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Cobleskill-Richmondville Central School District
2016-17
School Calendar
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District Directory
High School (grades 9-12)
1353 State Route 7, Richmondville, NY 12149. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Phone: 234-3565. . . . . . Fax: 234-9006
Melissa Ausfeld, High School Principal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ext. 1001
Jeremiah Haslun, Assistant Principal. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ext. 1000
Susan Conti, Coordinator of Special Education. . . . . . . . . . . . . . Phone: 234-2742. . . . . . Fax: 234-2744
Matt Ronca, Athletic Director. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ext. 1123
Amy Stuart, Food Service Supervisor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ext. 1052
Ryder Elementary School
doors open 7:56
classes begin 8:15
parent pick up 3:00
dismissal 3:05
buses depart 3:11
William H. Golding Middle School (grades 6-8)
193 Golding Drive, Cobleskill, NY 12043 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Phone: 234-8368. . . . . . Fax: 234-4114
F. Scott McDonald, Middle School Principal. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ext. 2010
Jeffrey Klenk, Assistant Principal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ext. 2011
Radez Elementary School
doors open 7:48
classes begin 8:05
dismissal 2:53
buses depart 2:55
Joseph B. Radez Elementary School (grades 3-5) . . . . . . . . . . . . Phone: 294-6621. . . . . . Fax: 294-6425
319 Main Street, Richmondville, NY 12149
Brett Barr, Principal. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ext. 4001
George D. Ryder Elementary School (grades pre-K-2)
143 Golding Drive, Cobleskill, NY 12043 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Phone: 234-2585. . . . . . Fax: 234-7956
Kevin Kelly, Principal. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ext. 5000
District Office
155 Washington Avenue, Cobleskill, NY 12043. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Phone: 234-4032. . . . . . Fax 234-7721
Business Office. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Fax 234-2846
Carl Mummenthey, Superintendent of Schools. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ext. 2000
Tracy Fraleigh, School Business Manager. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ext. 2008
William Wolfanger, Director Pupil Personnel Services (at Ryder)
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Phone: 234-3165. . . . . . Fax: 234-1018
David Sander, Director of Information Technology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ext. 2022
Lisa Zaba-Miller, Personnel and Benefits Coordinator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ext. 2046
Maintenance Department . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Phone: 234-4133. . . . . . Fax: 234-2846
William Himme, Director of Facilities
Transportation Center
284 Elm Street, Cobleskill, NY 12043. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Phone: 234-7491. . . . . . Fax: 234-3734
William Himme, Director of Facilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ext. 5303
Ruth Reardon, Head Bus Driver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ext. 5301
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BUILDING TIMES
Golding Middle School
doors open 7:55
classes begin 8:10
dismissal 3:05
buses depart 3:11
High School
doors open 7:15
homeroom begins 7:52
dismissal 2:53
buses depart 2:59
Keep up with
everything happening at
Cobleskill-Richmondville
Central Schools
throughout the year
by visiting the district’s
website:
www.crcs.k12.ny.us.
ANNUAL NOTIFICATIONS INDEX
Release of Student Information Under
No Child Left Behind (NCLB) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
School Meals Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Attendance Policy Summary. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Immunization Requirements. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Code of Conduct Summary. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
School Closing Procedures. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Community Use of Facilities. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Free and Reduced Meal Program. . . . . . . . . . . . 14-17
Anti-Discrimination/Sexual Harassment Guidelines. . . 20
Firearms Prohibition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Drug Free/Tobacco Free School Zone . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Pesticide Neighbor Notification. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Asbestos Management Plan. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Comprehensive Wellness Policy. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Student Privacy Policy. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Publicity Policy. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Release of Student Directory Information. . . . . . . . . 30
Release of Student Information Under No Child Left
Behind (NCLB) Pursuant to the federal education
legislation also known as the No Child Left Behind
Act, C-RCS must disclose to military recruiters,
upon request, the names, addresses and telephone
numbers of high school students. The district must
also notify parents of their right and the right of the
child to request that the district not release such
information without prior written parental consent.
Parents (or students if they are age 18 or older)
wishing to exercise their option to withhold their
consent to the release of the above information to
military recruiters are asked to sign and return a
form available from the high school office.
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Three-Year Strategic Plan
Last school year, the district convened a Strategic Planning Team to conduct a comprehensive review
of the mission and vision statements, and to develop a multi-year strategic plan for our district and
our four schools. The Board of Education adopted the plan on March 21, 2016, for implementation
beginning July 1, 2016.
We are pleased to share with you our mission, vision, and beliefs; as well as the immediate priorities
and long-term strategies included in the plan.
Our Mission
Immediate Priorities
To educate, inspire and empower each student to
become a creative, engaged and productive citizen.
We aspire to graduate all students prepared to
pursue their hopes and dreams.
• Identify and provide adequate supports to students in need pre-K to 12.
• Implement a comprehensive K-8 plan to improve ELA and math performance.
• Proactively identify students at risk of dropping out and implement supports based
on root cause analysis.
Our Core Beliefs
2016 – 2019 Strategies
Our Vision
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Students are our number one priority.
We always deliver our personal best.
We believe everyone can learn.
We provide appropriate opportunities
and supports to all.
We foster a climate of collaboration and partnership within our school and community.
We use data to inform decisions and drive continuous improvement.
All are welcomed in a safe, positive, respectful and supportive environment.
We value integrity, diversity and respect
for all.
Building relationships is paramount to our success.
We teach and nurture the whole child.
• Provide a continuum of rigorous curriculum and enrichment opportunities.
• Identify and then address the root causes of chronic absence.
• Implement professional development and follow through for all faculty, staff and volunteers.
• Implement parent involvement and engagement strategies specific to each level.
• Improve collaboration among buildings to increase vertical alignment.
• Identify and address the barriers to student participation in co- and extracurricular activities.
• Develop alliances with our community to provide additional services and opportunities for our students and their families.
• Enhance technology infrastructure, access, pedagogy and proficiency.
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School Meals Program
An application for free or reduced-price school meals can be found in
the center of this calendar. All completed applications should be turned in to
the district food services supervisor as soon as possible at the start of the school
year. Applications for free or reduced-price meals may also be completed anytime
during the school year when a family’s income or size of household changes.
2016-17 Prices
Breakfast
Item
Ryder/Radez Middle School High School
Adults*
Breakfast
$2.00
$2.25
$2.25
$2.75
A la Carte Entree
$1.50
$1.75
$1.75
$2.25
Milk
$0.50
$0.50
$0.50
$1.00
Fruit
$0.50
$0.50
$0.50
$1.00
Juice
$0.50
$0.50
$0.50
$1.00
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$2.00
$2.00
Breakfast Sandwich —
Lunch
Item
Ryder/Radez Middle School High School
Adults*
Lunch $2.25
$2.75
$2.75
$3.75
Soup
$0.75
$0.75
$0.75
$1.50
Fruit/Dessert/Veggie $0.75
$0.75
$0.75
$1.00
Milk
$0.50
$0.50
$1.00
$0.50
Approved Smart Snacks (same price for all schools)
Ice Cream $0.50 & up
Snack Juice $0.50
Roll-Ups $0.50
Bottled Water $0.50
Approved Smart Snack Beverages
$1.75 & up
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All Chips $0.50 & up
Approved Smart Snacks $0.40 & up
Note
* Adult meal components
are not federally funded and
therefore we are required to
charge higher prices.
Healthy school meals are the building blocks of a great education
Moving forward in the district’s efforts to follow the Healthy-Free Kid Act
regulations, we look to introduce students to new menu ideas that incorporate the
use of fresh produce and new whole grain entree items.
It is our goal to make your child’s meal experience a good one. Our vendors are
creating exciting new options to use in school lunch meal planning, and many new
Smart Snacks in Schools options are now coming on the market and should be
available soon.
We feel strongly that your child’s day should start off nutritiously. Kids whose
minds are not on their growling stomachs stay focused on their studies. We offer
a nutritious breakfast every day and encourage students to participate. We also
encourage all families to take advantage of our meal service program. We offer a
wide range of healthy, high quality meals that appeal to your children and meet all
the regulations. Applications are available in the center of this district calendar,
on the web site, and in each building.
Please take note of our districts charging policy: 5 meals for K-5 and 2 meals for
6-12. Students who have a negative balance are not allowed to purchase a la carte
items. Refer to your student handbook for dining room etiquette information.
Visit the Food Services section of the district website (www.crcs.k12.ny.us/foodservices) for information about MySchoolBucks, our online payment and account
information service.
Snack milk and juice is a separate program. For credit information contact your
student’s teacher.
Thank you for your continued support of C-RCS’s Food Services Program, a vital
component to your child’s education and wellbeing. Feel free to contact us with any
questions or concerns and keep checking the website for news and updates.
Amy Shaw Stuart, Food Service Supervisor, 234-3565 ext. 1052
High School, 234-3565 ext. 1144
Linda Almy, Middle School, 234-8368 ext. 2028
Judy Fancher, Radez Elementary, 294-6621 ext. 4126
Kathy Yorks, Ryder Elementary, 234-2585 ext. 5011
Attendance Policy Summary
The Board of Education recognizes that student attendance in school is
a vital part of academic achievement and overall school success. Student
interactions with teachers and other students in class help to enhance the
academic learning experience and provide a basis by which students can
demonstrate mastery of subject matter. It is important that students, parents
and the school work together to achieve the goals set forth in the attendance
policy.
The attendance policy of Cobleskill-Richmondville schools is designed to
accomplish the following:
1. To accurately monitor the attendance, absence, tardiness and early release
of students;
2. To ensure sufficient pupil attendance of classes so that pupils may achieve
state-mandated education standards;
3. To verify student location for safety reasons and to account to parents
regarding the location of children during school hours.
Parent Responsibilities
It is expected that parents will ensure their children attend school regularly
and on time. When it is necessary for a student to be absent from school, the
absence will be excused if it is based on one of the following:
» Personal illness;
» Illness or death in the family;
» Religious observance;
» Quarantine;
» Required court appearance;
» Attendance at medical/dental appointments;
» Approved college visits;
» Military obligations;
» Absences approved in advance by the principal;
» Other reasons as may be approved by the Commissioner of Education.
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All other absences, tardiness or early departure for which the pupil has no
valid school-approved excuse shall be considered unexcused. It is the parents’
responsibility to notify the school office by 8:30 a.m. on the day their child is
absent. Parents must also provide a written excuse upon the student’s return to
school. If a written excuse is not received within three school days of a student’s
return to school, the absence will be recorded as an unexcused absence.
Student Responsibilities
The building principal and/or classroom teacher may determine that a
certain percentage of a student’s grade be based on classroom participation.
Students who are absent from instruction shall be afforded the opportunity
to make up the class participation portion of their grade, as well as any work
missed. Upon returning to school following an absence, tardiness or early
departure, it shall be the responsibility of the student to consult with his or
her teacher(s) regarding arrangements to make up missed work, assignments,
tests and class participation requirements in accordance with a time schedule
and in a manner specified by the teacher. Unexcused absences will result
in disciplinary action consistent with the district’s Code of Conduct. Those
penalties may include, for example, detention, in-school suspension and/
or referral to Family Court. Students may also be denied the privilege of
participating in or attending extracurricular events.
School Responsibilities
Attendance will be taken during each class period in grades 6–12, and once
per school day in grades K–5. Continuous monitoring will be conducted to
identify students who are absent, tardy or leave class or school early. In the
event a student is absent without prior notification, the district shall attempt
to contact the pupil’s parent(s) or persons in parental relation. All attendance
information will be recorded and analyzed periodically to identify patterns or
trends in student absences.
Attendance Offices
High School: 234-3565, ext. 1106
Middle School: 234-8368, ext. 2016
Radez School: 294-6621, ext. 4000
Ryder School: 234-2585, ext. 5061
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Changes to Immunization Requirements
Beginning September 1, 2016, students
entering 7th and 12th grades must be
vaccinated against meningococcal disease in
order to attend school in New York state.
The New York State Department of Health
notif ied school districts in November 2015
that a new law requires mmunizations
against meningococcal disease for children
at ages 11 or 12 and again at 16 years of
age or older, as recommended by the national
Advisory Committee on Immunization
Practices.
Meningococcal disease is a severe bacterial
infection that can lead to meningitis
(inf lammation of the lining covering the brain
and spinal cord) and bloodstream infections
such as septicemia. Symptoms of the disease
include a high fever, headache, vomiting, a
stiff neck and a rash.
The Centers for Disease Control and
Prevention has found the highest rates of
meningococcal disease to be among preteens,
teens, and young adults, as well as among
infants with certain medical conditions.
The new law targets many in this age group
and aligns with the CDC’s recommendation
to vaccinate 11- to 18-year-olds against
meningococcal disease.
Below is a summary of other School Immunization
Requirements based on NYSDOH regulations:
MMR (grades K-12)
•
2 doses of measles and mumps vaccines and 1
dose of rubella vaccine (MMR)
•
Required for school entry. Range of 4 through
6 years of age for second dose no longer
permitted
DTaP (grades K-12, except 8-12 as noted
below*)
• 5 doses of diphtheria and tetanus toxoidcontaining vaccine and acellular pertussis vaccine
(DTaP) required for entrance
• If 4th dose received at 4 years of age or older, only
4 doses required
• Required for school entry. Range of 4 through 6
years of age for 5th dose no longer permitted
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Polio (grades 2-5, 8-12)
• 3 doses
*Changes to Grades 8 through 12 School
Entrance Immunization Requirements
Children who enrolled in grades 8 through 12 in
the 2015-16 school year are in this cohort, including
new entrants in subsequent years into the cohort’s
current grade levels (e.g. 2016-2017 grades 9-12,
2017-2018 grades 10-12, 2018-2019 grades 1112, 2019-2020 12th grade).
• Must meet immunization requirements of
regulations in effect prior to July 1, 2014
• Do not need to have intervals assessed for
immunizations.
• Are compliant for 2016-2017 through
graduation if they meet requirements in effect June
30, 2014, which were:
Polio (grades K, 1, 6 and 7 only)
o DTaP/DTP 3 doses
• 4 doses of poliomyelitis vaccine (IPV)
o Tdap 1 dose
o Polio 3 doses
• If 3rd dose received at 4 years of age or older, only
3 doses required
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• Required for school entry. Range of 4 through 6
years of age for 4th dose no longer permitted
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o MMR o Hep B THURSDAY
2 doses, or 2 doses of measles, 1 dose of mumps, and 1 dose of rubella
3 doses
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Menu for September 7 and 8
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Menu for Sept. 7: Whole grain bagel/
lite cream cheese, 5 whole grain chicken
nuggets/whole grain roll/ketchup 2 pk/
BBQ 1oz, peanut butter and jelly sandwich/
whole grain bread, assorted canned fruits
and vegetables.
Menu for Sept. 8: Whole
grain muffin/mini pancakes/sausage
patty/1syrup, bologna and cheese
sandwich on whole grain bread/
assorted fresh and canned fruits/assorted vegetables.
Registration deadline for
Oct. 1 SAT
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LABOR DAY
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6
Buildings closed
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8
First day of school for
grades 1-6 and 9
All students grades 1-12
in attendance
Grade 8 Locker Move-In
Split sessions for
kindergarten
9
10
Split sessions for
kindergarten
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Board of Education
meeting, 7 p.m. @ MS
Radez Open House
Ryder Open House
6-7 p.m.
Middle School Open
House, 6-7:30 p.m.
Registration deadline for
Oct. 22 ACT
Meet the Coaches
(modified sports)
7-8 p.m. @ MS
Auditorium
Eid al-Adha
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HS Underclass Picture Day
Five Hour Course,
7-9:30 p.m.
Five Hour Course,
7-9:30 p.m.
HS Open House
6:30-8 p.m.
CREST meeting,
6:30-7:30 p.m. @ Ryder
HS Parking
Meeting #1, 8 p.m.
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Team 8 Chicken BBQ
Fundraiser
Senior Portrait Make-ups,
7 a.m. - 3 p.m. @ HS
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FFA Agriculture Fair
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— HARRIET BEECHER STOWE
Code of Conduct Summary
This summary, based on the district’s Code of Conduct,
Board of Education policies and state laws on Schools
Against Violence in Education (SAVE), outlines the rules and
procedures under which the Cobleskill-Richmondville Central
School District operates. A complete copy of the Code of
Conduct can be obtained from the main office of any school
building. The Code of Conduct includes Board of Education
policy statements regarding the following:
» Student rights and their corresponding responsibilities;
» Definitions of the community partnerships which
include parents, bus drivers, teachers, guidance counselors,
principals, the superintendent and the Board of Education;
» The student dress code, which delineates expectations
for acceptable and unacceptable student grooming and
appearance;
» Expectations for student conduct, which outline
acceptable and unacceptable student behavior;
» Procedures for reporting violations of the Code of
Conduct related to harassment or discrimination;
» The disciplinary process with an outline of disciplinary
procedures and penalties;
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» The expectations of visitors to
the schools; and
» The expectations for public
conduct on school property, both
during regular school hours and at
after-school activities and sporting
events.
The intent of this Code of Conduct
is to promote responsible behavior
that creates an orderly and safe
school environment. It is the belief
of the Cobleskill-Richmondville
Central Schools that everyone in
our community must contribute
to the achievement of this goal.
The discipline code applies to the
behavior of all students while they
are on school grounds, in school
buildings and/or participating
in school-sponsored activities.
C-RCS will operate on a progressive
discipline philosophy designed to bring about behavior change. The history and disciplinary
record of each student will be considered on a case-by-case basis. However, every effort will be
made to respond in a firm, fair and consistent manner.
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Homecoming
Homecoming
Homecoming
Homecoming
Homecoming
Emergency Early Release
Day (BOCES-wide),
15-minute Early Dismissal
Registration deadline for
Nov. 5 SAT
Rosh Hashanah
(begins at sundown)
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(observed)
Buildings closed
NO SCHOOL
FAM Funds Annual
Shareholder Meeting
@ HS Theatre
MS Activity Night,
6:30 - 8 p.m.
Yom Kippur
(begins at sundown)
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Board of Education
meeting, 7 p.m. @ MS
Five Hour Course,
7-9:30 p.m.
Five Hour Course,
7-9:30 p.m.
End of HS
Marking Period 1
End of MS
Marking Period 1
Radez Fall Picture Day
Staff Development Day;
Early Dismissal for
Students:
HS- 11:11
MS- 11:23
Radez- 11:11
Ryder- 11:23
All Buses Depart- 11:29
Ryder Fall Picture Day
HS Fall Sports Photos
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Radez Turkey Trot
Sukkot
Schoharie Valley Concert
Band, 7:30 p.m. @ HS
ACT Test
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HS Fall Sports Photos
Freshmen Family Night,
6-10 p.m. @ HS
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Radez Halloween
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Ryder Halloween Parade
Halloween
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“Live as if you were to die tomorrow. Learn as if you were to live forever.”
— MAHATMA GANDHI
Sources for Information
School Closing Procedures
Cobleskill-Richmondville Central Schools
http://www.crcs.k12.ny.us
Capital Region BOCES
www.capitalregionboces.org
Community Library
http://www.comlibrary.org
(518) 234-7897
College.gov
http://www.college.gov/wps/portal
The Times Journal
http://www.timesjournalonline.com
New York Department of Education
http://www.nysed.gov
Homework Hotline
http://homework-hotline.org
1-888-986-2345
Stop Bullying
http://www.stopbullying.gov
Stop Cyber Bullying
http://www.stopcyberbullying.org
Bill Nye, the Science Guy
http://www.billnye.com
Regents Exams
http://www.nysedregents.org
Sparks Notes
http://www.sparknotes.com/sparknotes
Knight Cite
http://www.calvin.edu/library/knightcite
Grammar Girl
http://grammar.quickanddirtytips.com
Math
http://www.math.com
How Stuff Works
http://www.howstuffworks.com
Internet Public Library
http://www.ipl.org
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Cancellations, delays or early dismissals are posted on the school district’s website at
http://www.crcs.k12.ny.us and announced via Blackboard Connect automated calling
system. Please ensure your child’s building office has your most recent contact information
so that the school can reach you by automated phone call.
We will also post notifications to our district Facebook (www.facebook.com/crcsdistrict)
and Twitter (twitter.com/crcsdistrict) pages. School closings are also announced on the
following local TV and radio stations: WSDE (1190 AM); WRVE (99.5 FM); WYJB (95.5
FM); WFLY (92.3 FM); WGNA (107.7 FM); WGY (810 AM); WYJB (B95.5 FM); WRVE
(99.5 FM); WRGB Channel 6, TWC Channel 9, WTEN Channel 10, WNYT Channel 13,
WXXA FOX23, as well as the Times Union website (http://timesunion.com).
It is best to rely on more than one source of information when it comes to weatherrelated announcements. This is particularly true in situations that involve power
outages, which can affect the district’s ability to send electronic notifications. Emergency
preparedness agencies have advised that residents have access to a battery-powered radio
so that they can receive information if other communication channels are unavailable.
Community Use of School District Facilities
It is the Board of Education’s policy to maximize the community’s return on its investment
in student school facilities. This means that our playing fields, tennis courts, gymnasiums,
auditoriums, cafeterias and meeting rooms are available for use by nonschool groups for
other than commercial and political activities. Applications for use of school facilities are
available on the district website and in each school office and should be submitted in time
for the building principal’s recommendation and Board of Education’s review prior to the
regular meetings. The application will require evidence of liability insurance for formal
groups and of the supervision to be provided during the activity. Fees may be charged to help
defray associated expenses incurred when the buildings are not normally staffed.
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Fall Sports Awards
(modified) 3:30 p.m.@
MS Auditorium
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Dec. 3 SAT
MS Drama Club Play
MS Drama Club Play
Registration deadline for
Dec. 10 ACT
SAT Exams
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meeting, 7 p.m. @ MS
Fall Sports Awards
(JV/Varsity)
7 p.m. @ HS Theatre
Ryder Veterans Day
Celebration
Radez Veterans Day
Celebration
VETERANS DAY
CREST meeting,
6:30-7:30 p.m. @ Ryder
HS Picture Retake Day
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Daylight Savings
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Select Choir
Dress Rehearsal,
2:45-4:30 p.m. @ HS
Five Hour Course,
7-9:30 p.m.
Five Hour Course,
7-9:30 p.m.
High School Chorus,
Orchestra, Band, and
Select Choir concert
7 p.m. @ HS
Parent-Teacher
Conference Day;
no students K-12
Schoharie County ARC
Talent Show @ HS, 6 p.m.
Area All-State Music
Festival @ SUNY Oneonta
Area All-State Music
Festival @ SUNY Oneonta
HS Underclass Photos
Make-up Day
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Early dismissal K-12
Early dismissal times:
HS- 11:11
MS- 11:23
Radez- 11:11
Ryder- 11:23
All Buses Depart11:29
Board of Education
meeting, 7 p.m. @ MS
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“The mind is not a vessel to be filled, but a fire to be kindled.”
— PLUTARCH
Dignity for All Students
The intent of the New York State Dignity
for All Students Act (DASA) is to ensure that
elementary and secondary school students have
the right to attend school in an environment
that is free of discrimination, harassment, and
bullying. DASA went into effect on July 1, 2012.
DASA regulations are consistent with CobleskillRichmondville Board of Education Regulations.
DASA requires that at least one person at every
school be thoroughly trained to handle harassing
behaviors that may be related but not limited to
a person’s actual or perceived: race, color, weight,
national origin, ethnic group, religion, religious
practices, disability, sexual orientation, gender and
sex. Designated school professionals will be trained
to act as Anti-Bullying Coordinators for CobleskillRichmondville Central School District and each of
the buildings within the district.
C-RCS’s roles and responsibilities include:
prevention, intervention, training, reporting and
investigating by the Dignity Act Coordinator
as determined by New York State Education
Department’s Regulation and Dignity for All
Students Act.
Key Definitions from DASA
Bullying: A hostile activity which harms
or induces fear through the threat of further
aggression and/or creates terror. Bullying may be
premeditated or a sudden activity.
Bullying often includes the following
characteristics:
Power imbalance – occurs when a bully uses his/
her physical or social power over a target.
Intent to harm – the bully seeks to inflict
physical or emotional harm and/or takes pleasure
in this activity.
Threat of further aggression – the bully and
target believe that bullying will continue.
Terror – When any bullying increases, it becomes
a systematic violence or harassment used to
intimidate and maintain dominance.
There are several types of bullying, including
verbal, physical and social/relational.
Discrimination: The act of denying rights,
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benefits, justice, equitable treatment or access to
facilities available to all others, to an individual
or group of people because of the group, class
or category to which that person belongs (as
enumerated in the harassment section).
Harassment: The creation of a hostile
environment by conduct or by verbal threats,
intimidation or abuse that has or would have the
effect of unreasonably and substantially interfering
with a student’s educational performance,
opportunities or benefits, or mental, emotional
or physical well-being; or conduct, verbal threats,
intimidation or abuse that reasonably causes or
would reasonably be expected to cause a student to
fear for his or her physical safety. The harassing
behavior may be based on any characteristic,
including but not limited to a person’s actual or
perceived: race, color, weight, national origin,
ethnic group, religion, religious practice, disability,
sex, sexual orientation, or gender (including gender
identity and expression).
Hazing: An induction, initiation or membership
process involving harassment which produces
public humiliation, physical or emotional
discomfort, bodily injury or public ridicule or
creates a situation where public humiliation,
physical or emotional discomfort, bodily injury or
public ridicule is likely to occur.
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All-State Music Festival,
Rochester
All-State Music Festival,
Rochester
All-State Music Festival,
Rochester
SAT test
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Marking Period 2
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All-State Music Festival,
Rochester
Board of Education
meeting, 7 p.m. @ MS
Cobleskill Rotary Breakfast
with Santa @ HS Cafe,
8:30-11:30 a.m.
End of MS
Marking Period 2
MS Chorus and 7-8 Band
Concert,
7 p.m. @ MS
Auditorium
Ryder Picture Retake/
Absentee Date
MS Activity Night,
6:30 - 8 p.m.
Schoharie Valley Concert
Band, 7:30 p.m. @ HS
ACT test
Radez Spaghetti Dinner
HS Report Cards Issued
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4th-5th Grade Chorus,
5th Grade Band
concert, 7 p.m. @ HS
Staff Development Day;
2-Hour Delay for Students
Five Hour Course,
7-9:30 p.m.
Five Hour Course,
7-9:30 p.m.
Elementary Dress
Rehearsals TBD
Elementary Dress
Rehearsals TBD
3rd Grade Chorus,
HS Stage Band
concert, 7 p.m. @ HS
6th Grade Band and MS
Orchestra concert,
7 p.m. @ MS
Auditorium
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meeting, 7 p.m. @ MS
MS Music Picture Day
Concert Snow Date
MS Music Picture Day
MS Music Picture
Snow Day
Registration deadline
for Jan. 21 SAT
Hanukkah
(begins at sundown)
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NO SCHOOL
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New Year's Eve
“Education is not preparation for life; education is life itself.”
— JOHN DEWEY
Free and Reduced Price Meal Information
According to the U.S. Department of Health, studies have shown that eating nutritious meals can improve a child’s health and intellectual development. Cobleskill-Richmondville Central School
District offers students healthy meals every school day, including breakfast ($2 ES, $2.25 MS/HS) and lunch ($2.25 ES and $2.75 MS/HS). Free and reduced-price meals are available to students whose
families meet federal income guidelines. Reduced-price meals cost each eligible student $0.25 for breakfast and $0.25 for lunch.
Q: Do I need to fill out an application
for each child?
A: No. Please fill out only one application for
your household.
Q: Who can get free meals?
A: All children in households receiving benefits
from SNAP, the Food Distribution Program on
Indian Reservations or TANF, can get free meals
regardless of your income. Also, your children can
get free meals if your household’s gross income
is within the free limits on the Federal Income
Eligibility Guidelines.
Q: Can foster children get free meals?
A:Yes, foster children that are under the legal
responsibility of a foster care agency or court, are eligible
for free meals. Any foster child in the household is
eligible for free meals regardless of income.
Q: Can homeless, runaway and
migrant children get free meals?
A: Please call William Wolfanger at (518) 2343165 to see if your child qualifies.
Q: Who can get reduced-price meals?
A: Your children can get low-cost meals if your
household income is within the reduced-price limits
on the Federal Income Chart (see attached pages).
Q: Should I fill out an application if I
received a letter this school year saying
my children are approved for free or
reduced-price meals?
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A: Yes. A new application must be received by
Sept. 30, 2016, or your children will be removed
from the approved free or reduced list. This is
mandated by New York State and you will be
required to send money in with your children for
meals starting on Oct. 1. Call 234-3565, ext. 1052 if
you have any questions.
Q: I get WIC. Can my child get free
meals?
A: Children in households participating in WIC
may be eligible for free or reduced-price meals.
Please fill out an application.
Q: Will the information I give be
checked?
A: The school may ask you at any time during
the school year to verify your eligibility. You will be
notified, in writing, if you have been selected for
verification. School officials may ask you to send
papers showing that your child should receive free
or reduced-price meals at the time you applied.
Q: If I don’t qualify now, may I apply
later?
A: Yes. You may apply at any time during the
school year if your household size increases, your
income goes down, or you start getting Food
Stamps, TANF or other benefits. If you lose your
job, your children may be able to get free or
reduced-price meals.
Q: What if I disagree with the school’s
decision about my application?
A: You should talk to school officials. You
may also ask for a hearing by writing to Business
Manager Tracy Fraleigh, 155 Washington Ave.,
Cobleskill, NY 12043; (518) 234-4032 ext. 2008.
Q: May I apply if someone in my
household is not a U.S. citizen?
A: Yes. You or your children do not have to be U.S.
citizens to qualify for free or reduced-price meals.
Q: Who should I include as members of
my household?
A: You must include all people living in your
household, related or not (such as grandparents,
other relatives or friends). You must include yourself
and all children who live with you.
Q: What if my income is not always the
same?
A: List the amount you normally get. For
example, if you normally get $1,000 each month,
but you missed some work last month and only got
$900, you should list $1,000. If your normally get
overtime, include it. Don’t include overtime if you
only get it occasionally.
Q: My spouse is deployed to a combat
zone. Does combat pay count as income?
A: No, if combat pay is received in addition to
basic pay. Contact your school for more information
regarding military wages and allowances.
Q: My family needs more help. Are
there other programs we might apply
for?
A: To find out how to apply for SNAP or other
assistance benefits, contact your local assistance
office or call 1-800-342-3009.
Free and Reduced Price Meal Information
How to Apply
To get free or reduced-price meals for your children you may submit an
Eligibility Letter for Free Meals/Milk (formerly Direct Certification Letter)
received from the NYS Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance, OR
carefully complete one application for your household and return it to the
designated office.
If you now receive Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP),
Temporary Assistance to Needy Families (TANF) for any children, or
participate in the Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations
(FDPIR), the application must include the children’s names, the household
SNAP, TANF or FDPIR case number and the signature of an adult
household member. All children should be listed on the same application.
If you do not list a food stamp, TANF or FDPIR case number for all the
children for whom you are applying, the application must include the names
of everyone in the household, the amount of income of each household
member, and how often it is received and where it comes from. It must
include the signature of an adult household member and the last four digits
of that adult’s social security number, or check the box if the adult does not
have a social security number. An application that is not complete cannot
be approved. Contact your local Department of Social Services for your
food stamp or TANF case number or complete the income portion of the
application.
Reporting Changes
You no longer need to report changes for an increase in income or
decrease in household size, or if you no longer receive food stamps.
Income Exclusions
The value of any child care provided or arranged, or any amount received
as payment for such child care or reimbursement for costs incurred for such
care under the Child Care Development (Block Grant) Fund should not be
considered as income for this program.
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Non-discrimination Statement
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) prohibits discrimination
against its customers, employees, and applicants for employment on
the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, sex, gender
identity, religion, reprisal, and where applicable, political beliefs, marital
status, familial or parental status, sexual orientation, or all or part of an
individual’s income is derived from any public assistance program, or
protected genetic information in employment or in any program or activity
conducted or funded by the Department. (Not all prohibited basis will
apply to all programs and/or
employment activities.)
REDUCED PRICE ELIGIBILITY INCOME CHART
The following chart lists income levels according to household size and income levels received either
yearly, monthly or weekly. If your total household income is the same or less than the amounts on
the income chart below, your children may be eligible to receive free or reduced-price meals. Income
levels are effective from July 1, 2013 until further notice
If you wish to file a Civil
Rights program complaint
Household Size
Annual
of discrimination, complete
1
$21,978
the USDA Program
2
29,637
Discrimination Complaint
3
37,296
Form (PDF), found online
4
44,955
at http://www.ascr.usda.
gov/complaint_filing_cust.
5
52,614
html, or at any USDA office,
6
60,273
or call (866) 632-9992 to
7
67,951
request the form. You may
8
75,647
also write a letter containing
For each additional
all of the information
family member add
7696
requested in the form. Send
your completed complaint
form or letter to us by mail
at U.S. Department of Agriculture, Director, Office of Adjudication, 1400
Independence Avenue, S.W., Washington, D.C. 20250-9410, by fax (202)
690-7442 or email at program.intake@usda.gov. Individuals who are deaf,
hard of hearing, or have speech disabilities and wish to file either an EEO or
program complaint please contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service
at (800) 877-8339 or (800) 845-6136. USDA is an equal opportunity
provider and employer.
Meals for Children with Disabilities
Federal regulations require schools and institutions to serve meals at
no extra charge to children with a disability which may restrict their diet. A
student with a disability is defined in 7CFR Part 15b.3 of Federal regulations,
as one who has a physical or mental impairment which substantially limits
one or more major life activities. Major life activities are defined to include
functions such as caring for one’s self, performing manual tasks, walking,
seeing, hearing, speaking, breathing, learning, and working. You must
request the special meals from the school and provide the school with
medical certification from a medical doctor. If you believe your child needs
substitutions because of a disability, please call Food Services Director
Amy Stuart 234-3565, ext. 1052, for further information, as there is specific
information that the medical certification must contain.
Confidentiality
The United States Department of Agriculture has approved the release
Month
Bi-Weekly
Weekly
$1,832
Twice Monthly
$916
$846
$423
2,470
1,235 1,140
570
3,108
1,554
1,435
718
3,747
1,874
1,730
865
4,385
2,193
2,024
1,012
5,023
2,512
2,319
1,160
5,663
2,832
2,614
1,307
6,304
3,152
2,910
1,455
642
321
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of students names and eligibility status, without parent/guardian consent,
to persons directly connected with the administration or enforcement of
federal education programs such as Title I and the National Assessment
of Educational Progress (NAEP), which are United States Department of
Education programs used to determine areas such as the allocation of funds
to schools, to evaluate socioeconomic status of the school’s attendance area,
and to assess educational progress. Information may also be released to
State health or State education programs administered by the State agency
or local education agency, provided the State or local education agency
administers the program, and federal State or local nutrition programs
similar to the National School Lunch Program. Additionally, all information
contained in the free and reduced price application may be released to
persons directly connected with the administration or enforcement of
programs authorized under the National School Lunch Act (NSLA) or
Child Nutrition Act (CNA); including the National School Lunch and
School Breakfast Programs, the Special Milk Program, the Child and
Adult Care Food Program, Summer Food Service Program and the Special
Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women Infants and Children (WIC); the
Comptroller General of the United States for audit purposes, and federal,
State or local law enforcement officials investigating alleged violation of the
programs under the NSLA or CNA.
The disclosure of eligibility information not specifically authorized by
the NSLA requires a written consent statement from the parent/guardian. We
will let you know when your application is approved or denied.
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Elementary and Middle School Spelling Bees
Winners head to the Regional Spelling Bee
at Proctor’s Theatre in Schenectady
Each year, Radez Elementary and Golding
Middle School host spelling bees that bring
out dozens of competitors
Students in grades 4 and 5, and 6 to
8, compete for hours for prizes graciously
provided by the Cobleskill-Richmondville
Elementary Support Team, and the chance to
advance to the Capital Region Spelling Bee at
Proctors Theatre in Schenectady.
Last year, Spencer O’Neil was able to
correctly spell “parallel” to win the Radez
Grades 4 and 5 Spelling Bee and secure a spot
at Proctor’s.
Eighth grader Jasmeen Ghotra also
went to the regional competition after
successfully spelling “interlocutor,” and then
“pachyderm,” to earn the crown.
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Elementary Spelling Bee
MS Spelling Bee
Yearbook Club Photos
Five Hour Course,
7-9:30 p.m.
Five Hour Course,
7-9:30 p.m.
CREST meeting,
6:30-7:30 p.m. @ Radez
Registration deadline for
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meeting, 7 p.m. @ MS
Regents Exams
Regents Exams
HS Winter Sports Photos
Regents Exams
Regents Exams
End of MS/HS
Marking Period 3
Superintendent’s
Conference Day;
no students K-12
End of MS Semester 1
End of Elementary
2nd Quarter
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“Education is the key to unlock the golden door of freedom.”
— GEORGE WASHINGTON CARVER
Notices
Anti-Discrimination and Sexual Harassment Guidelines
Firearms Prohibition
It is the policy of the Cobleskill-Richmondville Central School District to not
discriminate on the basis of handicap, sex, national origin, religion, race, sexual
orientation or age in its education programs, activities or employment as required
by Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. Copies of the full policies
(#9140 and #0110.0) are available on the district website, at
www.crcs.k12.ny.us/board-of-education/board-of-education-policies.
The Board of Education has a policy prohibiting sexual harassment in our schools.
Sexual harassment is generally defined as unwelcome sexual advances, requests
for sexual favors or other verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature. The
C-RCS administration, faculty, staff and students are responsible for assuring
that the environment for work and study is free from sexual harassment. Sexual
harassment violates the dignity of individuals and will not be tolerated. The Board
of Education seeks to eliminate sexual harassment through education and by
encouraging faculty, staff and students to report concerns or complaints. Prompt
corrective measures will be taken to stop sexual harassment if ever it occurs. Any
student, employee or school district officer who believes discrimination or sexual
harassment has occurred should report the alleged misconduct immediately so that
corrective action may be taken. Please contact the building principal; Section 504
& Title IX Compliance Officer William Wolfanger (234-3165); Title IX Compliance
Officer Melissa Ausfeld (234-3565); the U.S. Department of Education (800-4213481); or the New York Office for Civil Rights (646-428-3900).
By Board of Education policy, no student shall bring a firearm on any
portion of the premises of a school that is owned or controlled by this
school district. In accordance with the Gun Free Schools Act of 1994, any
student who, after a hearing held pursuant to Education Law Section
3214, is found guilty of bringing a firearm onto the premises of any
school that is owned or controlled by C-RCS will be subject to a penalty
of at least a one year suspension from school. However, in determining
an appropriate penalty, the Superintendent of Schools may modify the
suspension requirement on a case-by-case basis, considering among
other things, the totality of circumstances surrounding the offense and
the student’s previous record. These may include, but are not limited
to, the age of the student; the student’s grade in school; the student’s
prior disciplinary record; the Superintendent’s belief that other forms of
discipline may be more effective; and other extenuating circumstances.
Police officers on duty are the only people permitted on school property
to have a weapon in their possession. New York State Penal Law Section
265.01(d) addresses possession of firearms on school property.
February
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Drug Free/Tobacco Free School Zone
Our school district is considered a Drug Free/Tobacco Free School
Zone. Anyone arrested and convicted of selling or using illegal drugs
within 1,000 feet of school property would be prosecuted to the fullest
extent of the law by the civil authorities. The penalties are harsher than
those in the community at large. Signs are posted at the entrances to
our campuses and on district buildings as a warning that our district
has no tolerance toward illegal drug possession or usage.
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MS Spring Picture Day
and 8th Grade
Class Photo
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MS Activity Night,
6:30 - 8 p.m.
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4/5 Orchestra concert,
7 p.m. @ HS
Parent Night Grade 8 to 9
ACT Test
Registration deadline for
March 11 SAT
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Schoharie Valley Concert
Band, 3 p.m. @ HS
Board of Education
meeting, 7 p.m. @ MS
Five Hour Course,
7-9:30 p.m.
Five Hour Course,
7-9:30 p.m.
Winter Sports Awards
(modified) 3:30 p.m.
@ MS Auditorium
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Board of Education
meeting, 7 p.m. @ MS
Radez Spring Picture Day
Ryder PARP,
until March 24
MARCH 2017
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“Education’s purpose is to replace an empty mind with an open one.”
— MALCOLM FORBES
Parents As Reading Partners
PARP is a program that asks parents to read
with their children for at least fifteen minutes
daily, stressing the fact that reading can be fun as
well as informative. The choice of reading materials
can vary from books to anything with printed
words. The daily activity of reading together
strengthens reading and communication skills in
the child and also strengthens the parent/child
relationship.
Note: The term ‘parents’ may be interpreted
broadly to include all adults who play an
important role in a child’s life.
PARP is a program that cements the necessary
bond between the home and the school to
encourage love of reading in our children. It was
developed in 1978 by the late State Senator James
Donovan, Chairman of the State Senate Education
Committee; in 1987 the New York State PTA was
asked to assume the program’s helm, and since
then has administered the program.
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until March 31
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April 8 ACT
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Five Hour Course,
7-9:30 p.m.
Five Hour Course,
7-9:30 p.m.
MS Math Mystery Night
Ryder Spring Picture Day
Winter Sports Awards
(JV/Varsity) 7 p.m.
@ HS Theatre
CREST meeting,
6:30-7:30 p.m. @ Radez
Staff Development Day;
Early Dismissal for
Students
Early dismissal times:
HS- 11:11
MS- 11:23
Radez- 11:11
Ryder- 11:23
All Buses Depart11:29
SAT Exams
Purim
(begins at sundown)
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Board of Education
meeting, 7 p.m. @ MS
Pi Day
All-County Music Festival
@ HS Theatre
End of HS
Marking Period 4
End of MS
Marking Period 4
Daylight Savings
Time Begins
MS Activity Night,
6:30 - 8 p.m.
All-County Music Festival
@ HS Theatre
St. Patrick’s Day
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HS Orchestra, Chorus, and
Band Concert,
7 p.m. @ HS
Ryder PARP Ends
Team 8 Wolfe’s Pizza
Fundraiser
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Board of Education
meeting, 7 p.m. @ MS
NYS Grades 3-8 ELA
Assessment
NYS Grades 3-8 ELA
Assessment
NYS Grades 3-8 ELA
Assessment
Elementary Student
Showcase, 6:30 p.m.
@ HS
Kindergarten Screening
and Registration
Kindergarten Screening
and Registration
Kindergarten Screening
and Registration
Kindergarten Screening
and Registration
Kindergarten Screening
and Registration
Dress Rehearsal for
Elementary Student
Showcase
Radez PARP
closing assembly
Bravo! Lip Sync Contest,
7 p.m.
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2017
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“An investment in knowledge always pays the best interest.”
— BEN FRANKLIN
Notices
Pesticide Neighbor Notification
Asbestos Management Plan
Comprehensive Wellness Policy
The Cobleskill-Richmondville Central School
District is taking an aggressive, yet precautionary
approach to dealing with pesticides in and around
its schools. The development and implementation
of the district’s integrated pest management (IPM)
program is the key to achieving pesticide-use
reduction, while providing effective and economical
pest control. Any public or non-public elementary
or secondary school that decided to use a pesticide
product as a last resort in addressing a pest
problem must comply with the Pesticide Neighbor
Notification Law (Section 409-H of the Education
Law). This notice is to inform all parents,
guardians and staff that pesticide products may be
used periodically throughout the school year. Any
parents, guardians and staff who wish to receive a
48-hour written advanced notice from the school of
an actual pesticide application should call William
Himme, Director of Facilities, at 234-4133.
In accordance with the EPA’s Asbestos Hazard
Emergency Response Act (AHERA) of 1987 (40
CFR Part 763), the Cobleskill-Richmondville
Central School District is required to give
annual notification stating that the Asbestos
Management Plan for each building is available
and kept in the main office of each building
and in the office of the Director of Facilities.
These records are available for review during
normal school business hours. In addition, in
accordance with this act, a six-month periodic
surveillance is conducted in each building that
contains asbestos. The periodic surveillances are
conducted in June and December of each year.
Before the start of any project, we will make sure
all building occupants are properly notified and
all signage will indicate the scope of the project.
For more information, please contact William
Himme, Director of Facilities and LEA Asbestos
Designee, at 234-4133.
The C-RCS Board of Education has adopted
a comprehensive wellness policy that provides a
coordinated approach to student and staff wellness.
The policy is based on the belief that students who
begin each day as healthy individuals can learn
more, learn better and are more likely to complete
formal education. Staff members who are healthy
can perform assigned duties more effectively
and can model appropriate wellness behaviors
for students. The policy provides guidance in the
areas of nutrition; health education and family
and consumer science; physical education and
activity; counseling and psychological services;
health services; family, school and community
partnerships; and staff wellness. The District
Health Advisory Committee has developed a
detailed action plan to address each area, with
more information to be shared with each phase
of implementation. For more information on
this policy, please contact the District Health
Coordinator at 234-4032.
April
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Kindergarten Screening
and Registration
Kindergarten Screening
and Registration
Kindergarten Screening
and Registration
Kindergarten Screening
and Registration
Kindergarten Screening
and Registration
ACT test
End of Elementary
3rd Quarter
Registration deadline
for May 6 SAT
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Board of Education
meeting, 7 p.m. @ MS
Five Hour Course,
7-9:30 p.m.
GOOD FRIDAY
Five Hour Course,
7-9:30 p.m.
Kindergarten Parent
Orientation, 6 p.m.
Buildings closed
Passover
Palm Sunday
NO SCHOOL
(begins at sundown)
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meeting, 7 p.m. @ MS
Special Board of Education
meeting, 7:30 a.m.
@ MS
MAY 2017
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All Star Music Festival
@ Sharon Springs CSD
All Star Music Festival
@ Sharon Spring CSD
MS Activity Night,
6:30 - 8 p.m.
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Schoharie Valley Concert
Band, 3 p.m. @ HS
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2017
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“Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed people can change the world.
Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has.”
— MARGARET MEADE
Out of the Classroom
May
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Advanced Placement
Psychology testing (pm)
NYS Grades 3-8 Math
Assessment
NYS Grades 3-8 Math
Assessment
NYS Grades 3-8 Math
Assessment
Ryder Mothers Day
Celebration
End of HS
Marking Period 5
Advanced Placement
English Literature &
Composition testing (am)
End of MS
Marking Period 5
Registration deadline for
June 10 SAT
Radez Screen Free
Fun Night
Advanced Placement U.S.
History testing (am)
Screen-Free Week
Cinco de Mayo
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Screen-Free Week
Screen-Free Week
Screen-Free Week
SAT Exams
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Board of Education
meeting, Public Hearing
6:30 p.m. @ MS
HS Report Cards Issued
Five Hour Course,
7-9:30 p.m.
Five Hour Course,
7-9:30 p.m.
Registration deadline for
June 3 SAT
Advanced Placement
English Language &
Composition testing (am)
Advanced Placement
Calculus AB testing (am)
Advanced Placement Macro
Economics testing (pm)
CREST meeting,
6:30-7:30 p.m. @ Radez
Advanced Placement
World History testing
(am)
NYSSMA Solo Festival
@ Norwich
NYSSMA Solo Festival
@ Norwich
Grade 8 BBQ
Junior/Senior Prom
Advanced Placement Micro
Economics testing (am)
HS Spring Sports Photos
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Annual
School District
Budget Vote
Elementary Dress
Rehearsals in HS Theatre,
Time TBD
Elementary Dress
Rehearsals in HS Theatre,
Time TBD
4th-5th Grade Chorus,
5th Grade Band
Concert, 7 p.m. @ HS
Mother's Day
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meeting, 7 p.m. @ MS
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NYS Grade 8 Science
Performance Assessment
Elementary Dress
Rehearsals in HS Theatre,
Time TBD
Elementary Dress
Rehearsals in HS Theatre,
Time TBD
3rd Grade Chorus, 4th
Grade Band, 4/5 Grade
Orchestra, 7 p.m. @ HS
7/8 Band & MS Chorus
Concert,
7 p.m. @MS
Auditorium
Ramadan
begins
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(observed)
Memorial Day Parade
featuring the HS Band,
10 a.m.
JUNE 2017
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Rehearsal
@ HS Theatre, 7 p.m.
HS Chorus, Orchestra, and
Select Choir concert,
7 p.m. @ HS
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“It is our choices...that show what we truly are, far more than our abilities.”
— J. K. ROWLING
Time to Shine
June
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Concert
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Grade 8 Bronx Zoo Trip
SAT Exams
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NYS Grade 8 Science
Written Assessment
HS Band and Stage Band
Concert,
7 pm @ HS Theatre
Meet the Instrument
Night, 7 p.m. @ Radez
Spring Sports Awards
(JV/Varsity) 7 p.m.
@ HS Theatre
Five Hour Course,
7-9:30 p.m.
Five Hour Course,
7-9:30 p.m.
Radez 5th Grade
Celebration
MS End of Year Dance,
6:30-8:30 p.m.
ACT test
CTE Graduation, 9 a.m. @
HS Theatre
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Regents Exams
Parent Program Grade 5-6
@ MS
Regents Exams
Ryder Fathers Day
Celebration
Regents Exams
Regents Exams
MS Awards Night
End of MS Marking
Period 6
Radez Field Day
End of HS Marking
Period 6
Father's Day
End of Elementary
4th Quarter
Flag Day
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Regents Exams
Grade 8 Foreign Language
Proficiency Exams
Grade 8 Awards/Portfolio
Night
Board of Education
meeting, 7 p.m. @ MS
MS Celebration Day
Rain Date for
Radez Field Day
MAY 2017
Radez Award Day
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Early dismissal K-8
Early dismissal times:
HS- 11:11
MS- 11:23
Radez- 11:11
Ryder- 11:23
All Buses Depart- 11:29
Regents Exams
Early dismissal K-8
Last day for students K-8;
Exams only grades 9-12
Superintendent’s
Conference Day;
no students K-12
Commencement, 1 p.m.
Summer Begins
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2017
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“The highest result of education is tolerance.”
— HELEN KELLER
Student Privacy
Student Privacy Policy
Release of Student Directory Information
The C-RCS Board of Education recognizes that student surveys are a
valuable tool in determining student needs for educational services. Parents
have the right to inspect all instructional materials that will be used for a
survey, analysis or evaluation as part of a U.S. Department of Education
(USDOE) funded program. In addition, no minor student may, without
parent consent, take part in a survey, analysis or evaluation funded in
whole or in part by the USDOE that reveals information concerning
certain types of personal behavior or political beliefs. It is the policy
of the board not to permit the collection, disclosure or use of personal
information collected from students for the purpose of marketing or selling
that information or providing it to others for that purpose. For more
information or a complete copy of the policy, please contact the Office of
Pupil Personnel Services at 234-3165 or any building principal.
From time to time, officials of the school are contacted to release certain
information about their students. The Cobleskill-Richmondville Central
School District has a policy for handling the release of student directory
information, as required under the Family Education Rights and Privacy
Act of 1974 (FERPA) and the No Child Left Behind Act of 2001.
Student Publicity Policy
To recognize student achievement and/or to depict student activities at
Cobleskill-Richmondville Central Schools, students’ names, grade levels
and photos may be published on the C-RCS website/social media sites, in
school publications or released to the media. Parents who object to the use
of their child’s name or image for such purposes should notify BOTH the
superintendent of schools and their child’s building principal in writing
before the start of school.*
PLEASE NOTE: While the district will honor the request of any
parent who has submitted written notification opting their child out of
publicity efforts, the district is not responsible for media that covers news
happenings, sporting events or school events.
* This is to ensure that pictures taken during the first day of school will not
include any student on the opt-out list.
This policy further specifies that student “directory information” may
be released unless the student or parent requests that it NOT be released.
“Directory information” includes the pupil’s name, address, telephone
listing, date and place of birth, major field of study, participation in
officially recognized activities and sports, height and weight of members
of athletic teams, dates of attendance, diploma and awards received, most
recent school attended and class schedule.
If a parent or student wishes that this student “directory information”
not be released, please contact the appropriate building principal by
September 15.
In addition, FERPA allows parents, legal guardians and 18-year-old
students to arrange an appointment to review official records relating to
that student, including: progress reports; grades; aptitude and achievement
test scores; psychological tests; and teacher evaluations. Appropriate school
personnel must be present at the time of record inspection to prevent any
misinterpretation of the records. If you would like to review your child’s
records, please contact the building principal to schedule an appointment.
A copy of the full district policy on the release of student directory
information is available in each school office.
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The C-RCS policy states that no personally identifiable information about
any students other than student “directory information” may be released to
a particular person or institution without the written consent of the parent
or eligible student. However, such information may be made available under
certain conditions.
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Cobleskill-Richmondville
CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
155 Washington Avenue
Cobleskill, NY 12043
Board of Education
Bruce Tryon, President
Steven Philbrick, Vice President
Melissa Bartlett
Mary Black
Margaret Jackman Pryor
Daniel Schulte
Susan Emerson Strasser
Superintendent
of Schools
Carl Mummenthey
Editor
William R. DeVoe
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