District Office (585) 468-2541
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Middle School/High School Office (585) 468-2541
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Elementary Office (585) 476-2234
District Information
Office Hours
All administrative offices within the District are open between 7:30 a.m.
and 4:00 p.m. daily all year. They may be contacted by telephoning the
appropriate office.
Board of Education
The Board of Education establishes policies and adopts regulations
for the conduct of the public schools. Its seven members, who serve
without pay, are elected by the qualified voters of the District for a term
of four years.
Responsibility for administering Board policies is vested in the Super-
intendent of Schools.
Board of Education Term Expires
Anita Buchinger
June 2010
1457 St. Helena Rd., Mt. Morris NY 14510
Mark Ewing
June 2012
1831 Hoagland Rd., Mt. Morris NY 14510
John Gordinier
June 2009
9450 Nunda-Dalton Rd., Dalton NY 14836
Lori Gray
June 2009
PO Box 320, Nunda NY 14517
Paul Jackson
June 2011
PO Box 1063, Nunda NY 14517
Lyle Tallman
June 2010
10565 Fair St., Dalton NY 14836
Barbara Waddle
June 2012
8350 Veley Rd., Mt. Morris NY 14510
Board Meetings
Meetings are usually held at 7:00 p.m. in the Board Room of the Nunda
Building (the November and March meetings are held in the Dalton
Building) on the second and fourth Thursday of each month (with
some exceptions to accommodate holidays). Both meetings are regular
business meetings. District residents are welcome to attend these
meetings.
Resolving a Concern
The recommended procedure is to call the teacher first, then the
respective principal - Elementary, Middle or High - then the Superinten-
dent. If the problem hasn’t been resolved, you may contact the Board of
Education. It is important to follow this order in resolving concerns.
School Phone Numbers
Elementary School...................................................................... 476-2234
Middle School ............................................................................. 468-2541
High School................................................................................. 468-2541
Central Business Office .............................................................. 468-2541
Bus Garage .................................................................................. 476-5789
Central Administration Offices
Marilyn Capawan, Superintendent ............................ 468-2541 ext. 1105
Dominic Aloisio, Business Administrator ................. 468-2541 ext. 1115
Tammy Clark, District Clerk/Sect. to the Supt.......... 468-2541 ext. 1105
Christine Antalek, Dir. of Curr. & Inst....................... 468-2541 ext. 1102
Craig Benson, Director of Special Education............ 468-2541 ext. 2039
Jill Cotton, Special Education Secretary .................... 468-2541 ext. 2034
Tina Button, District Treasurer.................................. 468-2541 ext. 1113
Susan Wojack, Payroll Clerk ....................................... 468-2541 ext. 4113
Brenda Simmons, Account Clerk/Typist ................... 468-2541 ext. 1104
Kimberly Flint, Food Service Director....................... 468-2541 ext. 1173
James Van Sickle, Supt. of Buildings & Grounds...... 468-2541 ext. 1179
Ivan Beardsley, Transportation Supervisor............................... 476-5789
Nunda Middle/High School (6-12)
Mark Mattle, Middle/High School Principal .............. 468-2541 ext. 2019
Michele Seifried, Middle/High School Secretary ...... 468-2541 ext. 2017
Deb Beaumont, High School Guidance.................... 468-2541 ext. 2010
Annette Prince, Middle School Guidance ................ 468-2541 ext. 2008
Debbie Simpson, Guidance Secretary...................... 468-2541 ext. 4012
Pete Piraino, Athletic Director ................................... 468-2541 ext. 1197
Erin Galbraith, School Psychologist........................... 468-2541 ext. 2033
Nedra Stevens, MS/HS Nurse..................................... 468-2541 ext. 2027
Dalton Elementary School(K-5)
TBD, Elementary Principal ......................................... 476-2234 ext. 1133
Brenda Weaver, Elementary Secretary ...................... 476-2234 ext. 1132
Tom Wiggins, Elementary Guidance ......................... 476-2234 ext. 1128
Noreen Sanford, School Nurse .................................. 476-2234 ext. 1148
Parent-Teacher Conferences
Parent-Teacher conferences for Grades K-8 have been set for
November 24 & 25, 2008 and April 8 & 9, 2009. These conferences have
been an important and valuable part of pupil reporting procedures in
our schools for some time. The value of parent-teacher conferences
comes from a frank and honest exchange of information which can help
both parties have a better understanding of the child, his/her abilities,
his/her needs, the experiences which have formed his/her background
to date, and the aspirations which will form his/her education in the
future. To help realize this value we offer the following suggestions:
1. Please plan to keep the conference that you have scheduled.
2. If you are unable to keep your appointment, kindly notify the
school as soon as possible.
4. Before attending the conference, you may find it helpful to make a
list of things you wish to discuss with the teacher.
School Web Site
Visit the Keshequa Central School District website at HTTP://www.
keshequa.org
KCS District Has a Special
800 Phone Line
There is a special phone line into the Keshequa Central School
Superintendent’s office for anyone who has a concern they would like
to communicate anonymously with the superintendent. This would
include safety issues such as inappropriate or illicit activity on school
grounds during the school day or after hours.
The number is 1-800-397-3177.
District Office (585) 468-2541
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Elementary Office (585) 476-2234
Whom to Consult
If your question concerns your child’s work, the classroom or subject
the teacher should be consulted. Do this through the principal’s office.
If your questions concern your child’s educational program at the
secondary level, the guidance counselor should be consulted. If your
concern is a matter of school procedure or function, consult the princi-
pal of your child’s school.
Parent Volunteers
What is “Project Star”?
Project Star is a volunteer program at the elementary building.
Who can be a volunteer?
A volunteer can be a parent, an older brother or sister, a grandparent,
or any member of the community. A volunteer may be new to town or
have lived here a long time. It is not necessary to have a child in school
to be a volunteer. No previous training, diploma, or degree is necessary.
Volunteers do not teach but are trained to work with the teacher and
under the teacher’s supervision, to reinforce materials presented by the
teacher, or provide assistance to the teacher in the classroom.
Not all volunteer work is done in the classroom. Some volunteer work
might include binding books that students have written, making copies,
or helping a teacher to prepare a bulletin board. There are a thousand
and one things you can do to help us help children. Volunteers and
school staff make a good partnership for the entire community.
If you are interested in becoming a “Project Star” volunteer, please
contact the Elementary School at 476-2234.
Family Vacations
Occasionally parents remove their children from school for family
vacations. It is important to remember that teachers cannot replicate
the class experiences a pupil misses. Teachers will do their best to assist
pupils who are absent, although they must balance this task with their
normal teaching responsibilities. Pupils must assume the responsibility
of initiating the make-up process with their teachers.
Use of School Buildings & Grounds
As in the past, outside organizations will be able to use school facili-
ties. The contact person is the Secretary to the Superintendent. She can
be contacted between the hours of 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through
Friday, at the Superintendent’s Office located in the Middle/High
School Building or by calling 468-2541 ext. 1105. The room cannot be
reserved until a building use form is completed and returned to the Su-
perintendent’s Office. These forms are available in the Superintendent’s
Office or in either school building office. When the completed form is
returned to the Superintendent’s Office, it will then be processed. The
organization will be notified as soon as possible as to availability and
building use fees, if applicable.
How To...
Register New Students
For appointments: Grades Pre-K-5 phone 476-2234 ext. 1132. Grades 6-12 phone 468-2541 ext. 2017. Bring birth certificate, immunization,
social security card, most recent report card, and if appropriate, guardianship papers.
Withdraw a Student
Phone the school your child attends. Complete school separation papers. Provide the district with the name of the school to which the
student is transferring.
Schedule a Meeting With a Teacher
Contact your child’s teacher at the appropriate school.
Change a Student Schedule, Obtain Financial Aid Information for College, Process a College Application,
Check on a Student’s Academic Progress
Contact your child’s guidance counselor at 468-2541 ext. 4012.
Qualify for Free/Reduced Meals
Obtain the necessary application form from the building office. Complete the form accurately and return it to the appropriate building of-
fice. Free/reduced lunch applications are located on the last page of the calendar.
Qualify to Vote in School Elections
You must be a citizen of the U.S.,18 years of age or older, and a resident of the school district thirty (30) days prior to the vote.
Obtain Working Papers
Phone 468-2541 ext. 2017. Necessary forms will be distributed from the Middle/High School Office.
Discuss Transportation Problems
Phone the Transportation Supervisor at 476-5789 or your child’s Principal at 476-2234 ext. 1132 (Elementary School) or 468-2541 ext. 2017
(Middle/High School).
Become a Member of National Honor Society & Junior National Honor Society
There are processes and criteria that need to be met by the student in order to be inducted.
Students are first recognized for consideration in NHS or JNHS by their overall average. To qualify, a student in seventh or eighth grade
must have a thirty-week cumulative average of 89.5. For grades ten, eleven and twelve a student needs a thirty- week cumulative average for
that school year of 90. These grades are obtained after the thirty-week report cards are completed.
Students are then notified that they have the opportunity to apply for selection to the JNHS or NHS and will be asked to complete
a “Student Activity Information Form” listing all co-curricular, leadership, service and community activities in which they have
participated. Another step of the process is that all teachers, advisors and coaches are asked to provide feedback on the qualifying students’
scholarship, leadership, character and service to school.
After all this information is gathered a Faculty Council is formed, one for NHS and one for JNHS, and it is this council that will review
the materials and make the final selection. Once their selections are made, students will be notified and asked to review their letter of
acceptance. The students will then respond in writing as to whether they will accept membership into the Society.
The selection of members to National Honor Society and Junior National Honor Society occurs annually. Each year current members are
reviewed and new members qualify for membership.
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District Information
Medications
If it is necessary for a child to take internal medication during school hours:
1. The parent must submit a written request to the school nurse.
2. The family physician must submit a written request in which he/she
indicates the frequency and the dosage of the medication and the
purpose for which it is prescribed.
3. The medication should be delivered to the school nurse by the parent
or legal guardian.
4. The medication will be kept in the health office and administered by,
or under the supervision of, the school nurse.
5. Medication must be in the prescribed bottle.
Excusing Children During the
School Day
If a parent/guardian wants a child excused during the school day, a
written request must be sent to school. Parents must come to the nurse’s
office to sign children out.
Visitors
You are welcome in our schools at any time. All visitors (including
parents) should sign in at the information desk located in the lobby and
report their presence and reason for being in the building. This request
is made to aid you, to prevent the interruption of classes, and to prevent
unauthorized individuals from entering the building. The buildings are
locked but you may ring a buzzer for admittance to the main entrance
of the Elementary School and the Church Street entrance of the Middle/
High School.
Breakfast & Lunch Programs
The Keshequa Central School Breakfast and Lunch Programs operate
on a self supporting basis under state and federal regulations. Monthly
menus are distributed to all elementary students and posted in the
Elementary and Middle/Senior high school buildings, along with being
posted on our website @ www.keshequa.org. The prices for the 2008-
2009 school year are as follows:
• K-5 Breakfast Price $1.25 / 6-12 Breakfast Price is $1.35
• K-5 Lunch Price $1.65 / 6-12 Lunch Price $1.75
• Milk 45¢
A salad bar is available at the Middle/High School for grades 6-12 and
at the Elementary School for Grades 3-5. Sandwiches are available daily at
the Middle/High School only.
Emergency School Closings
When schools must be closed, the decision is made by the Superinten-
dent of Schools based on available information and recommendations. If
the decision is made to close the schools, the Superintendent informs the
following radio and television stations which then broadcast the informa-
tion immediately:
Radio:
WHAM (1180AM), WBEE (92.5FM), WPXY (97.9 FM/1280AM),
WISH (95FM)
Television:
WKBW (channel 7), WHEC (channel 10), WOKR (channel 13)
If the schools must close during the day, parents should make sure
children know in advance what to do should they come home unexpect-
edly and find no one there. Prior arrangements should be made to have
children cared for until a parent arrives home.
Injury or Illness in School
In cases of illness or injury a student will not be sent home from school
until the parent or legal guardian has been reached by phone and ap-
propriate arrangements are made for his/her transportation from school.
If the school nurse is unable to reach the parent or guardian, the child will
be appropriately cared for in school for the remainder of the school day.
In the event of a serious injury or illness in school, appropriate first aid
will be provided by the school nurse, and the parent or legal guardian will
be contacted by phone. It is the responsibility of the parent or legal guard-
ian to obtain subsequent treatment for the child. In the event that a par-
ent or legal guardian cannot be contacted, or the injury is of an extremely
serious nature, the school nurse may, at her discretion, have the student
transported to the nearest emergency room by ambulance.
Should an accident or injury occur at school, the following procedures
should be instituted. The accident must be reported to the school nurse.
She will fill out her portion of the School Accident Report which will be
provided to the parent/guardian to complete and submit to the insurance
company according to the procedures outlined in the pamphlet provided.
Please bear in mind that, generally, claims must be done in a timely
fashion and proceed from the time of an accident within prescribed dead-
lines. You must also keep bills and receipts in order to submit appropriate
proof when making a claim.
The school’s accident insurance is designed to pick up where private
medical insurance coverage leaves off. All medical bills should be submit-
ted to your own insurance carrier first. After your carrier has acted upon
the claim, the school’s insurance, under certain circumstances, may be
considered for further claim.
Homebound Instruction
On occasion, students are unavoidably away from school for an
extended period of time because of illness or injury. When parents know
their child will be absent for a period of thirty days or more, they can
request instruction at home through the building principal. The request
must be accompanied by a doctor’s note. The principal will arrange for
temporary homebound instruction.
Attendance and Absence
New York State Education Law states that all children between the ages
of 6 and 16 years of age in proper physical and mental condition shall
receive full-time instruction public, private or parochial school.
There are some new policies and regulations regarding attendance at
the Middle/Senior High School. First, at the Keshequa Central School at-
tendance is required until the end of a school year in which students turn
16. Second, there are minimum attendance levels for students to earn
credit in a course. (The Middle/Senior High School Student Handbook
explains the regulations in detail.)
Absence
In accordance with the Laws of New York State and the Regulation
of the Commissioner of Education, the following are excused reasons
for absence in the Keshequa Central School District: 1) Personal illness;
2) Illness or death in the family; 3) Remedial health treatment (doctor,
dentist, etc.); 4) Required appearance in court; 5) Religious observation;
6) Impassable roads or weather; 7) Approved cooperative work program.
Excuses for Absence
Upon returning to school, a student who was absent must give his/her
homeroom teacher and/or Nurse’s Office, a note stating the reason for
the absence. This note must be signed by a parent/guardian.
Early Dismissal from the Regular School Day
Students may be excused for short periods of time during the day
for dental and other medical appointments. A note signed by a parent/
guardian must be presented stating the child’s name, date, and reason for
the early dismissal. The student will then sign out in the Nurse’s Office. A
parent/guardian must pick their child up. (Other adults must have written
permission from parent/guardian.)
Pre-Notification ofStudent Absence
Parents have the responsibility of informing the school of any antici-
pated absence. This should be done so arrangements can be made prior
to the absence for make-up instruction.
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As required by law, the Code of Conduct will be reviewed and given to all students. Printed below is a sum-
mary of the Code of Conduct for parents and all visitors.
Conduct on School Property
The Keshequa Central School District expects a high standard of conduct from its students, faculty and
support staff, as well as visitors to the schools. The school will enforce a code of conduct which governs the
conduct of all persons, whether or not their presence is authorized, upon any premises or property under
the control of the district and used in its teaching, administrative, cultural, recreational, athletic, and other
programs and activities.
No Person, Whether Alone Or With Others, Shall:
1.
willfully injure any other person or threaten to do so;
2.
willfully damage or remove district property;
3.
disrupt the orderly conduct of classes, school programs or other school activities;
4.
distribute or wear materials on school grounds which appear obscene, which advocate illegal action,
discriminate against race, nationality, religion, or sexual orientation, appear libelous, disruptive to the
school program or obstruct the rights of others;
5.
intimidate, harass, or discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age or dis-
ability;
6.
enter upon any portion of the school premises without authorization or remain in any building or facility
after it is normally closed;
7.
obstruct the free movement of any person in any place to which these rules apply;
8.
violate traffic law, parking regulations or other restrictions on vehicles;
9.
possess, consume, sell, distribute or exchange alcoholic beverages, controlled substance, or be under the
influence of either on school property or at any school-related function;
10. possess or use firearms and/or other weapons, including air guns, pistols, rifles, shotguns, ammuni-
tion, explosives, box cutters, knives, gas canisters, pepper spray or other noxious spray in or on school
property (except in the case of law enforcement officers or except as specifically authorized by the school
district);
11. loiter on or about school grounds;
12. gamble on school premises;
13. refuse to comply with any lawful order of an identifiable school district official acting in the performance
of his or her duties;
14. willfully incite others to commit any of the act herein prohibited; and/or
15. violate any federal or state statute, local ordinance, or Board policy.
Penalties:
Anyone who violates any of the provisions of these rules is subject to appropriate penalties, up to and includ-
ing reprimand, suspension, ejection, arrest, and/or prosecution.
KCS Code of Conduct
Behavior Code for Students
Middle/High School
Please find guidelines, which will be used to determine consequences for misbehavior in school. The district reserves the
right to determine the appropriate consequence depending on the severity of conduct.
Level I Examples
Level I Consequences
Disruptive in class
As per Class Management Plan
Unprepared for class
Record intervention on Level I Referral Form
Failure to follow teacher directions
Call home to parent/guardian
Inappropriate language or gestures
Mail appropriate copy of Referral Form home
Inappropriate items (see Contraband)
Law enforcement consultation or law enforcement referral
Level II Examples
Level II Consequences
Cheating/Plagarism
Zero for work
Forgery
Suspension: 1,3,5 days
Harassment (verbal)
Extended detention
Harassment (physical)
Teacher consequences
Failed to stay for detention
Law enforcement consultation or law enforcement referral
Level III Examples:
Level III Consequences
Use, abuse or possession of illegal substance
Suspension 5 days
Arson
Law enforcement referral
Assault/Fighting
Superintendent’s Hearing
Bomb threat/False fire alarm
Restitution
*A bomb threat is a NYS Felony
Peer mediation
Harassment
(Sexual, physical, or verbal)
Ten or more days any type of suspension (including
Theft/Vandalism/Weapons
ISS, OSS, etc.)
Behavior Code For Chemical Substances
Examples of Misconduct:
• Being under the influence of, or possessing, an alcoholic beverage, tobacco, other intoxicants, or other drugs on the
school grounds, in school buildings, while under school supervision
• Presenting any substance as a drug
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Possession of drug paraphernalia, including (but not limited to: rolling papers, roach clips, razors, scales, and needles)
Student Consequences:
• Student will undergo a mutually agreed upon certified, chemical use/abuse/dependency evaluation.
• Five Day Out of School Suspension
• Tobacco: Student will be suspended 1,3 or 5 days (for each occurrence)
Student will attend Insight Class 7 times or as they are scheduled *Failure to attend Insight Class will result in the
suspension/restriction from extra-curricular activities for 20 weeks
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Behavior Code for Students continued…
Elementary School
Level I Examples
Level I Consequences
Refusal to follow rules for the person in charge
Verbal reprimand and warning
Inappropriate gesture or language
Counseling
Actions that are inappropriate by the student that
Special assignment/Withdrawal of privileges
could result in a safety problem for self and others
Principal contact
Horseplay
Parent contact
Name calling/and or picking on other children
After school detention/Assignment of seating
Actions that are inappropriate, distracting and
disruptive to the teacher and/or other students
Homework not completed (unprepared for class)
Level II Examples
Level II Consequences
Destruction of property
Administrative reprimand
Fighting
Withdrawal of privileges
Swearing
Counseling referral (school support personnel)
Harassment - verbal or physical
Special assignment
Smoking
Parent involvement/notification
Insubordination
(repeated or defant refusal
Extended detention 2:20 - 5:00 pm
to follow directions)
In-School suspension
Assignments not completed repeatedly
Referral to outside agency
Lying
Parent conference
Level III Examples
Level III Consequences
Unmodified Level I or II misbehaviors
Parent hearing
Arson/false reporting of fire
Suspension
Deliberately striking another
Psychological treatment
Possession/use/transfer of dangerous weapons
Other school placement
Violations of federal, state or local laws
Charged under NYS criminal code or
Possession of harmful or controlled
Referred to appropriate law enforcement agency
substances/Theft
Rules & Regulations
Conduct Expected on School Buses
A bus driver’s job is a difficult one - to ensure that each student has a safe ride to and from school. Bus
drivers have the same student supervision responsibilities as teachers. Thus, the school bus is an extension of
the classroom. Therefore, students are expected to follow these rules when they are on the bus:
1.
Remember that all school rules apply on the bus.
2.
Stay seated until the bus stops (then, if needed, ask your driver for permission to move to another seat).
3.
Talk quietly using your “three foot voice.”
4.
Keep the bus clean (i.e., no littering, eating, chewing gum, drinking).
5.
Keep your hands, feet, and objects to yourself.
6.
Be courteous at all times (i.e., no vulgar/obscene language or behavior and no put downs, no insults).
7.
Keep the bus safe (i.e. don’t bring glass objects, pets, matches, firecrackers, lighters, aerosol cans, etc.).
8.
Cross 10 feet in front of the bus - make sure you make eye contact with the driver before crossing the
street.
Student Discipline
One of the most important lessons education teaches is discipline. While it does not appear as a subject, it
is one of the foundation blocks for a successful school experience. It is the principles of self-control, character
development, good citizenship and positive interactions with others that help children to be successful. In
an atmosphere of consistency and clearly defined expectations followed with rewards and consequences,
children will have a clear understanding of how behavior impacts themselves and others. Our daily emphasis
is on the positive nature of each child - reinforcing the qualities that lead to a healthy self esteem. With this
understanding, children can then develop themselves into well-rounded individuals with a strong foundation
to become good citizens within a community.
Along with many ways to emphasize positive behaviors, our discipline code describes different levels of
infractions from minor to very severe misbehaviors. The code defines each level and its procedure. Some
examples of student behavior and possible consequences are also included.
As part of the District’s discipline procedure, we feel the home and school need to work together as part-
ners. Communication is a vital link to that partnership. When major discipline issues are involved, a school
conduct report will be sent home. We ask that you discuss this with your child as a family concern, add your
comments and return it to school.
Student Dress Code – Policy #7312
All students are expected to give proper attention to personal cleanliness and to dress appropriately for
school and school functions. Students and their parent(s) have the primary responsibility for acceptable
student dress and appearance. Teachers and all other District personnel should exemplify and reinforce
acceptable dress and help students develop an understanding of appropriate appearance in the school
setting.
KCS Code of Conduct
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Student Dress Code
As stated in Board of Education Policy #7312, the responsibility for the dress and appearance of students
shall rest with individual students and parents. They have the right to determine how the student shall dress,
provided that such attire does not interfere with the operation of the school or infringe upon the general
health, safety and welfare of District students or employees. Student dress and appearance must be in accor-
dance with the District Code of Conduct. The administration is authorized to take action in instances where
individual dress does not meet these stated requirements.
While the school administration may require students participating in physical education classes to wear
certain types of clothing such as sneakers, socks, shorts, tee shirts, they may not prescribe a specific brand
which students must buy.
This policy does not mean that student, faculty, or parent groups may not recommend appropriate dress
for school or special occasions. It means that a student shall not be prevented from attending school or a
school function, or otherwise be discriminated against, so long as his/her dress and appearance meet the
above requirements. Each building principal or his or her designee shall be responsible for informing all
students and their parents of the student dress code at the beginning of the school year and any revisions to
the dress code made during the school year.
A student’s dress, grooming and appearance, including hair style/color/ jewelry, make-up, and nails, shall:
1.
be safe, appropriate and not disrupt or interfere with the educational process.
2.
recognize that extremely brief and see-through garments are not appropriate.
3.
ensure that underwear is completely covered by outer clothing.
4.
include footwear at all times; footwear that is a safety hazard will not be allowed.
5.
include the wearing of hats only in the hallway, except for a medical or religious purpose.
6.
not include items that are vulgar, obscene, libelous, or denigrate others on account of race, color,
religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, or disability.
7.
not promote and/or endorse the use of alcohol, tobacco, or illegal drugs and /or encourage other illegal
or violent activities.
8.
not distract or go against reasonable health and safety standards.
The following modes of dress are deemed unacceptable as they disrupt and interfere with the educational
process:
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Swimsuits
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Garments
that are too short or too tight, (e. g. spandex shorts, short-shorts, etc.); shorts should be at least
finger tip length
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Bare
feet
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Garments
with obscene messages or that advertise drugs or alcohol
•
Bare
midriffs and backs, halter tops, tube tops, strapless tops, spaghetti straps, muscle shirts; (top straps
should be a minimum width of 2”)
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Clothes
that expose the body/underwear when reaching or bending (see through clothing)
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Torn
clothing that exposes the skin or underwear
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Hats
may be worn in the hallways.
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Offensive
jewelry or offensive body ornaments
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Dog
collars or chains e.g. around the neck, belt loop to wallet, wrist, etc.)
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Any
other item that is distracting or goes against reasonable health and safety standards
Violation Of Dress Code
Students who violate the student dress code shall be required to modify their appearance by covering or
removing the offending item and, if necessary or practical, replacing it with an acceptable item. Any student
who refuses to do so shall be subject to discipline, up to and including suspension for the day. Any student
who repeatedly fails to comply with the dress code shall be subject to further discipline, up to and including
out of school suspension.
Immunizations
Under Section 2164 of the New York State Public Health law, all children attending school must be immu-
nized against diphtheria, polio, measles, mumps, and rubella. Minimum requirements include the following:
• 3 doses of diphtheria toxoid (usually administered as either DTP, DT,Td, or DTAP)
• 3 doses of oral polio vaccine (OPV) or 4 doses of Salk vaccine (IPV) administered after 1968.
• 2 doses of live measles vaccine, first administrated after the age of 12 months and one after 15 months
of age.
• 1 dose of live mumps vaccine administered after the age of 12 months.
• 1 dose of live rubella vaccine administered after the age of 12 months, or serological evidence of rubella
Immunity (blood test). The rubella requirement does not apply to females over age 11.
Students who have had measles or mumps must provide a signed certificate from a licensed physician
verifying the diagnosis. If this is not provided, the child must be vaccinated.
Incoming 7
th
graders must have the hepatitis B vaccine series
.
Immunizations can be received from your family physician or at one of these free clinics which is held the:
• First Tuesday of each month at the Masonic Temple, 68 Elizabeth St., Dansville, 4:30 – 6:00 p.m.,
• Second Tuesday of each month at the Untied Methodist Church, State and Church St., Dalton, 9:30 – 11:00
a.m.,
• Third Tuesday of each month, Central Presbyterian Church, 133 Genesee St., Avon, 4:30 – 6:00 p.m. or the
• Fourth Tuesday of each month at the Livingston County Dept. of Health, Bldg #2, Mt. Morris, 4:30 – 6:00
p.m.
For more information about these free clinics call the Livingston County Health Department at 243-7290.
AHERANotice
(AsbestosHazardEmergencyResponse
Act)
The buildings in the Keshequa Central School District have
been inspected for Asbestos Containing Building Materials
(ACBM). Maps indicating the locations and the condition of
the ACBM can be viewed by contacting the local education
agency designee, James VanSickle, Maintenance Department at
(585) 468-2541 ext. 1179.
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Notification of Directory Information
Notification of Rights Pursuant to the Family Educational Rights & Privacy Act
Dear Parent or Eligible Student:
This is to advise you of your rights with respect to student records pursuant to the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA). FERPA is a federal law designed to protect the privacy of student records. The law
gives parents and students over 18 years of age (referred to in the law as “eligible students”) the following rights:
1.
The right to inspect and review the student’s education records within 45 days of the day the district receives a request for access.
Parents or eligible students should submit to the Building Principal a
written request that identifies the records they wish to inspect. The Principal will make arrangements for access and notify the parent or eligible student of the time and place where the records may be inspected.
2.
The right to request the amendment of the student’s education records that the parent or eligible student believes are inaccurate or misleading.
Parents or eligible students may ask the district to
amend a record that they believe is inaccurate or misleading by writing the principal, clearly identifying the part of the record they want changed, and specifying why it is inaccurate or misleading.
If the district decides not to amend the record as requested by the parent or eligible student, the district will notify the parent or eligible student of the decision and advise them of their 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.
3.
The right to consent to disclosures of personally identifable information contained in the student’s education records, except to the extent that FERPA authorizes disclosure without consent.
One exception which permits disclosure without consent is disclosure to school officials with legitimate educational interests. A
school offcial
is a person employed by the district as an administrator, supervisor,
instructor, or support staff member (including health or medical staff and law enforcement unit personnel); a person serving on the school board; a person or company with whom the district has contracted to perform
a special task (such as an attorney, auditor, medical consultant, or therapist); or a parent or student serving on an official committee, such as a disciplinary or grievance committee, or assisting another school official in
performing his or her tasks.
A school official has a legitimate educational interest if the official needs to review an education record in order to fulfill his or her professional responsibility.
Upon request, the district discloses education records without consent to officials or another school district in which a student seeks or intends to enroll.
4.
The right to fle a complaint with the U.S. Department of Education concerning alleged failures by the district to comply with the requirements of FERPA.
The Office that administers FERPA is: Fam-
ily Policy Compliance Office, U.S. Department of Education, 600 Independence Avenue SW, Washington, DC 20202-4605
Notification of Parental Rights to Withhold Certain Information from Military Recruiters
Pursuant to the No Child Left Behind Act, The Keshequa Central School District must disclose to military recruiters or institutions of higher learning,
upon request,
the names, addresses and telephone numbers of high
school students. The district must also notify parents of their right and the right of their child to request that the district not release such information without prior written parental consent.
Parents wishing to exercise their option to withhold their consent to the release of the above information to military recruiters or institutions of higher learning must send a written objection to the Building Principal by
September 30, 2008.
Notifcation of Rights Under Protection of Pupil Rights Amendment
The Board of Education recognizes that student privacy is an important concern of parents and the Board wishes to ensure that student privacy is protected pursuant to the Protection of Pupil Rights Amendment, as
revised by the No Child Left Behind Act of 2001. To that end, the Board has adopted a policy on student privacy.
Under the Protection of Pupil Rights Amendment, as revised by the No Child Left Behind Act, and the Keshequa Central School District policy on student privacy, you have the right to opt your child out of the following
activities:
1.
The collection, disclosure and use of personal information gathered from students for the purpose of marketing or selling that information. This does not apply to the collection, disclosure, or use of personal informa-
tion collected from students for the exclusive purpose of developing, evaluating or providing educational products or services for, or to students, such as:
a. college or other postsecondary education recruitment, or military recruitment;
b. book clubs, magazines and programs providing access to low-cost literary products;
c. curriculum and instructional materials used in schools;
d. tests and assessments used to provide cognitive, evaluative, diagnostic, clinical, aptitude, or achievement information for students or to generate other statistically useful data for the purpose of securing such tests
and assessments, and the subsequent analysis and public release of the aggregate data from such tests and assessments;
e. student recognition programs; and
f.
the sale by students of products or services to raise funds for school-related activities.
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Request For Pesticide Application Notification
The Keshequa Central School District is required to maintain a list of persons in parental relation, faculty, and staff who wish to receive
48-hour prior written notice of certain pesticide applications. The following pesticide applications are
not
subject to prior notification require-
ments:
• anti-microbial products
• nonvolatile rodenticides in tamper-resistant bait stations in areas inaccessible to children
• nonvolatile insecticidal baits in tamper-resistant bait stations in areas inaccessible to children
• silica gel and other nonvolatile ready-to-use pastes, foams, or gels in areas inaccessible to children
• boric acid and disodium octaborate tetrahydrate
• the application of EPA-designated biopesticides
• the application of EPA-designated exempt material under 40 CFR 152.25
• the use of aerosol products with a directed spray in containers of 18 fluid ounces or less when used to protect individuals from an immi-
nent threat from stinging and biting insects including venomous spiders, bees, wasps, and hornets.
In addition, there will be no written notice of such application when a school remains unoccupied for a continuous 72 hours following an
application.
In the event of an emergency application necessary to protect against an imminent threat to human health, a good-faith effort will be made
to supply written notification to those on the 48-hour prior notification list. If you would like to receive 48- hour prior notification of pesticide
applications that are scheduled to occur in your school, please send the following information to Keshequa Central School, Office of the Super-
intendent, PO Box 517, Nunda, NY 14517: 1) Student’s Name; 2) Parent’s Name; 3) Address; 4) Evening Phone:
Please feel free to contact the Office of the Superintendent at 585-468-2451 ext. 1105 for further information on these requirements.
2.
The administration of any survey revealing information concerning one or more of the following:
a. political affiliations or beliefs of the student or the student’s parent;
b. mental or psychological problems of the student or the student’s family;
c. sex behavior or attitudes;
d. illegal, anti-social, self-incriminating or demeaning behavior;
e. critical appraisals of other individuals with whom respondents have close family relationships;
f.
legally recognized privileged or analogous relationships, such as those of lawyers, physicians and ministers;
g. religious practices, affiliations or beliefs of the student or the student’s parent; or
h. income (other that that required by law to determine eligibility for participation in a program or for receiving financial assistance under such program).
3.
The administration of any non-emergency, invasive physical examination or screening that is required as a condition of attendance, administered by the school not necessary to protect the immediate health or safety of
the student or other students and not otherwise permitted or required by state law. The term “invasive physical examination’ means any medical examination that involves the exposure of private body parts, or any act
during such examination that includes incision, insertion, or injection into the body, but does not include a hearing, vision or scoliosis screening. It does not apply to any physical examination or screening required or
permitted under state law, including those permitted without parental notification.
If you have any questions about the district’s student privacy policy and your right to opt your child out of certain activities, please contact the Building Principal.
Parental Right To Request And Review Information Regarding Teacher Qualifications
In accordance with the federal No Child Left Behind Act of 2001, parents and guardians have the right to request specific information about the professional qualifications of their children’s classroom teachers. As a parent/
guardian of a student in the Keshequa Central School District, you have the right to request the following information:
• If the teacher has met New York State qualifications and licensing criteria for the grade levels and subject areas he or she teaches;
• Whether the teacher is teaching under emergency or other provisional status through which the state qualification or licensing criteria have been waived;
• The teacher’s college major; whether the teacher has any advanced degrees and, if so, the subject of the degrees; and
• If your child is provided services by any instructional aides or similar paraprofessionals provide services to your child and, if they do, their qualifications.
Requests for information about the qualifications of your child’s
teacher(s) can be directed to the Building Principal. All requests will
be honored in a timely manner. Thank you for your continued support
and interest in your child’s education.
In addition to the rights outlined above, FERPA also gives the school
district the option of designating certain categories of student informa-
tion as “directory information.”
Directory information
includes a
student’s name, address, telephone number, date and place of birth,
major course of study, participation in school activities or sports,
weight and height if a member of an athletic team, dates of attendance,
degrees and awards received, most recent school attended, class
schedule, photograph, e-mail address, and class roster.
You may object to the release of any or all of this “directory informa-
tion.” However, you must do so in writing by September 30, 2008. If we
do no receive a written objection, we will be authorized to release this
information without your consent
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Counseling Services
The support services of the school counselor are offered by the
school in order to help your child be as successful as possible in his/
her learning experience and personal growth.
Besides providing individual counseling, the school counselor
offers Changing Family Support Groups at the elementary school
for those children who have experienced changes in their family
structures such as separation, divorce, remarriage, death, etc. Also
offered are support groups in friendship skills, problem solving, stress
management and “classroom survival” skills.
Due to the increasing difficulties alcohol and drug use and abuse in
families present for children, the school counselor offers a Concerned
Persons Support Group at the elementary school dealing with these
issues. In the case of this support group, children with concerns may
ask to join on their own, though parents who know that this could
be a problem in their families should contact the school counselor to
include their children. All information in this area is held in strict confi-
dence.
If you have any questions about any of these groups and your
child’s involvement, please contact the school counselor. Together
we can make your child’s elementary school years as productive as
possible.
Speech & Language Services
In accordance with federal regulations (PL 94.142) and state regula-
tions (Part 200), Keshequa Central School is obliged to identify, locate,
evaluate and provide speech and language services for those children
in need.
In the spring of each year, all prospective kindergarten students are
screened for speech and language difficulties. During the course of the
year, all new students to our district and all referrals are also screened.
If a child is found to be in need of further speech and/or language test-
ing, the parent will be notified regarding permission for such further
testing and any necessary speech and/or language therapy. Therapy
sessions are held during school hours. Children meet with the school
speech/language pathologist one to five times per week, depending
on their individual needs. Every effort is made to schedule children
when it will least disrupt their classroom subjects and activities.
School Psychologist Services
We have the services of a school psychologist at both the Middle/
High and Elementary Schools. The psychologist, with the referral of
a teacher and consent of the parents, will examine a student. The
examination is for the purpose of helping to determine the learning
conditions and other services necessary to provide the child with
the best possible educational program. The school psychologist also
provides consultation with parents with suggestions that may help
any given situation.
Programs for Students Under
Section 504 of the Rehabilitation
Act of 1973
Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 prohibits discrimina-
tion against persons with a disability in any program receiving federal
financial assistance. The Keshequa Central School District acknowl-
edges its responsibility under Section 504 to avoid discrimination
in policies and practices regarding its personnel and students. No
discrimination against any person with a disability shall knowingly be
permitted in any program or practices in the school district. Under
Section 504 the school district has the responsibility to identify and
evaluate individuals who need special accommodations.
Keshequa’s Special Education
Services
Keshequa offers a full range of special education programs. We
applied for and were granted a New York State variance for an
“Innovative” program. This program, a “Blended” Model, allows us
to provide special education services in the general education class-
room. It is a collaborative approach with services being provided to
the students by a variety of professionals, including the regular edu-
cation teacher, special education teacher and special area teachers
(such as Speech and Language Pathologist, Occupational Therapist,
or Remedial Staff) who work together to plan and teach coopera-
tively. Special education services are delivered to the children in
the regular education classroom rather than the students receiving
services in a separate setting. At times however, small groups of stu-
dents are brought together to focus on specific needs. In addition,
the District has self-contained programs for our students who need
more intensive services. A wide range of related services are provided
including, Speech and Language Therapy, Occupational and Physical
Therapy, Adaptive Physical Education, Teacher of the Deaf, Assistive
Technology, Counseling, 1:1 aides and audiological. Many times these
services integrate into the regular classes and become an important
part of the team that serves our students with special needs.
The Committee on Special Education (CSE) is the committee that
evaluates and determines a child’s need and eligibility for special
education services. If you have any questions about Keshequa’s spe-
cial education services or Committee on Special Education you may
contact the CSE Chairperson, Craig Benson, at 468-2541 ext. 2034, or
the Building Principal.
Preschool Special Education
All children grow and develop at different rates. It is very important
to know early in a child’s development if he or she needs special help.
The services of the District are available to help you determine if your
child has special needs.
If you are concerned that your preschool child may have problems,
or developmental delays, we can offer a free diagnostic evaluation and
services. Our goal is to provide the services early to prevent problems
later. If you would like more information, please contact Craig Ben-
son, at 468-2541 ext. 2034.
Counseling/Special Education
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Program (IEP) diplomas will continue for students with severe disabilities.
IEP diplomas require satisfactory completion of learning program outlined
in the student’s Individual Education Program. All IEPs will be based on at-
tainment of state Learning Standards appropriate to the individual student’s
disability.
Graduation Requirements
In order to secure a diploma, a student must meet standards and re-
quirements set forth by the State of New York and the Board of Education.
The district administration must establish local regulations which conform
to all state requirements. However, such regulations may exceed the mini-
mum requirements set by the state.
If a student is seeking a Regents diploma, he/she must meet all of the
requirements stipulated below
and
successfully pass the state-required
Regents examinations and the district’s twelfth -grade Regents level English
and Social Studies courses (or appropriate college level courses with prior
approval of the Superintendent).
Diploma Requirements
English – 4 units; Social Studies – 4 units; Math – 3 units; Science – 3 units;
Physical Education – 4 years; Health – 1/2 unit; Fine Arts, Home & Career/
Art/Music/Tech. Drawing – 1 unit; Language Other Than English – 1 Unit
Total
: Units for a diploma required = 22 units. Four years of Physical Edu-
cation must also be included. Occupational students must pass Introduc-
tion to Occupation and core proficiency tests.
Regents Diploma - Traditional
Sequence Options
– Students may complete one of the following
combinations:
• 5 units (Math, Science, Language, Home Economics, Business/Occ. Ed.,
BOCES, Art, Music)
or
• Two, 3-unit sequences (same subjects)
or
• One, 3-unit sequence (same subjects) and one, 5-unit sequence in
English or Social Studies
• Foreign Language 3 units (except for Occupational Education)
• English 11 Regents Test
• Global Studies Regents
• US. History Regents
• Math A Regents
• Science Regents Test
• Foreign Language Regents – 3rd year Comprehensive Regents Test
T he Regents set high expectations by defining Learning Standards. All
students must pass five Regents examinations in order to graduate from
high school. These exams make the Standards very concrete.
Consequently, students now face a much more rigorous set of require-
ments when they enter high school. Local diplomas have been eliminated
and every student will have to pass Regents exams in English, math, global
studies, U.S. history, and science in order to earn a diploma.
To graduate, all students will be required to complete 22 units of study.
These will include four units in English, four units in social studies, three
units in mathematics, three units in science, one unit in art and/or music,
one half unit in health, two units in physical education and a unit in a
language other than English.
The new graduation requirements will ensure that students get the
quality education they are entitled to and, at the same time, enable each
student to learn to the best of his or her abilities. The requirements are in-
tended to make sure that all students have access to the school curriculum
they need to succeed.
Children are different from one another in abilities, background, and
needs, and yet they all must be ready for challenging times ahead. Some
students need courses that are accelerated, while others need slower-paced
courses. Some learn best in traditional academic programs, while others
thrive in more applied courses that link academic content to occupational
or technical fields.
Many students who have not been in challenging programs before will
need additional time in the school day-an extra session in math, for ex-
ample, to supplement the regular course. Educators are working to ensure
the right balance between a rigorous core of expectations and enough
flexibility to meet the needs of a variety of students. The constant is higher
achievement, not how long it may take a student to achieve.
How Will the New Requirements Affect
Special Education Students?
There must be a safety net for students with special needs. Few students
in special education have had the chance to take challenging academic
work or Regents exams. Sixty percent now graduate by passing Regents
Competency Tests (RCTs). We cannot know how many could pass a
Regents exam until they have the chance to try. It is important to give them
this opportunity because they, like all the rest, will become citizens, work-
ers and individuals who need high-level skills. Under the new graduation
requirements students receiving special education services and pursuing
a regular diploma will be given the opportunity to meet the Standards by
taking Regents exams. If they do not pass the Regents exam, they will still
be able to take the RCTs and earn a local diploma. Individual Education
The New Standards
• increase the total number of credits for graduation.
• establish a “core” curriculum for all students that is linked to the Learn-
ing Standards and to the Regents exams.
• require all students to undertake additional study in mathematics, sci-
ence and technology.
• require all students to pass five Regents exams (following a phase-in
schedule)
• require proficiency in a second language
• provide a safety net for students with disabilities
Graduation Requirements
A Note on Parent Involvement
Homework should be the responsibility of the parents as
well as children say experts with the US Dept. of Education.
Letting your children know that you are interested in what they
are learning, and that you are willing to help them learn, may
motivate them to keep up, in school and out.
The experts recommend:
•
Parents set regular times for homework based on what
works best for the family.
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Children have a special, quiet place for study with ample
light, access to pencils, erasers, paper, a dictionary, etc.
•
Parents set a good example by engaging in activities such
as reading and writing. Parents should attend school activi
-
ties and volunteer when possible.
•
Parents ask their children about homework assignments
and make certain the children know what is expected of
them. Parents can check completed assignments, and re
-
view trouble areas. Most importantly, offer praise for work
well done.
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SAT Registration Deadline
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7:00 p.m.
ACT Test
ACT Registration Deadline
for 10/25
Board of Education Meeting
7:00 p.m.
SAT Registration Deadline
for 11/1
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Board of Education
Meeting 7:00 p.m.
Interim Reports K-5
Carried Home; 6-12
Mailed Home
Columbus Day –
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21-23…KPTSA Elementary Book Fair
Dalton Open House 6:00-
7:30 p.m.
Board of Education
Meeting 7:00 p.m.
HS/MS Open House
6:00-7:30 p.m.
ACT Test
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Elementary Picture Retakes
First Marking Period Ends
ACT Registration Deadline
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Jr. High Area All State
Superintendent’s
Conference Day –
No School
Veterans’ Day –
No School
Grade 5 Social Studies Test
Board of Education Meeting
7:00 p.m. at Dalton
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Media Center
First Quarter Report Cards
K-5 Carried Home; 6-12
Mailed Home
Sr. High Area All State
Parent/Teacher Conference Days K-8
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Nunda Building 7 p.m.
SAT Test
MS Band/HS Chorus
Concert
Board of Education Meeting
7:00 p.m. at 7 p.m.
15 Week Marking Period
Ends
Santa’s Gift Shop Open –
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Santa’s Gift Shop Open –
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ACT Test
RPO Holiday Pops
MS Chorus/HS Band Concert
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Winter Recess – No School
Winter Recess – No School
SAT Registration Deadline
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New Years Day
School Re-opens
ACT Registration Deadline
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Board of Education
Meeting 7:00 p.m.
Instrumental Solo Fest @
Warsaw Central School
ELA Exam for Grades 3-5
Vocal Quartets @ Perry
Central School
Martin L. King,
Jr. Day
No School
ELA Test for Grades 6-8
Board of Education
Meeting 7:00 p.m.
Second Marking Period
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SAT Test
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All County 1
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Cards K-5 Carried Home;
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Superintendent’s
Conference Day – No
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ACT Test
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Board of Education
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Presidents’ Recess – No School
25 Week Marking Period
Ends
ACT Registration Deadline
for 4/4
All County II (Sr. High Band/Jr. High Chorus @ Keshequa Central School)
Valentines Day
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Home; 6-12 Mailed Home
Math Test for Grades 6-8
Board of Education
Meeting 7:00 p.m. at
Dalton Elementary
Building in Media Center
SAT Test
Board of Education
Meeting 7:00 p.m.
Music in Our Schools
Concert
Superintendent’s
Conference
Day – No School
SAT Registration Deadline
for 5/2
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Third Marking Period Ends
ACT Test
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Third Quarter Report
Cards K-5 Carried Home;
6-12 Mailed Home
Spring Recess – No School
Spring Recess – No School
Board of Education
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Board of Education Public
Hearing 7 p.m. Nunda
Building
35 Week Marking Period
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Elementary Fine Arts
Festival – Elementary
Building 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.
Annual Meeting/Budget
Vote
MS/HS Chorus Concert
Interim Reports K-5
Carried Home; 6-12
Mailed Home
Memorial Day
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Memorial Day
– No School
Board of Education
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Nunda Fun Days Parade
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SAT Test
Board of Education
Meeting 7:00 p.m.
Elementary Flag Day
Program 8:30 a.m.
ACT Test
Regents Exams
Regents Exams
Baccalaureate 6:30 p.m
Kindergarten Graduation
8:45 a.m.
Fifth Grade Graduation
6:30 p.m.
Elementary Awards
Assembly Grades K-2
8:45 a.m.
Elementary Awards
Assembly Grades 3-5
8:45 a.m.
Board of Education
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Last Day of School K-5
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Kindergarten Screening
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Independence Day
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Direct Certification Fact Sheet
Direct certification is the process that enables children from families receiving food stamps or Temporary
Assistance to Needy Families (TANF) to receive free meals or free milk at school without having to complete
an application. In New York State, TANF is the program used to disseminate Temporary Assistance to Needy
Families (TANF) funds. TANF has replaced Aid to Families with Dependent Children (AFDC) as a result of
welfare reform legislation. In conjunction with the State Education Department, the New York State Office of
Temporary and Disability Assistance (TADA) is sending a letter to all families with school-age children (ages
4-18) who currently receive food stamps or TANF benefits. This letter (sample follows) can be submitted to
the child’s school as certification of eligibility of the child/children listed for free meals or milk in lieu of the
family completing an application for free meals/milk. SFAs must still provide families with school-age children
free/reduced price applications and parent letter.
Direct Certification results in more students gaining access to the school nutrition programs, because
some parents do not complete the application forms correctly or do not submit applications. Since direct
certification letters do not need to be reviewed for completeness, administrative time incurred by reviewing
officials to process applications will be reduced. Additionally, direct certification letters are not subject to the
verification process and will reduce the number of applications which
schools must verify, thereby further reducing administrative time and
cost.
To deter ineligible families from receiving benefits, the letter
from TADA will use three different fonts or print styles - one for the
family name and address, another for the body, and a third for the list-
ing of eligible children.
Families must submit the original letter to the child’s school in
order to protect the integrity of the process.
Families applying for food stamps or TANF after the annual
Direct Certification letters have been generated are receiving a state-
ment with their approval of benefits notice. This statement is also an
additional acceptable form of direct certification. Families must provide
both the cover letter (which has the family name and address) and the
page that validates that the children named are eligible for free meals.
Record keeping and reporting requirements for children whose
eligibility is obtained from these direct certification letters are the same
as for free and reduced price application forms. They must be:
• retrievable by building, where the child is fed;
• and maintained for three years plus the current year, regardless of
the child’s actual attendance during this period.
Please ensure that principals, teachers and the school lunch
director in your district/school are made aware of this method of
certification for free meals/milk and the name of the reviewing official.
In the event that some students present them with a direct certification
letter, they would be able to forward it directly to the reviewing official
for immediate processing.
Use of Pesticides on School Grounds
According to Education Law Section 409-h all public and private schools in New York State are to inform
parents and employees regarding the use of pesticides on school grounds. This notification is provided three
times per year following winter and spring recess and at the end of the school year. The notification is to
include the date, location and product used for each pesticide application at the school since the last notice.
The district is also to maintain a list of staff and parents that wish to receive 48-hour advance written
notice of pesticide applications, with instructions on how to register and receive such notice. A notice will be
published in our school newsletter, The Chronicle, for individuals interested in receiving such notification.
Below is a sample letter faculty, staff and parents may use if interested in receiving prior notification. I
would ask that all letters be returned to the Payroll Clerk for new employees and to the building principal for
current employees and students, who will in turn send them to our Buildings and Grounds Supervisor, Mr.
VanSickle who will keep those names on file.
Should anyone have questions regarding this process or the use of pesticides, please contact James Van-
Sickle at 585-468-2541 ext. 1179.
Sample Letter to Request Notifcation of School Pesticide Application
[Date]
[Address of School]
Dear
,
It is my understanding that, starting July 1, 2001, a state law requires every school to maintain a list of parents/employees who wish to
receive advance notice of pesticide applications at Keshequa Central School buildings. Each time pesticides are scheduled to be applied, parents
and employees on the list must be provided with a written notice at least 48-hours in advance that will specify the specific date and location of
the application, the name and EPA registration number of the product being applied, the name and number of person at the school who can be
contacted to discuss the precautions being taken to protect children from exposure, and telephone numbers of information services that can
provide specific information about the pesticides being applied.
Please consider this my formal request to be placed on the list to receive those notices and information. If the notices are mailed, please
mail them to me at the following address:
________________________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________________________
I can be reached by telephone at the following numbers:
________________________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________________________
Sincerely,
[Signature]
District Office (585) 468-2541
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KCS
Please note
2008-2009
that all sports schedules are
Sports
subject to change. Times
Schedules
shown are game times, NOT bus times.
For complete schedules, including bus schedules, and any questions, please call the school.
Wrestling
hurs. 12/4..........Bolivar-Richburg @ KCS.................TBA
Thurs. 12/11 .....KCS @ Warsaw................................TBA
Thurs. 12/18 .....Cal-Mum @ KCS .............................TBA
Thurs. 1/8 .........KCS @ York.....................................TBA
Thurs. 1/15 .......Perry @ KCS....................................TBA
Thurs. 1/22 .......KCS @ Avon....................................TBA
Tues. 2/3...........KCS @ Pavilion ...............................TBA
Girls Basketball
Wed. 12/3..........KCS @ Bath.....................................TBA
Fri. 12/5.............Fillmore @ KCS...............................5:30
Tues. 12/9.........Geneseo @ KCS..............................TBA
Fri. 12/12...........Mt. Morris @ KCS ...........................TBA
Wed. 12/17........Pavilion @ KCS ...............................TBA
Fri. 12/19...........KCS @ Perry....................................TBA
Tues. 12/23.......KCS @ York.....................................TBA
Tues. 1/6...........LeRoy @ KCS ..................................TBA
Fri. 1/9...............KCS @ Warsaw................................TBA
Wed. 1/14..........KCS @ Letchworth .........................TBA
Tues. 1/20.........Avon @ KCS....................................TBA
Fri. 1/23.............KCS @ Geneseo..............................TBA
Fri. 1/30.............KCS @ Mt. Morris ...........................TBA
Wed. 2/4............KCS @ Cal-Mum .............................TBA
Fri. 2/6...............Perry @ KCS....................................TBA
Tues. 2/17 KCS @ Fillmore (V).................................6:00
Wed. 2/18..........KCS @ Fillmore (JV).......................6:00
Boys Basketball
Tues. 12/2.........Livonia @ KCS.................................5:30
Weds. 12/10......KCS @ Geneseo..............................5:30
Fri. 12/12...........KCS @ Mt. Morris ...........................6:00
Tues. 12/16.......KCS @ Pavilion ...............................5:30
Fri. 12/19...........Perry @ KCS....................................6:00
Tues. 12/23.......York @ KCS.....................................5:30
Fri. 12/26...........Tournament ........... JV 4:00, V 5:45/7:30
Sun. 12/29.........Tournament ........... JV 4:00, V 5:45/7:30
Weds. 1/7..........KCS @ LeRoy ..................................5:30
Fri. 1/9...............Fillmore @ KCS...............................6:00
Tues. 1/13.........Letchworth @ KCS .........................5:30
Weds. 1/21........KCS @ Avon....................................5:30
Fri. 1/23.............Geneseo @ KCS..............................6:00
Fri. 1/30.............Mt. Morris @ KCS ...........................6:00
Tues. 2/3...........Cal-Mum @ KCS .............................5:30
Fri. 2/6...............KCS @ Perry....................................6:00
Tues. 2/10.........Pavilion @ KCS ...............................5:30
Fri. 2/13.............KCS @ Warsaw................................6:00
Tues. 2/17.........KCS @ Fillmore (V) ........................7:30
Weds. 2/18........KCS @ Fillmore (JV).......................7:30
Weds. 2/18........KCS @ Bolivar-Richburg.................6:00
Cross Country
Tues. 9/9...........GCP 1I...............................................TBA
Tues. 9/16.........Avon..................................................TBA
Tues. 9/23.........Byron-Bergen ...................................TBA
Tues. 9/30.........GCP I.................................................TBA
Tues. 10/7.........GCP I.................................................TBA
Tues. 10/14.......Stonybrook.......................................TBA
Modified Volleyball
Tues.9/16..........Cal-Mum @ KCS
Fri. 9/20.............KCS @ Warsaw................................9:30
Mon. 9/22..........Pavilion @ KCS ...............................TBA
Thurs. 9/25 .......KCS @ Letchworth .........................TBA
Tues. 9/30.........Leroy @ KCS ...................................TBA
Fri. 10/3.............KCS @ York.....................................TBA
Mon. 10/6..........KCS @ Perry....................................TBA
Thurs. 10/9 .......KCS @ Cal-Mum .............................TBA
Fri. 10/10...........Warsaw @ KCS................................TBA
Wed. 10/15........KCS @ Pavilion ...............................TBA
Thurs. 10/16 .....Letchworth @ KCS .........................TBA
Mon. 10/20........Perry @ KCS....................................TBA
Thurs. 10/23 .....KCS @ Avon....................................TBA
Fri. 10/24...........Geneseo @ KCS..............................TBA
Volleyball
Wed. 9/3............York @ KCS.....................................TBA
Tues. 9/9...........KCS @ Warsaw................................TBA
Thurs. 9/11 .......Pavilion @ KCS ...............................TBA
Sat. 9/13 ............HAC Tournament.............................9:00
Mon. 9/15..........Perry @ KCS....................................TBA
Wed. 9/17..........Fillmore @ KCS...............................4:30
Fri. 9/19.............KCS @ Leroy ...................................TBA
Tues. 9/23.........KCS @ Geneseo..............................TBA
Thurs. 9/25 .......KCS @ York.....................................TBA
Mon. 9/29..........Letchworth @ KCS .........................TBA
Wed. 10/1..........Warsaw @ KCS................................TBA
Fri. 10/3.............KCS @ Way-Coh..............................TBA
Tues. 10/7.........KCS @ Perry....................................TBA
Thurs. 10/9 .......KCS @ Cal-Mum .............................TBA
Wed. 10/15........Avon @ KCS....................................TBA
Friday, 10/17.....Geneseo @ KCS..............................TBA
Thurs. 10/23 .....Way-Coh @ KCS..............................TBA
Modified Boys Soccer
Sat. 9/20 ............Wyoming @ KCS.............................9:30
Tues. 9/23.........KCS @ Perry....................................4:30
Fri. 9/26.............KCS @ Avon....................................4:30
Tues. 9/30.........Letchworth @ KCS .........................4:30
Thurs. 10/2 .......KCS 2 Geneseo.................................4:30
Sat. 10/4 ............KCS @ Warsaw................................9:30
Tues. 10/7.........Mt. Morris @ KCS ...........................4:30
Fri. 10/10...........KCS @ York.....................................4:30
Tues. 10/14.......Cal-Mum @ KCS .............................4:30
Sat. 10/18 ..........KCS @ Avon....................................9:30
Mon. 10/20........Geneseo @ KCS..............................4:30
Wed. 10/22........KCS @ Leroy ...................................4:30
Fri. 10/24...........Pavilion @ KCS ...............................4:30
Boys Soccer
Tues. 9/2...........KCS @ Pavilion ...............................TBA
Fri. 9/5...............KCS @ Fillmore..............5:00 JV, 7:00 V
Mon. 9...............York @ KCS....................4:30 JV, 6:30 V
Wed. 9/10..........KCS @ Perry....................................TBA
Fri. 9/12.............KCS @ Warsaw................................TBA
Tues. 9/16.........KCS @ LeRoy ..................................TBA
Sat. 9/20 ............Geneseo @ KCS.............4:30 JV, 6:30 V
Mon. 9/22..........Letchworth @ KCS ........4:30 JV, 6:30 V
Wed. 9/24..........KCS @ Geneseo..............................TBA
Fri. 9/26.............Mt. Morris @ KCS ..........4:30 JV, 6:30 V
Tues. 9/30.........KCS @ Hornell................................TBA
Sat. 10/4 ............KCS @ Mt. Morris ..........3:00 JV, 5:00 V
Mon. 10/6..........KCS @ Avon....................................TBA
Wed. 10.............Perry @ KCS...................4:30 JV, 6:30 V
Fri. 10/10...........Warsaw @ KCS...............4:30 JV, 6:30 V
Tues. 10/14.......Cal-Mum @ KCS ............4:30 JV, 6:30 V
Wed. 10/15........Fillmore @ KCS..............4:30 JV, 6:30 V
Fri. 10/17...........KCS @ Wheatland-Chili .4:30 JV, 6:30 V
Modified Girls Soccer
Sat. 9/20 ............KCS @ Wyoming.............................9:30
Tues. 9/23.........Perry @ KCS....................................4:30
Fri. 9/26.............Avon @ KCS....................................4:30
Tues. 9/30.........KCS @ Letchworth .........................4:30
Thurs. 10/2 .......Geneseo @ KCS..............................4:30
Sat. 10/4 ............Warsaw @ KCS................................9:30
Tues. 10/7.........KCS @ Mt. Morris ...........................4:30
Thurs. 10/9 .......York @ KCS.....................................4:30
Mon. 10/13........KCS @ Cal-Mum .............................4:30
Thurs. 10/16 .....Avon @ KCS....................................4:30
Mon. 10/20........KCS @ Geneseo..............................4:30
Wed. 10/22........Leroy @ KCS ...................................4:30
Fri. 10/24...........KCS @ Pavilion ...............................4:30
Girls Soccer
Sat. 8/30 ............Warsaw @ KCS...............4:30 JV, 6:30 V
Wed. 9/3............Pavilion @ KCS ...............................TBA
Fri. 9/5...............Mt. Morris @ KCS ...........................TBA
Tues. 9/9...........KCS @ York.....................................TBA
Wed. 9/10..........JV Tourn. .........................4:30 JV, 6:30 V
Thurs. 9/11 .......V Tourn............................4:30 JV, 6:30 V
Sat. 9/13 ............JV Cons./Champ......................1:00, 3:00
...........................V Cons./Champ. ......................5:00, 7:00
Mon. 9/15..........Warsaw @ KCS................................TBA
Wed. 9/17..........LeRoy @ KCS ..................................TBA
Fri. 9/19.............Bishop Kearney @ KCS..................4:30
Tues. 9/23.........KCS @ Letchworth .........................TBA
Thurs. 9/25 .......Geneseo @ KCS..............................TBA
Sat. 9/27 ............Dansville @ KCS ............4:30 JV, 6:30 V
Mon. 9/29..........KCS @ Mt. Morris ...........................TBA
Wed. 10/1..........Hornell @ KCS................................TBA
Tues. 10/7.........Avon @ KCS....................................TBA
Thurs. 10/9 .......KCS @ Perry....................................TBA
Sat. 10/11 ..........KCS @ Geneseo..............................TBA
Wed. 10/15........KCS @ Cal-Mum .............................TBA
Dear Parent/Guardian:
Children need healthy meals to learn. Keshequa Central School offers healthy meals
every school day. For grades K-5 breakfast costs $1.25 and lunch costs $1.65. For grades
6-12 breakfast costs $1.35 and lunch costs $1.75. Children from households that meet fed
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eral income guidelines (outlined below) are eligible for free meals or reduced price meals.
Reduced price meals cost each eligible student $.25 for lunch and $.25 for breakfast. To
apply for free or reduced price meals, submit a Direct Certification letter from the NYS Of
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fice of Temporary and Disability Assistance OR complete the enclosed application, sign it,
and return it to Keshequa Central School as soon as possible. Please refer to the guidelines
contained in this letter when completing the application. We cannot approve an application
that is not complete, so be sure to fill out all required information.
1. Do
I
need
to
fll
out
an
application
for
each
child?
No. Complete the application
to apply for free or reduced price meals. Do not fill out more than one application for
your household.
2.
Who can get free meals?
Children in households getting Food Stamps or TANF and
most foster children can get free meals regardless of your income. Also, your children
can get free meals if your household income is within the free limits on the Federal
Income Guidelines. Each foster child must be listed on a separate application, with Part
2 completed and include an adult signature.
3. Can homeless, runaway and migrant children get free meals?
Please call 468-2541
ext. 1105 to see if your child(ren) qualify, if you have not been informed that they will
get free meals.
4. Who can get reduced price meals?
Your children can get low cost meals if your
household income is within the reduced price limits on the Federal Income Chart,
shown on this application.
5.
Should
I
fll
out
an
application
if
I
received
a
letter
this
school
year
saying
my
children are approved for free or reduced price meals?
Please read the letter you
received carefully and follow the instructions. Call the school at 468-2541 ext. 1105 if you
have questions.
6. I get WIC, can my child(ren) get free meals?
Children in households participating
in WIC may be eligible for free or reduced price meals. Please fill out an application.
7. Will the information I give be checked?
The school may ask you at any time during
the school year to verify your eligibility. You will be notified, in writing, if you have been
selected for Verification. School officials may ask you to send papers showing that your
child should receive free or reduce price meals at the time you applied.
8. If I don’t qualify now, may I apply later?
Yes. You may apply at any time during the
school year if your household size goes up, income goes down, or if you start getting
Food Stamps, TANF or other benefits. If you lose your job, your children may be able to
get free or reduced price meals.
9. What if I disagree with the school’s decision about my application?
You should
talk to school officials. You also may ask for a hearing by calling or writing to Dominic
Aloisio, Keshequa Central School, PO Box 517, Nunday NY 14517.
10.
May
I
apply
if
someone
in
my
household
is
not
a
U.S.
citizen?
Yes. You or your
child(ren) do not have to be a U.S. citizen to qualify for free or reduced price meals.
11. Who should I include as members of my household?
You must include all
people living in your household, related or not (such as grandparents, other relatives, or
friends). You must include yourself and all children who live with you.
12. What if my income is not always the same?
List the amount that you normally
get. For example, if you normally get $1000 each month, but you missed some work last
month and only got $900, put down that you get $1000 per month. If you normally get
overtime, include it, but not if you get it only sometimes.
Income Chart:
The following chart lists income levels according to household size and
income levels received either yearly, monthly or weekly. If your total household income
is the same or less than the amounts on the Income Chart below, your children may be
eligible to receive free or reduced price meals.
How to Apply:
To get free or reduced price meals for your children you may submit a
Direct
Certifcation
letter
received from the NYS
Offce
of
Temporary
and
Disability Assistance, OR
carefully complete one
application
for your household
and return it to the designated
office. If you now receive food
stamps, Temporary Assistance
to Needy Families (TANF) for
any children, or participate in
the Food Distribution Program
on Indian Reservations (FDPIR),
the application must include
the children’s names, the
household food stamp, TANF
or FDPIR case number and the
signature of an adult household
member. All children with
the same case number may be listed on the same application. Separate applications are
required for children with different case numbers. If you do not list a food stamp, TANF or
FDPIR case number for all the children for whom you are applying, the application must
include the names of everyone in the household, the amount of income each household
member, and how often it is received and where it comes from. It must include the
signature of an adult household member and that adult’s social security number, or the
word “none” if the adult does not have a social security number. An application that is not
complete cannot be approved. Contact your local Department of Social Services for your
food stamp or TANF case number or complete the income portion of the application.
Reporting Changes:
The benefits that you are approved for at the time of application
are effective for the entire school year.
You no longer need to report changes for an
increase
in
income
or
decrease
in
household
size,
or
food stamps.
Income Exclusions:
The value of any child care provided or arranged, or any amount
received as payment for such child care or reimbursement for costs incurred for such
care under the Child Care Development (Block Grant) Fund should not be considered as
income for this program.
Nondiscrimination Statement:
This explains what to do if you believe you have been
treated unfairly. In accordance with Federal law and U.S. Department of Agriculture policy,
this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin,
sex, age, or disability. To file a complaint of discrimination, write: USDA, Director, Office
of Civil Rights, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW, Washington, D.C. 20250-9410 or call (800)
795-3272 or (202) 720-6382 (TTY). USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer.
Meal Service to Children With Disabilities:
Federal regulations require schools and
institutions to serve meals at no extra charge to children with a disability which may restrict
their diet. A student with a disability is defined in 7CFR Part 15b.3 of Federal regulations, as
one who has a physical or mental impairment which substantially limits one or more major
life activities. Major life activities are defined to include functions such as caring for one’s
self, performing manual tasks, walking, seeing, hearing, speaking, breathing, learning, and
working. You must request the special meals from the school and provide the school with
medical certification from a medical doctor. If you believe your child needs substitutions
because of a disability, please get in touch with us for further information, as there is
specific information that the medical certification must contain.
Confidentiality:
The United States Department of Agriculture has approved the release
of students names and eligibility status, without parent/guardian consent, to persons
directly connected with the administration or enforcement of federal education programs
such as Title I and the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP), which are
United States Department of Education programs used to determine areas such as the
allocation of funds to schools, to evaluate socioeconomic status of the school’s attendance
area, and to assess educational progress. Information may also be released to State health
or State education programs administered by the State agency or local education agency,
provided the State or local education agency administers the program, and federal State
or local nutrition programs similar to the National School Lunch Program. Additionally, all
information contained in the free and reduced price application may be released to persons
directly connected with the administration or enforcement of programs authorized under
the National School Lunch Act (NSLA) or Child Nutrition Act (CNA); including the National
School Lunch and School Breakfast Programs, the Special Milk Program, the Child and
Adult Care Food Program, Summer Food Service Program and the Special Supplemental
Nutrition Program for Women Infants and Children (WIC); the Comptroller General of
the United States for audit purposes, and federal, State or local law enforcement officials
investigating alleged violation of the programs under the NSLA or CNA.
The disclosure of eligibility information not specifically authorized by the NSLA requires
a written consent statement from the parent/guardian.
We will let you know when your application is approved or denied.
Sincerely,
Marilyn Capawan,
Superintendent
REDUCED PRICE ELIGIBILITY INCOME CHART
Efective from July 1, 2008 to June 30, 2009
Household Size
Annual
Month
Weekly
1...........................................
.......................
$19,240
...............................
$1,604
..................................
$370
2...........................................
.........................
25,900
.................................
2,159
....................................
499
3...........................................
.........................
32,560
.................................
2,714
....................................
627
4...........................................
.........................
39,220
.................................
3,269
....................................
755
5...........................................
.........................
45,880
.................................
3,824
....................................
883
6...........................................
.........................
52,540
.................................
4,379
.................................
1,011
7...........................................
.........................
59,200
.................................
4,934
.................................
1,139
8...........................................
.........................
65,860
.................................
5,489
.................................
1,267
For each additional family
member add
..................................................
6,660
....................................
555
....................................
129
KESHEQUA CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
_____F _____R _____D
Temp Free Expires _______
*45 Days*
FAMILY APPLICATION FOR FREE AND REDUCED PRICE SCHOOL MEALS/MILK
To apply for free and reduced price meals for your children, r
ead the instructions on the back
, complete only one form per household, sign your name and
return it to
Keshequa Central School
. Call
468-2541
i
f you need help. For additional names, list on
a sheet of paper.`
1.
CHILDREN IN SCHOOL: (
Complete a
separate
application for each foster child.)
Children’s Names (Last, First, MI)
Grade/Teacher
School
2.
FOSTER CHILD:
If the above named child is the legal responsibility
of a welfare agency or court, check this box
.
Attachment IIIA
School Year 2008-09
Withdrew ________
COMPLETE ONLY ONE APPLICATION FOR YOUR HOUSEHOLD
List the child’s personal use income:
(Write “0” if the child has no personal use income.) Skip to Part 5.
3. HOUSEHOLDS GETTING FOOD STAMPS OR TEM
PORARY ASSISTANCE TO NEEDY FAMILIES (TANF):
Complete this
section and sign the application in Part 5
OR
submit a Direct Certification letter from the O
ffice of Temporary and Disability Assistance or
Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations (FDPIR). Comple
te a separate application for children with a different case nu
mber or
no case number. Write your case number
as provided on your benefit letter,
not the number on your benefit card.
Food Stamp Case #:
TANF/FDPIR Case #:
4.
HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS & TOTAL HOUSEHOLD INCOME:
If you did not give a food stamp or TANF case number, or submit a
Direct Certification letter, complete
this part and all of part 5.
Show how often each amount is received.
See Examples
CURRENT INCOME/PAY PERIOD
Examples
: $100.29/
weekly
, $100.29/
bi-weekly
, $100.29/
2x per month
, $100.29/
monthly
If pay period is not noted, the reviewing official w
ill process the reported income amount as received WEEKLY.
List the names of everyone in your household
Earnings From Work
Before deductions
Child Support,
Alimony, Etc.
Payments from
Pension or Retirement
Other Income
1. ___________________________________
2. ___________________________________
3. ___________________________________
4. ___________________________________
5. ___________________________________
6. ___________________________________
7. ___________________________________
Amount / How Often
$
/
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/
5. SIGNATURE:
An adult household member MUST sign the
application before it can be approved.
I
certify that all of the information is true and that all income is reported. I unde
rstand that the information is being given
for the school to receive federal
funds; that school officials may verify the information and that
deliberate misrepresentation of
the information may subject me
to prosecution under
applicable State and federal laws, and my children may lose meal benefits.
SIGNATURE:
___________________________________
DATE:
SOCIAL SECURITY #___ ___ ___-___ ___-___ ___ ___ ___
______________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Home Telephone
Work Telephone
Mailing Address
Zip Code
SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER
:
If
Part 4
is completed, the adult who signs the application
must
provide his/her Social Security number.
ANNUAL INCOME CONVERSION (ONLY CO
NVERT WHEN MULTIPLE FREQUENCIES ARE REPORTED ON APPLICATIONS):
WEEKLY X 52; EVERY 2 WEEKS X 26; TWICE A MONTH X 24;MONTHLY X 12
DO NOT WRITE BELOW THIS LINE – FOR SCHOOL USE ONLY
FOOD STAMP, TANF, Foster Child
INCOME HOUSEHOLD: Total Household Inco
me/Frequency: __________________/______________________ Household Size: ____________
Application APPROVED for:
Free Meals
Reduced Price Meals
Temporary Free (expires in 45 days)___/___/___
Application DENIED
Date Notice Sent: __________________ Signature of
Reviewing Offici
al: __________________________________________ Date: ______
___________
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
To apply for free and reduced price meals, submit a Direct Cer
tification letter received from the Office of Temporary and Disab
ility Assistance
OR complete only one application for your household using the in
structions. Sign the application and return the application to
Keshequa Central
School
. Please complete a separate application for
each
foster child. Call the school if you need help
Ensure that all inform
ation is provided. Failure to do so may
result in denial of benefits for your child or unnecessary delay
in approving your
application.
PART 1
ALL HOUSEHOLDS MUST COMPLETE STUDENT
INFORMATION. DO NOT FILL OUT MORE THAN ONE
APPLICATION FOR YOUR HOUSEHOLD.
(1)
Print the names of the children for whom you are applying on
one application. (For Foster Children, see Part 2)
(2)
List their grade and school.
PART 2
HOUSEHOLDS WITH A FOSTER CHILD
SHOULD COMPLETE THIS PART AND SIGN PART 5.
A foster child
is the legal responsibility of a welfare agency or court. A se
parate application must be completed for each foster child.
(1)
List the foster child’s monthly “personal use” income.
(“Personal Use” income is money given by the welfare office
identified by category for the child’s personal use, such as an
allowance, and all other money the child gets, such as
money from his/her family or money from the child’s employment.) Write “0” if the foster child does not get “personal
use” income. SKIP PART 4. Do not list any other children,
household members or income, or a social security number.
(2)
A foster parent or other official representing th
e child must sign the application in PART 5.
PART 3
HOUSEHOLDS GETTING FOOD STAMPS, TANF OR FDPIR SHOULD COMPLETE THIS PART AND SIGN
PART 5. COMPLETE A SEPARATE APPLICATION FO
R A CHILD/CHILDREN WITH A DIFFERENT CASE
NUMBER.
(1)
List a current Food Stamp case number, TANF or FDPIR (F
ood Distribution Program on Indian Reservations) number.
Do not use the number on your benefit card. Th
e case number is provided on your benefit letter.
(2)
An adult household member must sign the application in PA
RT 5. SKIP PART 4. Do not list names of household
members or income if you list a food stamp case number, TANF or FDPIR number.
PARTS 4 & 5
ALL OTHER HOUSEHOLDS MUST
COMPLETE THESE PARTS AND ALL OF PART 5.
(1)
Write the names of everyone in your household, whether or
not they get income. Include yourself, the children you are
applying for, all other children, your s
pouse, grandparents, and other related and unrelated people in your household.
Use another piece of paper if you need more space.
(2)
Write the amount of current income each household member r
eceives, before taxes or anything else is taken out, and
indicate where it came from, such as earni
ngs, welfare, pensions and other income. If the current income was more or
less than usual, write that person’s usual income.
Specify how often this income amount is received: weekly, bi-
weekly, monthly, 2 x per month.
Changes in income during the school year no longer need to be reported.
(3)
The value of any child care provided or arranged, or any amount received as payment for such child care or
reimbursement for costs incurred for such care under the Child
Care and Development Block Grant, TANF and At Risk
Child Care Programs should
not
be considered as income for this program.
(4)
The application must include the social security number of the adult who signs
PART 5
if Part 4 is completed. If the
adult does not have a social security number, write “none”.
If you listed a food stamp, TANF or FDPIR number, or if
you are applying for a foster child, a so
cial security number is not needed.
OTHER BENEFITS:
Your child may be eligible for benefits su
ch as Medicaid or Children’s Health Insuran
ce Program (CHIP). In order to determine
if
your child is eligible, program officials need information from
your free and reduced price meal application. Your written con
sent is required before any
information may be released. Please refer
to the attached parent Disclosure Letter
and Consent Statement for information about
other benefits.
PRIVACY ACT STATEMENT
Section 9 of the National School Lunch Act re
quires that unless your children’s food stamp, TANF or FDPIR case number is prov
ided, you must include the
social security number of the adult household member signing the
application, or indicate that the household member does not ha
ve a social security number.
The disclosure of a social security number is voluntary. However, if a social secur
ity number is not given or an indication is
not made that the signer does not
have such a number, the application cannot
be approved. The social security number
may be used to identify the household membe
r in carrying out efforts to
verify the correctness of information stated on the application. These verification efforts may be carried out through program reviews, audits and
investigations and may include contacting
employers to determine income, contacting a food stamp or welfare office to determin
e current certification for
receipt of food stamps or other benefits, contacting the State em
ployment security office to determine the amount of benefits r
eceived and checking the
documentation produced by household members to prove the amount of
income received. These efforts may result in a loss or redu
ction of benefits,
administrative claims, or legal actions
if incorrect information is reported.
DISCRIMINATION COMPLAINTS
In accordance with Federal law and U.S. Department of Agricultu
re policy, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on
the basis of race, color,
national origin, sex, gender, or disability. To file a complaint, write to
USDA, Director, Office of Civil Rights, 1400 Independence Avenue,
SW, Washington, D.C. 20250-9410 or ca
ll (800) 795-3272 or (202) 720-6382 (TTY)
. USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer.
School Board Members
Anita Buchinger, President
Paul Jackson, Vice President
Mark Ewing
John Gordinier
Lori Gray
Lyle Tallman
Barbara Waddle
Superintendent
Marilyn Capawan
District Clerk
Tammy Clark
Business Official
Dominic Aloisio
Keshequa Central
School District Mission
Statement
The mission of Keshequa Central School Dis-
trict is to provide opportunities to empower
all students to be cooperative, self-directed
lifelong learners, prepared to responsibly
meet the challenges of the twenty-first
century.
Keshequa Central School
PO Box 517
Nunda NY 14517-0517
NON PROFIT
ORGANIZATION
US POSTAGE
PAID
PERMIT NO. 1
NUNDA NY 14517
