20x3 - 2An4 C - East Stroudsburg Area School District

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20x3 - 2An4 C - East Stroudsburg Area School District
EAST STROUDStsURG AREA
SCHOOT DTSTRNCT
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ITEMS OF'INFORMATION
Acceptable Use for Technology Resources. '
Access to Board Policies..
Accident Insurance for Students... . .. . . .
Addresses and Phone Numbers for Schools..
Administration Directory... .. . , ...
Attendance at Board of klucation Meetings,
Board Meeting Dates.. .. . .... ....
Board of Education Information
Board of Education Members. . . .
Body Mass Index (BMD Screenings... ...
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Religious Holidays... .. . ...
Religious Instruction.. .... .
Reports to ParentVGuardians.....
Students Leaving School Buildings..... .... ... ......
Student Records Policy Notice...
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Transportation to Daycare Centers.,. ... ...
Use of Facilities
Visiting A School Building. .. ... ...
Volurteers... .. .
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PTJBLIC SCHOOLS WORK
programs, activities or empf oyment
ion, ancestry or any other legally protected
including Title VI of the civil Rights Act
and 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973,
the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and the Pennsylvania Human
Relations Act. Information relative to special accommodation, grievance procedure, and the designated
responsible official for compliance with Title VI, Title IX, and Section 5M may be obtained by cootacting
Mri. Sharon Laverdure, Title IX and Section 504 Coordinator, at the Administration Office, East Stroudsburg
Area School District, 50 Vine Street, East Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania 18301 or call (570) 424-8500-Ext. I 101.
Phone:
5'70-424-8500 www.esasd.net Fax
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570-424-5646
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Mrs. Sharon S. Laverdure-Ext.
Superintendent of Schools
Resources......
K-5.............
SpecialEducationK-5.............
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Human
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Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum & Instruction.........Mrs. Irene N. Duggins-Ext. 1301
..Mrs. Ma¡ialenaCasciotta-Ext. 1907
Director of Pupil Services
..... Ext.
Special Education 6- 8
Director of Pupil Services 9
Business Manager
Assistant Business Manager
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1903
.Mrs. Kim Stevens-Ext. 1907
Director of Pupil Services 6 - 8.
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Non-Resident Students..... .. ..
Notice Of Automated Message Delivery... ... .. ' ..
Notice To Parents/Gua¡dians ofPre-School Children with Special Needs (Age 3 to School Age).
Notification of Rights Under the hotection of Pupil Rights Amendment (PPRA)'. ' .. ' '..
Parent-Teacher Organizations & Officers. .. ... .
Physical Exams
Public Awareness Notice. . . . .. ....
Pupil Services,.
Pupil - Unlawful Ha¡assment Policy #248.......'
Tobacco Use. .....
ADMINISTRATTVE DIRECTORY
50 Vine Street - P.O. Box 298
East Stroudsburg, PA 18301
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East Stroudsburg Area School District...Creating the Future!
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Medication......
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East Stroudsburg Area School District, a diverse and rapidly growing community, nurtures within all
students a commitment to excellence and life-long leaming which prepares them to become creative,
productive and responsible citizens in a continually changing and challenging world.
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Cafeteria Information..............
Chapter l5 Annual Notice..................
Chapter 16 Arurual Notice. .. ... . ,. .. .
Closing School.
Controlled Substances Policy.. ... . ......
Emergency Contact Information.. ...... ... ... ..
Equal Rights and Oppornnities Policy... .... ..
Full Day Kindergafen Program.... .. .... ... .
Hours for Students.. . . .. .... .. . .. ...
Immunization Requirements.. . ..
Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Notification,. '. '. .. . .... '.
Kindergarten/First Gtade Admission.... . .. .. ....
Mission Statement. .. ... ... ... ....
Mon¡oe Career & Technical lnstitute..
EAST STROT]DSBURG AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT. MISSION STATEMENT
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1901
..'..'... Mrs' Lynda Hopkins-Ext. 1907
SpecialEducation9-12............. ...Ext. 1902
Mr. Jeffrey Bader-Ext. 1508
Mr. Thomas Mclntyre-Ext. 1508
.. Mr. James Shearouse-Ext. 1801
Director of Maintenance
Mr. Thomas Williams- Ext.-1801
Director of Custodial Services
.'. Mr. Paul H. Schmid-Ext 1401
Director of Food Services.........
.........Mr. Benjamin Brenneman-Ext. 2501
Director of Athletics and Activities.
Director of Administrative Services/Child Accounting...................Mr. Eric Forsyth-Ext ll22
..Mr. Brian Borosh-Ext. 1350
Director of Technology
Ms. Kimberly Holcomb-Ext. 1702
Director of Transportation
Mrs. Araina Maynard-Freed-Ext. 1904
ACCESS Program Coordinator
.Mrs. Corine Bachman- Ext. 1703
Transportation Dispatcher - South...........
..Ms. Marianne Moore -588-4420
Transportation Dispatcher - North. ...... . .
Ext.2417
EAST STROT]DSBURG AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT
Term Expires
BOARD OF
. December 2015
Mr. William Searfoss,
..... December 2013
Mr. Robert Cooke, Vice
December 2015
M¡. Ronald D.
December 2015
Mrs. Eileen
. December 2013
Mr. Douglas
December 2013
M¡. Robert Gress
December 2015
Mr. Roy Horton
December 2015
Mrs. Marjorie James....
December 2013
Mr. Michaet Meachem
Mrs. Patricia L. Rosado, Secreta¡Y
Mr. Christopher S. Brown, Esquire
Mr. Thomas F. Dirvonas,
Board
Members
President........
President
Bradley......
Featherman....
Freeman
.............
EDUCATION
Solicitor
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Wednesday
Tuesday
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Saturday
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Orientation
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Kindergarten
Orientation per school
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Schoot Board Meeting
Board Room
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New Teacher
New Teacher
Orientation
Orientation
Kindergarten
Orientation -JM Hilt
Elementary
District-wide
Teacher in-service
8:30 AM - 2:00 PM
District-wide
Teacher in-service
8:30 AM - 2:00 PM
HSS-gth Grade/Ì',lew
Student Orientation
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7:00 PM - Auditorium
HSN -9th Grade/l',lew
Student Orientation -
9:00 AM - Auditorium
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BOARD OF EDUCATION
The East Stroudsburg Area School District is govemed by a Board of Education whose nine
members are elected at large by the citizens of the Borough of East Stroudsburg and the Townships
of Lehman, Middle Smithfield, Porter, Price and Smithfield.
The Board is entrusted with a great responsibility by the State legislature to operate the public
schools of the school district. The Board adopts policies and regulations for operations of the schools
and must approve the hiring of all school district employees. The Board establishes school tax rates
and approves annual expenditures through adoption of a¡r annual budget. The powers of the Board
include executive, legislative, and judicial functions.
The school district is managed by administrato¡s who work as a team to administer Board policies.
These administrators are guided and supervised by the Superintendent of Schools, who is appointed
by the Board.
ATTENDANCE AT BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETINGS
East Stroudsburg Area School District's Board of Education and school staff welcome your
attendance at its meetings. Everyone attending a Boa¡d meeting must sign in on the sheet provided.
meetings of the East Stroudsburg Area School District are, by law, open to the public. A single
exception io this is when the Board meets in executive session to consider collective bargaining
negoìiations, Human Resources considerations, conhdential student matters, items involving real
estate property and litigation.
Regular meetings of the Boa¡d will be held as follows:
15,2013 -- 7:00 PM - Carl T. Secor Administration Center - Boa¡d Room
August 19,2Ol3 -- 7:00 PM - Carl T. Secor Administration Center - Boa¡d Room
September 16,2Ol3 -- 7:00 PM - Carl T. Secor Administration Center - Boa¡d Room
October 2l,2Ol3 -- 7:00 PM - Carl T. Secor Administration Center - Board Room
November 18,2Ol3 -- 7:00 PM - Carl T. Secor Administration Center - Board Room
December 3,2013-- 5:30 PM - Carl T. Secor Administration Center - Board Room
(Reorganization)
- Board Room
Center
T.
Administration
PM
Carl
Secor
December 16,2013-- 7:00
July
Janua¡y
27,2Q14-- 7:00 PM
March
April
May
June
- To be determined
To be determined
17,20L4-- 7:00 PM - To be determined
Date and location To be determined (please check district website)
l9,2}l4-- 7:00 PM - To be determined
16,2014-- ?:00 PM - To be determined
February 24,2014--
7:00 PM -
All
The Board desires orderly meetings so that it can complete its important business. The Boa¡d also
encourages public participation and will be attentive to your concerns and opinions' Public
particiption is invited early in the meeting. Comments about agenda items or mâtters that the Board
may consider are limited to approximately three minutes.
The public participation segment of the meeting is for citizen comments -- not for question/answer
discussion oì d"bate. The Board is not obligated to respond, comment or vote on issues arising from
public participation. Groups should identify a single spokesperson so that repetition is avoided.
Visitors are to state their name and organization, if any.
A Board meeting is not
a
public forum. Each meeting is scheduled to consider and act upon specific
items of business as listed on the agenda.
EAST STROT]DSBURG AREA SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL - NORTH
279 Timberwolf Drive
Dingmans Feny, PA 18328
Phone: 570-588-4420 Fax: 570-588-442I
Mr. Stephen Zall, Ext. 240Q
Principal........
Mr. Joseph Lalli, Ext. 2408
Assistant Principal
........ Mrs. Carolyn Krotowski, Ext.240l
Assistant Principal
Nurse.............
........ .Mrs. Mary Louise Neyhart, Ext.2406
.Mrs. CasandraDietz, Ms. Elizabeth Mazzel
Mr. David Falbo, Mr. Jeffrey Reichl and Ms. Jillian Ziegler, Ext. 2460 or 2480
..Mrs. Ellen Massa¡o, Ext.246l
Attendance.
Guidance.
EAST STROUDSBURG AREA SENIOR HIGTI SCHOOL
279 Notth Courtland Street
East Stroudsburg,
Please consider whether your problem deserves the attention of the entire Board, administrative staff
Phone
members, and the assembled public. A contact to a school administrator can usually satisfy your
concern. Appeals to the Board are appropdate if the Superintendent has been unable to resolve the
problem.
Principal
Assistant Principal
Assistant Principal
The Board President is responsible for the orderly and efficient conduct of the meeting a¡rd will rule
on the time and suitability of presentations to the Boa¡d.
Guidance..
BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING DATES
The Annual Reorganization Meeting of the Board is held during the first week of December
This year it will be on December 3,2073, at 5:30 PM.
570-424-8471
PA
- SOUTH
18301
Fax: 570-420-8338
Mr. Michael Catrillo, Ext.2420
Mrs. Dawn Dailey, Ext. 4401
..Mr. David Evans, Ext. 2402
Ms. Ca¡ol Huffman, Mr. Joseph Formica, Ms. Faith Nicosia,
Mr. Jay Kule, Mr. Phillip Kerzner and Ms. Alison North, ExL245l or 2467
..................Ms. Katye Clogg, E,xL2440
Band Room...
...............Mrs. Lynn Salmon,8xt.2403
Attendance....
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ESE Open House QizzalPatett
Meeting)
Grades
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@ 6:00 PM-8:00
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ESE Open House
(PizzalP arent Meeting)
Grades 3-5
@ 6:00 PM-8:00
Board Room
Administration
7:00 PM
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Parent & Staff
Info. Special Ed ToPics
PM
4:(X)PM-6:00PM
Mddle Smithfield
Elementary-
RES Open House Grades 1-2
7:00 PM
BES Open House - 7:00 PM
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6û Grade Back to School
Night - 7:00 PM
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C¡rades
IIL
Smitnnen Open House
- 7:00 PM
Grades 3,4 &5
sites
&8-7:00PM
J. M. Hill-OpenHouse
Cafeteria
7:00 PM
RES Open House Grades 3-5
7:00 PM
Property/Facilities
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ACT Test @-other test
LIS Open House Grades 6,7
Committee Meeting
Board Room-
Administration
7:00P.M.
MSE Parents' Night Grades
1-5 @ 7:00 PM
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PM
Smithfield OpenHouse
School Board Meeting
?th/8'r' Grade Back to
School Night - 7:00 PM
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MSE - 6:00 PM-7:30 PM
First Day of School
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Autumn
High School North College
Information Night 7 00PMAuditorium
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Pre School Teach Me
to Read at Home
MSE - 6:00 PM
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7:30 PM
High School South College
Seminar Night-7:00 PM
Auditoriurn
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MIDDLE SMITHFIELD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
J. T. LAMBERT INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL
5180 Milford Road
East Stroudsburg, PA 18302
2000 Milford Road
East Stroudsburg, PA 18301
Phone: 570-424-8430 Fax 570-476-0464
Principal........
Assistant Principal........
Assistant Principal........
Nurse.............
.............
Phone: 570-223-8082 Fax: 570-223-2110
, Ext 1001
, Ext 1001
Ms
, Ext 1001
Mrs.
424-6247
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Guidance............. Mrs. Cynthia Christian, Ms. Debbie Jones and Dr. Lachlan Peeke,424-8431
Nurse
Guidance.... Mrs. Beverly
...........Mr. David Baker, Ext 1401
. Ms. Ma¡ianne Cannell, Ext. 1405
Dollar-Krell -Ext. 1407 and Ms. Carley Chamberlin - Ext. 1416
RESICA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
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LEHMAN INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL
257 Timberwolf Drive
Dingmans Feny, PA 18328
Phone: 570-588-4410 Fax: 570-588-4411
Mr. Robert Dilliplane, Ext.
........Ms. Joanne Bohrman, Ext
. Ms. Dorothy Leeds and Ms. Iæslie Cox, Ext.
Mr. Eric Reichert and Ms. Danae Klock, Ext'
Principal
Assistant
Nurses
Guidance.......
Phone'. 570-223-6911
1401
1400
1406
1460
Principal
Nurses............
........
Nurse.............
Principal
......Mrs. Eileen Early, Ext' 1007
Guidance...................Ms. Cathleen schultz and Ms. carley chamberlin, Ext. 1010 or 10l l
SMITHFIELD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
M¡s' Debra Padavano
"""Mrs'
Judy Schuler
Guidance........
MONROE CÄREER & TECHNICAL INSTITUTE
194 LÀIJREL LAKE ROAD
BARTONSVILLE, PA 18321.
PHONE 570-629-2001 www'MonroeCTl'ors
93 Independence Road
East Stroudsburg, PA 18301
Guidance
Phone: 570-421-1905 Fax570-420-8310
Mrs. Irene Livingston
Mrs' Susan Cole, Ext'1018
Mr. Jonathan Osmun, Ext. 1008 and Ms. Sarah O'Connor, Ext. 1012
J. M.
........
Nurse.............
Guidance.......
Principal
Ms. Carole Geary, Superintendent of Record 2013-2014*
Mr. Adam l¿za¡chak, Di¡ector
Dr. Carolyn Shegelski, Assistant Di¡ector
Mr. John Brown, Supervisor of Career & Technical Education
Mrs. Tanya Carmella-Been, Supervisor of Pupil Personnel Services
Mrs. Sheila White, Business Manager
HILL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
151 East Broad Street
East Stroudsburg, PA 18301
Phone: 570-424-8073 Fax: 570-476-0720
Mrs' Michelle Arnold
......" Ms. Deborah Corson, Ext 1406
Ms. Sarah Adams, Ext 1460
Phone: 570-421-2841 Fax: 570-476-0488
....'.....'......Mr' John Bumrs
...... Ms. Lauren Livingston
.............Mr. Eric Kerstetter
........ Mrs. Judy Reinhardt, 476-0061
...'....Ms. Lauren Rovi
Principal
Assistant hincipal ........
Assistant Principal........
Nurse .............
EAST STROT]DSBURG ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Principal........
Nurse.............
570-223-2100
245 River Road
East Stroudsburg, PA 18301
Mrs. t oriann Meyers and Ms. Carley Chamberlin
Guidance
Fax
.'...'..'.......Ms. Gail Kulick' Ext' 1000
BUSHKILL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
131North School Drive
Dingmans Feny, PA 18328
Phone: 570-588-4400 Fax: 570-588-4406
Gravel Ridge Road
EastStroudsburg, PA 18302
The Mon¡oe Career & Technical Institute, located in Bafonsville, Pennsylvania, provides education
for students who reside in the following school districts: East Stroudsburg, Pleasant Valley, Pocono Mountain
and Stroudsburg.
The Monroe Career & Tech¡ical Institute (MCTI) has been cooperatively planned and developed by
representatives from business, education, labor and industry. The school is organized to supplement the
edìcational program of all the high schools of Mon¡oe County. Each pupil attends the appropriate high school
of his or heihome school district for a half-day and the MCTI for a half-day. Upon graduation, the student may
receive a certificate of competency, list of skitls obtained and industry recognized credentials, in addition to the
diploma awarded by the home high school.
The MCTI has been developed to meet the student's present and future needs in preparation for
entrance into the workforce and/or post-secondary education. The areas or ptograms listed below represent
broad occupational categories rather than the specific trade, technical or service occupation, which are offered at
the
MCTI.
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Saturday
Friday
Thursday
¡¡5¡
Parent & Staff
Info. Special Ed Topics
1¡s6ecaming Night
7:00 PM
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Stadium
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
SAT I and SAT II
Testing @ H. S.
South: Students report
-
7:30A'M
Middle Smithfield
Elementary
Cafeteria
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BES Mobile Dentist
Pre School Teach Me
to Read at Home
MSE - ór00 PM - 7:30 PM
7:00PM
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HSN & l,ehman Sit Down
Review Concert- @ HSN
RES Mobile Dentist
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SOIJTHSTUDENTS
ONLY
Staff Development Day
Schools
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Parent/Teacher Conferences
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Property/Facilities
Committee Meeting
Board Room-
Parent & Staff
Info. Special Ed Topics
Administration
7:ffiP.M.
4:ffiPM-6:00PM
@lease check schoolst
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Norll/South
7:30 a'm'
SCHOOL- NORTTV
STTJDE¡{TS
PSATTesting
High
NOSCHOOL-HIGH
NOSCHOOLFOR
Mddle Smithfìeld
calendar for times.)
Elementary
Cafeteria
Smithfield Mobile Dentist
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Smithfield Mobile Dentist.
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School Board Meeting
Board Room
JM Hill Mobile Dentist
JM Hill Mobile Dentist
MSE - 6:00 PM-7:30 PM
Administrstion
7:ü)PM
PMEA District X
Chorus Auditions-4:@ PM-
Pre School Teach Me
to Read at llome
Music Hall of Fame
Chorus/Band Concert
7:00 PM @HSS Auditorium
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læhma¡rMobile Dentist
ÀCT Test @-HiCh
School North
HSN Band and Choir Fall
Concert-7:00 PM
Auditorium
Parkland H.S.
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ESE Mobile Dentist
JTL Bands Fall Concert
7:00 PM
ESE Mobile Dentist
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This list may not be all-inclusive.
.å""F¿iåìi^'J;'yi$Tfi
Auto Collision & Repair Technology
Automotive Technology
B uilding Trades Maintenance
Carpentry
Cooperative Education hogram
Computer Networking & Security
Computerized Machine Tool Technology
Cosmetology
Criminal Justice
Culinary Arts
Diesel Technology
Diversified Occupations
Drafting & Design Technology
Electrical Technology
Elec tronics Technology
Graphic Communications
Health Professions
Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning Tech'
Horticulture
(Floriculture/l,andsc aping)
Hotel, Resort & Tourism Management
Marketing
ACCEPTABLE USE FOR TECHNOLOGY RESOURCES
of technology in the school district in order to facilitate learning
employees and students
rsonal access to information, research, and collaboration. In order
able to continue to make its technology resources available, all
of the school district must take responsibility for appropriate and
lawful use of this access.
Therefore, all shrdent
related to applicable
prohibited.
networks
school-ag
The "school-time" plan covers injuries sustained while in or on the school premises during any
period of regular attendance, including lunch period, when school is in session. The cost for this
plan is $30.00.
Premium envelopes and leaflets describing the student insurance program ale sent home early in
September or you may obtain this information in the student's school office. The types of
.ou"rage available vary and are explained in the program materials. If the family wishes to
participate in the student accident insurance program, the form is to be completed and signed by the
parent or guardian and rehrrned to the insurance company with the proper payment amount.
be reported at once. All accident reports and bills must be submitted within
ninety (90) days from the dates ofthe respective injuries. The Board ofEducation is not responsible
for balances over and above the amount provided by this student accident insurance.
All accidents must
The East Stroudsburg Area School District provides interscholastic sports insurance to cover all
school district athletes competing in interscholastic sports from grades 7 thru 12. The coverage will
also include the ba¡rd and cheerleaders while practicing for or participating in an interscholastic
event. The students a¡e covered only during their time of participation in the interscholastic activity.
The insurance plans noted above would be effective during other activities as noted.
The school district re
policies and to insure
All users
an entire school year.
'1he"24-hour" plan provides complete accident coverage for a full 24 hours per day, not only during
school hours, but a-lso at home or at play, on weekends, during vacation periods, at camp, anytime,
anywhere, even when school is not in session. The cost for this plan is $113.00.
Masonry
Plumbing
Power Equipment TechnologY
Welding Technology
*This position is held in addition to the primary responsibility of school district
Superintendent and is rotated among the four Monroe County Superintendents'
The
arid
for
B$ìiåiffi¡^"
The East Stroudsburg Area School District has an optional plan available for students, which
provides either "school-time" insurance coverage or "24-hour" insu¡ance coverage at low rates for
BODY MASS INDEX (BMI) SCREENINGS
f student
nclude th
sites that
school district's
inappropriate for
ict's Intemet and
e-mail filters. Please see Board Policy #815 for more information
ACCESS TO BOARD POLICIES
Policies a¡e also available on the East Stroudsburg Area School District's website
(www.esasd.net), at school offices, in school libra¡ies and at the Administration Center
East Stroudsburg Area School District addresses its students' health and wellness needs with a
comprehensive approach that includes health screenings, physical activity, nutrition and education.
Every year, the school nurses measure each student's height and weight, which is a reflection of their
gro*ih. Along these lines, the PA Department of Health is requiring that this information be
calculated as a BMI (Body Mass Index) percentile. BMI percentile is a ratio of height, weight, age
and gender.
Healthy children come in all sizes and shapes, and BMI percentile is used as a guideline to help
assess whether a student may be overweight or underweight. A high or low BMI percentile may be
a sign of a potential health problem. For example, a student who is overweight may have an
increased risk ofdeveloping heart disease or diabetes. Similarly; a student who is underweight, may
have an increased risk of hea¡t problems, loss of bone mass, or anemia. It is important to note that
the BMI percentile is only a screening tool. Many factors, including sports participation, family
history, or stage of puberty, can influence the BMI percentile. Therefore, it is important that Parents
sha¡e the results with the student's health care provider, who can best evaluate that student's overall
health.
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November 2013
Thursday
Wednesday
Tuesdav
Monday
Friday
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Saturday
a
District Parent
Kinder-Versity
@Middle Smithfìeld
Elementary
Time TBD
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5
4
3
Election Day
Parent & Staff
Info. Special Ed Topics
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Middle SmithfÏeld
Standarcl Tíme Begins
Elementary
Cafeteria
1.1 Veterans'Day
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Pre School Teach Me
to Read at Home
MSE - 6:00 PM-7:30 PM
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JTL Mobile Dentist
MSE Mobile Dentist
MSE Mobile Dentist
Bushkill Mobile Dentist
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JTL Mobile Dentist
PropertyÆacilities
Committee Meeting
Board Room-Administration
7:00 P.M.
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Week 11/17l13-lU23ll3
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Parent & Stalf
Info. Special Ed Topics
4:ü) PM - 6:00 PM
Middle Smithfield
School Board Meeting
Board Room
Administration
Elementary
Cafeteria
7:00 PM
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Staff Development
No students K-8
HSN Mobile Dentist
NO SCHOOL F'OR
STTJDENTS
GRADES K THRU 8
Parent/Teacher Conferences
(Please check schools'
calendar for times.)
NO SCHOOLFOR
STT]DENTS
GRADES KTHRUS
Parent/Teacher Conferences
(Please check schools'
calendar for tirnes')
HSS Mobile Dentist
HSS Mobile Dentist
JTL 7/8 Grade Choirs Fall
Concert - 7:30 PM
Auditorium
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Recess
SCHOOLS CLOSED
Autumn Recess
SCHOOLS CLOSED
Autumn Recess commences al
the end of classes.
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As with all student health information, any growth screening results will be kept strictly
handicapped sludents, contact:
Pupil Services/Special Education Offìce
East Stroudsburg Area School District
50 Vine Street P. O. Box 298
conhdential. If anyone has questions regarding BMI screenings, they should contact the school
nurse'
.AFETERIA INT'RMATI'N
East Stroudsburg
schools in the school district provide a breakfast and lunch program for the children. The
pattem breakfasts and lunches consist of the basic food groups. The menus are announced in
all schools and published on the ESASD website. Students may also bring their own lunches
from home. Milk can be purchased in all cafeterias.
57
All
The school district participates in the National School Lunch Program and receives
commodities donated by the Department of Agriculture. Provision is made for free and
PA
18301
0-424-8500, Ext. 1907
CHAPIER
16
ANNUAL NOTICE
reduced-price breakfasts and lunches to all eligible children residing in the school district.
In compliance with Chapter 16, Special Education for Gifted Students, notice is hereby given by the
East Stroudsburg Area School District that it conducts ongoing identihcation activities as a part of
its school program for the purpose of locating and identifying students who are thought to be gifted.
Announcements are made at the beginning ofeach school year and whenever changes in policy
If you believe
occur in the free and reduced-price program. Application forms are included with each
announcement a¡rd a¡e sent to all parents/guardians ofschool children.
P¡ices for cafeteria breakfasts
in2O13-2014 will be:
Prices for cafeteria lunches
in2O13-2014 will be:
Elementary
lntermediate
Secondary
$ 1.35
Adult
$1.75
$1.35
$1.35
Ala Carte Milk
Reduced Bteakfast
$ .so
$ .¡o
Elementary
Intermediate
Secondary
$2.1s
$2.2s
Adult
$3.50
$2.25
Ala Ca¡te
Milk
Reduced Price
Meals
$
.50
$ .40
CHAPTER 15
ANNUAL NOTICE TO PARENTS
that your school-age child may be gifted, processes for screening and evaluating the
child a¡rd determining the child's eligibility are available to you at no cost, upon written request.
You, as a resident parenlguardian, may request a screening and evaluation at any time, whether or
not your child is in the school district's public school program. Requests for screening and gifted
multidisciplinary evaluation are to be made in writing to the principal of your child's school or to the
Pupil Services/Special Education Department, East Stroudsburg Area School District, 50 Vine
Street, East Stroudsburg,
PA
18301.
For further information regarding the rights of parents/guardians and children, provision of services,
evaluation and screening (including purpose, time and location), you may contact the building
principal or the Pupil Services/Special Education Department at (570) 424-8500, Ext. 1907.
Confidentiality: All information gathered about your child is subject to the confidentiality provisions
contained in federal and state law. The school district has policies and procedures in effect
goveming the collection, maintenance, destruction and disclosure to third parties with regard to this
information. For information regarding these policies and procedures, as well as the rights of
confidentiality and access to educational records, you may contact the Pupil Services/Special
Education Department in writing or by telephone at the above location.
CLOSING SCHOOL
protected handicapped student, the child must be of school age with a physical or mental
ãisability, which substantially limits or prohibits participation in or access to an aspect of the
school program.
These services and protections for "protected handicapped students" a¡e distinct from those
applicable to all eligible or exceptional students enrolled (or seeking enrollment) in special
education programs.
For further information on the evaluation procedures and provisions of services to protect
When East Stroudsburg Area School District schools are closed or delayed or when emergency early
school closings are necessary, announcements will be made through the following media, in addition
to our automated message delivery/mass notification system: (See page 15 for additional
information).
WS8G...........
WBRE-TV.....
WFMZ-TV
...................93.5 FM (Radio)
...................Channel 28 (Cable Channel 8)
Channel 69 (Cable Channel 4)
WNEP-TV........................Channel l6 (Cable Channel 7) (www.wnep.com)
................... Channe|22 (Cable Channel 2)
WYOU-TV....
WBRC-TV (Blue Ridge Cable TV.........Channel l3)
The Superintendent reserves the right to close the schools at any time during the school day due to
inclement weather, a failure in the power and/or heating systems of the schools, or for other emergency
situations.
9
December 2013
1
3
2
School Board Meeting
(Re-organization)
Board Room-
SCHOOLS CLOSED
Administration
@ 5:30 PM
SAT I and SAT II Testing @
H. S. - South: Students report
7:30 AM.
& 8ù Grade Choir
Winter Conceft
7:00 PM @HSN Auditorium
LIS
LIS Grade 6 Choir Winter
concert 7:00 PM @ HSNAuditorium
Saturday
7
6
5
4
Fridav
Thursday
Wednesday
Tuesdav
Monday
Sunday
7'n
PMEA District Ten Band &
Orchestra Auditions
Hill Band/Chorus Winter
Concerl - 7:00 PM @ JTL
J. M.
JTL Mobile Dentist
I
HSN & tæhman Bands
MSE Band & Chorus Winter
Concert 7:00 PM
Wi¡ter Concert
@ HSN
Auditorium - 7:00 PM
-
Smithfield Band,/Chorus
Winter Concert
7:00 PM
RES Band V/inter Concert7:00 PM
ESE Band/Chorus Winter
Concert7:00 PM-Gym
RES Chorus Winte¡ Concert-
7:00 PM
t4
13
L2
1L
10
9
ACT Test @-other test sites
HSN Choir Concert Auditorium - 7:00 PM
JTL Bands Winter Conceft
Auditorium- 7:00 P.M,
Bushkill Chorus Winter
Concert - 7:00 PM
15
t7
16
School Board Meeting
Board Room
HSS Winter Choral Concert
@ HSS Auditorium 7:30 PM
Winter
SCHOOLS CLOSED
29
30
Winter Recess
Recess
winter Recess
SCHOOLS CLOSED
SCHOOLS CLOSED
31
winter
Choir Holiday
Winter Concert
6th Grade
Winter Recess commences
at the end of classes
Bushkill Band ìüinte¡
Concert - 7:00 PM
Winter Recess
scHool.s cLosED
28
27
26
25
24
23
JTL
7: 30 PM - Auditorium
7:00 PM
22
First Døy of Winter
HSS Financial Aid
Night - 7:00 PM - Auditorium
(Snow Date 1/13/14)
(Snow Date 12n8/13)
Administration
2t
20
19
18
Winter Recess
SCHOOLS CLOSED
Winler Recess
SCHOOLS CLOSED
Recess
SCHOOLS CLOSED
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CONTROLLED STJBSTANCES POLICY
The East Stroudsburg Area School District Board of Education, administration and staff recognize that
controlled substance abuse impairs the ability of students to develop to their full potential and to achieve
personal and school district goals. Through a coordinated effort, the administration and staff will work to
èducate students and staff in order to p¡event and intervene in the use and abuse of all drug, alcohol, and
mood-altering substances by the snrdent population.
on
tributes,
possess
school session, or anywhere at a school-sponsored
s under the influence of alcohol, drugs, or moodor aids in the procurement of alcohol, na¡cotics,
restricted drugs, mood-altering substances, any substance purported to be a restricted substance, or overthe-counter drug, shall be subject to discipline pursuant to the provisions and procedures outlined in the
school's Code of Conduct, No, 227-AR, and Board Policy #227.
who,
The program is built on the PA Pre-kindergarten Standards and PA Kindergarten Standards as well
as the new Pennsylvania Academic Core Standards for Math and English Language Arts.
Instruction will address individual areas of need, with the goal of having all participants attain
competency with the Kindergarten Curriculum. Reading readiness instruction will focus on
establishing early literacy skills, emphasizing phonetic skills, speaking and listening skills, a¡rd
beginning writing skills. Mathematics instruction will involve a hands-on approach to support the
development of students' number sense, mathematical reasoning, and ability to make mathematical
connections.
a student's being five (5) years of age
on or before September 9 of the school term and the information obtained during the District's
kindergarten screenings.
Eligibility for the full-day kindergarten program is based on
HOURS FOR STUDENTS
Senior High School - North
Senior High School - South
Lehman Intermediate School
J. T. Lambert Intermediate School
Bushkill Elementary School
East Stroudsburg Elementary School
J. M. Hill Elementary School
Middle Smithfield Elementary School
Resica Elementary School
Smithfield Elementary School
The Board reserves the right to use any extraordinary measures deemed necessary to control substance
abuse, even if the same is not provided for specifically within ttre policy. For further information, please
see Board Policy #227.
EMERGENCY CONTACT INT'ORMATION
For your child's safety, it is imperative to have two local emergency contacts on file. [n case of a change in
telephone numbers or other information, it is crucial to notify the school as soon as possible.
EQUAL RIGTITS AND OPPORTI]NITIES POLICY
7:20
7:20
7:30
7:30
8:45
8:45
8:45
8:45
8:45
8:45
a.m' - 2:30 p.m.
a.m' - 2:30 p.m.
a.m.
a.m.
a.m.
a.m.
a.m.
a.m.
a.m.
a.m.
- 2'.20 p.m.
- 2:20 p.m.
- 3:15 p'm.
- 3:15 p.m.
- 3:15 p.m.
- 3:15 p.m.
- 3:15 p.m'
- 3:15 p.m.
To comply with Federal laws (including Title D( of the Education Amendments of 19'72), Section 504 of
the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 a¡d the Amendments of 1974, State laws, and State Department of
Student registration is by appointment only. Pa¡ents are encouraged to obtain a student registration
package for each student they wish to register and to complete it in advance of their appointment to
avoid unnecessary delays in entering school. Appointments can be scheduled, and registration
packages can be obtained by contacting Student Registration using one of the methods below:
legally protected category. The East Stroudsburg Area School District's commitment to nondiscrimination
extends to students, employees, and the community'
ONLINE at http://www.esasd.nelreeister
BY TELEPHONE at (570) 424-8500 Ext. 1125
For information regarding civil rights or grievance procedures, contact Mrs. Sharon l,averdure, Title IX and
Section 504 Coordinator, at ttre Administration Office, East Stroudsburg Area School District, 50 Vine
Street, East Sftoudsburg, Pennsylvania 1 8301 or call (570) 424-8500-Ext. I 101
Please make your appointment early and obtain the required proofs of residency now in order to
facilitate a smooth transition into the East Stroudsburg Area School District for your child(ren).
.
IMMUNIZATION REQUIREMENTS
FULL-DAY KINDERGARTEN PROGRAM
The East Stroudsburg Area School District seeks ways to provide programs arìd resources
designed to promote success for all leamers. Providing students with a strong foundation in
early literacy and numeric skills is essential to insure their long-term academic success. To this
end, the District provides a Full-Day Kindergarten Program.
The kindergarten program is a regular education initiative, intended to provide young learners
with school readiness skills. The full-day program is designed to provide additional
instructional time to implement instructional practices and strategies that support the
acquisition of the essential skills contained in the kindergarten curricula.
East Stroudsburg Area School District requires written proof of immunizations prior to student
entering school. Pennsylvania State Immunization Law requires that students have:
Children in
ALL
grades (K-12) need the following vaccines:
Þ
One
Þ
Two (2) doses of Varicella (Chickenpox) vaccine with the hrst dose on or after the frrst
(l)
dose of Rubella (German Measles)**
birthday or history of disease
11
January 2014
Fridav
Thursday
Wednesdav
Tuesday
Monday
5
I
7
6
12
l4
13
2l
L9
PMEA District X
PMEA District X
Chorus Festival
Chorus Festival
HSS BandWinter Concert
7:00 PM - HSS Auditorium
(Snow date 1/8/14)
1L
10
9
15
t6
17
18
22
23
24
25
PMEA Dishict Ten Orchestra
Festival
PMEA District Ten O¡chætra
PMEA District Ten Orchesua
Festival
Festival
30
31
NOSCHOOL
26
28
27
- 9.12
29
NOSCHOOL
Schoot Board Meeting
7:00 PM
Location To be
Determined
PMEA District X Chorus
Festival
Teacher In-Service
STI]DENTS
Saturday
4
3
2
T'OR STT]DENTS
Grailes 6 thru
Parenf/Ieacher Conferences
(Please check schoolst
I
c¡lendar for times.)
NOSCHOOL
K thrU EM GRADE
STI]DENTS O¡ILY
Parent/Ieacher
Conferences
(Please check schools'
calendar for times.)
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Children EN!.IQB!\Ç-.,$Ç!!OO!
(K or Grade 1) need the following vaccines:
Parents or guardians of students enrolled in the school may request prior notification of specihc
pesticide applications. To receive notihcation, you must be placed on the school's notification
registry. If you would like to be placed on this registry, please notify the school district in writing,
indicating both your current mailing address and phone numbers. You may also include your
e-mail address if you would tike to be notified electronically. In either case, you must notify the
school district by January I of each year.
must be made to control an emergency pest problem, notice will be
provided by telephone to any parent or guardian who has registered. Exemptions to this
notification include disinfectants and anti-microbial products; self-containerized baits placed
in a¡eas not accessible to students, and gel type baits placed in cracks, crevices or voids'
If a chemical application
frrst birthday or history of disease
Children-EW.&IWDE-2,
(if 5 years
need the following vaccmes:
has elapsed since last tetanus immunization)
This notif,rcation registry will be updated each year through the process indicated previously
Questions may be directed to:
IPM Coordinator
50 Vine Street
East Stroudsburg,
PA
18301
Phone: 570-424-8500Ext.
x+Usually given as MMR
xUsually given as DTP or DTaP or DT or Td
Proof of immunization means a written record showing the dates (month, day, year) your
child was immunized.
The only exceptions to the school laws for immunization a¡e medical reasons and religious
beliefs. If your child is exempt from immunizations, your child may be removed from school
during a disease outbreak.
Keep a record of your child's immunizations. Keep this record in a safe place. Your
doctor's office, medical clinic, or hospital may ask for this record. As your children become
adults, they may need the record for college, for their job or if they travel out of the country.
I.
KINDERGARTENADMISSION
A.
Entrance Age -- The entrance age for kindergarten students of the East Stroudsburg
Area School District shall be five (5) years or more on or before September 9 of
each school term. This age requirement also applies to out of state, public and
private school transfer students.
transfers residence into the school district from a¡rother school district has
not met the age requirement of at least fltve (5) years by September 9 of that school term,
but has spent at least until December 3 I of that school term in an approved kindergarten
program, that child will be considered for admission to kindergarten in the school district
under the following conditions:
If a child who
Board policy No. 203. Age-appropriate immunizations are required.
INTEGRATED PEST MANAGEMENT (IPM) NOTII'ICATION
1.
2.
The East Stroudsburg Area School District uses an Integrated Pest Management (IPM) approach for
managing insects, rodents, and weeds. Our goal is to protect every student from pesticide exposure by
From time to time, it may be necessary to use chemicals to manage pest problems. Chemicals will only be
used when necessary, and will not be routinely applied. When chemicals are used, the school district will
use the least toxic products possible. Applications will be made only at times when students, staff, and
residents do not have access to the area(s) being treated. Notices will be posted in these areas 72 hours
prior to application and fot two days following the application'
Fax: 570-420-8384
KINDERGARTEN/FIRST GRADE ADMISSION
Note: Any agency housing students in a school district building must comply with School
using anÞM approach to pest management. Our IPM approach focuses on making the school building and
grounds an unfãvorable habitat for these pests by removing food and water sources and eliminating their
hiding and breeding places. We accomplish this through routine cleaning and maintenance. We routinely
monitor the school buildings and grounds to detect any pests that are plesent. Pest sightings are reported to
our IPM coordinator who evaluates the'þest problern'and determines the appropriate pest management
techniques to address the problem. The techniques can include increased sanitation, modifying storage
practices, sealing entry points, physically removing the pest, etc.
l80l
Written recommendation and academic documentation from the sending school.
The school principal will make a decision whether or not to admit the student to
kindergarten after reviewing the documentation submitted and consulting with the
guidance couûselor, reading specialist, and/or other designated staff members.
il.
FIRST GRADE ADMISSION
A.
Entrance Age -- The entrance age for first grade students of the East Stroudsburg
Area School District shall be six (6) years or more on or before September 9 of
each school term, with the maximum entry age for beginners to be eight (8) years.
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February 2014
Fridav
Thursday
Wednesday
Tuesday
Monday
Sundav
Saturday
1
.,
6
5
4
3
PMEA Disrict Ten Band
Festival
7
8
JTL Broadway Showstoppen
7:00 PM
ÀCT Test @-other test sites
PMEA District Ten Band
Festival
JTL Broadway Showstoppers
7:00 PM
PMEA Dist¡ict Ten Band
Festival
9
HSS 8ù Grade Parents' Night7:00 PM- Auditorium
t6
19
18
t4
13
12
11
10
15
PMEA Region V
PMEA Region V
PMEA Region V
Chorus Festival
Chorus Festival
Chorus Festival
20
2l
27
28
22
LIS 8ù Grade Parent Night
7:00 PM-HSN Auditorium
(snow da¡e21261741
23
26
25
24
Schoot Board Meeting
7:00 PM
Location To be
Determined
North Instrumental Music
Dept. Concert - 7:00 PM
Auditorium
-
HSN/Læhman Grades7-12
Choral Concert-7:00 PM HSN
Auditorium
PMEA Region IV/V
Orchestra Festival
PMEA Region IVAr'
Orchesha Festival
t4
The age requirement also applies to out of state, public and private school transfer
students.
B. If a child
who transfers residence into the school district from another school district
has not met the age requirement of at least six (6) years by september 9 of that
school term, but has spent at least until December 3l of that school term in an
has successfully completed an approved Kindergarten
of at least 450 instructional hours, that child will be
first grade in the school district under the following
conditions:
1.
2.
Written recommendation a¡d academic documentation from the sending school.
The school principal will make a decision whether or not to admit the student to
first grade after reviewing the documentation submitted and consulting with the
guidance counselor, reading specialist, and/or other designated staff members.
The Boa¡d is not required to admit as a beginner any child whose ch¡onological age is less than
the school district's established admission age. The Board may admit as a beginner any child
who has successfully completed the school district's Kindergarten program'
This documentation must also be produced prior to the start of each school yeat to accompany the required
No. 202-AR Swom Statement by Resldent Under 24 P.S, $ 13-1302, which is to be submitted prior to the
childattendingforeachschoolyear. Nostudentwillbeadmittedtoschoolunder24P.S.$13-l302without
this documentation.
Also, the resident must read and sign form No. 202-AR Swom Statement by Resident under 24 P.S. $ 13-1302.
sident assures the school district that he or she receives no
takes responsibility fo¡ the child in educational matters and
to keep and support the child continuously and not merely
through the school term. The resident is informed that, by completing that document, he or she is legally
bound by the terms of the law and any violation could result in legal action including legal fees, collection
fees, and fines set by a couf of law.
ing the school year in which it was completed. New documentation
For further information, please see Board Policy #202, No. 202-AR or
call the Office of Child Accounting at (570) 420-8500, Ex¡. ll22'
MEDICATION
NOTICE OF AUTOMATED MESSAGE DELIVERY
The East Stroudsburg Area School District utilizes an automated message delivery system to
contact parents via telephone and/or email for va¡ious reasons. Examples of such use include:
ed by the
physician
ian.
All
Communitv Outreach Messa qes
These messages are sent on a regula¡ basis (often monthly) by school principals to keep parents informed
happenings in thei¡ child's school. Community outreach messages are delivered to the pf!¡qaÐrhqmg
telephone number of the parent(s) with whom the child resides, during regular business or early evening
of
houn, including weekends.
ool nurse.
Emerqencv Messaqes
These messages are sent only when absolutely necessary, and a¡e delivered to all telephone numbers and
e-mail addresses of the parent(s) with whom the child resides. Emergency messages are sent to announce
school closings, early dismissals, and other events that may have an imminent impact on the educational
community, and may be sent at any time, but usually between the hou¡s of 5:00 AM and midnight.
Survev Messages
lead to confiscation of the inhaler or EPIPEN, a loss of privilege to cafly the inhaler or EPIPEN,
îl'
use
school your child attends
Policy #210'
ï, å: ffi:"#ffi,''HinflËÏ:ï,:'i:J,i:ï:lì:il
nurse at the
school district forms. You may contact the
please see Board
if you have any questions. For more information,
Any child placed in the home of a resident of the school district by a court or an agency of the
government shall receive the same benefits and be subject to the same duties as resident children'
Wh"n a resident of the school district takes a non-resident child into his or her home, for that
law and Board
child to receive a free public education, there
to produce substantiating documents as set forth ln Policy #202.
deliveredtottre@oftheparent(s)withwhomthechildresides,during
regular business or early evening hours, including weekends.
Attendance Messaqes
Thesemessagesaresenttot}re@ofparent(s)whosestudentwasabsent
from school during regular business or early evening hours on days when school is in session.
N.N-RESTDEN' sruDENTS
Policy that must be met, including substan
compensation for keeping the child. Residents
These rnessages may be sent on rare occasions to solicit input on important matters. Suwey messages are
es no personal
will be required
While it is important that we maintain an up to date record of all your telephone numbers, we recognize that
it is not always prudent to contact you at every number provided. Therefore, we offer the option of opting
out of automated message delivery for all, or selected telephone numbers.
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March 20L4
w
1
PMEA Region IVAr'
Orchestra Festival
8
7
6
5
4
3
2
NO SCHOOL FOR
NOSCHOOL
ASVAB Testing - HSS
7:30 AM - Cafeteria
STI]DENTS
FOR STT]DENTS
Grades 9
South Instrumental Music
Dept. Concert - 7:00 PM -
thrul2
K-12 Staff Development
Parent/feacher
Conferences
Auditorium
(Please check schoolst
calendar for times.)
PMEA Region V Band
Festival
PMEA RegionV Band
Festival
Daylight-Savings Tìme
Begins
t7
t6
t9
18
7:00 PM
Location To be
Determined
2l
20
Parent & Staff
Info. Special Ed Topics
Schoot Board Meeting
15
L4
13
12
11
L0
9
Fírst Day of Spring
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
PMEA Region V Band
Festival
22
High School South Spring
Musical hoduction- Bye Bye
Birdie- 7:30 PM
High School South Spring
Musical Production-Bye Bye
Birdie - 7:30 PM
28
29
Middle Smithfield
ElementaryCafeteria
23
High School South
Spring Musical
Production
26
25
24
Russell C. Hughes
S
31
30
27
PSSA \ryRITING
ASSESSMENT
GRADES 5 & 8
spetting
Q
PMEA All-State Conference
PMEA All-State Conference
PMEA All-State Conference
Spring into Technology
8:00 AM to 3:00 PM-HSS
(Snow date-4/5/14)
PMEA All-State Conference
Championships
ESASD - High School
South Auditorium
7:00 PM
(sNow DATE 4/01/14)
t6
NOTICE TO PARENTS/GUARDIANS
ofPre-School Children with Special Needs -- (Age 3 to School Age):
Parents who have questions regarding their chitd's seeing, hearing, leaming, talking, moving
o
o
o
Collection, disclosure, or use of personal information for marketing, sales or other distribution.
Administration of any protected information survey not funded in whole or part by ED.
Any non-emergency, invasive physical examination or screening as described above.
about, manipulating objects, understanding showing emotions, getting along with others,
playing wittrtoys, taking care of himself/herself; should telephone Colonial Intermediate Unit
¡ËZO <Cru #20) which offerc earLy intervention, a preschool program for children ages three
#235, its contents and related
424-8500Ext.1101.
mayfile a complaint with:
Family Policy ComPliance OfÏice
U.S. Department of Education
400 Maryland Avenue, SW
Washington' D.C. 20202'4605
through school age with special needs. CIU #20 can provide information, screening,
evaluãtion,
the parent.
Director of
programs,
therapy, parent support, and referral to community agencies at no cost to
Foì further information, call CIU #20 at 610-252-5550 or Ma¡ialena Casciotta,
Pupil Services K-5 at (570) 424-8500, Ext. 1903.
NOTIFICATIONoFRIGHTSUNDERTIIEPRoTEcTIoNoF.PI]PILRIGHTS
AMENDMENT(PPRA)
PPRA affords parents and students who a¡e l8 or emancipated minors ("eligible students") certain rights
regarding our ôonduct of surveys, collection and use of information for marketing purposes, and certain
physical exams, These include the right to:
c
Consentbefor€ students are required to submit to a survey that concems one or more of the following
protected areas ("protected information survey") if the survey is funded in whole or in part by a
program of the U.S. Department of Fducation (ED):
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
Political afirliations or beliefs of the student or student's parent;
Menøl or Psychological problems of the sh¡dent or student's patent;
PARENT/TEACHER ORGÄNIZATIONS AND OI'FICERS 2OI3.2OI4
Rushkill Elementarv School
President
OPEN
Denise Touma.
Lyn Mudugno.
OPEN
OPEN
>
Corresponding Secretary..........
Fundraiser Coordinator................. >
PTO Meetings for Bushkill Elementary school
of each month ât 7 PM.
(No meeting in December and June)
- Third wednesday
East Stroudsburs Elementarv School
Sexual behavior or attitudes;
Illegal, anti-social, self-incriminating, or demeaning behavior;
Criiical appraisals of others with whom respondents have close family relationships;
lægally recognized privileged relationships, such as with lawyers, doctors or ministers;
Religious practices, affiliations o¡ beliefs of the student or parents; or
Income, other than as required by law to determine program eligibility'
c
Receive rotice and an opportunity to opt a shrdent out of:
1. Any other protected information suwey, regardless of funding;
2. Any non-emergency, invasive physical exam or screening tequired as a condition of attendance,
administered by the school or its agent, and not necessary to protect the immediate health and
safety of a student, except for hearing, vision, or scoliosis screenings, or any physical exam or
screening permined or required under State law; and
3. Activitiei involving collection, disclosu¡e or use of personal information obtained from
students for marketing or to sell or otherwise distribute the information to others.
o
Inspect Ùpon request and before administration or use:
I . Protected information surveys of students;
2. Instruments used to collect personal information from students for any
sales or other distribution pu¡poses, and
3. I¡structional material used as part of the educational curriculum.
Garrett...
President.....
Audry
Vice President..,.....
Jennifer Sadura.
Treasurer
Financial Coordinator.....,...............'.'.'.........
Corresponding Secretary..........
..,570-431-4170
,..570-588-2009
...917-526-8319
Darryl Sabino...
>
>
Terri Heckman...................'.......
> Caroþ McNa11y.............
Recording Secretary.........
Please check school calendar on the district website - www.esasd.net for dates and times.
of the above marketing,
t7
provide an oppoftunity to opt
a shrdent out
of participating in:
April
2014
w
t
Friday
Thursday
2
Saturday
3
4
5
10
11
12
Parent & Staff
Info. Special Ed Topics
4:00 PM - 6:(X)PM
Midrlle Smith{Îeld
Elementary
Cafeteria
9
8
7
6
-
High School North Spring
Musical Production - 7:30 PM
High School North SPring
Musical Production - 7:30 PM
ACT Test
t4
13
15
t6
@ High School
Norfh
19
Spring Recess
High School North Spring
Musical Production
commences at the end
3:00 PM
of classes
22
20
25
24
23
Parent & Staff
Info. Special Ed Topics
4:00 PM - 6:fi)PM
Mddle Smithlield
Elementary
Cafeteria
-
26
HSS-2'd Annual College Fair
- 8:30 AM
New Gymnasium
ESASD Literacy Night
Resica Elementa¡y
TimeTBD
HSS Jazz Night
-
?:00 PM
Auditorium
27
28
29
30
Bushkill Chorus Spring
ConcertT:00 PM
18
School Board Meeting
- Date and Location
To be Determined (Please check the calendar on the district website) ww\ü.esas¡d.net
Resica Elementary School
Co-PresidenlTricky Tray...................... >
Co- PresidenlTreasurer
I't V ice President/Yea¡book.................. >
znd Vice Presidenlschool Store............ >
Tammy Walsh .,................315-532-3016
Lisa Villano...
570-656-2006
Regina Strube..........
Natalie Benanti... .. .. . .. .. .. .. ...34'7 -245-6886
>
Rebecca Bea¡.. ..... ... .. ..........570-234-7 553
Recording Secretary/Tricky Tray/Refreshments....
Financial Coordinator............................ >
Book Fair
Fundraising
Doreen Palacio
Teri Phillips
Karen Conway
Jen Ambio
Please check school calendar on the district website- www.esastì.net for dates and times
Tricky Tray
Smithfield Elementary School
presi¿etrt........
.................>
>
First Vice President........
Second Vice President........................... >
Alycen DeCrescenvi.............
Midge McClusky
Corresponding Secretary....................... >
> Jen Serowick.
Recording Secretary.......
PTO Meetings for Smithfïeld Elementary
January & May)
J. T. Lambert Intermediate School
President........
1't Vice President ..........
Treasurer.......
-
Second Wednesday of each month (except December'
>
>
from all extra-curricular activities including field trips beginning May I until acceptable proof of compliance is
received, in writing, by the district, or untll such students are exempted fi'om such examination requirements for
religious reasons by submission of an acceptable parental documented note." Students who participate in the
school district's athletic plograms are required by PIAA regulations to have a physical
examination before participation. P,I.A.A. Comprehensive Initial Pre-Participation Physical Evaluation
(CIPPE) paperwork - This packet includes personal and emergency information, a parental permission form,
health history and a physician's physical examination form. The physical examination form (Section 4) requires
that a licensed physician of medicine evaluate the student-athlete before the frrst sports season of the particular
year in which the student-athlete chooses to participate and, should the athlete remain injury-free, parents would
ònly be required to fill out Section 5 of this packet to be eligible to paficipate in subsequent sports during that
$),
s
without a second (or third) physical examination. (Should the studentschool year (June 1 through May 3 I
athlete iustain an injury, the student-athlete must then be re-examined by a licensed physicia¡r of medicine, who
must fill out Section 6 of the CIPPE packet.) School athletic physical dates are announced through the athletic
office. In lieu of a school examination, students may submit an athletic physical exam form and a PIAA card
completed by the family physician. This information must be submitted before a student is allowed to practice
and/orparticipat"'
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.
12.
.................>
Cafeteria (No meeting in Februar!).
> I¡rette Miller - [email protected]
> Amalia Aguiles
> Cumeshia Hyatt
> YazminMalpica
Treasurer...,......
Recording Secretary........,.. > Ellen Komo¡owski
Corresponding Secretary.... > Mary Henley
Financial Coordinator ........ > Shari McPa¡tland
> Fran kendergast
Bylaws Chair...
President
Cieck website for meeting times & dates for LIS/HSN -- http://www.lcpta2.wix.com/lcpta
(NorICE To paRENTs oF'
Autism/pervasivedevelopmental
disorder
Blindness/visual imPairment
Deaf/Blindness
Deafness/hearingimPairment
IntellectualDisabilitY
Multi-disabilities
Traumatic brain injury
Other health imPairment
OrthopedicimPairment
Emotionaldish¡rbance
SPecific leaming disabilitY
Speech and language impairment
If you believe that your school-age child may be in need of special education services and related programming,
scieening and evaluation processes designed to assess the needs of the child and his/her eligibility are available
to you afno cost, upon written request. This process may include a review of functional vision, hearing, speech
allà l-goage. You, as a parent, úay request screening and evaluation at any time, whether or not you¡ child is
in the Districf s public school prograrn. Requests for screening and multidisciplinary evaluation are to be made
in writing to the principal of your child's school or to the Special Education Department, East Stroudsburg Area
School District,50 Vine Sheet, East Stroudsburg, PA 18301.
a pre-school child is suspected of being eligible for early intervention, evaluation and services are provided
through the Colonial Intermediate Unit #20. lnformation can be obtained by calling (610) 252-5550 and asking
for the preschool department.
If
and times
PHYSICAL EXAMS
According to the Pennsylvania Public School Code Section 1402e:
'"Ihe schoo]l physicians oîeach district or joint Board shall make a medical examination and a comprehensive
appraisal of
NorIcE
In cornpliance with state and federal law, notice is hereby given by the East Stroudsburg Area School District
(District) that it conducts ongoing identification activities as a part of its school program for the purpose of
identifying sh¡dents who may be in need of special education and ¡elated services. If your child is identified by
the Disfict as possibly being in need of such services, you will be notified of applicable procedures.
Individualized services and programs are available for children who are determined to need specially designed
lnstruction due to the following conditions:
Debbie Grant ............................ 570-6 56-1149
Tashah Bigelow ........................ 570- 420-1'435
Vice President HSN ..........
Vice President LIS .......,....
a*ARENESS
IN THE EAST STROT]DSBURG AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT) (ChAPtCT 14)
CHILDREN WHO RESIDE "*LIc
tie health of every child of school
age (1) upon original entry into school in the commonwealth,
iÀìnunizations can be updated and a comprehensive record can be established with the family physician.
Parent(s)/guardian(s) whò choose to have their child examined in the school by the school physician will be
notified oi the time and date of the examination. Parent(s/guardian(s) are encouraged to be present during the
examination. Parenvguardian notification of the state-mandated physical examinations will be mailed to the
home. Board Policy #209 states tlìat: "students who fail to complete and/or submit acceptable evidence of
required medical eiamination or dental screening by April 30 of the current academic year will be excluded
For further information on the rights of parents and child¡en, provision of services, evaluation and screening
(2) while in sixth grade, (3) while in eleventh grade----" Any child of school age may fumish the local school
officiates with a medical report of an examination at hiVher expense by his/her family physician. Examinations
shall be submitted prior to the date of regularly scheduled school examinations and no earlier than twelve (12)
months prior to the opening of the school term.
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Ma 2014
Friday
Thursday
Wednesday
Tuesday
Monday
Sunday
1
LIS Spring Production
7:00 PM @ HSN Audito¡iurn
2
LIS Spring Production
7:00 PM @ HSN AuditoriLrm
Saturday
3
SAT I and SAT II Testing
@ H.
Kindergarten Parerrl Transition
Meeting -7:00 PM - Middle
Smithfield Elementary
S-
South: Students report
7:30 AM
HSN Prom @ Best Western Inn
Hunts hnding
Matamoras, PA
-
LIS Spring Production
7:00 PM @ HSN Auditorium
4
7
6
5
4:00 PM
Smithfield Band./Chorus
-
7:00 PM
JTL Band Spring Concerl
7:00 PM
Spring Concert - 7:00 PM
Parent & Staff
Info. Special Ed Topics
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Middle Smithfield Elementâry
-
Cafeteriâ
ESE Band Spring Concert
7:00 PM - Gym
10
9
8
uss listrict Technology
Showcase for the Community
Middle Smithfield Band &
Chorus Spring Concert -7:00 PM
H S North-National
Honor Sæiety Induction-7:00 PM
HSS 80'h Annual Spriug Baud
Concert - 7:00 PM @ HSS
Auditorium
LIS 6u'Grade Chorus Concert &
Science Fai¡ - 7:00 PM-HSN
Auditoriurn
-
Bushkill Band Spr¡ng Concerl
7:00 PM
11
12
LIS ?'h &
8d' Grades Choir
Concert & Science Fair 7:00 PM @HSN - Auditorium
RES Band Spring Concert - 7:00
PM
18
6'l' Grade Choi¡
7:30 PM
14
LIS Bands Spring Concert
7:00 PM @ HSN Auditorium
Teacher In-service
(No students K-8)
School Board Meeting
7:00 PM
Location To be Determined
2l
27
26
SCHOOLS
CLOSED
24
23
Audito¡ium
Pârent & Staff
Info. Special Ed Topics
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Middle Smithfîeld El€mentary
Auditorium
Honors Reception
High School North
Auditorium - 7:00 PM
HS North Band Spriug
Concert - 7:00 PM
Honors Reception
KEYSTONE
Camden, NJ
HSN-Senior Award Assembly
Meritorious Hall of Fame
Induction Reception @ HSS
Cafeter¡a - 5:00 PM
Auditorium - 7:00 PM
HSS PROM @
Adventue Aquarium-
Hitl Band & Chorus
u 8'Ù Grades choir
Spring Concert -7:30 PM -
Choral Conce¡t
Auditorium - 7:00 PM
t7
Concert
7:00 PM
22 nl-ln'
Highschool-SouthSpring
Câfeteriâ
25
15 nsN spring choir
J. M.
RES Chorus Spring Concert 7:00 PM
Concert
-
t9
ESE Spring Chorus/African
Drumming Ensemble Concerl
HSS Auditorium - 7:00 PM
-
EXAMS
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HSS Small Ensembles
Concert 7:00 PM-Audito¡ium
29
30
31
HSN Small Euse¡nbles Dinner
Concert - 6:00 PM
HSN Cafeteria
20
HSS Senior Awards Ceremony
8:30 AM - Auditoriu¡n
Parent(s/guardian(s) are encouraged to have these examinations done by their family physicians so that
(including purpose, time, and location), you may contact in writing the school principal or the Special
Education Department at(510) 424-8500 Ext. 1907.
Confidentiality: All information gathered about your child is subject to the confidentiality
in federal anã state law. The District has policies and procedures in effect goveming the
provisions
maintenance, destruction arrd disclosure to third parties of this information. For i¡formation about
òollection, "otrtnitr"d
these policies and procedures, as well as rights of confidentiality and access to educational records, you may
contaôt the Speciai Education Department in writing or by telephone at the above location.
PUPIL SERVICES
The process of educating students with different abilities and interests is a complex task. Children
receive assistance through the services and Human Resources that include, but are not limited to:
school nurse, speech theìapist, occupational therapist, physicat therapist, dental hygienist, school
psychologist, sõhool physician, remedial reading, attendance officer, remedial mathematics,
ñomebound instruction, elementary and secondary school guidance counselors, and Directors of
Pupil Services
Most ofthese services are provided by the school district and others are available through Colonial
Intermediate Unit #20. Questions regarding any of these services should be directed to your
school principal.
PUPIL -- UNLAWFUL HARASSMENT
POLICY NO.248
3.
Otherwise adversely affects an individual's learning opportunities.
For purposes of this policy, sexual harassment shall consist of unwelcome sexual advances;
requèsti for sexual favors; and other inappropriate verbal, written, graphic or physical conduct of
a sexual nature when:
I
.
Submission to such conduct is made explicitly or implicitly a term or condition of a student's
academic status.
2
Submission to or rejection of such conduct is used as the basis for academic or wofk
decisions affecting the individual.
3.
Such conduct deprives a student ofeducational aid, benehts, services or treatment.
4.
Such conduct is suffìciently severe, persistent or pervasive that it has the purpose or effect of
substantially interfering with the student's school performance ot creating an intimidating,
hostile or offensive educational environment.
Examples of conduct that may constitute sexual harâssment include but are not limited to sexual
flirtations, advances, touching or propositions; verbal abuse of a sexual nature; graphic or suggestive
comments about an individual's dress or body; sexually degrading words to describe an individual;
jokes; pin-ups; calenda¡s; objects; grafhti; vulgar statements; abusive language; innuendoes;
references to sexual activities; overt sexual conduct; or any conduct that has the effect of
unreasonably interfering with a student's ability to work or leam or creates an intimidating, hostile
or offensive learning or working environment.
The Boa¡d strives to provide a safe, positive leaming climate for students in the schools of the school district.
Therefore, it shall be the policy of the school district to maintain an educational environment in which
harassment in any form is not tolerated.
The Board prohibits all forms of unlawful ha¡assment of students and third parties by all school
district studints and staff members, contracted individuals, vendors, volunteers, and third parties
in the schools. The Board encourages students and third parties who have been harassed to
promptly report such incidents to the designated employees.
The Boa¡d directs that complaints of harassment shall be investigated promptly, and corrective
action be taken when allegations a¡e substantiated. Confidentiality of all parties shatl be
maintained, consistent with the school dist¡ict's legal and investigative obligations'
No reprisals nor retaliation shall occur as a result of good faith charges of harassment.
For purposes of this policy, harassment shall consist of verbal, written, graphic or physical
condìcfrelating to an individual's race, color, national origin/ethnicity, gender, age, disability'
sexual orientation or religion when such conduct:
severe, persistent or pervasive that it affects an individual's ability to
participate in or benefit from an educational program or activity or creates an intimidating'
threatening or abusive educational environment.
1. Is suffìciently
2.
of substantially or unreasonably interfering with a¡
performance.
academic
individual' s
Has the purpose or effect
Disabitity harassment consists of intimidation and/or abusive behavior toward
a student based on
hostile environment by interfering with or denying a student's participation
in or receipt of benehts, services, or opportunities from school district programming through such
things as verbal acts and name calling, nonvefbal behavior -- such as graphic a¡rd written
statements, or conduct that is physically threatening, harmful, or humiliating. A hostile
environment may exist even if there are no tangible effects on the student where the ha¡assment is
serious enough to adversely affect the student's ability to participate in or beneht from school
district programming.
disability that creates
a
Examples of disability harassment include but a¡e not limited to repeated remarks, negative in
nature and made aloud in the school setting, regarding a students disability and resulting in the
ha¡assed student having difhculty performing assigned educational tasks and/or causing a
significant decline in his/her grades; physically impeding a disabled student's ability to function
inthe classroom setting; subjecting a student to inappropriate physical restraint resulting from
conduct related to his/her disability, with the result that the student tries to avoid attending school
on a regular, punctual basis; repeatedly denying a disabled student with access to lunch, field
trips, assemblies, and extracurricula¡ activities as punishment for taking time off from
schooì for required seÍvices related to the student's disability; repeatedly belittling and/or
criticizing a student with a disability for using accommodations in the school setting, with the
result that the student becomes discouraged and has difficulty Performing in a manner
commensurate with his/her ability; continual tainting and/or belittling of a disabled student in a
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June 2014
1
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Half Day (K-12)
Half Day (K-12)
(tentative)
(tentative)
Saturdav
7
6
5
4
3
Friday
Thursdav
Wednesday
Tuesday
Monday
Sunday
TEACHER In-Service
LASTDAY OF
SCHOOLFOR
(Subject to Change)
STT]DENTS
(Half Day, K-12)
(tentative)
8
15
t2
11
10
9
t4
13
SNOW MAKE.IIP
SNOW MAKE.UP
SNOW MAKE.UP
SNOW MAKE.UP
SNOW MAKE.UP
DAY
DAY
DAY
DAY
DAY
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t6
sites
2t
20
19
18
ACT Test @-other test
SNOW MAKE.T]P
SNOW MAKE.[]P
SNOW MAKE.T]P
SNOW MAKE.IJP
SNOW MAKE.UP
DAY
DAY
DAY
DAY
DAY
First Døy of Summer
School Board Meeting
7:00 PM
Location To be
Determined
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30
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25
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CT NEEDS TO EXTEND THE CALEND AR Dt]E TO IN
GLY.
DATES \ryILL BE MOVED A
CLOSIN GS. GRADUATI
IF THE D
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manner that focuses upon his/her disability, resulting in limited participation in the educational
process.
environment that discourages and prohibits unlawful
ha¡assment, the Boa¡d designates the Superintendent as the school district's Compliance Officer.
In order to maintain an educational
The Compliance Officer shall publish and disseminate this policy and the complaint procedure at
least annually to students, parents, employees, independent contractors, vendors, and the public.
The publication shall include the position, ofhce address and telephone number
of
the
Compliance Officer (Superintendent, P. O. Box 298, East Stroudsburg, PA 18301, 570-424-8500
Ext.1101).
Step 2
Upon receiving a complaint of unlawful harassment, the school principal shall immediately notify
the Compliance Officer. The Compliance Officer shall authorize the school principal to
investigate the complaint, unless the school principal is the subject of the complaint or is unable to
conduct the investigation.
The investigation may consist of individual interviews with the complainant, the accused, and
others with knowledge relative to the incident. The investigator may also evaluate any other
information and materials relevant to the investigation.
investigation of the incident is pending or has been concluded.
Step 3
Each staff member shall be responsible to maintain an educational environment free from all
forms of unlawful ha¡assment.
Each student shall be responsible to respect the rights of their fellow students and school district
employees and to ensure an atmosphere free from all forms of unlawful ha¡assment.
The school principal shall be responsible to complete the following duties when receiving a
complaint of unlawful harassment:
Inform the student or third party of the right to fìle a complaint and the complaint
procedure.
Inform the complainant that s/he may be accompanied by a parenlguardian during all
steps of the complaint procedure.
3.
Notify the complainant and the accused of the progress at appropriate
stages
of
the
procedure.
Refer the complainant to the Compliance Officer if the building principal is the subject
of the complaint.
Complaint Procedure
-
Investigative Report
The school principal shall prepare a written report within fifteen (15) days, unless additional time
to complete the investigation is required. The report shall include a summary of the investigation,
a determination of whether the complaint has been substantiated as factual and whether it is a
violation of this policy, and a recommended disposition of the complaint.
The findings of the investigation shall be provided to the complainant, the accused, and the
Compliance Officer.
Step4-DistrictAction
investigation results in a finding that the complaint is factual and constihrtes a violation of
this policy, the school district shall take prompt, corrective action to ensure that such conduct
Ifthe
3.
4.
Investigation
The obligation to conduct this investigation shall not be negated by the fact that a criminal
The administration shall be responsible to provide training for students and employees regarding
all aspects of unlawful harassment.
1.
-
-
will not recur.
Disciplinary actions shall be consistent with the school code of conduct, Board policies and
school district procedures, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and state and federal laws.
If it
is concluded that a student has knowingly made a false complaint under this policy, such
student shall be subject to disciplinary action.
Appeal Procedure
Smdent/Third Partv
Step I
Reporting
- or third party who believes she/he has been subject to conduct that constitutes
A student
violation of this policy is encouraged to immediately report the incident to the school principal
ceases and
a
or a school district employee. A school employee who suspects or is notified that a student has
been subject to conduct that constitutes a violation of this policy shall immediately report the
incident to the school principal.
subject of a complaint, the sh-rdent, third party or employee shall
report the incident directly to the Compliance Officer.
If the school principal is the
The complainant or reporting employee is encouraged to use the report form available from the
school principal, but oral complaints shall be acceptable. Oral complaints will be transcribed and
must be signed by the complainant.
1. If the complainant is not satished with a finding of no violation of the policy or with the
coûective action recommended in the investigative report, she/he may submit a written
appeal to the Compliance Ofhcer within fifteen (15) days.
2. The Compliance Ofhcer shall review the investigation and the investigative report and may
also conduct a reasonable investigation.
3.
The Compliance Offìcer shall prepare a written response to the appeal within fìfteen
(15) days. Copies of the response shall be provided to the complainant, the accused
and the school principal who conducted the initial investigation.
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RELIGIOUS HOLIDAYS
Parents/Guardians must submit a written request to the school principal for a pupil's absence on
a religious holiday prior to the date on which the holiday is observed.
The right to a response from the District to reasonable requests for explanations and
interpretations of the record; and,
2
RELIGIOUS INSTRUCTION
Any student who wishes to be released for religious instruction must present a permission card
to the principal of the school. This permission card must be signed by the student's parent or
guardian and clergyman and is to be filed in the school office.
The school is not responsible for the transportation of these students to and from the place of
said instruction. Release time for religious instruction shall be in accordance with the
Pennsylvania School Code.
REPORTS TO PARENTS/GUAR.DIANS
The scholastic growth and progress of each student a¡e noted on report cards. Report cards
differ with specific grade levels.
Report cards are distributed in all grades four times during the school year. Parent-teacher
conferences a¡e held in all grades throughout the year. To help you, these pa.rent-teacher
conference dates a¡e noted within this calendar. In addition to the scheduled parent-teacher
conferences, other conferences encouraged whenever necessary. See Boa¡d Policy lÐ12 or call
your child's school for more information.
STI.]DENTS LEAVING THE SCHOOL BUILDING
The right to obtain copies of records (for a fee) from the District where failure of the
District to provide the copies would effectively prevent a parent or eligible student
from exercising the right to inspect and review the educational records.
It is presumed by the District that either parent/guardian of the student or the eligible student has
authority to inspect and review the education records ofthe student at the school in the child's
attendance a¡ea unless the District has been provided with appropriate evidence that there is a
legally binding instrument, or a State law or court order goveming such matters as divorce,
separation or custody, which provides to the contrary.
A parent or eligible student may
request the district to amend records/he believes is inaccurate,
misleading or violates the privacy rights ofthe student by clearly identifying in writing the part of
the record s/he wants changed and specifying why it is inaccurate, misleading or violates the
privacy rights of the student. The request shall be made to the building principal (or appropriate
school ofhcial.) If the district decides not to amend the record as requested, the principal will
notify the parent or eligible student of the decision and advise him/her of the right to a hearing
regarding the request for amendment. Additional information regarding the hearing procedures
will be provided to the parent or eligible student when notified of the right to a hearing
Data included in the educationa-l ¡ecords includes directory information, which is information
contained in an education record of a student that would not generally be considered ha¡mful or an
invasion of privacy if disclosed and includes, but is not limited to, the following information
relating to a student: the student's name, address, telephone number (with the exception of
unlisted telephone numbers), e-mail address, photograph, date and place of birth, major field of
officially recognized activities and
sports, weight and height of members of athletic teams, dates of attendance, honor rolls and
awa¡ds received, the most recent previous educational agency or institution attended by the
student and other simila¡ information. A written record of this information, or microfilm copy of
the same, including grade level completed and year completed, will be maintained at least 100
years after a student attains age 21.
study, grade level, most recent school attended, participation in
No pupil is to leave the school building at any time without obtaining permission from the
school principal or school nurse. Any pupil not conforming to this regulation will be subject to
disciplinary consequences.
STT.]DENT RECORDS POLICY NOTICE
The Boa¡d of Education (Boa¡d) of the East Stroudsburg Area School District (District)
recognizes the need to protect the confidentiality of personally identifiable information in the
educational records of students. It is the intent of Boa¡d Policy #216 to insure the privacy rights
of both parent(s)/guardian(s) and eligible children in the collection, maintenance, release and
destruction of these records.
The District shall permit the parent(s)/guardian(s) of a student or an eligible student, who is or
has been in attendance in the District, to inspect and review the education records of the student.
However, there is a limitation on the right to inspect and review any post-secondary level
records that may be in the file of a student. The District will comply with a request to review
records within a reasonable period of time (not to exceed 45 calenda¡ days) after the request has
been made and shall be in the presence of the principal or designated agent for the purposes of
security and assistance in explaining or interpreting the data. The right to inspect and review
education records includes:
The District shall obtain the written consent of the parent(s)/guardian(s) of a student or eligible
studett before disclosing personally identifiable information from the education records of the
student, other than ditectory information. Consent is not required where the disclosure is to the
parent(s/guardian(s) of a student who is not an eligible student or the student himself or herself.
However, the District may disclose personally identifiable information from the education records
of a student without written consent of the parent(s/guardian(s) or the student or the eligible
student if the disclosure is:
l.
To other school officials, including teachers, guidance counselors, nurses, and I.U.
Human Resources within the District who have been determined by the District to have
legitimate educational interests or are providing instruction or services to students;
including persons under contract with the School Boa¡d to perform a special task.
2.
To officials ofanother school or school system or post-secondary schools in which
the student seeks or intends to enroll, subject to the requirements set forth in $ 99.34.
Pa¡ents may request a copy of the records sent.
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3.
4.
Subject to the conditions set forth in $ 99.35, to authorized representatives of:
The Comptroller General of the United States
a)
The Attomey General of the United States
b)
The SecretarY ofEducation
c)
State and local educational authorities
d)
To the Attomey General of the United States or to his or her designee in response to aî Øc
parte order in connection with the investigation or prosecution ofterrorism crimes specified
in secrions 2332b (Ð (5) (B) and 2331 of title 18, US Code, which does not require a school
ofhcial to record a disclosure of information from a student's education record when the
school makes that disclosure pursuant to an ex parte otdet.
5.
To State and local officials or authorities to whom information is specifically required to be
reported or disclosed pursuant to State statute adopted prior to November 19, 1974. This
subparagraph applies only to statutes which require that specific information be disclosed to
state or local officials and does not apply to statutes which permit but, do not require
disclosure. Nothing in this paragraph shall prevent a state from further limiting the number
or type ofState or local officials to whom disclosures a¡e made under this subparagraph.
the information concerns the juvenile justice system
(including records needed to provide educational services).
6. To State and local authorities if
7.
To organizations conducting studies on behalf of the educational agency or institution to
develop, validate or administer predictive tests, administer student aid programs or improve
instruction.
8.
To accrediting organizations to carry out their functions.
9.
To parents of a dependent student, as defined in section 152 of the lntemal Revenue Code of
1954.
10. To
the parents of a student who is not an "eligible" student (i.e.,
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years of age) or to the
to the condition that any such third parties will not disclose the information to any other party
without the prior consent of the parent/guardian or eligible student unless otherwise required by
law.
When providing records to certain offìcials identified above, the Dist¡ict will make a reasonable
attempt to notify the parent(s)/guardian(s) of the student or the eligible student of the transfer of
the records at the last known address of the parent(s)/guardian(s) or eligible student. The District
will not provide any further notice of transfer of records of a student to a school in which a
student seeks or intends to enroll, since a statement will be provided to parent(s)/guardian(s) of
students and eligible students in its annual notice dealing with directory information stating that
records will be released to such school without further notice.
The District will disclose personally identifìable information from the education records of a
student who is or has been in attendance in the Districf if the information has been designated as
directory information and parent(s)/guardian(s) of students and eligible shrdents have been
informed annually of the intent of the District to release such information. Information as
indicated above will not be released if parent(s)/guardian(s) and eligible students have informed
the District in writing within thirty (30) days of receiving the annual notice that personally
identifiable information is not to be designated as directory information with respect to the
student. Annual notice is given through the District calendar, in student handbooks, a¡rd in the
District newsletter.
For the purpose of enforcing the law, maintaining school safety and creating, maintaining and
releasing records in connection with law enforcement purposes, and pursuant to the Family
Educational Rights and Privacy Act, the Superintendent or proper school officials, as designated by
the Superintendent, may release ¡ecords and information created and maintained for law
enforcement purposes, such as incident reports, files, notes and memoranda, without the consent of
students or parents.
If
an educational agency or institution and a parent or student, are involved in a legal action
against each other, the educational agency or institution may disclose to the court, without a court
order or subpoena, the educational records that ate relevant to the case.
student.
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order or lawfully issued subpoena in which it is ordered that the
existence or contents ofthe subpoena or institution's response is not to be disclosed.
1. To comply with a judicial
12. To comply with a judicial order or lawfully
issued subpoena; provided that, under ç 99.32,
the educational agency or institution makes a reasonable effort to notify the parent of the
student or the eligible student of the order or subpoena in advance of compliance.
appropriate parties in a health or safety emergency, subject to the conditions set forth in $
99.31 (a) (10) and g 99.36, if knowledge of the information is necessary to protect the health
or safety of the student or other individuals.
13. To
14. Information
designated by the District as "Directory Information".
15. In connection with a District disciplinary
proceeding involving the student'
insurance carriers and legal counsel, and/or their agents, employees and
representatives in connection with existing or anticipated claims, litigation or other
proceedings involving the shrdent; provided, however, that such disclosure shall be subject
16. To the District's
The District, since it receives fede¡al funds, is required to provide to military recruiters, upon
request, access to and contact information on secondary students (name, address and listed
telephone number). Access must be the same as would be provided to higher education
institutions and prospective employers. A parenlguardian or student can request that the
information not be released without prior written consent.
Complaints regarding violation of rights accorded pa¡ent(s)/gua¡dian(s) and eligible students with
respect to student records are to be submitted to the appropriate school office in writing. Atl
complaints will be investigated a¡rd responded to in writing within a reasonable period of time. If
complaints cannot be satisfactorily resolved by the District, complaints can be filed with the
following:
Family Policy Compliance Office
U.S. Department of Education
400 Maryland Avenue, SW
Washi ngton, D.C. 20202-4605
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Questions regarding the above information or requests for a copy of the records policy may be
referred to the Child Accounting office, 570- 424-8500ExL 1122.
necessily to establish guidelines goveming school visits.
The Board prohibits tobacco use by any persons in its school buildings and on any property, buses,
A written request for approval ofa visit must be submitted to the school principal in advance ofa
requested classroom visitation. An appointment must be made through the offìce of the school
principal. All visitors must sign in at the offìce of the school principal or other authorized a¡ea
vans and vehicles that are owned, leased or controlled by the school district.
within the building when arriving and again when leaving.
Tobacco use is defined as use and/or possession of a lighted or unlighted cigarette, cigar and pipe;
other lighted smoking product; a¡rd smokeless tobacco in any form.
No visitor may confer with a student in school without the prior approval of the school principal
or designee and knowledge of the parent/guardian unless the visitor is the student's
parent/guardian. No visitor shall be allowed to photograph or videotape any person or any part of
any building or to tape record any conversation of any kind without prior approval by the
superintendent. For further information, please see Board Policy #907.
TOBACCO USE
The Boa¡d prohibits tobacco use and possession by students at school sponsored activities that are
held off school property.
Violation of this policy may also be punishable under applicable law. The violator may also be
subject to court costs. For more information, please see Boa¡d Policies #222; #323; lA23; #523 and
#904.
TRANSPORTATION TO DAY CARE CENTERS
will not be permitted to ride school buses other than the bus or buses to which they are
by the Transportation Department. Transportation is designed to transpoft shrdents to and
from the school or schools assigned from their place of residence within the school district or from a
daycare provider specified by the parent or guardian before the sta¡t of the school year. A Daycare
Release Form is required to be completed, signed and retumed to the Transportation Department
before any transportation for daycare is provided. Transportation to licensed daycare facilities within
the school district and the attendance area of the student's assigned school is provided on a space
available/five-day per week basis. Requests for trarìsportation one day to the home and the next day
to the daycare, or mornings to one location and afternoons to another cannot be accommodated.
Students
VOLUNTEERS
The purpose of volunteers in the schools is to augment the educational and support resources
available to students through the use of the diverse talents and skills of community members. The
Board recognizes that community volunteers can make valuable contributions to the educational
program. The use of community volunteers is endorsed by the Board, subject to legal
requirements, administrative procedures and clearances.
assigned
Interested adults are encouraged to contact the school principal for more information and to obtain
a copy of Board Policy #916 and aVolunteer Application form.
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Once daycare busing is assigned, aÍangements requiring students to be transported elsewhere are the
parent's/guardian's responsibility. For more information, see Board Policy #710.
USE OF SCHOOL FACILITMS
The Boa¡d of Education has adopted specihc policies regarding the use of school facilities' Copies
of the policies, along with any applicable forms, which can be used to initiate an inquiry about the
use of a school facility, can be obtained from any school building's main office'
requests must be submitted in writing to the Board of Education, c/o the Superintendent's Office,
at least ten (10) days prior to the regular monthly meeting of the Board. (Please see Board Policy #707
for more information.) Requests for exceptions to the Board Policy must be received 45 days prior to
the event.
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VISITING A SCHOOL BUILDING
The Boa¡d of Education welcomes and encourages involvement by parents/guardians and other
adults in school affairs and the lives of children. While the Board encourages such involvement, it
must also ensure safety, security and order in the schools. The superintendent and school principal
have the authority to prohibit the entry of any person to a school within the school district. Thus, it is
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