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Lawrence
Public Schools
District
Calendar
and
Information
Guide
2021–2022
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Lawrence Public Schools
District Calendar
and Infomation Guide
2021–2022
MESSAGE FROM THE SUPERINTENDENT
The Lawrence School District enters the 2021-2022
school year with enthusiasm and optimism for a safe,
healthy, and successful year. The staff and I are
committed to supporting each and every learners’
journey in building their strength; academically,
physically, and mentally. Our focus in Lawrence is
to support the TOTAL CHILD through a culturally
responsive lens. As our mission statement reflects,
the community of Lawrence is a unifying force at
the heart of a cultural mosaic. Our learners amaze
us daily and we are so proud of their strength,
resilience, and commitment to excellence.
Through this calendar, you will find events planned
to showcase and support each learner. Please also
check Lawrence.org or download our app for updates,
photographs, and news stories that document the
various successes of the Lawrence learners.
With great respect,
Ann Pedersen, Ed.D.
Artwork by Kimberly Ramirez
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Lawrence Union Free School District In this publication . . .
P.O. Box 477
Absence and Lateness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 January, 2022 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Lawrence, New York 11559 Academic Intervention Remedial Service . 30 July, 2022 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
www.lawrence.org AHERA Compliance Activities . . . . . . . . . 22 June, 2022 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Alumni Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 March, 2022 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
April, 2022 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 May, 2022 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Asbestos Management Plan . . . . . . . . . . 33 Message from the Superintendent . . . . . . . 2
BOARD OF EDUCATION Athletics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Nondiscrimination Policy . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Murray Forman, President Attendance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 November, 2021 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Asher Mansdorf, D.D.S., Vice President Attendance Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 NYS School Report Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
David Sussman, M.D., Trustee August, 2022 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 October, 2021 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Michael J. Hatten, Trustee Board of Education . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Parent and Student Information . . . . . . . 30
Abel Feldhamer, Trustee Budget and Election Dates . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Parents for Megan’s Law . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Tova Plaut, Trustee Building Administrations . . . . . . . back cover Peninsula Public Library . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Heshy Blachorsky, Trustee Bullying Prevention Intervention . . . . . . . 30 Pesticide Spraying . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Mohinder Bharaj, District Clerk Child Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Policies and Regulations . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Chanchal Kumar, Treasurer Code of Conduct . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Psychological Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Community Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 Pupil Personnel Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Community Use of School Facilities . . . . . 33 Registration Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Ann Pedersen, Ed.D. December, 2021 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 SAVE Legislation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Superintendent of Schools Dignity for All Students . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 School Hours . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . back cover
District Phone Numbers . . . . . . . back cover Security Cameras . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Jeremy Feder District Website . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 September, 2021 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Assistant Superintendent for Business Emergency Drills . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Social and Emotional Learning . . . . . . . . . 32
and Operations Emergency School Closings . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Social Work Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Extra Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Special Education Parental Notification . . 32
Extracurricular Activities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Special Education Services . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Facilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 STAR Property Tax Exemptions . . . . . . . . 34
The mission of the Lawrence Public Schools, a uni- February, 2022 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Student Accident Insurance . . . . . . . . . . . 33
fying force at the heart of a cultural mosaic, is to Food Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Student Physicals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
ensure all learners reach their highest individual Guidance Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Student Records . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
potential, through an academically rigorous educa- Health Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Tax Code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
tional system that inspires life-long learning; focuses
HS Student Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Tax Exemptions for Senior Citizens . . . . . 34
on creative, student-centered teaching and learn-
Holidays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Textbooks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
ing; and enables all to possess the confidence and
Home Instruction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Transportation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
abilities to meet life’s challenges.
Instructional Support Team . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Visitors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Instrument Rentals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Voting Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Integrated Pest Management . . . . . . . . . 33 Working Papers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
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SEPTEMBER 2021
ECC Early Childhood Center (#4 School) / PreK–K
PS Primary School (#2 School) / Gr. 1–3
ES Elementary School (Broadway Campus) / Gr. 4–6
MS Middle School (Broadway Campus) / Gr. 7–8
HS High School / Gr. 9–12
1 2 3 4
Staff Development Day First Day of School First Full Day for PreK
5 6 7 8 9 10 11
Patriot Day
in Memory of 9/11
(Wear Red, White & Blue)
HS Senior Assembly HS Varsity Football vs.
LABOR DAY ROSH HASHANAH ROSH HASHANAH MS Fall Sports Beings and Picture Oyster Bay (Away)
12 13 14 15 16 17 18
MS Rich Reflections Day
HS Senior Car Wash HS Back to School Night HS Varsity Football vs.
10:15 am-12:00 pm 6:30-8:30 pm YOM KIPPUR Friends Academy (Away)
19 20 21 22 23 24 25
ECC Back to School Night
HS Varsity Football
MS Back to School Night ECC Bus Safety PS Back to School Night vs. Seaford (Home)
26 27 28 29 30
MS X Period Begins
LHS Financial Aid/
College Planning Night
6:30 pm ES Fall Picture Day
PS PTA Meeting ES Back to School Night
ES 0 Period Begins 6:30 pm 5:30-7:15 pm
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OCTOBER 2021
ECC Early Childhood Center (#4 School) / PreK–K
PS Primary School (#2 School) / Gr. 1–3
ES Elementary School (Broadway Campus) / Gr. 4–6
MS Middle School (Broadway Campus) / Gr. 7–8
HS High School / Gr. 9–12
1 2
HS Varsity Football vs.
Island Trees (Away)
3 4 5 6 7 8 9
MS Hispanic Heritage
Celebration PS PTA Picture Day
ES Ms. Chocolate Sales ES PTA Meeting Parent Like a Champion HS Varsity Football
Begins 6:00 pm 6:30 pm at PS ES School Store Opens vs. Malverne (Home)
10 11 12 13 14 15 16
HS PSAT (Gr. 9-11)
HS Parent/Teacher
Conferences ECC Truck Day/ HS Varsity Football vs.
COLUMBUS DAY 12:35-2:35 pm Community Helper North Shore (Away)
17 18 19 20 21 22 23
PS Literacy Night Homecoming
Board of Education Meeting HS Varsity Football vs.
8:00 pm at HS HS Marching Band Rehearsal Locust Valley (Home)
24 25 26 27 28 29 30
ECC “WHO” Day/
Fall Festival
ES Fall Festival Dance
31 HS Safe Halloween
6:30-8:00 pm
Non-Public School HS Varsity Football vs.
5:00-7:00 pm Noon Lunch with Parents Carle Place (Home)
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NOVEMBER 2021
ECC Early Childhood Center (#4 School) / PreK–K
PS Primary School (#2 School) / Gr. 1–3
ES Elementary School (Broadway Campus) / Gr. 4–6
MS Middle School (Broadway Campus) / Gr. 7–8
HS High School / Gr. 9–12
1 2 3 4 5 6
HS Parent/Teacher
Conferences MS/HS End of
6:30-8:45 pm 1st Marking Period
ES Scholastic Book Fair Staff Development Day ES Scholastic Book Fair
7 8 9 10 11 12 13
ES Kindness Food Drive
Begins
ES Picture Retake Day
ES/MS Parent/Teacher
MS Winter I Sports Season Conferences
Begins (Early Dismissal) VETERAN’S DAY
14 15 16 17 18 ECC Parent/Teacher
Conferences
19 20
(PreK Dismissal 11:00 am
Kind. Dismissal 11:15 am)
HS Winter Sports Season PS Parent/Teacher Conf.
Begins (11:15 am Dismissal)
Board of Education Meeting PS PTA Meeting HS Junior Talent Show ES Kindness Food Drive
8:00 pm at HS 6:30 pm 7:00-9:30 pm Ends
21 22 23 24 25 26 27
MS Thanksgiving
Celebration THANKSGIVING
28 29 30
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DECEMBER 2021
ECC Early Childhood Center (#4 School) / PreK–K
PS Primary School (#2 School) / Gr. 1–3
ES Elementary School (Broadway Campus) / Gr. 4–6
MS Middle School (Broadway Campus) / Gr. 7–8
HS High School / Gr. 9–12
1 2 3 4
MS Drama Showcase HS Model Congress
ECC Mitten Drive Month ES PTA Meeting 7:00 pm 8:00 am-8:00 pm
5 6 7 8 9 10 11
HS Buskins 1
PS PTA Picture Retake Day 7:00 pm
ES Holiday Toy Drive
Begins ES Holiday Boutique
12 13 14 15 16 17 18
PS Holiday Dance
Board of Education Meeting 8th Gr. Winter Concert and Sing Along
MS Multicultural
8:00 pm at HS 7:00 pm Holiday Festival ES Holiday Event
ES Week of Positive Praise
19 20 21 22 23 24 25
HOLIDAY BREAK
ECC/Kindergarten
ECC/PreK Winter Sing Winter Sing
26 27 28 29 30 31
HOLIDAY BREAK
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JANUARY 2022
ECC Early Childhood Center (#4 School) / PreK–K
PS Primary School (#2 School) / Gr. 1–3
ES Elementary School (Broadway Campus) / Gr. 4–6
MS Middle School (Broadway Campus) / Gr. 7–8
HS High School / Gr. 9–12
1
2 3 4 5 6 7 8
Non-Public School
Noon Meeting with Parents NMEA All-County Rehearsals
9 10 11 12 13 14 15
HS Orchestra
Dress Rehearsal
NMEA All-County Rehearsals 2:45 pm
Board of Education Meeting ES PTA Meeting 7th Gr. Winter Concert
8:00 pm at HS 6:00 pm 7:00 pm ECC Peaceful Letter Day
16 17 18 19 20 21 22
HS Band Dress Rehearsal
2:45 pm
MARTIN LUTHER MS Winter II Sports Season HS Chorus Dress Rehearsal HS Winter Concert
KING JR. DAY Begins 2:45 pm 7:00 pm ECC Multicultural Day
23 24 25 26 27 28 29
31
6th Gr. Winter Concert HS Senior Ice Skating
30
MS/HS End of 2nd
7:00 pm 3:30-6:00 pm Marking Period
HS Regents and Midterm Exam
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FEBRUARY 2022
ECC Early Childhood Center (#4 School) / PreK–K
PS Primary School (#2 School) / Gr. 1–3
ES Elementary School (Broadway Campus) / Gr. 4–6
MS Middle School (Broadway Campus) / Gr. 7–8
HS High School / Gr. 9–12
1 2 3 4 5
ECC PreK & Kindergerten
Applications Available
MS Lunar New Year ES Friendship Dance
Celebration 5th Gr. Winter Showcase 6:30-8:00 pm
6 7 8 9 10 11 12
HS Broadway Showcase
MS Black History Celebration Assembly at ES/MS 100th Day of School!
Board of Education Meeting HS Broadway Showcase
8:00 pm at HS 3:00 pm HS Broadway Showcase – 7:00 pm
13 14 15 16 17 18 19
Love Your Life Concert
MS Friendship Day 7:00-9:30 pm at HS
20 21 22 23 24 25 26
WINTER BREAK
27 28
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MARCH 2022
ECC Early Childhood Center (#4 School) / PreK–K
PS Primary School (#2 School) / Gr. 1–3
ES Elementary School (Broadway Campus) / Gr. 4–6
MS Middle School (Broadway Campus) / Gr. 7–8
HS High School / Gr. 9–12
1 2 3 4 5
ECC/ES Celebrates Dr. Seuss
& Read Across America Day
HS Choices & Consequences
9:30 am ES PTA Meeting Piano NYSSMA at NCC
6 7 8 9 10 11 12
HS Parent/Teacher
Conferences
6:30-8:45 pm
National School Breakfast Parent Like a Champion
Week 6:30 pm at ECC MS Drama Club – 7:00 pm
13 14 15 16 17 18 19
ECC Parent/Teacher
MS Women’s History Conferences
Celebration (PreK Dismissal 11:00 am
HS Spring Sports Season Kind. Dismissal 11:15 am)
Begins ES Spring Picture Day
PS Parent/Teacher
Board of Education Meeting PS PTA Meeting ES PTA Meeting Conferences
8:00 pm at HS 6:30 pm 6:00 pm (11:15 am Dismissal)
20 21 22 23 24 ES/MS Parent/Teacher
25 26
Conferences
(Early Dismissal) HS Multicultural Assembly
HS Senior Bowling Night
7:30-9:30 pm All-State NYSSMA at RVC
HS Multicultural Week HS Senior Six Flags Trip
27 28 29 30 31
Non-Public School HS Buskins 2
Noon Meeting with Parents 7:00 pm
MS Spring Sports Season
Begins NYS ELA Assessment (Gr. 3-8)
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APRIL 2022
ECC Early Childhood Center (#4 School) / PreK–K
PS Primary School (#2 School) / Gr. 1–3
ES Elementary School (Broadway Campus) / Gr. 4–6
MS Middle School (Broadway Campus) / Gr. 7–8
HS High School / Gr. 9–12
1 2
Autism
Awareness
Month
MS/HS End of
3rd Marking Period
3 4 5 6 7 8 9
National Library Week
HS Advanced Orchestra
Dress Rehearsal
2:45 pm
HS Advanced Band HS Advanced Chorus
HS Advanced Jazz Dress Rehearsal Dress Rehearsal HS Advanced Music Concert ES Drop Everything
Dress Rehearsal 2:45 pm 2:45 pm 7:00 pm and Read Day
10 11 12 13 14 15 16
MS Advanced Music Concert
7:00 pm
Board of Education Meeting
8:00 pm at HS
(Adopt Budget & ECC/ES Celebrate Earth Day
Property Tax Report Card) MS “We are the World” Day (Earth Day 4/22) SPRING BREAK – SCHOOL CLOSED
17 18 19 20 21 22 23
SPRING BREAK – SCHOOL CLOSED
24 25 26 27
ES National Tell a Story Day
28 29 30
Tri-M Induction & Recital HS Lip Sync Contest
Tri-M Recital Dress Rehearsal – 2:45 pm 7:00 pm 7:00-9:30 pm
NYS Math Assessment (Gr. 3-7)
ECC Week of the Young Child
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MAY 2022
ECC Early Childhood Center (#4 School) / PreK–K
PS Primary School (#2 School) / Gr. 1–3
ES Elementary School (Broadway Campus) / Gr. 4–6
MS Middle School (Broadway Campus) / Gr. 7–8
HS High School / Gr. 9–12
1 2 3 BUDGET
HEARING 4 5 6 7
8:00 PM HS Broadway
Showcase Revue
Non-All-State NYSSMA at East Rockaway 7:00 pm
8th Gr. Spring Concert
7:00 pm ES Spring Boutique
Mental Wellness Spirit Week
8 9 10 11 12 13 14
PS PTA Meeting
6:30 pm
7th Gr. Spring Concert
7:00 pm PS Fitness Night MS STEAM Fair
15 16 17 ANNUAL
BUDGET VOTE
18 19 20 21
& ELECTION
ES PTA Meeting, 6:00 pm
District Dance Show PS/ES Celebrates
District Dance Dress Rehearsal 7:00 pm Multicultural Day
MS College and Career Readiness Week
22 23 24 6th Gr. Spring Concert
25 26 27 28
7:00 pm
HS Band & Chorus
Dress Rehearsal HS Spring Concert MS National Junior HS Power Puff Football
2:45 pm 7:00 pm Honor Society Ceremony 3:00-5:00 pm
HS Orchestra
Dress Rehearsal
2:45 pm NYS Science Performance Test (Gr. 4)
29 30 31
NYS Science Performance
Test (Gr. 4)
5th Gr. Spring Concert
MEMORIAL DAY 7:00 pm
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Jayden Moris, Native American Mandala
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JUNE 2022
ECC Early Childhood Center (#4 School) / PreK–K
PS Primary School (#2 School) / Gr. 1–3
ES Elementary School (Broadway Campus) / Gr. 4–6
MS Middle School (Broadway Campus) / Gr. 7–8
HS High School / Gr. 9–12
1 ECC/PS Clerical Day
2 3 4
(11:15 am Dismissal)
ES Clerical Day ECC PreK “Moving On”
(11:00 am Dismissal) HS National Ceremony
Honor Society Induction
Junior Trip to Dorney Park 7:30 pm MS 8th Gr. Day/Trip
NYS Science Performance Test (Gr. 4)
5 6 7 8 9 10 11
NYS Science Written Test
(Gr. 4)
HS Sports Awards ES Drama Club HS Senior Awards MS 8th Gr. ECC Kindergarten
7:00 pm 7:00 pm 7:00 pm Award Ceremony “Moving Up” Ceremony
12 13 14 15 16 17 18
Non-Public School 3rd Gr. Spring Concert MS 8th Gr. “Moving Up”
Noon Meeting with Parents (Daytime TBD) Ceremony and Dance PS “Moving Up” Ceremony
Board of Education Meeting 4th Gr. Spring Concert
8:00 pm at HS 7:00 pm MS/HS Regents and Finals
19 20 21 22 23 24 Last Day
of School 25
PreK Dismissal 11:00 am
ECC/PS Early Dismissal
ES 6th Grade Day HS Prom (Bridgeview) ES 6th Gr. “Moving Up” 11:15 am
(Raindate 6/22) 6:00-10:00 pm Ceremony MS/HS End of
4th Marking Period
JUNETEENTH MS/HS Regents and Finals HS Rating Day
26 27 28 29 30
HS Graduation
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JULY 2022
ECC Early Childhood Center (#4 School) / PreK
PS Primary School (#2 School) / Gr. K–2
ES Elementary School (Broadway Campus) / Gr. 3–5
MS Middle School (Broadway Campus) / Gr. 6–8
HS High School / Gr. 9–12
1 2
3 4 5 6 7 8 9
INDEPENDENCE
DAY
10 11 12 13 14 15 16
Board of Education Annual
Organizational Meeting
8:00 pm at HS
17 18 19 20 21 22 23
24 25 26 27 28 29 30
31
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AUGUST 2022
ECC Early Childhood Center (#4 School) / PreK
PS Primary School (#2 School) / Gr. K–2
ES Elementary School (Broadway Campus) / Gr. 3–5
MS Middle School (Broadway Campus) / Gr. 6–8
HS High School / Gr. 9–12
1 2 3 4 5 6
7 8 9 10 11 12 13
14 15 16 17 18 19 20
21 22 23 24 25 26 27
28 29 30 31
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LAWRENCE SCHOOL DISTRICT
The Lawrence Union Free School District #15 includes the villages of Atlantic Beach,
Cedarhurst, Inwood, Lawrence, Meadowmere Park, portions of Valley Stream known as
North Woodmere, Valley Stream, Woodmere and Woodsburgh. The public school popu-
lation is comprised of approximately 2,560 students from pre-kindergarten through twelfth
grade. The District is also responsible for transporting approximately 4,985 non-public
school students who reside in the District to and from school. Furthermore, the District is
legally obligated to provide to all eligible school age children, both public and private,
textbooks, special education services, and health and welfare services.
BOARD OF EDUCATION
The Lawrence Union Free School District Board of Education consists of seven members
elected by District residents. Board members serve without pay and serve three-year terms
which overlap. Decisions made by your elected school board members affect the education
of your children and the well-being of the community. The Board encourages members of
the community to attend all Board meetings. The dates for all scheduled Board meetings
are indicated on the calendar as well as on the Board of Education page of the District
website.
President: Murray Forman; Vice President: Asher Mansdorf, D.D.S.
Trustees: David Sussman, M.D, Michael J. Hatten, Abel Feldhamer,
Tova Plaut, Heshy Blachorsky
To contact the Board of Education, please email: BOE@lawrence.k12.ny.us
2021/2022 budget approved by residents
in May 2020 is $102,490,053.
Challenged
Voting Information — Every eligible school District resident should exercise their right to
participate in the democratic process, and to vote on the proposed school budget and for Supported
Board of Education trustees. This is an important way for community residents to make
their voices heard and play an active role in our public schools. Lawrence residents who
have lived in the District at least 30 days prior to the vote date, who are U.S. citizens and
18 years of age or older, and who are currently and properly registered, may vote. In-
Engaged
person registration is conducted throughout the school year and before each regular and
special election with Ms. Mohindar Bharaj, District Clerk, 2 Reilly Road, Cedarhurst, NY
11516, on school days between 8:00am and 4:00pm. A voter remains registered by voting Safe
at least once in each four-year period and maintaining residence in the District. Residents
currently registered for general elections and meeting the qualifications outlined above are
also eligible to vote in school elections.
Healthy
THE BUDGET HEARING WILL BE MAY 3, 2022, 8:00 PM
AT THE MIDDLE SCHOOL
ASCD Whole Child Tenets
THE ANNUAL BUDGET VOTE AND TRUSTEES ELECTION
WILL BE CONDUCTED ON MAY 17, 2022, FROM 7:00 AM – 10:00 PM
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RESIDENCY REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS
Only legal residents of the Lawrence Union Free School District 15 are entitled to attend Please call 295-7065 to schedule an appointment to register your child.
our schools. The school District verifies that all individuals requesting school registration In order to safeguard the health of your child, to place him or her in the most appropriate
establish proof of residency. In addition, all students entering the ninth grade are required program and to conform New York State Laws and District policy, the District requires
to re-register prior to the beginning of the school year. Any resident who believes that certain information and records. These include:
someone attending our schools is not a legal resident is encouraged to call 295-7065 and • Original birth certificate (required) • Proof of parental relationship
to communicate such concerns. Anonymous tips are accepted. (no passports accepted) • Proof of prior school attendance
• Three (3) proofs of residency • Proof of current physical examination
ATTENDANCE (in addition to deed, lease or affidavits) • Proof of up-to-date immunizations
• Valid photo ID with current address
Whenever possible, parents should notify the school when the child is going to be absent.
Written excuses, signed by the parent, giving the dates and reason for absence are required For detailed information on immunization requirements visit the Department of Health’s
by the State and must be presented when the student returns to school. Immunization page at: http://www.health.ny.gov/prevention/immunization/schools/
Records must be presented, approved and photocopied before your child may be
Absence and Lateness – Parents should encourage regular attendance and punctuality for registered.
their child. Some important reasons for this include: Children who will be four years old on or before December 1st, will be eligible for
• Most school work is organized in sequences and the effect is cumulative over long entrance into the full day Pre-Kindergarten program at the Early Childhood Center (ECC) at
periods. Chronic absences or lateness seriously interferes with the child’s progress. #4 School. Parents are advised to call ECC for assistance, 295-6400.
A child living within the School District whose fifth birthday falls on or before December
• New York State Education law permits absence from school for personal illness, death 1st will be eligible to enter the Kindergarten program in September. Kindergarten registra-
or illness in the family, quarantine, religious observance, one hour a week for religious tion is held in early February. Public notice is given regarding exact times, dates and places.
instruction (parent permission required), school supervised trips, unsafe weather con- To be eligible for first grade, a child’s sixth birthday must fall on or before December 1st.
ditions and required appearance in court. All other absences are considered illegal and Above grade one, a transfer student from outside the District is tentatively placed at the
must be recorded on the student’s records. grade level indicated on the record furnished by the former school.
• The amount of State Aid which a school receives is based on average daily attendance.
Unnecessary absence reduces the amount of aid received and increases the cost to the TRANSPORTATION/TEXTBOOKS
local taxpayer.
Transportation to the public schools in the District is provided on the basis of the student’s
• High school students will not receive credit for courses if they have excessive unexcused grade and a minimum distance from home to school. Distances are measured by the short-
absences. est route between home and school of attendance. The following distances presently apply:
Kindergarten . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . All Ride Grades 6–8 . . . . . . . . . 1 mile
EMERGENCY SCHOOL CLOSINGS Grades 1–5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1/2 mile Grades 9–12 . . . . . 1-1/4 mile
When it becomes necessary to close public schools due to inclement weather, our Bus passes will be mailed by the end of August to parents of eligible students. No bus stop
emergency calling system will be activated. Emergency school closings will also be posted changes will be made during the first two weeks of school. The safety of our children is a
on the District website. The following radio stations will also be notified: WCBS, WINS, prime concern in the task of transporting them as efficiently as possible. Parents are urged
WBLI, WBAB and KJOY. These announcements will begin at approximately 6:00 am to help children be prompt and courteous at bus stops, and to respect their fellow
depending on the time a decision is made to close the schools. For other school closings, passengers and neighborhood residents.
delaying of school openings or the dismissing of pupils before the regular closing time, our All residents of the Lawrence School District requesting transportation/textbooks for
emergency call system will be activated. If you miss hearing the listings on the air, you their children who will be attending a non-public school must submit an application on or
should call the District’s School Closing Hotline, 295-7090. The determination to open before April 1, for the next school year. Late requests or changes in schools will not be
school will be made based on information available regarding road conditions, visibility and honored if it incurs an additional cost to the District. Proof of residency in the Lawrence
other safety factors, but the final responsibility to send children to school on inclement days School District must be submitted for all new applications. Proofs consist of a deed, tax bill,
rests with the parents or guardians. The safety of our children traveling to and from school closing statement or lease and affidavits, and a valid photo ID with current address. An original
is a prime concern during winter months. If it is a snow day and schools will be closed every birth certificate, not passport, must be submitted for all PreK and Kindergarten students.
attempt to update the District website by 6:00 am will be made. However, technical
difficulties with internet access for the website, as well as electrical outages or phone line
problems, could result in the site not reflecting accurate information.
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PARENT/STUDENT INFORMATION coordinator for each school has been trained in human relations in the areas of race, color,
weight, national origin, ethnic group, religion, religious practice, disability, sexual orienta-
Academic Intervention Remedial Service — The District conducts a Reading Program for tion, gender and sex. The building principal should be contacted to report an incident of
students below grade level in reading. In addition, a variety of other academic interventions bullying or harassment.
in mathematics, writing, science and social studies are offered in grades Kindergarten
District Website — www.lawrence.org is a great source of information for students,
through the twelfth grade.
parents and community members. The website includes important District announcements,
Athletics — For information and directions to all athletic events, please visit the following upcoming events, Board of Education meeting agendas and minutes, Legal Notices, Board
website: www.nassauboces.org/athletics. of Education policies, budget information and curriculum guides. In addition, each school
has web pages providing contact information, specific calendars, current headlines and
Attendance Services — The attendance personnel follow up on absences, encourage upcoming school events. The website is updated regularly to provide important information
regular attendance, and prepare records and reports. An outreach social worker may work and has a translator toolbar that can translate into a variety of languages. The eSchool data
with students and families on attendance issues. Parent Portal is a secure web-based student management system that gives parents/
guardians online access to their child’s report cards. To register for an account, you will
Child Safety — In the interest of safety, the school will make an effort to call the families
need your child’s nine digit student identification number. Please contact your child’s school
of children who are absent from school on any given day. We will call only the person and
if you do not know your child’s ID number.
number listed on a special form distributed to the children at the beginning of the school
year. Two attempts will be made to reach a busy line and calls will usually be made before Emergency Drills — In accordance with Education Law Sections 2801-a and 807(1-a), (b)
10:00 am. It should be understood that there will be occasions when parents will not be and to ensure the safety and security of students and staff, the District conducts fire
able to be reached and the school will assume no responsibility beyond making reasonable drills, emergency evacuation drills, and bus safety drills during the year. Additionally, in
efforts to reach the parent through the contact information provided to the school. partnership with the Nassau County Police Department, the District conducts emergency
Code of Conduct — The Lawrence Public Schools is committed to providing a safe and lock-down drills. These drills have been conducted at each of the District schools, and the
orderly school environment where students may receive and Lawrence Public Schools District will continue to conduct these drills during the school year. Once a year, all students
personnel may deliver quality educational services without disruption or interference. are released 15 minutes earlier than the regular dismissal time in order to test the response
Responsible behavior by students, teachers, other District personnel, parents and other of the District’s Emergency Disaster Management Plan. This mandatory drill is held in
visitors is essential to achieving this goal. The Code lists expectations of the District’s compliance with the New York State Education Commissioner’s Regulations.
essential partners in this effort including parents, teachers, coaches/advisors, guidance Extra Help — All teachers schedule an extra help period for their students, either before
counselors, psychologists, social workers, support staff, principals, administrators, super- or after school, at least once a week. Teachers inform their students of these sessions in
intendent and the Board of Education. The Code of Conduct is available on the District class. If you have any questions regarding these sessions, please contact your child’s teacher
website and in the main office of each school. through the school’s main office.
Dignity for All Students Act/Student Bullying Prevention Intervention Policy — The Board
Extracurricular Activities — Extracurricular activities are considered a necessary addition to
of Education of the Lawrence Union Free School District is committed to providing an edu-
any well-rounded program of studies at the secondary level. Students are encouraged to
cational environment that promotes respect, dignity and equality. The Board recognizes
participate in at least one activity or program per year. There is a wide variety of extra-
that students’ ability to learn and to meet high academic standards and a school’s ability to
curricular offerings that are listed in the student handbooks.
educate its students are compromised by incidents of bullying or harassment. Therefore, it
is the policy of the District to prohibit bullying, harassment or discrimination against any Guidance Services — The guidance program seeks to help students become more aware
student by a student or students and/or employee or employees on school property or at of their capabilities and of the educational and career opportunities that are appropriate
a school function. Discrimination based on a person’s actual or perceived race, color, for them.
weight, national origin, ethnic group, religion, religious practice, disability, sexual orienta-
tion, gender or sex is prohibited. Acts of bullying or harassment are prohibited, whether Home Instruction — Home instruction is provided for students who will be unable to
they are committed directly or indirectly, in person (face-to-face), or through electronic attend school for at least 10 consecutive school days. Requests for homebound services
technology, either on school property, at a school function, on a school bus or off school should be made to the principal and must include medical documentation.
property where there is a sufficient nexus to the school environment. In order for the Board
to effectively enforce this policy and to take prompt corrective measures when the policy Instrument Rentals — Students enrolled in a District music program may rent instruments
is violated, it is essential that all victims and persons with knowledge of bullying, harass- for a basic fee. Procedures will be explained by the instrumental teacher during the first
ment, or similar behavior report it immediately to District administrative staff. A Dignity Act week of school.
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PARENT/STUDENT INFORMATION CONTINUED HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT INFORMATION
Parents for Megan’s Law — In order to provide parents/guardians and residents with infor- Objection to the Release of High School Student Information to Military Recruiters
mation concerning convicted sex offenders who are living or working in this District, the Institutions of Higher Education — Federal law requires public school Districts, upon
school District is now benefiting from a no-cost sex offender e-mail alert notification pro- request, to release the name, address and telephone number of High School students to
gram. Parents for Megan’s Law (PFML) will e-mail District residents, who have registered, military recruiters UNLESS a parent or child expressly informs the school not to release this
informing them of any new sex offender’s presence and direct them to their website where contact information.
they can access a full copy of the notification. To receive notifications, please call the PFML If you or your child do not want contact information (name, address or phone) included
Helpline at 631-689-2672 or their website at parentsformeganslaw.org and click on the in the lists that are released to military recruiters, fill out an Opt Out From Disclosure of
“Sex Offender E-mail Alert Registration Program” link on the home page. Student Contact Information form available in the High School Guidance Office or a signed
written statement must be submitted.
Student Records — Under the Family Education Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), parents of The law also applies to the release of contact information to institutions of higher
students under age 18, and students or graduates age 18 or older, may review, obtain copies learning (such as colleges and universities). You or your child may choose to prohibit
(for a nominal fee), and challenge the accuracy or fairness of the student’s educational disclosure of contact information to just military recruiters, just institutions of higher
records. Board policy regarding specific procedures to obtain access to educational records learning, or to both groups. (Policy #5500)
can be found on the District website, in the main office of each school and in the Business
Office. Complaints regarding the District’s failure to make records available, or to respond Working Papers — Working papers are required by law for students under the age of 18
adequately to challenges about accuracy or fairness, should be forwarded to the who seek employment. Employment forms may be obtained through the nurse’s offices in
Superintendent’s Office, P.O. Box 477, Lawrence, NY 11559. Subsequent complaints may the Middle School and High School during the school year. During the summer, the forms
be filed in writing to: The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act Office, Department of may be obtained in the attendance office of the High School. Forms must be signed by a
Education, 330 Independence Ave. S.W., Washington, DC 20201. parent/guardian and the applicant must have a medical examination by the family or school
physician. A birth or baptismal certificate, passport or other proof of age must be presented
Visitors —District safety procedures require that all visitors must enter through the school’s
to school officials.
main entrance, provide valid photo identification, sign in and receive a visitor’s pass.
SCHOOL FOOD SERVICES
The correlation between breakfast, good health and educational performance has made the
need for breakfast a priority.
A free and reduced meal policy for District school children utilizes income eligibility
guidelines which are revised each academic year. To determine eligibility or to obtain an
application, call your child’s school. Eligible families must reapply for each child every year
prior to September 30th to determine eligibility for the following school year. The cafeterias
use an automated point-of-sale system called “Scholar Chip” that allows for prepayments
at any time in any dollar amount over $20 (scholarconnect.com). Parents may also send a
check to the child’s school made out to the Lawrence UFSD Lunch Fund. In addition, Choosi allows Students to pre-order and customize their
students may make prepayments with the cashier at lunch time utilizing the prepay deposit meals. All orders must be placed by 5 pm on the day prior
form available at their school. Clearly print the child’s name, school, grade and dollar to in-school classes.
amount enclosed on the envelope to ensure accurate recording.
Meal Prices for 2021–2022 (Menus are available on the respective school websites.) Use www.getchoosi.com online or get the
High School/Middle School Lunch . . . . . $3.75 IOS and Android mobile app.
Elementary Lunch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2.75
Breakfast . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2.00
Reduced Price Meals . . . . . . . . . . . No Charge
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Student Physicals — According to Education Law Section 903, every student in grades
PUPIL PERSONNEL SERVICES (PPS) K, 2, 4, 7 and 10, and all new admissions to the District are required to submit a health
Multi Tiered Support Team (MTST) — Each school has a multi-disciplinary team which certificate signed by a duly licensed physician, physician assistant or nurse practitioner
works together with the teacher to resolve academic and social issues that interact with authorized to practice medicine in New York State. The physical examination form will
learning. The team recommends strategies and support services to assist the child to reach request a body mass index (BMI) and weight status category. All students in grades K, 2, 4,
his/her full potential. 7 and 10 are requested to present a dental health certificate. Whenever possible, physical
examinations should be conducted by the student’s physician. The physical cannot be more
Psychological Services — The school psychologist works closely with teachers, parents and
than 12 months old when presented to the District. If the school does not receive the
students to develop plans for children who have learning, behavior or emotional problems.
information from the student’s physician, the school nurse will contact the parent/guardian
The psychologist may also evaluate students who are suspected of having a disability. This
to remind them of the need to provide the physical examination form.
is done through the use of standardized tests, observation, school records and interviews.
Each school psychologist counsels students individually and in groups.
Social Work Services — The district’s social workers helps students to adjust to school,
screens for potential educational problems and works together with parents, school SOCIAL AND EMOTIONAL LEARNING (SEL)
psychologist, school counselor and teacher. The social workers also conducts individual and
The Lawrence School District is committed to the academic, social and emotional well being of its students.
group counseling sessions.
Research shows that schools and families have essential roles to play in promoting children’s positive
Special Education Parental Notification — As required by Section 4402 of New York State development and academic performance. When educators and parents work together as partners, they
Education Law, you are hereby notified of your right to initiate a referral of your child for create important opportunities for children to develop social, emotional and academic competencies.
the purpose of determining the need for special education services for the child. Please visit The Lawrence School District has initiated a District-wide SEL program to help teach students essential
the NYSED web page www.P12.NYSED.gov/SpecialEd/Quality/Parents.htm for Special strategies and skills. These skills include the following competencies:
Education Information and Assistance for Parents.
Special Education Services — It is the goal of the Lawrence Public Schools to provide each Managing emotions Recognizing one’s emotions
and behaviors to Self- Self- and values as well as one’s
student with free and appropriate public education in the least restrictive environment. To achieve one’s goals. management awareness strengths and limitations
meet the special educational needs of children with disabilities, the District provides a full
Showing Social &
continuum of services, including support services, and special classes designed to meet each understanding Emotional
individual youngster’s capabilities. The network of instruction and support staff is directed and empathy
for others.
Social Learning Responsible
Awareness Decision-
at providing appropriate services and to provide opportunities for their nondisabled peers to making Making ethical, constructive
the maximum extent possible. The Committee on Preschool Education (CPSE) and Com- choices about personal and
Forming positive Relationship social behavior.
mittee on Special Education (CSE) operate under the guidelines established by the New York relationships, working Skills
in teams, dealing
State Education Dept. This includes the requirement that students receive support and effectively with conflict.
intervention in a general education setting before they are removed from the mainstream.
If you believe that your child may have a disability contact Pupil Personal Services, 295-7085. SEL will be integrated into school-wide curricula. It will provide a framework for school improvement. It will
help to create and maintain safe, caring learning environments. It will promote values and competencies
HEALTH SERVICES and create a school community of inclusion and respect. SEL will allow families and educators to
collaborate together to optimize conditions for student learning and success. It will be a part of the culture
A nurse is in attendance in each of the schools to administer first aid, provide emergency of the Lawrence School District.
help and to be of assistance in matters of health. Vision, hearing and scoliosis screenings are
also provided. No treatment beyond first aid is given in school. Parents are notified if a child
has an accident or becomes ill. It is important that the health office has the name of the
family physician and the name, address and telephone number of a person who can care ALUMNI INFORMATION
for the child if the parents are not available. Should a child need to leave school a
Reunions — Lawrence alumni interested in learning about reunion plans are encouraged to
parent/guardian or an adult designated by the parent/guardian must pick up the student.
check the Lawrence High School website for alumni information.
If a child needs medication administered in school, the school nurse must have written
instructions from the physician, which lists the name of medication, exact dosage, exact Lawrence High School Art Alumni Association — Founded in 1994, the Lawrence High
time to be administered, special precautions and side effects, and a written consent form School Art Alumni Association (LHSAAA) was formed to showcase the diverse artistic talent
from a parent or guardian. Medication must be in the original pharmacy container. Only of Lawrence alumni and encourage student artists in Lawrence. To learn more about the
medication which is absolutely necessary will be administered during school hours. LHSAAA events or become a member, contact 295-7098.
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FACILITIES NONDISCRIMINATION POLICY
Asbestos Hazard Emergency Act (AHERA) Compliance Activities — In compliance with the The Lawrence Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of economic status,
AHERA, the Lawrence Public Schools undertakes the following procedures: intellectual ability, race, national background, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation or
• Re-inspect all buildings and spaces biannually for all asbestos containing building age in any of its educational programs or activities, or in its employment practices. Title IX
materials. of the Educational Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (as
amended), the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Age Discrimination Act,
• Provide appropriate treatment when necessary. prohibit discrimination on the basis of sex, disability and age, respectively. This policy of
The re-inspection and updated management plans are available for review in the main nondiscrimination includes: recruitment and employment of employees, salaries, pay and
office of each building and at the Facilities Office located in the Lawrence High School. other benefits, counseling services to students, student access to course offerings,
educational programs, and other activities. Inquiries concerning the application of this
Asbestos Management Plan — Public notice of Asbestos Management Plan in accordance policy on nondiscrimination, or complaints of discrimination based upon any of the above-
with New York State Department of Education requirements under Environmental Pro- referenced categories, may be directed to the individual designated to coordinate the
tection Agency Regulation (40 CFR Part 763): The Asbestos Management Plan and any District’s efforts to comply with and carry out its responsibilities under Title IX, Section 504,
response actions taken or planned are available in the Facilities Office. ADA and the Age Discrimination Act. The coordination of activities relating to compliance
Community Use of School Facilities — The public schools are centers of community life, with Title IX, Section 504, ADA and the Age Discrimination Act is the responsibility of Ann
and not-for-profit, nonsectarian organizations may use the school facilities according to Pedersen, Ed.D, Superintendent of Schools, P.O. Box 477, Lawrence, New York 11559.
District policy and regulations. Although the Board of Education encourages community Telephone 295-7030.
groups to use school facilities for civic, educational, cultural or recreational purposes, school
sponsored activities will take precedence in scheduling the use of schools or grounds. For SECURITY CAMERAS
applications and inquiries please call 295-7135.
For the safety of our students, staff and visitors, the School District employs camera
Integrated Pest Management — The Lawrence Public Schools practice the procedures of surveillance equipment for security purposes. This equipment may or may not be
Integrated Pest Management (IPM). This process utilizes measures for suppressing pests monitored at any time. Surveillance cameras will be utilized only in public areas where there
with minimal impact on human health, the environment and on non-target organisms. is no reasonable expectation of privacy. Public areas may include school buses; building
Pesticides will only be used as a last resort and if needed, the least toxic pest specific entrances; hallways; parking lots; front offices where students, employees, and parents
alternative must always be selected. For further information including the 48-hour notifi- come and go; gymnasiums during public activities; cafeterias; and supply rooms.
cation process, contact the Facilities Office at 295-7045. However, it is not possible for surveillance cameras to cover all public areas of District
Pesticide Spraying — The new Pesticide Notification Law requires the District to form a buildings or all District activities. District surveillance cameras will not be installed in areas
registry of any student, parent or staff member who wishes to receive written notification such as restrooms, locker rooms, changing areas, private offices (unless consent by the
48 hours prior to a regulated pesticide application. Individuals may request that their names office owner is given), or classrooms.
be added to the school registry at any time during the school year. Please be aware that in Images observed by the security cameras may be utilized by the District to impose
a case of emergency, we may not be able to provide a 48-hour notice. All interested parties discipline in appropriate circumstances.
should contact the District’s pesticide representative in the Facilities Office at 295-7045.
SAVE Legislation — Pursuant to New York State Education regulations, the Lawrence STUDENT ACCIDENT INSURANCE
Union Free School District has completed its annual review of the District Wide School
Lawrence Public Schools carries “Non-Duplicating Student Accident Insurance” to protect
Safety Plan. A copy is available in each school, and the Facilities Office.
parents from substantial financial loss, within certain specified limits. Included are medical
and dental expenses incurred as a result of injuries sustained by children while engaged in
POLICIES AND REGULATIONS school-connected activities under the supervision of school District personnel.
This insurance plan reimburses parents for most expenses not covered by other valid and
The Lawrence Public School public notices comply with requirements from NYSED and the
collectible insurance. This student insurance covers the child while participating in school
U.S. Department of Education and are aligned with the policies of the Board of Education.
activities including sports and athletics, and while traveling to and from school activities.
Residents may view these documents on the District website. Click on the “Notices, Policies
It is essential that accidents and injuries be reported immediately to the school nurse or
& Regulations” tab to view the following: District Policies & Regulations; The Dignity for
other staff members. Forms for submitting medical claims, together with instruction sheets,
all Students Act (DASA); Student Records; Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act
may be obtained at any school.
(FERPA); Individuals with Disabilities Act (IDEA); Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA); Notice
of Non-Discrimination; Special Education Services; Rights of Homeless Students; Procedure
for Public Complaints; Section 504 Grievance Procedures, Immunization Requirements,
and, BMI Reporting Opt Out Notice.
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PENINSULA PUBLIC LIBRARY
280 Central Avenue, Lawrence, NY 11559, 239-3262,
www.peninsulapublic.org. Trained staff provide services to The official app for Lawrence
children, young adults and adults through a broad and
District 15 allows users direct
diverse collection of books, magazines, DVDs, audio/video
cassettes, films, compact discs and programs. access to the most recent news,
announcements and event calendars.
COMMUNITY INFORMATION Customize the app to display
information relevant to a specific
STAR Property Tax Exemptions — Residents of Lawrence
campus and to receive important
Public Schools may be eligible to apply for the New York
State STAR Property Tax Exemptions Program. Homeowners notifications from the district. Users
with District 15 property as the primary residence, may apply may also access the directory of dis-
to the Nassau County Board of Assessors at 571-1500. trict faculty and staff and much more.
Tax Exemptions for Senior Citizens — The Lawrence Public
Schools demonstrates its support of our senior community
by adopting the Senior Citizen Property Tax Exemption,
which provides partial property tax relief on a sliding-scale
basis to residents meeting the required criteria. Under the
current provisions of the law, the maximum income per-
mitted, including Social Security, for a senior citizen’s real
property exemption is $37,399. Exemptions ranging from
50 percent to 5 percent are based on a sliding scale. For
further information, contact the Nassau County Department
of Assessment at 571-1500.
Applications for these exemptions must be made
annually on or before January 2 of each year to the Nassau
County Dept. of Assessment, 240 Old Country Road,
Mineola, NY 11501. STAY HOME
when you are feeling sick.
NYS School Report Card — The New York State School
Report Card provides important information regarding
academic performance of all students in raising learning
standards. Information from the School Report Cards is used
to plan instructional supports for students and ensure that
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students are gaining the knowledge required to meet the
rigor of the Common Core State Standards and graduation
requirements. The School Report Card includes the state and
federal accountability status required under legislation for cuando se sienta enfermo.
student performance.
Tax Code — The Lawrence Public School District is District
#15 for the Town of Hempstead. The New York State
Income Tax code for the Lawrence School District is 337.
Residents should include this number on their New York
State Income Tax returns.
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