Board of Education

Information 2010-2011
updated 7/12/10
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The Board of Education East Rockaway School District Mission Statement / District Goals

Schedule of Board of Education Meetings Emergency School Closings

Standardized Test Dates Emergency Phone Numbers

Important Telephone Numbers Kindergarten Registration

School Holidays and Vacations Current Meeting Agenda/Minutes

Family Education Rights District Calendar

School District Elections
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Board of Education 2010-11

President: Linda Schmidt. - 596-0771 (term expires 6/11)
Vice President: Neil Schloth - 812-0164 (term expires 6/11)
Trustee: Michaelene Abbott-Cooper - 599-3391 (Term Expires 6/12)
Trustee: Patricia Nicoletti 887-0743 (Term Expires 6/13)
Trustee: Kristin Ochtera 593-5499 (Term Expires 6/13)
District Clerk: Denise Lobascio- 887-8300 ext. 553

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The East Rockaway School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, sex or disability and operates in compliance with Title IX, Part 86 and Civil Rights Law 504.

Important Notice...

Please use our school income tax code #166 when completing your NYS income tax returns. State aid is partially based on the accurate use of this number.

Notice of Nondiscrimination

Applicants for admission and employment, students, parents, employees, sources of referral of applicants for admission and employment, and all unions or professional organizations holding collective bargaining or professional agreements with the East Rockaway School District are hereby notified that this district does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender, age, or disability in admission or access to, or treatment or employment in, its programs and activities. Any person having inquiries concerning the East Rockaway School District's compliance with the regulations implementing Title VI, Title IX, The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) or Section 504 is directed to contact Dr. Debra LoVerde, Director of Pupil Personnel Services, East Rockaway UFSD, 887-8300, ext. 118, who has been designated by the East Rockaway School District to coordinate the district's efforts to comply with the regulations implementing Title VI, Title IX, the ADA, and Section 504.

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Schedule of Board of Education Meetings
2010-2011
The five member board of education is elected by the registered voters of the district. Our board members serve for three year terms without pay and are responsible under state law for establishing the policies governing the operation of East Rockaway Schools.

Regular meetings of the board of education are held monthly beginning at 7:30 p.m.. The board provides opportunity for the public to speak at each meeting during the community forum (7:30-8:00) and during privilege of the floor before the close of regular meetings. The public is encouraged to attend all regular meetings as listed below.

Date	Meeting	Location
July 6, 2010	Organizational Meeting	ERHS
Aug. ?	Summer Meeting	ERHS
Sept. 14	Agenda Meeting	ERHS
Sept. 21	Regular Meeting	ERHS
Oct. 12	Agenda Meeting	ERHS
Oct. 19	Regular Meeting	ERHS
Nov. 9	Agenda Meeting	ERHS
Nov. 16	Regular Meeting	ERHS
Dec. 7	Agenda Meeting	ERHS
Dec. 14	Regular Meeting	ERHS
Jan. 11, 2011	Agenda Meeting	ERHS
Jan. 18	Regular Meeting	ERHS
Feb. 8	Agenda Meeting	ERHS
Feb. 15	Regular Meeting	ERHS
March 8	Agenda Meeting	ERHS
March 15	Regular Meeting	ERHS
April 5	Agenda Meeting	ERHS
April 12	Regular Meeting	ERHS
May 3	Agenda Meeting	ERHS
May ?	Budget Hearing	ERHS
May 10	Regular Meeting	ERHS
May 17	Budget Vote/Trustee Election	ERHS
June 7	Agenda Meeting	ERHS
June 14	Regular Meeting	ERHS
July 5, 2011	Organizational Meeting	ERHS

Work sessions of the board are held during each month. These sessions take place in the Superintendent's office. Pursuant to the New York State open meetings law, the public may observe work sessions of the board, except on those occasions when matters concerning personnel and particular matters of finance such as contract negotiations are scheduled for discussion. These areas are considered by the board in executive session. Residents who wish to attend work sessions are advised to call the Superintendent's office to verify time, date, and agenda.

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Mission Statement

The East Rockaway Public School District is committed to providing a safe and secure educational environment where each child realizes his/her maximum learning potential and develops a desire for lifelong learning.

To that end we:

RESPECT DIVERSITY WHILE HOLDING HIGH EXPECTATIONS FOR ALL LEARNERS
ATTEND TO THE DEVELOPMENT OF SKILLS WHILE ENCOURAGING STUDENTS TO THINK CRITICALLY AND CONSTRUCT MEANING FROM LEARNING.
INSTILL A STRONG SENSE OF COMMUNITY RESPONSIBILITY WHILE NURTURING INDIVIDUALITY, SELF-ESTEEM AND RISK TAKING.

We seek to be a self renewing, introspective educational system where knowledge, research and the needs of learners to drive the instructional process.

District Goals
2010-2011

To increase student achievement, as measured by the NYS standards, by a minimum of 6% by 2012.
To determine the level of effectiveness of the current code of conduct, policy and procedures by August 2011.
To complete a parent/community baseline survey gauging satisfaction as it relates to academics, athletics, extra curricula activities, budget, and technology as well as parent/community participation with the schools by June 2011.
To complete the Board policies for the 1000 (Community Relations), 2000 (School Board Governance & Operations), 3000 (Administration), 4000 (Instruction) and 5000 (Student Policies) series by June 2012.

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Standardized Test Dates

The Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT I), the SAT II (formerly called Achievement Tests), and the Advanced Placement (AP) examinations are administered each year to high school students. The Preliminary Scholastic Aptitude Test (PSAT) and the National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (NMSQT) are combined in one instrument. The results of this test are used for college guidance and some scholarship applications. Detailed information is available from the high school guidance office at

887-8300, ext. 452.

Please Check our Guidance Site via the School District HomePage

SAT II Tests are scheduled for the same days on which there will be national administration of the Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT I). Students will be able to take either the SAT I or the SAT II, but not both on the same date.

Another college admissions testing program, the ACT, has gained significant popularity in recent years. Accepted as an equal to the SAT by all major colleges, the ACT offers an alternative in format and content. Discuss the appropriateness of either test for your child with his/her counselor.

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School Holidays & Vacations

Snow Make Up Days:
1st Day - May 27, 2011
2nd Day -June 27, 2011
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Kindergarten Registration

If your child will be five years old on or before December 1st, he/she may be
registered for our full-day kindergarten program. Registration will take place at
Centre Avenue School: April 12 - 16, and at
Rhame Avenue School: April 19 -April 23.
Please contact Carol Hernandez at 887-8300 x440
for more information and to schedule an appointment.

FAMILY EDUCATION RIGHTS

AND PRIVACY ACT The East Rockaway Union Free School District may provide limited student directory information to potential news and feature article publication sources unless a refusal of consent to release has been filed in writing by the parent, guardian or eligible student (age 18 or over) with respect to the distribution of any or all of the listed items of student directory information. Directory information includes: student's name, address and phone number, names of student's parents/guardians, date and place of birth, field of study, participation in recognized activities and sports, weight and height of members of athletic teams, dates and programs of attendance, awards and recognition's received, and home school district.

Under the Family Education Rights and Privacy Act of 1974, parents who do not desire release of any of the above information must make specific request in writing to the Superintendent of Schools. Failure to make such request shall be deemed consent to release, provide or publish the information during the school year.

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School District Elections

In order to be a qualified voter in school district elections, you must be at least 18 years of age, a U.S. citizen, a resident of the district for 30 days prior to the election, and a registered voter in either the school district or national /state elections.

Absentee Ballots

Registered voters unable to vote in-person may request absentee ballots in advance. For additional registration information call 887-8300, ext. 553.

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Emergency School Closing Information

In the event of an emergency school closing four radio stations and 1 cable station will normally be notified to broadcast the closing of schools. They are as follows:

WOR 710 AM

WGBB 1240 AM

WALK 97.5 FM

WCBS 880 AM

News 12 Long Island

East Rockaway will be closed only when specifically mentioned by name.

Delayed Opening
In the event that weather conditions warrant a delayed opening, all schools will open at 10:00 a.m. Please note: supervision of students will not be available before delayed starting times.

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Important Telephone Numbers

Superintendent Dr. Roseanne Melucci 887-8300 x 523

Director of Finance & Operations Marcy Tannenbaum 887-8300 x 553

Director of PPS Dr. Debra LoVerde 887-8300 x 544

Director of Curriculum & Technology John Piccarella 887-8300 x 533

ERHS Principal William Fortgang 887-8300 x 423

ERHS Asst. Principal Cindy Singer 887-8300 x 471

ERHS Asst. Principal James DeTommaso 887-8300 x 437

Rhame Ave. Principal Laura Guggino 887-8300 x 323

Centre Ave. Principal Tim Silk 887-8300 x 223

Director of Facilities & Operations Anthony Quercia 887-8300 x 545

Athletic Director Dominic Vulpis 887-8300 x 445

ERHS Guidance Robert Emery 887-8300 x 452

Math/Science Chairperson Joseph Cangemi 887-8300 x 442

English/Social Studies Chairperson TJ DiPietro 887-8300 x 439

ALPSS Principal Mr. R. Guzowski 887-8300 x 544

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Emergency Phone Numbers

Police Department 573-6400
Child Abuse Hotline 1-800-342-3720
Fire Department 599-4400
Poison Control Centre 542-2323
East Rockaway Village Hall 887-6300

Area Hospitals

South Nassau Communities Hospital
2445 Oceanside Road
Oceanside, New York 11572
Emergency Room: 763-3900
Patient Information: 763-3940
Main Number: 763-2030

Mercy Hospital
1000 North Village Ave.
Rockville Centre, NY 11570
Emergency Room: 255-2223
Patient Information: 255-2501
Main Number 255-0111

Franklin Hospital Medical Center
900 Franklin Ave.
Valley Stream, NY 11580
Main Number: 825-8800

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