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Wheatland-ChiliCentral School District

2014-15

CalendarGarrett Skellen

Grace Braselton

Katherine Vonglis

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AdministrationA MessAge froM the superintendent AdMinistrAtive teAM

Deborah Leh, Ed.D. Superintendent

Brad ZillioxSecondary Principal

Margaret WrightElementary Principal

Mary Vito PPS Supervisor,

CSE Chairperson

Jennifer Sinsebox Curriculum Director

Keep updAted with our electronic newsletters

You may notice copies of our Electronic Newsletter at various businesses and locations within the School District. In an effort to reach more of our community members and parents, we are distributing copies of the newsletter at the Village and Town Halls, Libraries, and at local businesses. Past editions of our newsletter can be found by accessing the District website at www.wheatland.k12.ny.us and selecting the QUICK LINKS tab on the left-hand side of the page for the Electronic Newsletter.

I would like to thank you again for your support of and contributions to the success of our school system. You are our critical partners as we prepare our students for successful futures. As we engage with you to continue this work, our Board of Education has identified two priorities for the District in 2014-2015:

Encourage all students to do better; andImprove communication and customer service.

There are many exciting things occurring in the District this year to support these priorities:

• First, you will see the $5.91 million capital project approved by the voters in 2013 taking shape as we received approval from the State Education Department to begin the work. The major renovation of our Project Lead The Way engineering and technology classrooms will begin in the fall, followed by the renovation of the pool locker rooms and mechanical work in the pool area.

• We are introducing our elementary students to the wonders of a Science-Technology-Engineering-Math (STEM) approach to learning this year in kindergarten, second, and fourth grades through the Project Lead The Way (PLTW) Launch. We plan to continue the STEM focus in 2015-2016 in grades one, three, and five, which will result in a K-12 STEM opportunity for our students.

• Students will engage this year in the Olweus Bullying Prevention Program. All staff were trained last year in this prevention program. We are looking forward to using these principles to engage our students and parents, and improve our responses to bullying behaviors that may occur.

• In the coming weeks, you will hear about our 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten initiative that will be rolled out within the community. T. J. Connor Elementary School is partnering with the Scottsville and Chili Town Libraries to encourage all families with pre-school aged students to partner with us and read 1,000 books to their children before kindergarten.

• Finally, preliminary work has occurred toward achieving accreditation by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools. Accreditation is a process to ensure that we meet challenging, achievable standards of quality, and provides a mechanism for continuous school improvement.

We will keep you informed on our progress throughout the school year through our biweekly Electronic Newsletters, print newsletters, and on the District website. We will also be seeking interested community stakeholders to engage with us in this work.

At Wheatland-Chili, we believe in the potential of our youth to grow and to excel as citizens in a global society. We will search for better ways to deliver services and support to our students throughout the 2014-2015 school year.

I wish you all a happy and successful school year.

Deborah Leh, Ed.D.

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Board of EducationAs your elected representatives, the Wheatland-Chili Board of Education strives to ensure the best possible program for all students at the most reasonable cost. Board members are elected to three-year terms. They are volunteers who serve without pay. Board members are required to follow State law in the provision of an educational program and all other aspects of our district. Members of the Board of Education value their role as your representatives, examining issues in education law and policy, and making informed decisions designed to protect students at all times. They oversee district activities through close contact with the Superintendent of Schools and other administrators.

The Board of Education meets in the Board Conference Room, Central Office, 13 Beckwith Avenue, according to the schedule listed. The public session begins at 7 p.m. All Board meetings are open to the public and district residents are urged to attend these meetings.

Participation through comments and suggestions is welcome at any time. Written communications can be sent to the Board in care of the Superintendent, District Office, 13 Beckwith Avenue, Scottsville, NY 14546, or by e-mail to [email protected]. A portion of our district's webpage is devoted to Board of Education activities. On it you will find the agenda and minutes for all Board meetings. This is one way in which the Board is trying to keep the community informed about its activities and actions.

Persons interested in running for the Board of Education must file a petition at the District Office at least 30 days prior to the Board election. The last day for such petitions is April 20, 2015. Election of Board members occurs on the same date as the school budget vote. This year’s election is scheduled for May 19, 2015.

BoArd of educAtion MeMBersKim Snyder, President671 Bowerman RoadScottsville, NY 14546Term Expires 2017

Carol Davis, Vice President219 Humphrey RoadScottsville, NY 14546Term Expires 2016

Shanna Fraser, Trustee117 Heather LaneScottsville, NY 14546Term Expires: 2017

James Musshafen, Trustee968 North RoadScottsville, NY 14546Term Expires 2015

Courtney Panek, Trustee4 Hanford AvenueScottsville, NY 14546Term Expires, 2017

Tiffany Passmore, Trustee513 North RoadScottsville, NY 14546Term Expires: 2015

Michelle Rocha, Trustee1088 Quaker RoadScottsville, NY 14546Term Expires: 2016

dAte event

August 26

Ninth-Grade Orientation, HS Cafeteria, 9 a.m.

Sixth-Grade Orientation, HS Auditorium, 10 a.m.- Noon

August 27 New Employee Orientation

August 28 Conference Day, Faculty Only

BoArd Meetings7:00 p.m. • Central Office

13 Beckwith Avenue

Monday, August 25

Monday, September 8

Monday, September 29

Tuesday, October 14

Tuesday, October 28

Monday, November 10

Monday, November 24

Monday, December 8

Monday, January 12

Monday, January 26

Monday, February 9

Monday, February 23

Monday, March 9

Monday, March 23

Monday, April 13

Monday, April 27

Monday, May 11 - Meet the Candidates/Budget

Hearing

Tuesday, May 19 - Budget Vote

Tuesday, May 26

Monday, June 8

Monday, June 222014-15 Board Members

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Directory Information

Building schedules

Middle School/ High School ............7:38-2:14School Opens...................7:25

Elementary School ......................8:50-3:08School Opens...................8:20

weB siteInformation on the district is

available on the web at:www.wheatland.k12.ny.us

indexThe Directory presents information that all community members may find helpful in terms of school procedures and practices, as well as contact information for school personnel. The index will guide readers to this information.Administration ............................................................. 2 Board of Education .................................................... 3Directory Information ............................................... 4New Entrants ............................................................... 5Change of Student Status .......................................... 5Kindergarten Registration .......................................... 5Olweus Bullying Prevention Program ..................... 5Opportunities for Parental Involvement ................. 5Work Permits ............................................................... 5Highly Qualified Teachers ......................................... 5McKinney-Vento Act ................................................. 5Teacher and Principal Composite Effectiveness Score Request............................................................... 5School Closings ........................................................... 6Transportation ............................................................. 6School Lunch Department ........................................ 6Health Services ............................................................ 7Use of Substances ....................................................... 7Pupil Accident Insurance Program .......................... 7Special Education Services ........................................ 8Counseling .................................................................... 8BOCES ......................................................................... 8Pesticide Notification Available ................................ 9Civil Rights Policy ....................................................... 9District Facilities Available ......................................... 9AHERA Compliance .................................................. 9Where Are Our Graduates ........................................ 9Sex Offenders Registry Information ........................ 9Important Notices:Annual Notice of Your Rights Concerning Student Records and Information .......................... 31Notice of Release of Student Directory Information ................................................................ 31Notice of Release of Information to Military Recruiters ..................................................... 31District Use of Social Media .....................back coverDistrict Mission Statement ........................back coverDistrict Vision Statement ...........................back cover

Central Offices, 13 Beckwith Avenue, Scottsville, NY 14546

Deborah Leh, Ed.D., Superintendent......... 889-6246Judith Cianciola, District Secretary ......................889-6247Beth Gillette, Business Manager ................ 889-6244Dahlia Watts, District Treasurer/ Purchasing Agent ...................................................889-6225MaryPat Tobey, Payroll Clerk ...............................889-6250Deborah Mancuso, Account Clerk/ Tax Receiver ............................................................889-6268Jennifer Sinsebox, Curriculum Director ......889-6212Kathleen Palmer, School Lunch Director ... 889-6257

T.J. Connor Elementary School (Grades K-5)13 Beckwith Avenue, Scottsville

Margaret Wright, Principal ......................... 889-6299Yvonne Wiggins, Secretary ...................................889-6236Dianne Stolpman, Office Clerk ...........................889-6298Karen Hoth, School Nurse ...................................889-6238

help Keep our schools sAfe!Safe School Helpline

1-800-418-6423 ext. 359 Your name is never asked.

• When you spot an activity that hurts students or our school, call the Safe School Helpline.

• To report suspected fraud, malfeasance or illegal activities, call the Safe School Helpline.

directory inforMAtionMiddle School (Grades 6-8) High School (Grades 9-12) 940 North Road, Scottsville

Brad Zilliox, Secondary Principal............... 889-6245Cynthia Rhoda, Secretary ......................................889-6227Marilyn Barnes, Office Clerk ................................889-6235 Kathy Hiltunen, School Nurse .............................889-6221Andrea Goodfellow, Counselor ...........................889-6240Meg Lynch, Counseling Secretary .......................889-6232Scott Melville, Athletic Director ..........................889-6224Mary Vito, PPS Supervisor/CSE Chair ...... 889-6259Joanna Drexel, PPS/CSE Secretary ....................889-6249

Transportation & Facilities, 940 North Road, Scottsville

Cynthia Kwiatkowski, Transportation/Facilities Director ............. 889-6243Office Clerk .............................................................889-6271

The Wheatland-Chili Parent Teacher Association strives to inspire positive change in our community. To accomplish this, we believe that it is vitally important for our children to see us, as parents and role models, actively involved in their lives by supporting and volunteering in planned activities. In addition, we are committed to supporting the parents, teachers, and role models in their efforts to provide creative learning environments that encourage academic and social growth.

For more information, please contact Jaime Lange at 746-2938.

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new entrAntsIf you are new to the district, please register your children at the District Office, 13 Beckwith Avenue, as soon as possible. Children may begin school in Wheatland-Chili before they actually reside in the district if their parents are in the process of establishing residence in Wheatland-Chili and that process can be verified through records.

School personnel may give your children tests to determine the best classroom placement and courses for them. The school will make arrangements for the transfer of your children’s records from their former school after you sign a release form.

Proof of Guardianship:

A student may be eligible to attend the Wheatland-Chili Central School District when his/her legal guardian resides in the school district. Proof of such status is required by the superintendent. Forms can be requested at the District Office.

chAnge of student stAtusChange of a student’s personal status should be reported to the school office in advance, including:

• Moving (within or out of the district)• Telephone number change• Name change (family or individual)• Temporary residence change due to family emergency• Other situations (extended vacations, trips abroad, etc.)Personal information is handled confidentially. Simply notify the principal or school counselor.

KindergArten registrAtionChildren are eligible to enter kindergarten in September 2014 if they will be five years old by December 1, 2014.

Pre-kindergarten screening will be held in March of each year at the elementary school and includes an orientation program for incoming kindergartners and their parents.

olweus Bullying prevention progrAM

This school year, we are implementing the Olweus Bullying Prevention Program for our kindergarten through 12th grade students. Olweus will support the District’s efforts to reduce bullying issues among students, prevent the development of bullying problems, and to achieve better peer relations at

school. Coordinating committees have been formed at T. J. Connor Elementary and the Middle/High School comprised of staff, students, parents, and community members. All staff members have been trained in the principles of the Olweus Bullying Prevention Program. Students and staff were surveyed to guide our implementation, and parents will be given an opportunity to also complete a survey on their perception of bullying in our schools.

opportunities for pArentAl involveMent

Parents wishing to be involved in their child’s school may do so in several ways. The PTA is active and sincerely seeks volunteers for any number of planned activities. The district has a shared decision making team with parent seats available. The Board of Education meets regularly and welcomes parental input and often seeks volunteers to serve on committees studying specific issues. Classroom teachers are eager to accept volunteer assistance in many areas. If you would like to volunteer, please look under “Parental Involvement” on the webpage to fill out an application.

The Wheatland-Chili system recognizes that parents are their child’s first teachers and that parents and teachers working together provide the greatest opportunity to assure the success of each child.

worK perMitsWork permits with different restrictions for different types of jobs and hours of work are issued from the High School Office, 940 North Road, Scottsville, NY 14546 (889-6227). New York State Labor Laws governing the employment of minors (under age 18) require the following to issue a permit: parent’s permission in writing for the student to work, proof of age, and a certificate of physical fitness. These permits are available:

• Newspaper Carrier Permit - Ages 12-18 • Summer Farm Work Permit - Ages 12-13 and Ages 14-15 • Non-Factory Employment Permit - Ages 14-15 • Full-Time Employment Permit - Ages 16-17 • Student General Employment Permit - Ages 16-17

highly QuAlified teAchersIn accordance with the federal No Child Left Behind Act, parents have the right to request the following information about the professional qualifications of their children’s current classroom teacher(s):• Whether the teacher has met New York State qualifications

and licensing criteria for the grade level and subject area he or she teaches;

• Whether the teacher is teaching under emergency or other provisional status under which state qualification or licensing criteria have been waived; and

• The teacher’s college major; and whether the teacher has any advanced degrees, and if so, the subject of those degrees.

Requests to receive any of the above information may be directed to the Superintendent’s Office at 889-6247.

McKinney-vento ActThe McKinney-Vento Act covers youth who don’t have a fixed, adequate, and regular nighttime residence. If you lost your housing due to economic hardship and now live doubled-up with family or friends; in a shelter, motel, vehicle, camping ground, or temporary trailer; on the street; or in another type of temporary housing, your child(ren) may be able to receive help through the McKinney-Vento Act. For more information, please contact the Superintendent’s Office at 889-6247.

teAcher And principAl coMposite effectiveness

score reQuestIn accordance with New York Education Law Section 3012-c(10), parents and legal guardians may request the final quality rating and composite effectiveness score for each of the teachers and for the principal of the school building in which your student(s) is assigned for the current school year. The District will also provide you with an oral or written explanation of the composite effectiveness scoring ranges for final quality ratings, and an opportunity to understand such scores in the context of teacher evaluation and student performance. If you are interested in obtaining this information, you should contact the Superintendent’s Office at 889-6247 to obtain the request form that needs to be completed before any information can be released. The request form can also be obtained from the District website under the Our District/APPR Plan tab.

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school closings When inclement weather, or any other emergency situation, forces the closing of district schools, the information will be communicated by radio broadcast. Please do not telephone the school.

The decision to close schools in weather-related situations will normally be made no later than 6:15 a.m. The following will be notified as soon as possible:

WHAM 13 and related media outlets

WHEC 10

WROC 8

YNN

Democrat and Chronicle

The District will post school closing information on the District website and will use the automated calling system to send telephone calls and emails to parents and guardians listed in our student management system. Please make certain that your telephone number and email address are accurate by contacting the School Secretary.

When the schools are closed due to weather conditions, all other activities including sports practices, student activities, and adult and continuing education classes will be cancelled for the entire day.

"go hoMe plAn" On rare occasions it may be necessary to close the district’s schools due to loss of power, loss of water, or other emergency situations. In such an instance the district will attempt to transport students to their homes in the same manner that they are usually taken home at the close of the school day. If both the elementary and secondary schools must be closed early, we will try to dismiss the secondary first so that older siblings will be home to care for younger brothers and sisters. Radio and television stations will be notified.

It is especially important that parents pre-arrange child care in the event that an emergency school closing is necessary. If the pre-arranged child care is at a different site than at the child’s home, the principal should be notified in advance so that proper transportation can be arranged.

trAnsportAtionBus transportation is provided for all children.

Safety of students is of prime importance, and parents are urged to be sure their children understand that disorderly behavior is extremely dangerous in a moving vehicle. The bus driver has complete charge of the bus. Drivers will refer serious discipline problems to the school administration for appropriate action. Adequate safety demands orderly behavior on school buses.

All district transportation policies are reviewed annually by the Board of Education and are intended to provide safe and cost effective services.

Special Transportation: Busing is provided for students who attend non-public schools located within 15 miles of the child’s home. State law requires that the parents file a written request annually with the district’s transportation office prior to April 1. Parents must submit a request for transportation when applying for non-public school enrollment prior to the April 1 deadline, pending acceptance into the non-public school. Requests for transportation to and/or from child care providers must be requested by August 1.

If you have any questions regarding transportation, contact the Transportation Department at 889-6243.

school lunch depArtMentThe School Lunch Department offers the national breakfast and lunch program at the elementary and secondary schools. The school lunch fulfills one-third of a child’s requirements for calories, protein,

vitamins, and minerals. The breakfast program is designed to fulfill one-quarter of a child’s nutritional requirements. Clearly, school meals are a benefit to a child’s health and ability to learn.

• School meals are subsidized by the state and federal governments. This helps the school district keep the meal price low so that most students are able to participate.

• Additional school meal subsidies are available for families that are determined to be eligible for the Free and/or Reduced Price Meal Program. Applications are available at each school office or by contacting the School Lunch Department at 889-6257. A new application must be filed each school year.

• A school meal program announcement, menus, prepaid meal information, and free and/or reduced lunch applications are mailed to all parents in August.

• The School Lunch Department has a computerized cashing system. All students have accounts in the system.

• Prepayments may be made into a student’s account at MealPay.com or at the cafeteria cashier.

• Prepaid money may be used for meals only or meals, milk, and al a-carte items at the parent’s discretion.

For questions, please contact the School Lunch Department, 889-6257.

2014-15 prices Elementary School Breakfast ........................... $1.50

Elementary School Lunch ................................ $2.50

Middle/High School Breakfast ........................ $1.50

Middle/High School Lunch ............................. $2.50

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Health ServicesheAlth services

School nurses perform a variety of services to help insure the children’s health on a daily basis and to help them develop habits beneficial to long term health. Each year, nurses screen students for scoliosis and vision or hearing problems and conduct a general health screening. Our nurses are available to counsel students and parents on health related problems. They are also vital to the district’s health education program, working with teachers to help students learn good health habits.

Immunization: All students are required by law to be immunized against polio, diphtheria, measles, German measles (Rubella), and mumps. School districts may not admit students without proof of immunization.

Illness or Injury at School: If your child becomes sick or injured during the school day, you or the person whom you designate will be called. The school nurse will administer first aid if it is needed. If you cannot be reached or if the situation appears to be an emergency, family or school doctors will be called and the student will be taken to the hospital. Your child will not be sent home unless the school can reach you, a neighbor you designate, or another family member who can arrange to be home when the child arrives.

If a student is diagnosed as having a contagious disease or a condition that can be easily spread, the school nurses will notify the parents of students with whom he/she may have been in contact and assist in recommending the necessary treatment. Tutoring services during an extended illness (generally two weeks or longer) may be arranged through the principal’s office.

Physical Examinations: Kindergarten, second, fourth, seventh, and tenth grade students are asked to bring a report of a health examination by their family physician. This examination is also required for those students participating in team sports and club sports (ski club and cheerleading). If such a report is not provided, the school physician will examine the student and report any concerns to the parent/guardian.

Services to Non-Public School Students: Students in the non-public schools are provided with the following services: health examination, hearing & vision testing, speech correction, psychological examination (on request), school social work services (on request), library materials under Chapter II, Chapter I remedial reading and math for grades 1-8, transportation, textbooks, vocational instruction, and computer software.

use of suBstAncesAll students and staff of the Wheatland-Chili Central School District are prohibited from possession, using, or being under the influence of drugs, hallucinogens, and/or narcotics at all times. Possession, consumption, or being under the influence of alcohol is also forbidden. In accordance with the Drug Free Schools and Communities Act Amendments of 1989, the use or sale of illicit drugs, as well as alcohol and steroids on school premises or at any school sponsored activity, home or away, may result in the immediate removal of the student from school or the dismissal or termination of employment of the staff member.

Any act which is criminal or illegal will automatically be referred to the appropriate law enforcement agency.

no sMoKing on school groundsBoard of Education Policy and New York State

Law bans smoking by all persons on school property, both outdoors and indoors.

Please help your children by encouraging them not to smoke!

pupil Accident insurAnce progrAM

Pupil accident insurance coverage is carried by Blue Cross Blue Shield of the Rochester Area. Claims and communications regarding this plan should be addressed as follows:

Blue Cross Blue Shield of the Rochester Area165 Court StreetRochester, NY 14647

The district’s student insurance contract is a supplemental one. This means that it is designed to assist in paying medical bills which are not covered by the family policy or to cover limited expenses in the event that the family does not have an accident policy. This insurance program does not guarantee 100% coverage. Claim forms and a brochure outlining coverage through the district’s accident policy may be obtained from the school nurse or on the district website under the Services/Health Services tab.

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speciAl educAtion servicesThe Wheatland-Chili Central School District offers special services for children with learning, physical, and emotional difficulties which interfere with their ability to learn. No discrimination against any person with a disability will be permitted in any of the programs and practices in the Wheatland-Chili Central School District. The District recognizes its responsibilities under Public Law which require it to identify and evaluate children ages 3-21, and, if a child is determined to be eligible, to provide access to free appropriate educational services.

The Committee on Special Education and Committee on Preschool Special Education are multi-disciplinary district committees which review all student referrals for special education support. Final recommendations are made to the Board of Education. An appeal procedure exists to give due process rights to parents and children.

counselingMany young people will need periodic help to deal with the world in which they live. All young people will need help with decisions and planning.

Your child’s school counselor is a professional who is trained to deal with both issues. Among other roles, the school counselor assists students in making personal choices and developing long range plans, provides personal counseling, coordinates and interprets students’ records and testing, and disseminates information about school offerings, higher education, and careers.

BocesBOCES is the abbreviation for Board of Cooperative Educational Services. Wheatland-Chili belongs to BOCES 2, located in nearby Spencerport. High School students have the opportunity to enroll in one of approximately 30 courses at the WEMOCO

coMMittee on preschool speciAl educAtion MeMBershipPosition: Person/Provider:LEA Representative Mary Vito, Tricia PfaffSchool Psychologist Tricia PfaffSpecial Education Teacher Service provider/Special Education Dept.General Education Teacher General Education Teacher (when applicable)Monroe County Representative Joann SpencerParent Parent/Guardian of student being discussedParent Member Donna Barnard, Susan SaevaSchool District Representative Qualified provider/supervisor of special educationIndividual to interpret evaluation results Qualified School District RepresentativeSchool Physician When Requested 72 hours prior to meetingAn Additional Parent Member Not required if parents request they not participateOther experts/related service providers As appropriateTransition specialist When transitioning from EI to PS or School AgeStudent If appropriate

coMMittee on speciAl educAtion or cse suB-coMMittee MeMBership Position: Person/Provider:Chairperson Mary Vito, Tricia PfaffSchool Psychologist Tricia PfaffSpecial Education Teacher Service provider/Special Education Dept.General Education Teacher General Education Teacher (when applicable)Parent Parent/Guardian of student being discussedParent Member Donna Barnard, Susan SaevaSchool District Representative Qualified provider/supervisor of special educationIndividual to interpret evaluation results Qualified School District RepresentativeSchool Physician When Requested 72 hours prior to meetingOther experts/related service providers As appropriateStudent If appropriate

Occupational and Technical Center at BOCES. All courses, including automotive, business, construction, industrial and agricultural programs, combine academic training with “on-the-job” experience. Students who attend BOCES spend one-half day in the school classroom at Wheatland-Chili and are

transported to BOCES for their occupational and technical classes.

Additional programs for students such as Career Education Internships and New Visions are also available to our students through BOCES.

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pesticide notificAtion AvAilABle

Pursuant to New York State Education Law Section 409-H, the Wheatland-Chili Central School District is required to maintain a list of persons in parental relation, faculty, and staff who wish to receive 48-hour prior written notification of certain pesticide applications. The following pesticide applications are not subject to prior notification requirements:

• a school remains unoccupied for a continuous 72-hours following application

• anti-microbial projects• nonvolatile rodenticides in tamper resistant bait

stations in areas inaccessible to children• nonvolatile insecticidal baits in tamper resistant bait

stations in areas inaccessible to children• silica gels and other nonvolatile ready-to-use pastes,

foams or gels in areas inaccessible to children• boric acid and disodium octaborate tetrahydrate• the application of EPA designed biopesticides• the application of EPA designed exempt materials

under 40 CFR 152.25• the use of aerosol products with a directed spray in

containers of 18 fluid ounces or less when used to protect individuals from an imminent threat from stinging and biting insects including venomous spiders, bees, wasps, and hornets

In the event of an emergency application necessary to protect against an imminent threat to human health, a good faith effort will be made to supply written notification to those on the 48-hour prior notification list.

If you would like to receive 48-hour prior notification of pesticide applications that are scheduled to occur in Wheatland-Chili schools, please forward the following information to Judith Cianciola, District Clerk, Wheatland-Chili Central School District, 13 Beckwith Avenue, Scottsville, NY 14546: Your Name, Address, Day Phone, Evening Phone, and E-Mail Address.

civil rights policyThe Wheatland-Chili Central School District does not discriminate on the basis of sex, age, race, color, national origin, or handicapping condition in its educational programs, activities, or employment practices. It is the policy of the Board of Education to comply with the regulations listed in Title IX of the 1972 Educational Requirements and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973.

Any member of the Wheatland-Chili Central School District staff or any Wheatland-Chili Central School District pupil or parent believing himself or herself aggrieved because of discrimination based on sex, age, race, color, national origin, or handicapping condition should be in contact with the office of the Superintendent of Schools.

district fAcilities AvAilABleApplications for the use of school facilities and grounds are to be filed with the building principal who clears the date(s).

The superintendent checks the application to ascertain that the applicant is qualified and has provided the required certificate of insurance that names the Board of Education as an additional insured and identifies the fees that are to be charged.

For additional information, call the principal of the school or the District Office.

AherA coMpliAnceAHERA is a federal law enacted in 1987 which requires all school districts to reinspect facilities for asbestos containing building materials.

Our facilities have been inspected and response actions are planned to insure a continued safe environment for our students and employees. Activities include training of maintenance staff to prevent disturbance of asbestos and periodic reinspection and surveillance activities by trained personnel.

Details of such activities are described in the district’s AHERA Management Plan which is available for your review in the District Office.

sex offenders registry inforMAtion

The following Web site: http://criminaljustice.state.ny.us/nsor/search_index.htm or toll free number 1-800-262-3257 can assist families to determine if sex offenders reside in your zip code.

where Are our grAduAtes? We have launched a new feature in our Electronic Newsletter to highlight the accomplishments of our graduates. If you are a Wheatland-Chili graduate and would like to share the story of your accomplishments and how WCCSD helped you achieve your success, please email [email protected] with details. You may consider sharing the story of your military service, the college you attended and how it led to a successful career, how WEMOCO provided the foundation for your career choice, etc.

Help us inspire our current Wheatland-Chili students by sharing your stories.

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2014September

Hannah Bower

Julia Lodato

Sara Campbell

Leslie Noble

Labor DayNo School

NO SCHOOL Conference Day

Faculty and Staff

Gr. K-5 Open House 2-3 p.m.

School OpensFull Day Session

All Students

Sunday Monday TueSday WedneSday ThurSday Friday SaTurday

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www.wheatland.k12.ny.us,

High School Tab, Athletics,

Sports Schedules or by

contacting the Director of

Athletics at 889-6224

Board of Education Policy Committee, TJC

Supt. Office, 6 p.m.

Board of Education Meeting. TJC 3rd Floor

Board Room, 7 p.m.

MS/HS Picture Day

Gr. 5 Parent Night, TJC Cafetorium,

6 p.m.

Gr. 5 Band Parent Night, TJC Cafetorium,

7 p.m.

PTA Meeting, TJC Library, 6:30 p.m.

Senior Field Trip, Camp Stella Maris

Homecoming Parade & Community

Celebration, 10 a.m.

MS Homecoming Dance, 6:30-8:30 p.m.

HS Homecoming Dance, 9-11 p.m.

Constitution Day Assembly, TJC

Wheatland Community Night, Wheatland

Senior Center, 5:30-7 p.m.

Communications Committee Meeting, TJC 3rd Floor Board

Room, 7 p.m.

Senior Parent Night, HS Auditorium, 6 p.m.

College Night, Marketplace Mall,

6:30-8 p.m.

Superintendent’s Forum, TJC Library,

5 p.m.

K-5 Mini Open House and Family Picnic, TJC,

5:30-7:30 p.m.

College Night, Greece Ridge Mall, 6:30-8 p.m.

Board of Education Meeting, TJC 3rd Floor

Board Room, 7 p.m.

Homecoming Weekend

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October 2014Bridgette Lange

Ella Chitaphong

Emily Parker

Hannalee Hotaling

Seamus Carroll

International Club Chicken BBQ, 5:30 p.m.

Music Booster Meeting, 6:30 p.m.

Superintendent’s Forum, MS/HS Main Office,

6:30 p.m.

MS/HS Parent Curriculum Night, 7 p.m.


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Audit Committee Meeting, TJC 3rd Floor Board Room, 7 p.m.

PTA Meeting, Overview of District’s Use of

Federal Funds, 6:30 p.m.

Conference Day NO SCHOOL for Students

MS/HS Progress Reports Mailed

Columbus Day, NO SCHOOL

Board of Education Policy Committee,

6 p.m.


Board Room, 7 p.m.

Shared Decision Making Team, TJC 3rd Floor

Teacher Center, 6 p.m.


Room, 7 p.m.

TJC School Picture Day, TJC

MS/HS Picture Make-up Day

PSAT, WC High School, 8:30 a.m.

Red Ribbon Week

Red Ribbon Week


Board Room, 7 p.m.

Board of Education Visitation Day







November 2014Natalie Domina

Madison Rollo

Maya Miles


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Financial Committee Meeting, TJC 3rd Floor Board Room, 7 p.m.

K-5 Summaries Sent Home

Secondary Early Dismissal, Parent

Conferences, 10:40 a.m.

Elementary Early Dismissal, Parent


Junior High Area All State, Churchville-Chili

HS

Superintendent’s Forum, Artisan Coffee House,

9 a.m.





Board of Education Policy Committee, 6 p.m.


Board Room, 7 p.m.

College Prep Parent Night, HS Auditorium, 6 p.m.

Veteran’s Day NO SCHOOL


MS/HS Report Cards Mailed

HS National Honor Society Induction,

HS Library, 6:30 p.m.

Board of Education Workshop, TJC 3rd Floor Board Room,

7 p.m.


Shared Decision Making Team, TJC 3rd

Floor Board Room, 6 p.m.

TJC Picture Makeup Day, TJC

Senior High Area All State, Webster

HS Honor Roll Breakfast

Board of Education Meeting, TJC 3rd Floor Board Room, 7 p.m.

MS Honor Roll Breakfast

Thanksgiving RecessNO SCHOOL



PTA Scholastic Bookfair, TJC

Junior High Area All State, Churchville-Chili

HS

Senior High Area All State, Webster

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December 2014

Background Art: Scout Brandes

Rachel Allen

Joshua Gebhardt

Ella Murray

Angelina Burry


Room, 7 p.m.

Financial Aid Night, HS Library, 6 p.m.

High School All-State Conference, Eastman

School of Music


School of Music

Superintendent’s Forum, Scottsville Library, 2:30 p.m.


School of Music


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Board of Education Policy Committee,

TJC Supt. Office, 6 p.m.

Elementary Early Dismissal, Teacher Professional

Development, 11:20 a.m.

Secondary Early Dismissal, Teacher Professional



Board Room, 7 p.m.



Middle School Winter Concert, HS Auditorium, 7 p.m.



High School Winter Concert,

HS Auditorium, 7 p.m.

Gr. 5 Winter Concert, TJC Cafetorium, 7 p.m.

Middle School Band Seabury Woods

Concert, 10:30 a.m.


Holiday RecessNO SCHOOL



School of Music







January 2015

Eliza Lalik

Maya Miles

Maya Miles

Darrell Taylor



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High School Instrumental Solo-Fest,

Rush-Henrietta HS

JH/SH Vocal/Vocal Jazz Solo Fest, Gates Chili

HS

Superintendent’s Forum, Artisan Coffee

House, 9 a.m.




Board Room, 7 p.m.

Junior High Instrumental Solo-

Fest, Brighton Twelve Corners MS

Martin Luther King, Jr. Day NO SCHOOL

Board of Education Workshop, TJC 3rd Floor Board Room,

7 p.m.

Shared Decision Making Team, TJC 3rd Floor Teacher Center,

6 p.m.


Elementary Instrumental & Jazz Solo-Fest, Pittsford

Barker Road


Board Room, 7 p.m.

Kindergarten Registration, TJC Library, 6:30 p.m.

Assessment Rating Day

NO SCHOOL for students

Regents & Local Exams, School in Session

High School Instrumental Solo-Fest,

Rush-Henrietta HS

JH/SH Vocal/Vocal Jazz Solo Fest, Gates Chili

HS

Junior High Instrumental Solo-

Fest, Brighton Twelve Corners MS

Elementary Instrumental & Jazz Solo-Fest, Pittsford

Barker Road

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February 2015Avarey Moran

Christopher Casagrande

Reghan LaMere

Sienna Mekker


Interact Ground Hog Day Dinner,

HS Cafeteria, 3-7 p.m.

Gr. K-5 20-week Report Cards



Superintendent’s Forum, Scottsville Library, 2:30 p.m.


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Board Room, 7 p.m.

8th Grade Parent Night, HS Auditorium, 6 p.m.


Winter RecessNO SCHOOL

President’s Day


Board Room, 7 p.m.




Room, 7 p.m.



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March 2015Marissa Polisseni

Katherine Vonglis

Read Across America Activities, TJC

Read Across America/TJC Reads Begins

College & Career Information Night, Spencerport HS,

6:30 p.m.

Elementary All-County Read Through Rehearsal, Spry MS

Superintendent’s Forum, MS/HS Main

Office, 6 p.m.

District Concert, HS Gym, 7 p.m.

High School All-County Festival, Gates Chili HS

High School All-County Festival, Gates Chili HS


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Board Room, 7 p.m.

Open House, TJC, 5:30-7 p.m.

Elementary All-County Festival, Roberts

Wesleyan College


International Club Pancake Breakfast, American Legion,

9 a.m.-12 noon

National College Fair, Convention Center,

9 a.m.-12 noon

Budget Outreach Meeting, TJC 3rd


Board of Education Visitation Day

Spring Musical Senior, Citizen Reception,

3 p.m.

Spring Musical Senior Citizen Show,

HS Auditorium, 4 p.m.

Shared Decision Making Team, TJC 3rd Floor Board Room, 6 p.m.

Kindergarten Screening, TJC


Kindergarten Screening, TJC

Junior High All-County Festival, TBA

High School Spring Musical, HS Auditorium, 7 p.m.

Elementary Early Dismissal, Teacher Professional


Secondary Early Dismissal, Teacher

Professional Development, 10:40 a.m.


Board Room, 7 p.m.

Spring RecessNO SCHOOL

International Club Trip - Costa Rica

Music Booster “Mark’s for Music” Fundraiser

Elementary All-County Festival, Roberts

Wesleyan College

Junior High All-County Festival, TBA

High School Spring Musical, HS Auditorium, 7 p.m.

Budget Outreach Meeting, TJC 3rd Floor Board Room, 7 p.m.








April 2015Bella Hall

Bridgette Lange

Josephine Pfenninger

Spring RecessNO SCHOOL

International Club Trip - Costa Rica


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Board of Education Budget Workshop, TJC 3rd Floor Board Room,

7 p.m.

PTA Meeting - Budget Overview, TJC Library,

6:30 p.m.




Board Room, 7 p.m.

Gr. 1-5 Report Cards


Floor Board Room 6 p.m.



Room, 7 p.m.

Senior Trip

Conference DayNO SCHOOLfor Students


Board Room, 7 p.m.




Senior Trip

Senior Trip

NYS Gr. 3-8 Math Assessments

NYS Gr. 3-8 ELA Assessments







May 2015

Adalyn Cross

Connor Ingham

Erin Hallock

Budget Overview with the Superintendent,

Artisan Coffee House, 9 a.m.

Budget Overview with the Superintendent,

Scottsville Diner, 9 a.m.


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High School Spring Concert, HS Auditorium, 7 p.m.

AP Exams

AP Exams

Meet the Candidates, TJC 3rd Floor Board Room,

6:30 p.m.

Budget Hearing, TJC 3rd Floor Board Room, 7 p.m.

Board of Education Meeting, TJC 3rd Floor Board Room, 7:30 p.m.

Gr. 5 Class Picture DayMiddle School

Spring Concert, HS Auditorium, 7 p.m.

MS Wellness Day

HS Band/Chorus Trip

BUDGET VOTE, HS Gym, 7 a.m.- 9 p.m.

Elementary Spring Concert, HS

Auditorium, 7 p.m.

Grade 4, Science Performance Testing




Memorial Day NO SCHOOL

Memorial Day Parade


Board Room, 7 p.m.

HS Awards Night, HS Auditorium, 7 p.m.


Grade 8 Science Performance Testing

HS Art Show, HS Gym, 7 p.m.

Gr. 6-7 LeRoy Band Exchange

Jr/Sr Prom, 6-11 p.m.

HS Band/Chorus Trip

HS Band/Chorus Trip



PTA Meeting, TJC Library, 6 p.m.

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June 2015

Ella Murray

Jacqueline Keister

Joshua Gebhardt

Lexia Moran

NYS Gr. 4, 8 Science Written Test

Regents Exams

MS Art Exhibition, 6:30 p.m.

MS Awards Night, 7 p.m.

Elementary & Middle School Instrumental

Solo-Fest, Gates Chili HS

Athletic Banquet, HS Auditorium, 5:30 p.m.

Board Lunch with 12th Graders


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Board Room, 7 p.m.

MS Honor Society Induction Ceremony,

HS Library, 7 p.m.

8th Grade Bash, 7-9 p.m.


8th Grade Moving Up Ceremony, HS

Auditorium, 1:45 p.m.

PTA Scholastic Book Fair

Regents Exams

Shared Decision Making Team, TJC 3rd Floor

Teacher Center, 6 p.m.

Communications Committee Meeting, TJC 3rd Floor Board Room,

7 p.m.

Elementary Early Dismissal, 11:20 a.m.


Board Room, 7 p.m.


Gr. 5 Moving Up Day


Last Day of School For Students

K-5 Report Cards

Regents Rating Day, No school for students

Senior Recognition Night, HS Auditorium & Courtyard, 6:30 p.m.

Graduation, Roberts Wesleyan College, Hale

Auditorium, 2 p.m.

Regents Exams


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Important Notices

This is to advise you of your rights with respect to the school records relating to your child, or yourself (for students 18 or older) with regard to the Federal Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 (“FERPA”).

Parents of a student under 18, or a student 18 or older (an “eligible student”), have a right to inspect and review any and all official records, files, and data directly related to their children, or themselves, including all material that is incorporated into each student’s cumulative record folder, and intended for school use or to be available to parties outside the school or school system, and specifically including, but not limited to, identifying data, academic work completed, level of achievement (grades, standardized achievement test scores), attendance data, scores on standardized intelligence, aptitude, and psychological tests, interest inventory results, health data, family background information, teacher or counselor ratings and observations, and verified reports of serious recurrent behavior patterns.

A parent of a student under 18 years of age or an eligible student shall make a request for access to a child’s (or their own) school records, in writing to

school principal (K-5) or school counselor (6-12). Upon receipt of such request, arrangements shall be made to provide access to such records within a reasonable period of time, but in no case no more than fifteen (15) days after the request has been received.

Such parents and students are also entitled to an opportunity for a hearing to challenge the content of such records, to insure that they are not inaccurate, misleading, or otherwise in violation of the privacy or other rights of students, and to provide an opportunity for the correction or deletion of any such inaccurate, misleading, or otherwise inappropriate data contained therein. Any questions concerning the procedures to be followed in requesting such a hearing should be directed to the superintendent of schools.

Student records and any material contained therein, which is personally identifiable, are confidential and may not be released or made available to persons other than parents or eligible students without the written consent of such parents or eligible student. There are a number of exceptions to this rule, such as other school employees and officials, and certain State and Federal officials, who have legitimate educational need for access to such records in the course of their employment.

notice of releAse of student directory inforMAtion

Wheatland-Chili’s Student Directory Information Policy (#7242) includes a designation of the following directory information regarding students currently attending one of the District’s schools. This is information that may be released for non-commercial and non-fund-raising purposes without parent consent:

Name; date and place of birth; major field of study; grade level; participation in officially recognized activities and sports; weight and height (if members of athletic teams); dates of attendance; honors, degrees and awards received; photograph; and the name of the educational agency or institution most recently previously attended by the student.

In addition to the above information, the District will limit the release of address, telephone listing, and email addresses for such purposes as school yearbooks, honor roll lists, graduation programs, playbills, and other similar uses. Requests for limited directory information disclosure must be approved by the superintendent or designee.

Parents, guardians, and eligible students have the right to have their child’s (or their own) name and the information indicated above removed from the directory information list. If you remove your child’s or your name from the directory information list, the above information will not be shared.

If you choose this option for the 2014-2015 school year, please complete the “Notice of Objection to Release of Limited Student Directory Information” contained on the District website (www.wheatland.k12.ny.us) and forward to your school principal by October 1 of each school year.

notice of releAse of inforMAtion to MilitAry recruitersUnder the No Child Left Behind Act (“NCLB”), the District (Military Recruiters’ Access to Secondary School Students and Information on Students Policy #7243) is required to disclose the names, addresses, and telephone numbers of high school students to military recruiters, subject to the right of parents and students over age 18 (“eligible students”) to “opt out” and preclude such disclosure. Parents and eligible students who wish to “opt out” and preclude disclosure must complete an “opt out” form and return the form to the high school principal by October 1 of each school year. The form is included on the District website (www.wheatland.k12.ny.us).

AnnuAl notice of your rights concerning student records And inforMAtion

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chArActer:We expect all to model behaviors of respect, responsibility, trust-worthiness,

fairness, caring, and citizenship.

leAdership: We believe in developing and retaining strong leaders.

environMent: We believe it is necessary to have a clean, safe, and healthy environment.

coMMunicAtion: We believe in maintaining open communications with all stakeholders.

coMMunity/pArentAl involveMent:We value the importance of collaborative relationships between the school

district and the community.

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our districtA Message from the

SuperintendentAPPR PlanBoard of Education Agendas,

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our schoolsWheatland-Chili High SchoolWheatland-Chili Middle SchoolT.J. Connor Elementary School

visit the district’s updAted weBsite At: www.wheatland.k12.ny.us where you will find iMportAnt AnnounceMents And recent news.

Explore the website tabs to see the following information:

The Wheatland-Chili Central School community is committed to academic excellence which empowers all individuals to become motivated learners and

challenges them to excel as citizens in a global society.

The Wheatland-Chili School District is now using the social media tools of Facebook and Twitter to communicate with families, in addition to the current methods.

The Facebook fan page provides information about upcoming events, recognitions, or news happening at Wheatland-Chili Schools. A fan page is different than a personal Facebook account and is used to post newsworthy information.

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Mission stAteMent

servicesBOCES Business OfficeFacilitiesHealth ServicesSchool NutritionSpecial Education ServicesTechnology Support ServicesTransportation

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InstructionTeacher CenterInstructional Solutions

coMMunityBooster Clubs -

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Guidelines for Major Gifts to District

News and Photo SubmissionsParent Teacher AssociationRelease of Information -

Opt Out FormsSex Offender InformationShared Decision Making TeamWheatland Recreation

ProgramscAlendArCalendar of EventsMediANewsletterVideos

The District is also using Twitter to send text messages to mobile devices.

The Facebook and Twitter widgets are located on the District website home page. You will simply click to sign up.

The District website remains the primary source for information for parents and families at www.wheatland.k12.ny.us.

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