus comes to a full stop.
2. Get off promptly as soon as the bus comes to a full stop.
3. Follow the 15-step rule. Walk 15 steps along the edge of the road, then cross the street.
Never cross in the bus driver’s blind spot.
4. Wait for the bus driver’s signal to cross.
5. Walk across quickly, and don’t stop or turn back.
6. Don’t run. Double-check for oncoming traffic from both directions.
7. Look out for your own safety!
This calendar was printed on recycled paper stock
District
Philosophy
We are committed to the intellectual,
cultural, physical, and emotional growth
of our children in a safe and supportive
environment. We believe that our primary
responsibility is to educate all students
to reach their greatest potential. We desire to have our students acquire
knowledge, understanding, and appreciation of nature and civilization.
We endeavor to teach students the skills to make choices and to develop
talents that build self-esteem. It is our challenge that the students of
the Washingtonville Central School District become caring, contributing
members of the community, the nation, and the world.

Washingtonville Central School District

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