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Massapequa
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2006-2007 CALENDAR AND
2018-2019 CALENDAR AND HANDBOOK
HANDBOOKDIRECTORY
DIRECTORY
Page Page
Board of Education ii Absence Notification 8
Public Meeting Dates ii Emergency Management 8
ESSA Notification 8
Central Office Directory Sex Offender Information 8
Central Administration 1 Religious Observances 8
Business Office 1
K-12 Program Administrators 1 Student Services and Programs
District Office Hours 1 Student Activities 9
Student Registration 1 Homebound Instruction 9
Central Switchboard 1 Kindergarten 9
Student Employment 9
Directory of Schools 2 School Lunch Service 9
Extra Help and Tutorial Programs 9
Parent-Teacher Associations 3 Special Education/Student Support Svcs 9
Guidance 10
School Information Psychological Services 10
Emergency Closing of Schools 4 Social Workers 10
Make-Up Days Schedule 4 Literacy Program 10
Delayed School Opening 4 Summer School 10
Messages for Children and Teachers 4 Transportation 10
Parent Conferences and Visits 4 The Testing Program 11
School Playgrounds 4 Important High School Test Dates 11
Public Information 4
Pesticide Notification 4 Community Services and Programs
MTA 12
District Policies Citizens Advisory Committees 12
Dignity Act/Code of Conduct 5 Voter Registration 12
Attendance Information 6 M-Tract 12
Student Dress Code 6 Adult Continuing Education 12
Release of Directory Information 7 Recreation 12
Student Records 7 Young People’s Cultural Arts Workshop 13
Health Services 7 Massapequa Philharmonic Orchestra 13
Homework 7 Summer Fine Arts 13
Massapequa Public Library 13
Our mission is to educate all students to their highest level of academic potential and to teach them the
skills and knowledge to become capable, creative and responsible members of our society. Responsibility
for learning must be shared by all - children, parents, teachers and community.
ABBREVIATIONS
BL = Birch Lane Unq = Unqua
EL = East Lake BMS = Berner Middle School
FF = Fairfield MHS = Massapequa High School
RJL = Lockhart Wksp = Workshop
McK = McKenna
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MASSAPEQUA UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT
Town of Oyster Bay, Nassau County, New York
Massapequa Board of Education 2018 - 2019
BOARD OF EDUCATION BOARD OF EDUCATION PUBLIC MEETINGS
The Massapequa Board of Education consists of The Board of Education generally holds two busi-
five members, each elected by the registered vot- ness meetings per month, normally scheduled on
ers of the Massapequa Union Free School District, the first and third Thursdays in the Board Room,
Town of Oyster Bay for three-year terms who serve Administrative Wing of Massapequa High School.
without pay. The Board, representing the residents Except as noted on the calendar, meetings are
of the District, is the legislative and policy-making called to order at 7 p.m., at which time the Board
body responsible for all regulations governing pub- enters into Executive Session for the purpose of
lic education within District schools. The Board of Timothy Taylor Gary Baldinger discussing specific personnel, negotiations and/or
Education delegates the overall management of President Vice President contractual items. The public session begins at
these policies to the Superintendent of Schools as approximately 8 p.m. Changes in the date, time,
its Chief Executive Officer. The Superintendent and/or location of Board meetings, as well as
may, in turn, further delegate authority to the advance copies of Board meeting agendas, are
administrative staff, to faculty members, and to available on the District website
students. www.msd.k12.ny.us, or by contacting the District
Clerk (308-5001) the Monday preceding a meeting.
Timothy Taylor, President The public is welcome and encouraged to attend
and participate in all regular meetings of the Board
Anne Marie Bellizzi, School District Clerk
of Education. Residents’ input and questions will
Lisa Beratis, School District Treasurer
Guercio and Guercio, School District Attorneys Jeanine Caramore Kerry Wachter be addressed within reasonable time frames and
Secretary Trustee procedures as set by the Board of Education.
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August 27 - Varsity/JV Fall Sports Begin
*MHS is NOT a test center for the ACT on Sept. 8
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the previous day to allow students to be home before sundown.
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MHS V/JV Fall ACT*
Parent/Athlete Mtg,
7PM
Superintendent’s
Labor Day Conference Day Teacher Orientation Day
Schools Closed Schools Closed Schools Closed First Day of School Kindergarten Begins
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Unq PTA Gen Mtg BL PTA Gen Mtg Young People’s Cultural
9:45 AM 9:45 AM Arts Wksp In-Person
Registration
MHS College Mini Fair 10 AM-1 PM @ BMS
BMS Fall Sports begin
#1 8:15 AM - 9:45 AM
Ames Back to School
Night 7PM
Library Bd Mtg 7:45PM
Senior Center @ McK
Rosh Hashanah** Begins BOE Public Session
Schools Closed 8 PM Board Room1
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Night Gr 6 only, Time 9 AM 9 AM #2 10:30 AM - 12 PM
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BMS Back to School Jr/Sr PTSA Gen Mtg EL PTA Exec Mtg
Night Gr 7 & 8 only, BMS 7:30 PM 7PM
Time TBA
BL, FF, Unq Back to
PTA Council Exec Mtg School Night 7PM
MHS 7:45 PM
Young People’s Cultural MHS Gr 12 “College
Arts Wksp In-Person Application Process”
Registration Wksp 7PM
7- 9 PM @ AMES Yom Kippur**
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BMS Fall Parent/Athlete MHS Back to School EL, RJL, McK Back to MHS Gr 12 “Financial MHS College Mini Fair
Mtg 7PM Night 7PM School Night 7PM Aid for College” #3 8:15 AM - 9:45 AM
Wksp 7PM
FF PTA Gen Mtg SEPTA Gen Mtg
7PM McK Sr. Ctr 7PM
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BOE Public Session
8 PM Board Room1
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Gr 7-12 & Alumni
@ MHS 7 - 10 PM
First Mid-Quarter
Appraisals, Gr 6-12
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Ames Guidance Wksp BL PTA Gen Mtg PSAT/NMSQT
“Successful Start to HS” 9:45 AM
7 PM Young People’s Cultural
Arts Wksp @ Ames
Unq PTA Exec/Gen Mtg
6:30 PM / 7:00PM
Library Bd Mtg 7:45 PM
Columbus Day BOE Public Session
Schools Closed 8 PM Board Room1
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Mass Phil Orch Concert PTA Council Exec Mtg EL PTA Gen Mtg 9 AM Homecoming Parade
BMS 3 PM MHS 7:45 PM 12:30 PM Varsity
FF PTA Gen Mtg Football vs Baldwin
9:45 AM 2 PM
McK PTA Exec/Gen Mtg Young People’s Cultural
7 PM Arts Wksp @ Ames
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RJL PTA Gen Mtg 7 PM Jr/Sr PTSA Gen Mtg ACT
BMS 7:30 PM
Young People’s Cultural
Arts Wksp @ Ames
BOE Public Session
8 PM Board Room1
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MHS SADD Tri-M Induction Adult Ed Classes NOT
“Safe Halloween” MHS 7 PM in Session
1-4 PM
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NOVEMBER
OCTOBER 2018 DECEMBER 2018
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MHS Drama
Presentation, Aud 7 PM
Young People’s Cultural
Arts Wksp @ Ames
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BMS Winter I Sports Adult Ed Classes NOT Varsity/JV Wrestling Young People’s Cultural
Begin in Session Begins Arts Wksp @ Ames
PTA Council Exec Mtg
MHS 7:45 PM
Superintendent’s
Conference Day
Election Day First Marking Period
Schools Closed Ends, Gr 6-12
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RJL PTA Exec Mtg 7PM Unq PTA Gen Mtg FF PTA Exec/Gen Mtg BMS Musical BMS Musical
9:45 AM 7 PM
BL PTA Exec/Gen Mtg Young People’s Cultural
6:45 PM SEPTA Exec/Gen Mtg Arts Wksp @ Ames
McK Sr. Ctr 7 PM
EL PTA Exec Mtg 7 PM
Library Bd Mtg 7:45 PM
Winter Varsity/JV Sports
Begin
Veterans Day BOE Public Session LISFA Secondary LISFA Secondary
Schools Closed 8 PM Board Room1 Rehearsals, Gr 9 - 12 Rehearsals, Gr 9 - 12
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Concert Parent/Athlete Mtg 7PM Parent/Athlete Mtg 7 PM in Session
Adult Ed Classes NOT Rapid Dismissal Drills
in Session Gr K-12
Thanksgiving Day
Schools Closed
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MHS Gr 11 College Jr/Sr PTSA Exec/Gen NYSSMA All-State NYSSMA All-State
Admissions Wksp Mtg MHS 7:00 PM Conference Conference
Part 1, 7 PM
AIDS Awareness Week
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DECEMBER
NOVEMBER 2018 JANUARY 2019
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Gr 9-12 & Alumni
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Young People’s Cultural
Arts Wksp @ Ames
NYSSMA All-State
Conference
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Open Recreation BMS Gr 6 MHS Gr 11 College Elementary ACT
Gr 7-12 & Alumni Parent/Teacher Admissions Wksp Parent/Teacher
@ MHS 1-4 PM Conferences, 7-9PM Part 2, 7 PM Conferences, Gr K-5 Young People’s Cultural
Report Cards distributed Arts Wksp @ Ames
NYSSMA All-State BMS Gr 6 @ conference
Conference Parent/Teacher Early Dismissal on
Conferences, 7-9PM 12/5-12/7
Schedule to follow
Afternoon & Evening Afternoon Conferences Afternoon Conferences
Conferences
BOE Public Session K-5 Report Cards on
8 PM Board Room1 Parent Portal9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Mass Phil Orch Concert Library Bd Mtg BMS Concert #1, 7 PM BMS Concert #2, 7 PM BMS Concert #3, 7 PM Young People’s Cultural
BMS 3 PM 7:45PM Arts Wksp @ Ames
First Night of Second Mid-Quarter
Hanukkah Appraisals, Gr. 6-12
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BMS Concert #4, 7 PM MHS Holiday Concert MHS Holiday Alumni
Aud 8 PM Concert Aud 8 PM
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Holiday Recess
Schools Closed
Christmas Eve
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Massapequa Holiday
New Year’s Eve Christmas Day Wrestling Tournament
1Please refer to page ii for more information about the Board of Education meetings.JANUARY
DECEMBER 2018 FEBRUARY 2019
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Incoming Gr 9 Parent Young People’s Cultural
Orientation 7PM Ames Arts Wksp @ Ames
Cafeteria
New Year’s Day
Holiday Recess BOE Public Session
Schools Closed 8 PM Board Room1
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Current Gr 6 & 7 BL PTA Gen Mtg FF PTA Gen Mtg RJL Gr 5 Companion NMEA Division 1 NMEA Division 1
Electives Mtg 7pm BMS 6:45 PM 9:45 AM Night 7 PM Reharsal All County Reharsal All County
Gr. 5 Gr. 5
PTA Council Exec Mtg Ames Winter Concert NMEA Division 1
MHS 7:45 PM @ MHS 8 PM Reharsal All County Young People’s Cultural
Gr. 5 Arts Wksp @ Ames
Incoming Gr 6 Parent
Orientation BMS 7pm13 14 15 16 17 18 19
NMEA Division 1 McK PTA Exec/Gen Mtg EL PTA Exec Mtg 7 PM Unq PTA Gen Mtg Young People’s Cultural
Reharsal All County 7 PM 9:45 AM Arts Wksp @ Ames
Gr. 5 McK Gr 5 Companion
Library Bd Mtg 7:45PM Night 7 PM SEPTA Gen Mtg
McK Sr. Ctr 7 PM
NMEA All County
Rehearsals & Concerts FF Gr 5 Companion
Divisions 2-5, Gr 6-12 Night 7 PM
(1/15 - 1/20)
BOE Public Session
8 PM Board Room1
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Rehearsals & Concerts Night 7 PM Night 7 PM Arts Wksp Inclement
Divisions 2-5, Gr 6-12 Weather Make Up Day
(1/15 - 1/20) BMS Winter II Sports Jr/Sr PTSA Gen Mtg @ Ames
Begins MHS 7:30 PM
Martin Luther Midterm & Regents
King Jr. Day Testing Days Gr 9-12 Second Marking Period
Schools Closed Ends, Gr 6-12
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Summer Recreation CA, BL Gr 5 Companion BMS Winter II
Leader & Volunteer Night 7 PM Parent/Athlete Mtg 7 PM
Online Application
Process Begins
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JANUARY 2019 MARCH 2019
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MHS 7:45 PM 9:45 AM
BOE Public Session &
Budget Presentation #1
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MHS Band Concert FF PTA Gen Mtg 7 PM Unq PTA Gen Mtg 7 PM
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EL PTA Gen Mtg 7 PM
Library Bd Mtg 7:45PM
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Winter Recess
Schools Closed
Presidents’ Day
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Jr/Sr PTSA Gen Mtg
MHS 7:30 PM
Kingergarten
Registration*
EL, RJL, McK
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FEBRUARY 2019 APRIL 2019
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*Kindergarten Registration - Incoming Kindergartners for Sept. 2019.
Announcement mailed home and information made available on district website. 1 2
LIFSFA Intermediate
Rehearsals & Concerts
Gr 5-8
Kingergarten
Registration*
BL, FF, Unq
Third Mid-Quarter
Appraisals, Gr 6-12
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LISFA Intermediate MHS Varsity/JV Spring Senior Citizen Preview MHS Musical MHS Musical
Concert Sports Begin of MHS Musical
MHS Aud, 12:30 PM SAT
PTA Council Exec Mtg
MHS 7:45 PM
BOE Public Session &
Budget Presentation #2 K-5 Report Cards on
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MHS Varsity/JV Spring EL PTA Exec Mtg 7 PM FF PTA Exec/Gen Mtg McK PTA Exec/Gen Mtg
Parent/Athlete Mtg, 9:45 AM 9 AM
7 PM BL PTA Exec/Gen Mtg
6:45 PM Unq PTA Gen Mtg
Library Bd Mtg 7:45PM 9:45 AM
SEPTA Exec/Gen Mtg
McK Sr. Ctr 7 PM
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Mass Phil Orch Concert MHS Orchestra/Jazz MHS Chorus Summer Recreation CA,
BMS 3 PM Concert 8 PM Concert 8 PM Leader & Volunteer
Online Application
Deadline
BOE Public Session &
Budget Presentation #3
8 PM Board Room1
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Faculty Recital RJL PTA Gen Mtg 7 PM World Language
MHS 7 PM Festival MHS 7 PM
Jr/Sr PTSA Exec/Gen
Mtg BMS 7 PM
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BMS Spring Sports MHS Mandatory Prom RJL PTA Exec Mtg 7PM Science Discovery Fair
Begin Meeting 7 PM
PTA Council Exec Mtg
MHS 7:45 PM
Gr 3-8 NYS
ELA Assessments
(4/1-4/8)
BOE Public Session &
Budget Adoption Third Marking Period
8 PM Board Room1 Ends, Gr 6-12
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10th Annual 1K/3K Library Bd Mtg 7:45PM MHS Mandatory Prom FF PTA Gen Mtg 7 PM BMS Spring BL PTA Gen Mtg ACT*
Wellness Run & Fair Meeting 7PM Parent/Athlete Mtg 9:45 AM
9 AM Gr 3-8 NYS Unq PTA Exec/Gen Mtg
ELA Assessments SEPTA Exec/Gen Mtg 6:30 PM / 7:00 PM
(4/1-4/8) McK Sr. Ctr 7PM
NYSSMA Solo Festival NYSSMA Solo Festival
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McK PTA Exec/Gen Mtg EL PTA Gen Mtg 9AM Elementary Advanced
7PM Concerts:
Elementary Advanced RJL @ McK 7PM
Concerts: BL @ MHS 7PM
EL @ BMS 7PM Unq @ BMS 7PM
FF @ MHS 7PM
McK @ McK 7PM
BOCES Budget Vote
Good Friday
BOE Public Session First Night of Passover
8 PM Board Room1 Schools Closed
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April Recess
Schools Closed
Emergency Make-Up Emergency Make-Up
Easter Sunday Day #4 Day #3 Last Night of Passover
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Tri-M Recital MHS 7pm
Jr/Sr PTSA Gen Mtg
MHS 7:30 PM
Greek Orthodox Easter
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Exhibit MHS Upper Gym 7PM All-State Auditions @
7:30pm JFK HS Bellmore/Merrick
Meet the Candidates
MHS Aud 7:30PM
Gr 3-8 NYS
Math Assessments
(4/30-5/7)
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Mass Phil Orch Concert BMS Spring Concert #1 BMS Spring Concert #2 BMS Spring Concert #3 All Elementary BL PTA Gen Mtg
BMS 3 PM Rehearsal #1 @ BMS 9:45 AM
PTA Council Exec Mtg 6:30 - 8:30 PM
MHS 7:45 PM
Gr 3-8 NYS
Math Assessments
(4/30-5/7)
BOE Public Session &
Budget Hearing
Advanced Placement
8 PM Board Room1
Exams12 13 14 15 16 17 18
McK PTA Exec/Gen Mtg All Elementary BMS Spring Concert #4 RJL PTA Gen Mtg 9AM
9 AM Rehearsal #2 @ BMS
Unq PTA Gen Mtg 6:30 - 8:30 PM FF PTA Gen Mtg
9:45 AM 9:45AM
EL PTA Gen Mtg 7 PM
Elementary Beginner BMS NJHS Induction
Concerts: Voter Registration Day 7 PM
FF @ MHS 7 PM @ each Voting Location
EL @ BMS 7 PM 4 - 8 PM Last Day for Voter
McK @ McK 7 PM Registration
Fourth Mid-Quarter
Library Bd Mtg 7:45PM Advanced Placement Appraisals, Gr 6-12
Exams
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All Elementary BL Beginner Concert Elementary Beginner Tenure & Retiree
Concert @ BMS MHS 7 PM Concerts: Reception
7:30 PM RJL @ McK 7 PM
Unq @ BMS 7 PM
Budget Vote Gr 4 & 8 NYS Science
6 AM - 9 PM Performance
Assessment (5/22-5/31)
NAHS Induction
Ceremony MHS 7pm
Registration Begins for BOE Public Session Emergency Make-Up
Summer Programs 8 PM Board Room1 Day #1
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MHS Guidance Wksp Ames Spring Concert Jr/Sr PTSA Gen Mtg
“Transition to College MHS 8 PM Ames 7:30 PM
for Senior Parents” in
conjunction with YES Science Research
Community Counseling Symposium MHS 7PM
Center, 7 PM
Kindergarten Screening
for incoming K Students
5/28-5/31
Gr 4 & 8 NYS Science
Performance
Memorial Day
Assessment (5/22-5-31)
Schools Closed
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Ceremony 7PM Ceremony 7PM
BL PTA Gen Mtg SEPTA Awards Night
Gr 4 & 8 NYS Science 6:45 PM McK Sr. Ctr 7PM Ames HS Art Exhibit
Written Assessment 7PM
BMS NJAHS Induction
Ceremony 6PM
BMS Art Exhibit 7PM
Global History and
Geography Regents BOE Public Session
Testing - Grade 10 8 PM Board Room19 10 11 12 13 14 15
PTA Council Installation FF PTA Reorg Mtg 3rd Grade Intrumental MHS Senior Awards
Ames 7PM 9:45 AM Parent Mtg @ McK 7PM 6 PM MHS Aud
Library Bd Mtg 7:45PM McK PTA Gen Mtg 6PM BMS Whole New World
Gr 5 Parent Meeting
RJL PTA Gen Mtg 7PM 6PM
Unq PTA Gen Mtg 7PM
Senior Athletic Awards
Banquet 7 PM
Gr 9-12 Final Exams
Begin
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McK Sr. Ctr 7:45 PM MHS 7:30 PM Ceremony Ceremony
McK Moving Up RJL Moving Up
Ceremony Ceremony
BOE Public Session
8 PM Board Room1
Regents Testing Days
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EL Moving Up Unq Moving Up Last Day of School
Ceremony Ceremony
Early Dismissal
All Elementary Schools
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K-5 Report Cards on
Parent Portal
Regents Testing Days
Fourth Marking Period
MHS Graduation Ends, Gr 6-12
1Please refer to page ii for more information about the Board of Education meetings.JULY 2019
Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
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BOE Public Session
8 PM Board Room1 Independence Day
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Summer Rec Begins
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1Please refer to page ii for more information about the Board of Education meetings.AUGUST 2019
Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
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BOE Public Session
8 PM Board Room1
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Last Day of Summer
Rec, 1/2 Day
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Regents Testing Days
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SAT/SAT Subject
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1Please refer to page ii for more information about the Board of Education meetings.CENTRAL ADMINISTRATION OFFICE
District Administration Building The Board of Education, Administrative and Business Offices are open daily through-
Massapequa High School out the year from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm, except for legal and certain school holidays.
4925 Merrick Road, Massapequa, NY 11758 Hours may be slightly different during the summer.
516-308-5000
SCHOOL TELEPHONES
Lucille F. Iconis, Superintendent of Schools
Alan C. Adcock, Deputy Superintendent STUDENT REGISTRATION 308-5094
Dr. Thomas J. Fasano, Asst. Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction
Diana Haanraadts, Asst. to the Superintendent for Instructional Support & CENTRAL SWITCHBOARD 308-5000
General Administration The switchboard is open from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm. Hours may be slightly different dur-
Robert Schilling, Asst. to the Superintendent for HR and General Administration ing the summer.
Bryan R. Piotrowski, Executive Director Technology and General Administration
Jordan McCaw, Executive Director for Pupil Personnel Services
Lisa Silveri, Administrative Associate General Administration It is the policy of this District to provide equal educational and employment opportu-
nities without regard to gender, race, color, national origin, age, religion or disability.
The Massapequa Board of Education has appointed the Asst. Superintendent for
BUSINESS OFFICE Curriculum and Instruction, Dr. Thomas Fasano and Asst. to the Superintendent for
HR and General Administration, Robert Schilling, Massapequa Public Schools, 4925
Christine Petrullo, Assistant Business Director/Purchasing Agent Merrick Road, Massapequa, New York, 11758, telephone 308-5000, and the admin-
Timothy O’Donnell, Director of Facilities and Operations istrative staff as the district officials responsible for the coordination of activities relat-
Keyana Wright, Supervisor of Transportation ing to compliance with Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972. The District
Paul Heckelman, Director of School Lunch CSE Chairperson, Dr. Jennifer Mazzotta-Perretti, Massapequa Public Schools, 4925
Merrick Road, Massapequa, New York, 11758, telephone 308-5000 is the appointed
K - 12 PROGRAM ADMINISTRATORS individual responsible for coordination of activities related to compliance with Section
504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973.
John Piropato, Director of Health, Athletics and Physical Education
Kelly Anne Gelfer, Director of Fine and Performing Arts
Tina Farrell, Curriculum Associate for ELA & Library Media Services The Board of Education condemns all harassment of a sexual nature between staff,
William Anderson, Curriculum Associate for World Languages students and staff, and students. The Board acknowledges that such conduct is illegal,
ToniAnne Summers, Curriculum Associate for Math in that it violates an individual’s civil rights, and under certain circumstances may con-
Lisa Caputo, Curriculum Associate for Science stitute criminal conduct or may be in violation of the laws against child abuse or mal-
Dr. Brian Trapani, Curriculum Associate for Social Studies treatment. District policy and regulations regarding sexual harassment are available to
TBA, Supervisor of Literacy K-12 the public in each school building and at the District Office.
In accordance with 40 CFR 763.84.c, regard this statement as the district’s annual
notification to all workers, students and or their legal guardians that the district con-
tinues to maintain its Asbestos Management Plan (AMP) which documents all per-
formed or planned asbestos related inspections, response actions, and post-
response action acitvities, including periodic reinspection and surveillance activities
within the school district. A copy of this AMP is available for your review and or
inspection at the district’s facilities office and within the main office of each school
building.
1DIRECTORY OF SCHOOLS
BIRCH LANE SCHOOL ALFRED G. BERNER MIDDLE SCHOOL
41 Birch Lane, Massapequa Park Stephen Aspetti, Principal 50 Carman Mill Road, Massapequa Jason Esposito, Principal
Grades K-5 Telephone: 308-5100 Grades 6-8 Telephone............308-5700
School Hours: 9:15 am - 3:30 pm Attendance Office.........308-5720
Guidance.....................308-5730
Social Worker...............308-5750
EAST LAKE SCHOOL School Hours: 8:02 am - 2:55 pm
154 East Lake Ave., Massapequa Park Thomas McKillop III, Principal
Grades K-5 Telephone: 308-5200
School Hours: 8:30 am - 2:45 pm MASSAPEQUA HIGH SCHOOL - AMES CAMPUS
198 Baltimore Ave., Massapequa Tania Willman, Principal
Grade 9 Telephone............308-5800
FAIRFIELD SCHOOL Attendance Office.......308-5820
330 Massapequa Ave., Massapequa Lori Dano, Principal Guidance...................308-5830
Grades K-5 Telephone: 308-5300 Social Worker.............308-5850
School Hours: 9:15 am - 3:30 pm School Hours: 7:25 am - 2:18 pm
RAYMOND J. LOCKHART SCHOOL MASSAPEQUA HIGH SCHOOL - MAIN CAMPUS
199 Pittsburgh Ave., Massapequa Stephen Scarallo, Principal 4925 Merrick Road, Massapequa Brian Conboy, Interim Principal
Grades K-5 Telephone: 308-5400 Grades 10-12 Telephone............308-5900
School Hours: 8:40 am - 2:55 pm Attendance Office.......308-5920
Guidance...................308-5930
Social Worker.............308-5950
JOHN P. McKENNA SCHOOL School Hours: 7:30 am - 2:25 pm
210 Spruce St., Massapequa Park Dr. Amanda Lowry, Principal
Grades K-5 Telephone: 308-5500
School Hours: 8:25 am - 2:40 pm
UNQUA SCHOOL
350 Unqua Road, Massapequa Deanna Catapano, Principal
Grades K-5 Telephone: 308-5600
School Hours: 9:15 am - 3:30 pm
Specific information about the dismissal of walkers and changes in bus
schedules will be provided by building principals.
2PARENT-TEACHER
PARENT-TEACHER ASSOCIATIONS
ASSOCIATIONS
Web
Web Page:
Page: www.massapequapta.org
www.massapequapta.com
PTA COORDINATING COUNCIL OFFICERS JOHN P. McKENNA SCHOOL PTA
President Ann Hedgis 458-8956 President Kerry Wachter 797-4641
First Vice President Allison Prystupa 680-5316 First Vice President Lori Verdone 804-8312
Second Vice President Cher Lepre 319-5931 Second Vice President Michelle Eslinger 809-5653
Treasurer Theresa Capone 795-0044 Treasurer Regina Rodriguez 457-9386
Recording Secretary Marion Murphy 643-3993 Recording Secretary Dina Guido 804-8498
Corresponding Secy Lori Verdone 804-8312 Corresponding Secretary Carina Hale 732-0669
BIRCH LANE SCHOOL PTA UNQUA SCHOOL PTA
President Kristine Magnifico 428-9286 President Cindi St. George 382-2522
First Vice President Crissy Mullooly 220-6104 Vice President Christina Dell’Anno 965-7121
Second Vice President Linda Venuto 646-294-1089 Treasurer Denise Pacchiano 212-203-3788
Treasurer Amy MacLeod 647-7728 Recording Secretary Kate Martin 917-941-3201
Recording Secretary Tara Fay 510-7334
Corresponding Secretary Kaitlyn Beleckas 406-1519 JUNIOR/SENIOR PTSA
EAST LAKE SCHOOL PTA President Michelle Silverman 631-983-9418
VP Membership Debbie Fick 840-0458
Co-Presidents Jennifer Azzariti 917-907-2595 VP MHS Main Campus Diane Portogallo 359-9438
Judy Snyder 557-3690 VP MHS Ames Campus Michelle Santabarbara 652-1363
First Vice President Jamie Farrell 308-3345 VP Berner MS Allison Prystupa 680-5316
Second Vice President Janine Hunter 718-578-8300 Treasurer Theresa Capone 924-6830
Treasurer Michele Wienczorkowski 541-3013 Recording Secretary Gina Cutter 343-7586
Recording Secretary Hope Wygand 765-3018
Corresponding Secretary Leah Rezza 809-6326 SEPTA (Special Education)
FAIRFIELD SCHOOL PTA Co-Presidents Susan Altamura 880-4145
Co-Presidents Kelly Rowland 996-5411 Angela Grisanzio 359-5100
Donna McGoey Scheuer 680-2366 First VP Fundraising Chris Masciovecchio 318-6714
First Vice President Sheila Grauling 804-2192 Second VP Programming Anne Hedgis 458-8956
Second Vice President Tatum Salembier 809-6907 Third VP Membership Dan Batik 209-1734
Treasurer Kathleen Romano 695-1688 Treasurer Jennifer Brown 380-3125
Recording Secretary Alisha Grimm 506-8854 Recording Secretary Stacey LoBello 375-4284
Corresponding Secretary Ilisa Polansky 528-8461 Corresponding Secretary Amanda Varelakis 605-4455
RAYMOND J. LOCKHART SCHOOL PTA
Co-Presidents Colleen Clagnaz 996-9990
Maggie Maran 917-968-0284
First Vice President Debbie Gadbois 660-1917
Second Vice President Kristy Munro 917-965-1593
Third Vice President Susan Giarratano 575-6457
Treasurer Lisa Cali 319-7584
Recording Secretary Peggy Lang 582-4872
Corresponding Secretary Theresa Colosono 224-5640
3SCHOOL INFORMATION
EMERGENCY CLOSING OF SCHOOLS PARENT CONFERENCES AND VISITS
Occasionally, hazardous weather conditions or other issues may necessitate the alter- It is essential that those who most directly influence the student's academic and social
ing of arrival and dismissal times, or the closing of schools for the day. In these life and development - parents and teachers - develop a harmonious partnership on
circumstances, families will be notified via our automated telephone Parent Notification behalf of the youngster. To help establish and nurture this partnership, the
system. Additionally, all information will be posted on the district’s website Massapequa School District strongly supports the practice of individual parent-teacher
www.msd.k12.ny.us and sent to subscribers of the district’s e-mail center. The conferences. In addition, parents are encouraged to request a conference with the
following radio and TV stations will also be notified of any closing event: child’s teacher, instructional team and/or guidance counselor to discuss any concerns.
WALK (97.5 FM), WBAB (102.3 FM), WBLI (106.1 FM), and LI News Channel 12. Each fall, parent-teacher conferences are held in the elementary schools. Detailed
information regarding these conferences will be provided from the home school.
Parents of students in the 7th and 8th grades and high schools may arrange for con-
EMERGENCY CLOSING MAKE-UP DAYS SCHEDULE ferences before and after school. While parents are welcomed and encouraged to visit
If school is closed for emergency reasons, then make-up days will be scheduled in their child’s school, arrangements must be made in advance through the principal's
the following order: office.
SCHOOL PLAYGROUNDS
1 Make-Up Day - School will be open on May 24 Residents are welcome to use school playgrounds and fields when not in use by the
2 Make-Up Days - School will not be rescheduled District or community groups that have arranged for their use, or closed by the District.
3 Make-Up Days - School will be open on April 26 Please help us keep our fields in top condition by using trash receptacles and adhering
4 Make-Up Days - School will be open on April 25 to information posted at each field. Contact the Athletics & Recreation Office at 308-
5080 for information on reserving fields for Massapequa community groups.
The Board of Education reserves the right to revise the calendar if emergency school
closings during the year require additional teaching days. PUBLIC INFORMATION
In an ongoing effort to inform residents of programs, policies, and special events, the
DELAYED SCHOOL OPENING District issues news releases to local newspapers and publishes the official newsletter
Sometimes weather conditions are such that a delayed opening is preferable to clos- ‘Insight’ several times during the school year. Insight is produced in electronic format
ing schools for the whole day. On these days, schools will open on a one or two hour and made available on the district’s website. With the exception of the Budget edition
delay. Students will be picked up at their regular bus stops one or two hours later than of Insight, print copies are not produced or mailed. The District website,
the normal schedule. All out of district school openings will be delayed by one or two www.msd.k12.ny.us, is in operation 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Residents are
hours, including private, parochial and occupational education programs. encouraged to sign up for the District’s E-News service, whereby subscribers receive
brief e-mail subscriptions, announcements, and reminders. Visit the website and click
on “E-mail Center” for more information. Parents are also provided telephone notifica-
The following programs will be cancelled entirely when a delayed opening is
announced. Students should NOT report to these programs: tion for emergencies and other important school news via our Parent Notification
System.
YMCA Child Care (before school)
All scheduled field trips PESTICIDE NOTIFICATION
All before school programs New York State Education Law Section 409-H, effective July 1, 2001, requires all pub-
lic and nonpublic elementary and secondary schools to provide written notification to all
Dismissal from school will be at the regular time. Parents are reminded to check the persons in parental relation, faculty, and staff regarding the potential use of pesticides
District website www.msd.k12.ny.us for additional information about delayed openings. periodically throughout the school year. In accordance with this law, the Massapequa
School District is required to maintain a list of persons in parental relation, faculty, and
staff who wish to receive 48 hour prior written notification of certain pesticide applica-
MESSAGES FOR CHILDREN AND TEACHERS
tions.
Children may not be called to the telephone nor messages taken for them except in
cases of emergency. Teachers may not be called to the telephone, however messages
If you wish to register to receive 48 hour prior notification of any pesticide application
may be left with the General Office.
that is scheduled for your school, please phone (308-5040) or write to Facilities
Department, Massapequa UFSD, 4925 Merrick Road, Massapequa, NY 11758.
4DISTRICT POLICIES
THE DIGNITY ACT Dignity Act Coordinators are expected to:
The Dignity Act was signed into law on September 13, 2010 and took effect on July 1, 1. Promote a safe, orderly and stimulating school environment supporting active teach-
2012. This legislation amended State Education Law by creating a new Article 2 - ing and learning for all students regardless of actual or perceived race, color, weight,
Dignity for All Students. The Dignity Act also amended Section 801-a of New York national origin, ethnic group, religion, religious practice, disability, sexual orientation,
State Education Law regarding instruction in civility, citizenship, and character educa- gender or sex.
tion by expanding the concepts of tolerance, respect for others and dignity to include: 2. Identify curricular resources that support infusing civility in classroom instruction and
an awareness and sensitivity in the relations of people, including but not limited to, dif- classroom management; and provide guidance to staff as to how to access and imple-
ferent races, weights, national origins, ethnic groups, religions, religious practices, ment those resources.
mental or physical abilities, sexual orientations, gender identity, and sexes. The 3. Be responsible to monitoring and reporting on the effectiveness of the District’s bul-
Dignity Act further amended Section 2801 of the Education Law by requiring Boards of lying prevention efforts.
Education to include language addressing the Dignity Act in their codes of conduct, 4. Address issues of harassment or any situation that threatens the emotional or phys-
which the Massapequa School District has done. The complete Code of Conduct is ical health or safety of any student, school employee, or any person who is unlawfully
available on the District website www.msd.k12.ny.us/codeofconduct and at each on school property or at a school function.
school upon request. 5. The Dignity Act Coordinators for each school are identified as the following:
No student shall be subjected to harassment by employees or students on school a. Birch Lane, Building Principal Stephen Aspetti, 308-5100
property or at a school function; nor shall any student be subjected to discrimination b. East Lake, Building Principal T. McKillop III, 308-5200
based on a person’s actual or perceived race, color, weight, national origin, ethnic c. Fairfield, Building Principal L. Dano, 308-5300
group, religion, religious practice, disability, sexual orientation, gender (including gen- d. Lockhart, Building Principal S. Scarallo, 308-5400
der identity or expression), or sex by school employees or students on school proper- e. McKenna, Building Principal A. Lowry, Ed.D., 308-5500
ty or at a school function. f. Unqua, Building Principal D. Catapano, 308-5600
*Please refer to the Dignity Act section on the district website for further information g. Berner MS, Building Principal J. Esposito, 308-5700
and resources. h.
h. MHS Ames
MHS Ames Campus,
Campus, Building
Building Principal
Principal Tania
Tania Willman,
Willman, 308-5800
308-5800
i. MHS Main Campus, Building InterimInterim Principal
Principal Brian
Brian Conboy,
Conboy, 308-5900
308-5900
CODE OF CONDUCT
The Board of Education is committed to providing a safe and orderly school environment in which students are able to receive and District personnel are able to deliver qual-
ity educational services without disruption or interference. Responsible behavior by students, school and District personnel, parents, and other visitors is essential to achiev-
ing this goal. The District has a long-standing set of expectations based on the principles of civility, mutual respect, citizenship, character, tolerance, honesty, and integrity for
conduct on school property and at school functions. The information presented here represents a brief overview of the Massapequa School District Code of Conduct. It is not
intended to serve as a substitute for the complete Code of Conduct, which is available on the District website www.msd.k12.ny.us/codeofconduct and at each school building
upon request. Parents and students are urged to read the complete Code of Conduct and to bring all questions to the attention of our professional staff. All students will be
held responsible for the rules, policies, and procedures as described in the complete version of the Code of Conduct. The Board of Education expects all students to conduct
themselves in an appropriate and respectful manner with regard to the rights and welfare of other students, District personnel, and other members of the school community,
and in the use of school facilities and equipment. Students may be subject to disciplinary action when they engage in conduct that is disorderly, insubordinate, disruptive, or
violent, conduct that endangers the safety, morals, health, or welfare of others, misconduct on a school bus or at a school bus stop, bullying or any form of academic miscon-
duct. Specific details about prohibited student conduct and possible disciplinary actions may be found in the Code of Conduct which has been revised and updated to include
all aspects of the Dignity Act.
5ATTENDANCE policy, such unexcused absences will result in the loss of points from the student's class
The Board of Education recognizes that regular school attendance is an important com- participation grade and the student will not be provided the opportunity to make up work
ponent of academic success. Accordingly, the Board has adopted a comprehensive missed for academic credit.
attendance policy, which is available upon request at each school building, the District
Office, and on the District website. Below is a brief summary of this policy, which Appeals
emphasizes specific aspects of the role parents play in student attendance. For more An appeal regarding the determination of an absence as excused or unexcused may
information, please review the policy in its entirety or contact your home school. be made in writing by the parent/guardian to the building principal or his/her designee
within thirty (30) days of the absence in question.
Excused absences/tardiness/early departures include the following:
• personal illness Any student who misses a class for any reason is expected upon his/her return to con-
• illness or death in the family sult with his/her teachers regarding missed work. While unexcused absences will not
• impassable roads or weather afford a student the opportunity to make up missed work for grading purposes, students
• religious observance must be mindful that missed work will have a direct effect on their overall success in the
• quarantine class and their understanding of the curriculum.
• required court appearances
• scheduled medical treatments/appointments STUDENT DRESS CODE
• college visits pre-approved by the principal or his/her designee All students
All students are
are expected
expected to
to give
give proper
proper attention
attention to
to personal
personal cleanliness
cleanliness andand to
to dress
dress
• cooperative work programs pre-approved by the principal or his/her designee appropriately for school and school functions. Students and their parents have the pri-
appropriately for school and school functions. Students and their parents have the pri-
• military obligations mary responsibility for acceptable student dress and appearance. Teachers and all
mary responsibility for acceptable student dress and appearance. Teachers and all
• such other reasons as may be approved by the principal or his/her designee other district personnel should exemplify and reinforce acceptable student dress and
other district personnel
help students develop anshould exemplify of
understanding and reinforce appearance
appropriate acceptable student dress set-
in the school and
help
ting. students develop an understanding of appropriate appearance in the school setting.
All other absences/tardiness/early departures (e.g., class cuts, unverified absences
A student’s dress, grooming and appearance, including hair style/color, jewelry, make-
and tardiness, unapproved early leaves) are considered unexcused.
up, and nails, shall:
1. Be safe, appropriate and not disrupt or interfere with the educational
All absences/tardiness/early departures must be accounted for. It is the process.
parent/guardian's responsibility to communicate with the school, either verbally or in 2. Recognize that extremely brief garments, plunging necklines (front and/or
writing, to verify a student absence. back) and see-through garments are not appropriate.
3. Ensure that underwear and midriffs are completely covered with outer
Students are expected to attend all scheduled classes. Consistent with the importance clothing.
of classroom participation, any absence from class that is not made up may result in 4. Include footwear at all times. Footwear that is a safety hazard including
the loss of points from the student's class participation grade for the marking period. footwear with wheels, will not be allowed.
5. Not include the wearing of hats in the classroom except for medical or
Only those students with excused absences will be given the opportunity to make up a religious purposes for students grades K-8.
test and/or turn in a late assignment for inclusion in the calculation of the academic per- 6. Not include items that are vulgar, obscene, suggestive, libelous, or
formance portion of their grade. Make-up opportunities must be completed by a date denigrate others on account of race, color, religion, creed, national origin,
gender, sexual orientation or disability.
specified by the student's teacher for the class in question.
7. Not promote and/or endorse the use of alcohol, tobacco or illegal drugs
and/or encourage other illegal or violent activities. This includes, but is not
Family-Oriented Unexcused Absences limited to, clothing, jewelry, hats, emblems, and badges that, by virtue of
color, arrangement, trademark, or attribute, are associated with or denotes
The District stresses academic rigor and expects full-day attendance by all students. membership in or affiliation with any group or organization that promotes
The school calendar provides ample opportunity for family vacations and/or family-ori- illegal behavior or behavior that is a violation of the District’s Code of Conduct.
ented activities, both during the summer and at specific dates during the school year.
Absences due to family-oriented activities undermine the ethos of academic commit- Students who violate the student dress code shall be required to modify their
ment and will disadvantage the student, as work will be interrupted. 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
Therefore, absences/tardiness/early departures due to vacations and/or other activities to discipline, up to and including in-school suspension for the day. Any student who
arranged by the parent/guardian that do not meet the criteria for excused as specified repeatedly fails to comply with the dress code shall be subject to further discipline, up
to and including out of school suspension.
in Board policy 5100 are considered unexcused. Consistent with Board of Education
6RELEASE OF DIRECTORY INFORMATION student may participate without the approval of the school medical officer. Every stu-
In accordance with the Federal Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act, unless dent in the Massapequa Schools receives a visual acuity test and an auditory sweep
objection to any of the specific items in the following "directory information" is submit- test in grades K, 1, 3, 5, 7, 9 and 11. Any newly enrolled student requires a physical
ted in writing by parents, legal guardians, or those students over the age of 18 years, and vision and hearing screening. Scoliosis screening of the spine is done for girls in
the Massapequa School District herewith gives notice of intention to provide, release or grades 5 and 7, and for boys in grade 9. In cases where a school health examination
publish in the District Newsletter ‘Insight’, on the District’s website and in other District reveals a potential problem, parents are notified of the need for further study by the
publications; social media; school or student newspapers; athletic programs; musical, family physician or dentist and forms are sent to parents to be filled out by the doctor
theatrical or award programs; news releases and school-related organizations; any or so that the necessary adjustments may be made in the school program. Please refer
all of the following directory information pertaining to students as may be appropriate to our website under Health Services & Wellness for additional information.
under the circumstances: student's name, parent's name, address, telephone listing,
photograph, digital image, video broadcast, sports, weight and height of members of Medication in School
athletic teams, dates of attendance, degrees and awards received and the most recent,
previous educational agency or institution attended by the student. Under the regula- Before any medication may be administered to or by any student during school hours,
tions of this act, parents, guardians, or students over the age of 18 who do not desire the Board requires a written request by the parent and a written order by the prescrib-
the release of any of the above directory information must make a specific request in ing physician. Specific forms are available through the nurse's office at each school
writing to the building principal. Failure to make such request shall be deemed consent regarding the administration of medication in school, as well as student self-direction
to release, provide or publish directory information during the current school year. and administration of medication.
Immunization
STUDENT RECORDS
The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) is a Federal law designed to Each student must present a record of immunization upon registration signed by a doc-
protect the privacy of student records. The law and corresponding Board of Education tor or certified by a clinic. Students will not be permitted to attend classes without prop-
Policy affords parents and students over 18 years of age (referred to in the law as "eli- er immunization as determined by New York State Public Health Law, Education Law,
gible students") the following rights: and New York Codes, Rules and Regulations.
• The right to inspect and review the student's education records within 30 days
of the day the district receives a request for access. Concussions/Head Injuries
• The right to request the amendment of the student's education records that the
parent or eligible student believes are inaccurate or misleading. As per the New York State Education Department, any student who exhibits signs,
• The right to consent to disclosures of personally identifiable information symptoms or behaviors consistent with a concussion (such as loss of consciousness,
contained in the student's education records, except to the extent that FERPA headaches, dizziness, confusion or balance problems) shall not return to Physical
authorizes disclosure without consent. Education or Athletics until cleared by the school medical officer (School District
• The right to file a complaint with the U.S. Department of Education concerning Physician).
alleged failures by the district to comply with the requirements of FERPA.
Questions or inquiries regarding student records should be addressed with the admin-
HOMEWORK
istrative team at your child's school. In an effort to provide an instructional program that meets the varying needs of all stu-
dents, it is the policy of the Massapequa Public Schools to assign homework beyond
the regular school day. Properly designed homework, carefully planned and geared to
HEALTH SERVICES the development of the individual student, plays an important role in helping students
Physicals/Screenings to work independently, practice the skills that have been taught, expose students to
content before it is formally taught, and complete projects and research that extend the
Physical examinations are required by New York State Education Law for all students classroom learning experience. Parents can be invaluable partners in the process by
in kindergarten, first, third, fifth, seventh, ninth and eleventh grades, and when neces- assisting in locating appropriate materials, sharing knowledge and monitoring school-
sary for special education evaluations. The examination may be conducted by either work progress. Parents should also provide an atmosphere conducive to work at
the family physician or the school physician. A sports physical is required before a stu- home, setting aside a specific place for homework that is well lit and ventilated and free
dent may participate in any interscholastic sport or sports practice. The official school from distractions and noise. While self-direction is one of the major goals of homework,
form must be used. Physical examinations for fall sports are offered to athletes in it is important for parents to be available to provide guidance and oversight.
school during the month of May and prior to each sports season. The physical is per-
formed by the school physician unless the parent requests a private examination. No
7ABSENCE NOTIFICATION RELIGIOUS OBSERVANCES
The District’s automated telephone notification system will contact parents when their The Massapequa School District strives to maintain an inclusive environment for stu-
child is noted as having an unverified absence. Attendance is recorded once daily in dents that is sensitive to, and respectful of, all religious obligations and observances.
elementary and each class period in secondary. When a call is received, parents Cultivating such an environment requires balance between the accommodation of reli-
should follow the directions given in order to verify their child’s absence. gious observances and maintaining a rigorous instructional program.
EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT In this regard, please note that it is the expectation of the District that regular instruc-
The Massapequa School District has developed an Emergency Management Plan in tion and assessment shall occur on all days school is in session. On those days where
compliance with New York State Education Department Commissioner's Regulations. a student may experience conflict between school attendance/school work and reli-
The plan is designed to help staff and emergency response officials manage emer- gious observance/obligation, the classroom teacher(s) should be notified by the stu-
gency situations involving the District. Building-level emergency response plans have dent/parent in writing in advance so that appropriate accommodations can be made.
been developed for each school through the collaborative efforts of staff, parents, police Accommodations may include, but are not limited to: excused absence, revised due-
and fire department officials with student and staff safety as the primary concern. dates for assignments, ability to make up missed work, ability to make up missed
Parents can obtain information about emergency situations within the District from the assessments, etc. Every effort will be made to demonstrate sensitivity toward the reli-
District website www.msd.k12.ny.us and PTA representatives. gious obligations and observances of our students and their families.
Athletic Practice During Religious Observances
ESSA NOTIFICATION
The Massapequa Schools take great pride in the quality of our staff and work closely Athletic practices may be held during religious observances. The decision to hold
with our licensed faculty to ensure they all meet certification requirements and contin- athletic practices on religious observances will be reviewed on a year-by-year basis,
ue to grow in their field. Although the district remains diligent in this area, parents may considering the following factors:
also, as per the Every Student Succeeds Act, request information concerning the pro- 1. Proximity of the religious observance to the next scheduled game.
fessional qualifications of their child's classroom teachers. 2. The aggressiveness of the sport.
3. The health and safety risks to the student players in not having the
Parental requests to view professional certification status and degrees held by their practice before the scheduled game.
child's classroom teachers will be fulfilled in accordance with the Freedom of 4. Practices may be conducted on an optional basis as part of the
Information Law, and may be directed to: Public Information Officer, Massapequa preparation process.
Public Schools, 4925 Merrick Road, Massapequa, NY 11758
Athletes will be informed that the practice is optional, with no implication of penalty
SEX OFFENDER INFORMATION for missing the practice. When teams practice on the eve or day of a religious obser-
As a result of Megan's Law legislation, the district will occasionally receive information vance, coaches and team members are expected to respect the religious commit-
from the Nassau County Police Department about registered sex offenders who reside ments and personal obligations of student athletes.
within school district boundaries. This information is maintained in a manual of all sex
offender notifications received, which is available to community residents at the district
central offices during regular business hours.
The district also provides easy access to the Parents for Megan's Law (PFML) e-mail
notification system through our website. Subscribers to this system are automatically
notified via e-mail of new registrants to the NY State Sex Offender's Registry and direct-
ed to the PFML website where they can access the on-line Registry for New York, as
well as other states. Residents without home Internet access may utilize this system
by means of the Massapequa Public Libraries.
Please visit www.msd.k12.ny.us/sexoffender for more information about sex offender
notifications and the PFML e-mail notification system.
8STUDENT SERVICES AND PROGRAMS
STUDENT ACTIVITIES daily. Food preparation and management are under the direct supervision of a profes-
A wide range of planned activities taking place outside of regular school hours is avail- sional staff. There are also a number of ‘a la carte’ foods available at an additional cost.
able to students according to individual interests and abilities, including sports, Menus and other pertinent information are available at www.msd.k12.ny.us. A comput-
debates, plays, clubs, musical events, social events, and a student government. erized debit card system that can be used for lunch meals and ‘a la carte’ items has
Notices and announcements in each school provide information about the many spe- been implemented throughout the District. The price of lunch is $2.75 in the elemen-
cific activities available. Participation in two clubs, interscholastic athletic teams or com- tary schools and $3.00 in the secondary schools (Yearly Lunch Card no longer avail-
munity-based service activities is one of the criteria for eligibility for induction into the able). An online prepayment system, https://www.myschoolbucks.com , is available for
National Junior Honor Society at Berner and the National Honor Society at MHS. convenience. Cash/checks (made payable to “Massapequa School Lunch”) are accept-
Students are encouraged to participate in the many activities offered in each school. ed, however, prepayment is preferred. Account balances carry over year to year as
long as student remains in the district. Free or reduced price lunches are available for
children in families that qualify for assistance. Applications for this program will be dis-
It is also important that students who participate in activities maintain an acceptable tributed to all students the first day of school. For further information, please contact
level of academic performance and behavior. The Board of Education has adopted the School Lunch Office at 308-5745.
policy establishing academic, attendance, and disciplinary standards for participation in
extracurricula activities which applies to all students in grades 9-12. Further informa-
tion is available in each school.
EXTRA HELP AND TUTORIAL PROGRAMS
Elementary After School Tutorial (EAST) is a supplementary program for elementary
pupils who need short term extra help in core academic areas. Sessions are sched-
HOMEBOUND INSTRUCTION uled either before or after the school day. Pupils are admitted to EAST with the
Homebound instruction is available to resident public and private school children in approval of the building principal through recommendation of one of the advisory teams
grades one through twelve who are likely to be absent for an extended period of time set up in each building (Instructional Support Team, Educational Planning Committee,
due to illness. In order to apply for homebound instruction, parents must obtain the etc.) In the secondary schools, various extra-help programs are provided. Information
appropriate forms, available in their child's school, and have them completed by a is available through the guidance department.
physician. This service is not available to children absent from school because of com-
municable diseases. At the elementary level, parents should contact the building prin-
cipal or assistant principal for information regarding homebound instruction. At the sec-
SPECIAL EDUCATION/STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES
ondary level, parents should speak to their child's guidance counselor. The school district is required to inform all parents of children entering our schools of
their child’s rights with respect to special education under the law governing special
education known as The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). In accor-
KINDERGARTEN dance with federal and state regulations, the District provides appropriate special edu-
Massapequa is pleased to offer a full-day Kindergarten program. To be eligible to enter cation services to students with disabilities. Any parent who suspects that his/her child
kindergarten, a child must be five years old on or before December 1st of that school may have a disability may refer the child for an evaluation by the Committee on Special
year. No exceptions will be made to this policy. Registration is held in late winter Education (CSE) for eligibility for special education services. This written referral can
for the upcoming school year. Parents with children of kindergarten age who move into be made to the school’s principal or to the Executive Director for Pupil Personnel
the community should contact the District immediately for information about registra- Services, Massapequa Public Schools, 4925 Merrick Road, Massapequa, NY 11758.
tion. Copies of the District's information booklet, distributed to all parents of new kinder- More detailed information on this process is available in A Parent’s Guide to Special
gartners, are available in the home school’s administration offices. Education, which is published on the New York Education Department’s website and
can be found at the following links:
STUDENT EMPLOYMENT English Handbook:
Working papers are required for anyone under 18 to be employed. Application forms http://www.p12.nysed.gov/specialed/publications/policy/parentsguide.pdf
are available in the General Office of each school and must be completed by the stu- SpanishHandbook:
dent's parent and by the school doctor after a physical examination. The school issues http://www.p12.nysed.gov/specialed/publications/policy/SpanishParentGuide.pdf.
the working papers when the application is completed.
Before referring a student who is not currently enrolled in the Massapequa Public
SCHOOL LUNCH SERVICE Schools, the parent/guardian should contact the Central Registrar’s Office at 516-
308-5094 to arrange an appointment to register the child. Forms and other details are
The cafeteria in each of the Massapequa's nine schools serves a nutritionally balanced
available on the district website at www.msd.k12.ny.us.
lunch that meets all federal guidelines, offering a choice of hot meal or cold sandwich
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