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Central School

Blue Jay

By-Line

September

2020

Whitesville

WCS, Empowering Learners to Lead, Innovate and Communicate

CLASS OF 2020

Left to right:

Katelyn Barney

Nicholas Billings

Naomi Buchholz

Karrie Button

Jennifer Button

Brianne Cavanaugh

Erica Hixson

Mackinze Delill

Joshua Fugatt

Chloe Norton

Paiden Price

Dominic Reisman

Kendra Stebbins

Sydney Tubbs

Robert Whitesell

Senior, Dominic

Reisman pictured

left with his

family is Army

bound.

WHITESVILLE CENTRAL SCHOOL is proud to announce that the following students in

grades 6 through 12, have been named to the honor roll for the 4th marking period of the 2019-2020 school year.

HIGH HONOR ROLL (95%+)

Grade 12: Katelyn Barney, Naomi Buchholz, Chloe Norton, Sydney Tubbs

Grade 11: Paige Chase, Caleb Cutler, Jessica Erdmann, Colby Gaines, Scott (Matt) Garis III,

Christopher Gullett, Jonathan Lewis, Ian Middaugh, Katelyn Pensyl

Grade 10: Rachel Jackson, Zoey Lee, Randa Waite

Grade 9: Kennedy Bledsoe, Gabriella Hall, Vanessa Hall, Aislinn Hamilton, Kaylee Hunt,

Brynn Scholl

Grade 8 Grace Fry, Debra Gullett, Holden Matteson, Alexys Palmatier

Grade 7: Olivia Buchholz, Katrina Lewis, Graci Lewis-Ellison

Grade 6: Olivia Waters

HONOR ROLL (90% - 94.99%)

Grade 12: Joshua Fugatt, Kendra Stebbins

Grade 11: Arianna Harrison, Brendal Jackson,

Chelsie Reisman

Grade 10: Dylan Acor

Grade 9: Emma Nelson, Travis Outman

Grade 7: Eli Barney, Gage Hall, Quinn Schultz

Grade 6: Morrigan Hixson

MERIT ROLL (85% - 89.99%)

Grade 12: Nicholas Billings, Jennifer Button,

Karrie Button, Mackinze Delill

Grade 11: Hunter Bells, Andrew Boyd, Jesse Pensyl, Ali Stebbins

Grade 10: Troy Cogar, Lucas Erdmann, Spencer Mattison

Grade 8: Wyatt Hamilton, Nolen Smith

Congratulations to Katelyn Barney 2020 recipient of the Gregory C. Cotton Memorial Scholarship

The Gregory C. Cotton Memorial Scholarship was created to honor the memory and service of Mr.

Greg Cotton, who was a teacher at Whitesville Central School from 2012-2017. Greg loved music

and teaching math. His favorite teaching days were when he could use his music to write and sing

songs about math, especially on Pi Day. Mr. Cotton made a lasting impact on the lives of students

and staff at Whitesville Central School with his humorous antics in and out of the classroom.

An $803.14 scholarship is awarded each year to a graduating senior who has a passion for music

and/or math and has been accepted into a post-secondary program of their choice.

Dear Whitesville Community,

It is an honor and a privilege to continue to serve as the Superintendent

of Whitesville Central School in the 2020-21 school year. Please be assured that every decision that is made, no

matter how small or big, safety is our number one priority for all.

As the school year begins, it will be different. There will be signage all throughout the building for social

distancing, proper hand washing and respiratory hygiene, and yes, masks will be mandatory. This is not what I

have ever imagined education would look like, however, it is important to have our students and staff safe and

in school.

All families are encouraged to screen their children before they come to school every day. Children need to

stay home if they have a fever (over 100.0°F), chills, shortness of breath, coughing and/or severe headache. For

a complete list of common symptoms, please check the CDC website (https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-

ncov/symptoms-testing/symptoms.html). Please see our Reopening Plan on our website (whitesvillesd.org) for

more information on screening students, testing protocols & responsibility, COVID-19 infected individuals,

exposed individuals, and contact tracing.

My commitment to Whitesville is to lead by example, promote academic excellence and open lines of

communication to continue growing Whitesville to be the best school for all of our children. I am truly looking

forward to the 2020-21 school year with all of our changes and the challenges along the way!

Respectfully,

Tammy M. Emery

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A message from Superintendent Emery..

Nondiscrimination Notice: The Whitesville Central School District is an equal opportunity education institution and will not discrimination race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, or any other legally protected category

For information regarding civil rights, admissions, grievance procedures, services, activities, and facilities that are usable by person with disabilities, contact the Superintendent, Whitesville Central School, 692 Main Street, Whitesville, NY 14897

If you believe you have been subjected to discrimination or harassment, you are encouraged to complete the Discrimination/ Harassment Complain Form (located on the school’s website) and submit it the Superintendent. If the Superintendent is the subject of your complaint, you may submit the form to the building Principal or the Board of Education President. You will not be retaliated against for filing a complaint.

Title 1 Notice: You have the right to request information regarding the professional qualifications of your child’s classroom teacher(s) and paraprofessional staff. Title 1, Part A, Section 111(h)(6)

Parents of Home Instructed Students

Just a reminder to submit quarterly reports for your children. Annual Assessments must be filed with fourth quarter reports.

Parents of students who intend to educate their children at home must provide a written notice to the Superintendent annually by July 1 of each school year.

Pesticide Use Notification: School law requires that the District maintain, on an annual basis, a list of parents who wish to receive advance notice of pesticide applications at the school their child attends. To have your name included, a formal written request must be submitted. Forms are available on the school website or can be obtained by contacting the school.

https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/symptoms-testing/symptoms.htmlhttps://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/symptoms-testing/symptoms.html

Parent/Staff Annual AHERA Notification

In compliance with the US environmental Protection Agency, (EPA), Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act (AHERA), we have performed school building in-spections for asbestos-containing building materials and have developed an AHERA Asbestos Management Plan. This facility’s findings and asbestos management plan is on file in the school administrative office, for public re-view.

The EPA and DOL require us to perform surveillances of the asbestos materials every six (6) moths and to con-duct re-inspections every three years.

No significant changes in the asbestos materials condi-tion were noted during the 2019 surveillance of this school/facility.

All asbestos materials are in satisfactory condition and we shall continue to manage them in place, as recom-mended by the accredited management planner.

The results of the surveillance are on file in the manage-ment plan in the facility’s administrative office.

Everyone is welcome to view these anytime during nor-mal school hours (Monday-Friday, 8-4). The asbestos program manager, Mike McIntyre will answer any ques-tions by calling 607-356-3301 for an appointment.

YOUR SCHOOL TAX BILL

Make all payments by check or money order payable to Jacqueline Moon, Tax Collector and mail to the following address: Whitesville Cen-tral School, PO Box 369, Warsaw, NY 14569

SCHOOL CLOSING NOTIFICATION

It is imperative that your child’s emergency contact information has been updated. Please be certain to keep your child(s) information updated. You are also encouraged to have a plan in place should stu-dents be dismissed early. When it is necessary to delay school opening, close school or dismiss early, the following TV and radio stations will be con-tacted:

• WIVB - Channel 4 • WJQZ - 103.5 FM • WKBW - Channel 7 • WKPQ - 105.3 FM • WLSV - 790 AM • WHHQ - 1320 AM • WCKR - 92.1 • WHDL - 1450 AM • WPIG - 95.7 • WLEA - 1480 AM • WKZK - 101.9

HEALTH OFFICE

It is very important for you as a parent to screen

your child(ren) BEFORE they get on the school or

come to school.

Please check with your children’s doctor’s office to

make sure you are up to date with physicals and

immunizations. If you need to update these, you can

also go to Allegany County’s immunizations clinic. I

cannot wait to see everyone again enjoy your

summer.

If you have any questions, please contact me at

extension 230. I will be in close contact with our

school physician, Dr. Kassas.

Thank you! We are all in this together.

Nurse Joan Cobb

IMPORTANT UPDATES

ARE POSTED ON THE

SCHOOL’S WEBSITE;

WWW.WHITESVILLESD.ORG

A message from Principal McNeely..

I would like to welcome all of our new families, students and staff to the 2020-2021 school year. I look

forward to seeing everyone this year. There is no doubt that we will continue to adjust throughout the year as

the pandemic continues and we continue to put health and safety first for everyone in our school community.

Please continue to check our website for the most current information.

Here are some important dates and reminders that I would like to point out as we near the first day of school.

Save the Date **Our Annual Title I Parent will be held via zoom on September 2

at 5:00 pm. Please find the link to attend on our website.

A few reminders:

* If your child has study hall on his or her schedule please remind them that this time is for studying,

completing homework, getting academic support, and reading. This is not a “free-time” or “recess-time.”

* Parent Portal accounts are available to all parents who have students in grades 6th – 12th. This allows you

to see your child’s assignments and grades, as well as their schedule and attendance. See our website to get

registered.

* Please make sure your child’s clothing is appropriate for the school environment. All shorts and skirts

must reach beyond the student’s fingertips and no underclothes may be seen at any time. (Refer to our Code

of Conduct located on our school website.)

Our school looks amazing as always, our buses are ready to go, and our offices have been working steadily to

end one school year and begin another. This takes a lot of hard work and many dedicated people! Thank you

to everyone for all of your hard work and continued dedication to WCS.

IMPORTANT NEW INFORMATION:

* Students who are dropped off must be dropped off ON THE HIGH SCHOOL SIDE.

(Please pull up to the doors and let students out.)

** Busses will now be dropping off in front of the school to allow for better social distancing.

** We are encouraging families to screen students at home prior to getting on the bus or being dropped off at

school. Specifically taking your child’ temperature. If your child has a temperature of 100 plus or flu like

symptoms they must stay home.

*All Student Parking will be on the High School Side Parking Lot

Welcome Kindergarten families!

I hope you all had a wonderful summer :) Whether this is your kiddo's first school experience or a continuation after pre-k, this year is going to look a bit different. With that being said, I'd like to assure you that however different this school year may look, I am making it my mission to still be able to offer your child a safe learning environment full of comfort, social opportunities, and most importantly-FUN!!

I look forward to meeting you all and working with you this year! --Mrs. Bissett

Hello 3rd graders! Welcome back to school! I am so excited and

eager to meet all of you and get the school year

started. Although this school year is going to

look a little different, we will stick together,

stay safe, and still learn all of the amazing

things 3rd grade has to offer. Enjoy the last few

weeks of your summer! Get outside and enjoy

the sunshine and I will see you in a few weeks!

Mrs. Grimes

JANUARY 2021

S M T W T F S 1 New Year's Day S M T W T F S

1 2 3 4 18 Martin Luther King Jr. Day 1 2

5 6 7 8 9 10 11 26-29 Regents Exams 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

12 13 14 15 16 17 18 10 11 12 13 14 15 16

19 20 21 22 23 24 25 17 18 19 20 21 22 23

26 27 28 29 30 31 19 Student Days 24 25 26 27 28 29 30

19 Teacher Days 31

AUGUST 2020

S M T W T F S 13-14 Regents Exams FEBRUARY 2021

1 15-19 Mid-Winter Recess S M T W T F S

2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 2 3 4 5 6

9 10 11 12 13 14 15 7 8 9 10 11 12 13

16 17 18 19 20 21 22 14 15 16 17 18 19 20

23 24 25 26 27 28 29 15 Student Days 21 22 23 24 25 26 27

30 31 15 Teacher Days 28

SEPTEMBER 2020 MARCH 2021

S M T W T F S 2-3, 8-9 Superintendent's Day 19 Superintendent's Day S M T W T F S

1 2 3 4 5 7 Labor Day 1 2 3 4 5 6

6 7 8 9 10 11 12 10 First Day for Students 7 8 9 10 11 12 13

13 14 15 16 17 18 19 14 15 16 17 18 19 20

20 21 22 23 24 25 26 17 Student Days 22 Student Days 21 22 23 24 25 26 27

27 28 29 30 19 Teacher Days 23 Teacher Days 28 29 30 31

OCTOBER 2020 APRIL 2021

S M T W T F S 12 Columbus Day 2-9 Spring Recess S M T W T F S

1 2 3 28 Early Release 12:30 / 20-21 Grades 3-8 ELA Assessments 1 2 3

4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Superintendent's Day 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

11 12 13 14 15 16 17 11 12 13 14 15 16 17

18 19 20 21 22 23 24 21 Student Days 16 Student Days 18 19 20 21 22 23 24

25 26 27 28 29 30 31 21 Teacher Days 16 Teacher Days 25 26 27 28 29 30

NOVEMBER 2020 11 Veterans Day MAY 2021

S M T W T F S 23 Early Release 12:30 / 4-5 Grades 3-8 Math Assessments S M T W T F S

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Parent/Teacher Conferences 28 Make up Day 1

8 9 10 11 12 13 14 24 Parent/Teacher Conferences / 31 Memorial Day 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

15 16 17 18 19 20 21 Superintendent's Day 9 10 11 12 13 14 15

22 23 24 25 26 27 28 25-27 Thanksgiving Recess 16 17 18 19 20 21 22

29 30 16 Student Days 20 Student Days 23 24 25 26 27 28 29

17 Teacher Days 20 Teacher Days 30 31

DECEMBER 2020 1 Make up Day JUNE 2021

S M T W T F S 24-31 Winter Recess 7 Grade 8 Science Exam S M T W T F S

1 2 3 4 5 16-24 Regent Exams 1 2 3 4 5

6 7 8 9 10 11 12 25 Last Teacher Day 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

13 14 15 16 17 18 19 26 Graduation 13 14 15 16 17 18 19

20 21 22 23 24 25 26 17 Student Days 19 Student Days 20 21 22 23 24 25 26

27 28 29 30 31 17 Teacher Days 19 Teacher Days 27 28 29 30

COLOR KEY Total Student Days = 182 Marking Period End Dates

Blue - Students' First Day Total Teacher Days = 186 1st Quarter - 11/6/2020

Red - Holiday 2nd Quarter - 1/29/2021

Yellow - Superintendent Conf. Day 3rd Quarter - 4/16/21

Green - Recess 4th Quarter - 6/25/21

Orange - Make up Days

Purple - Graduation

Pink - Testing

In the event of an excessive number of

unscheduled closings, school will be in

session April 9 with subsequent make

up dates to be announced, as needed.

JULY 2020

Whitesville Central SchoolSchool Calendar

2020-2021

Whitesville Central School’s Reopening Plan

At-A-Glance **As of August 18, 2020, subject to change based on NYS and DOH Guidance**

School Day Schedule • School Day will be Face to Face Monday - Friday

• School start and end times remain the same: o K-12 will attend 7:50-3:09 o Pre-K will attend 7:50-11:00

• BOCES is unchanged: o Junior BOCES students will attend in the AM

session Monday - Friday o Senior BOCES students will attend in the PM

session Monday - Friday

• Students will remain in homeroom cohorts except for limited electives

• There will not be a pass/fail option

• Attendance will be taken daily for face to face learning as well as virtual instruction in the event school closes due to COVID-19

Preventative Strategies • Acceptable face masks are required to

be worn at all times; however, students will be able to remove masks during meals, instruction, and mask breaks

• Anyone that needs to enter the school other than staff and students will need to make an appointment

• Regular hand sanitizing will be practiced throughout the day with hand washing required before meals

Transportation • Parents are encouraged to transport

their own children to school to reduce bus populations

• Siblings will sit together on the bus

• Masks will be required at all times while riding the bus

• Students will sit in assigned seats for safety and contact tracing

Classroom Instruction • Microsoft Teams will be used in grades K thru 12th for consistency.

• Students in grades 3-12 will have school issued laptop

• K thru 2nd will have a school issued iPad

• Normal grading will be used for face to face instruction as well as virtual instruction in the event school closes due to an increase in COVID-19

Lunch, Recess, Athletics & Extracurricular Activities • Breakfast & lunch will be served to all students in the cafeteria/small gym, seats will be socially distanced

• Students will not change for PE or participate in any contact sports

• Playgrounds will be open

• Athletics and extracurricular activities will follow NYSED, DOH, & NYSPHSAA guidance

CS 318258-B 07/24/2020

cdc.gov/coronavirus

Temperature 100.4 degrees Fahrenheit or higher when taken by mouth;

Sore throat;

New uncontrolled cough that causes difficulty breathing (for students with chronic allergic/asthmatic cough, a change in their cough from baseline);

Diarrhea, vomiting, or abdominal pain

New onset of severe headache, especially with a fever.

Had close contact (within 6 feet of an infected person for at least 15 minutes) with a person with confirmed COVID-19: OR

Had close contact (within 6 feet of an infected person for at least 15 minutes) with person under quarantine for possible exposure to SARS-CoV-2; OR

Traveled to or lived in an area where the local, Tribal, territorial, or state health department is reporting large numbers of COVID-19 cases as described in the Community Mitigation Framework

New uncontrolled cough that causes difficulty breathing (for students with chronic allergic/asthmatic cough, a change in their cough from baseline);

Live in areas of high community transmission (as described in the Community Mitigation Framework) while the school remains open

Parents: Please complete this short check each morning and report your child’s information [INSERT YOUR SCHOOL REPORTING INSTRUCTIONS] in the morning before your child leaves for school.

SECTION 1: Symptoms

If your child has any of the following symptoms, that indicates a possible illness that may decrease the student’s ability to learn and also put them at risk for spreading illness to others. Please check your child for these symptoms:

SECTION 2: Close Contact/Potential Exposure

Daily Home Screening for Students

http://www.cdc.gov/coronavirushttps://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/community/community-mitigation.htmlhttps://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/community/community-mitigation.html

Keep 6 feet of space between you and

your friends

Cover your coughs and sneezes

Wear a cloth face cover

Wash your hands often

6 feet

length of 1 jump rope

CS 316683-A 04/30/2020

cdc.gov/coronavirus

Stop the spread of germsthat can make you and others sick!

http://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus

Parents of Students, we are looking forward to another school year and being able to work together to transport your children safely to and from school. Below are some rules you and your children need to know before the school year begins. Please go over the rules with them so they are prepared for the year. School Bus Safety training is scheduled for Friday, September 11th. Students will exist the back door of the bus while a loud alarm is going off. Please discuss the training with your child(ren) so they will not be scared and will listen to the bus driver and older students that will be helping them.

Bus Safety Rules: ▪ Wear clothes that can be easily seen. ▪ Pay attention to the bus driver. ▪ Keep the aisle clear. ▪ Be at the bus stop 5 minutes before the bus is to arrive. ▪ Make sure to stay away from the road and out of the DANGER ZONE which is 15 feet around the bus on all

sides. ▪ Move toward the bus after the doors are open and driver gives you the signal to cross or board and go

directly to a seat, so we do not hold up traffic. ▪ Never throw things on the bus or out the windows or stick your hands or feet out the windows. ▪ Talk softly and stay seated on the bus, any distraction can cause the driver to lose focus on the task of

delivering the students safely. ▪ Only get off the bus at your designated stop. If you need to get off the bus at another stop, please have a

note from your parents. Parents: If your child is getting off at a different stop please put the name and address of the stop. There may be a substitute driver who will need the information.

▪ Please do not move from your seat until you reach your stop. ▪ If you leave something on the bus please do not try to get back on the bus, the driver may not see you. If

you drop something, please move to a safe place outside the door of the bus and let the driver know then they can help you.

▪ No eating or drinking on the bus. This is for the student’s safety, so they do not choke and to keep the bus clean.

Whitesville Central School 2020-2021 Bus Routes (subject to change)

Town #61 Beech Hill #60 Spring Mills #62 West Union #59 Cryder Creek #61 Universal PreK #57Tracey Pickering Mary Saunders Dennis Munro Dick Marble Tracey Pickering Joseph Chapman

Aber, Aiden Blamaire, Isaiah Ainsworth, Serena Buchholz, Kolten Billings, MaKayla * Billings, Chaise

Aber, Noah Cavagna, Aiden Ainsworth, Gracie Cogar, Troy Billings, MaKendra * Blamire, Zoey

Aber, Zara Cavagan, Liam Bissett, Charlotte Harrison, Arianna Billings, Sylvia * Cavanaugh, Zane

Bells, Hunter Connolly, Mia Butler, Eli Harrison, Austin Button, Andrew Kenderdine, Zoey

Billings, MaKayla * Easton, Alyssa Butler, Tristen Headman, Giuliana Button, Hailey Lweis, Jenica

Billings, MaKendra * Easton, Isaac Button, Justin Lewis, Abraham * Button, Joseph O'Dell Andrew

Billings, Sylvia* Freeman, Levi Coleman, Lorelai Lewis, Franklin * Crittenden, Calvin * Orpet, Weston

Bledsoe, Harper Freeman, Logan Coleman, Rhett Lewis, Johnathan Crittenden, Riley* Vasquez, Jory

Bledsoe Kennedy Fuhrer, Oliver Erdmann, Lucas Lewis, Katrina Daniels, Lettie* Vasquez, Yulesny

Bledsoe, Stella Fuhrer, Penelope Freeman, Levi Lewis, Thomas* Elliott, Holden*

Boyd, Andrew Matteson, Deven * Freeman, Logan Lewis, Zane Elliott, Kalin*

Bradford, Joshua Mattison, Jacob Freeman, Lucas Lewis-Ellison, Gracie Garis, Scott

Calabrese, Nicholas Mattison, Spencer Hall, Gage Lowe, Piper * Hunt, Kaylee*

Calabrese-Whiteman, Bentley Outman, Travis Hall, Laura Reisman, Felicity Jackson, Brendal

Cauthen, Shelby Pensyl, Jesse * Hall, Raelyn Rhodes, Karsen Jackson, Rachel

Clark, Graham Pensyl, Katelyn * Hall, Vanessa Scholl, Brynn Kio, Mia *

Cutler, Caleb Schultz, Madison Hamilton, Aislinn Taber, Jon Nelson, Dylan *

Cutler, Gavin Schultz, Quinn Hamilton, Wyatt Vallieres, Aiden Nelson, Emma *

DeLill Ciarra Watson, Lola Harrison, Madelynn Vallieres, Aubrey Orpet, Skyler

DeLill, Logan Meunier, Kiera Whitesell, Bentley Pastore, Elizabeth

Erdmann, Jessica Universal Pre-K (BH) Meunier, Wesley Whitesell, Blake Phillips, Conner

Estep, Christopher Blamire, Zoey Newhand, Braelyn 9th Grader

Fry, Grace Prince, Peyton* Universal Pre-K (WU) 7th Grader

Fry, Onnalee Prince, Weston * Lewis, Jenica Smith, Nolen*

Grover, Kash Smith, Alden Woodring, Jace*

Hixson, Morrigan Smith, Oliver Woodring, Myleah*

Howe, Pacey Smith, Wrigley

Howe, Ryder Vasquez, Ronaldo Universal Pre-K (C)

Kellogg, Hunter Vasquez DeLeon, Kati Orpet, Weston *

Kellogg, Madison Vasquez DeLeon, Lensi

Kenderdine, Emma Vasquez DeLeon, Yeleni

Lewis, Olivia Waters, Justin

Lewis, Tyler Willow, Yulonda

Mattison, Keagan

Orpet, Skyler Universal Pre-K (SM)

Palmatier, Alexys Vasques, Jory

Palmiter, Braelyn Vasques, Yulesny

Pepiciello, Bella

Poulin, Brayden

Prince, Westyn*

Santas, Lorelia*

Stebbins, Ali

Stebbins, Kaleb

Taber, Jon

Totten, Darien

Totten, Skylar

Vallieres, Aiden

Vallieres, Aubrey

Volk, Maddox

Waite, Randa

Waters, Dane

Waters, Isabelle

Waters, Olivia

Universal Pre-K (T)

Billings, Chaise

Cavanaugh, Zane

Kenderdine, Zoey

Orpet, Weston

8/18/2020

SCHOOL SONG

Stand up and cheer Cheer loud and long for Whitesville Central For today we praise The Blue and White the best of all the rest

Our team is fighting And they are bound to win the fray

We’ve got the team! Rah Rah We’ve got the steam! Rah Rah For this is Whitesville Central’s Day

When Whitesville’s marching down the floor We know our team will fight forever more

And though the other team has lots of pep It’s when they see our team, they’ll know they’re out of step.

And when the game goes down in history, It’s just another Whitesville victory.

Bring out the cheers for good old Whitesville Central Whitesville Central Rah Rah

Rah Rah Rah

2020-2021 BOARD OF EDUCATION

Board President: Jeffrey Erdmann Vice-President: Jane Hall

Members: Monica Acomb Charles Cutler, Jr.

Scott Garis

The Board of Education will meet in regular session on the second Tuesday of each month at 7:00 p.m. in the high school library (subject to change as designated by the Board of Education). Date and time changes will be reported in the Spectator, posted on the school sign & main entrance door and the school website; www.whitesvillesd.org, as time permits.

All dates are tentative and subject to change • September 8, 2020 Regular Meeting

• October 13, 2020 Regular

• November 10, 2020 Regular

• December 8, 2020 Regular

• January 12, 2021 Regular

• February 9, 2021 Regular

• March 9, 2021 Budget & Regular

• April 20, 2021 Regular

• May 11, 2021 Budget Hearing

• May 18, 2021 Regular, Budget Vote & Special

• June 8, 2021 Regular

Vision: Whitesville Central School believes a Leader is intrinsically motivated with courage and integrity. Whitesville Central School believes an Innovator is a creative minded problem solver who is willing to take risks. Whitesville Central School believes a Communicator is an active listener who is well organized and tactfully articulates.

Mission: Whitesville Central School EMPOWERS all learners to Lead, Innovate and Communicate.

http://www.whitesvillesd.org/

Dear Parent/Guardian:

Children need healthy meals to learn. Whitesville Central school offers healthy meals every school day. Breakfast costs $1.10; lunch costs $2.25. Your children may qualify for free meals or for reduced price meals. Beginning July 1, 2019, students in New York State that are approved for reduced price meals will receive breakfast and lunch meals at no charge.

1. DO I NEED TO FILL OUT AN APPLICATION FOR EACH CHILD? No. Complete the application to apply for free or reduced-price meals. Use one Free and Reduced-Price School Meals Application for all students in your household. We cannot approve an application that is not complete, so be sure to fill out all required information. Return the completed application to: Joan Coleman 692 Main St. Whitesville NY 14897.

2. WHO CAN GET FREE MEALS? 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. Categorical eligibility for free meal benefits is extended to all children in a household when the application lists an Assistance Program’s case number for any household member. Also, your children can get free meals if your household’s gross income is within the free limits on the Federal Income Eligibility Guidelines. Households with children who are categorically eligible through another Source Categorically Eligible designation, as defined by law, may be eligible for free benefits and should contact the SFA for assistance in receiving benefits.

3. CAN FOSTER CHILDREN GET FREE MEALS? 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. Foster children may also be included as a member of the foster family if the foster family chooses to also apply for benefits for other children. Including children in foster care as household members may help other children in the household qualify for benefits. If non-foster children in a foster family are not eligible for free or reduced-price meal benefits, an eligible foster child will still receive free benefits.

4. CAN HOMELESS, RUNAWAY, AND MIGRANT CHILDREN GET FREE MEALS? Yes, children who meet the definition of homeless, runaway, or migrant qualify for free meals. If you haven’t been told your children will get free meals, please call or e-mail Renee McNeely 607-356-3301, ext. 223 or rmcneely@whitesvillesd.org to see if they qualify.

5. WHO CAN GET REDUCED PRICE MEALS? Your children may be approved as reduced price eligible if your household income is within the reduced-price limits on the Federal Eligibility Income Chart, shown on this letter. Beginning July 1, 2019, students in New York State that are approved for reduced price meals will receive breakfast and lunch meals and snacks served through the Afterschool Snack Program at no charge.

6. SHOULD I FILL OUT AN APPLICATION IF I RECEIVED A LETTER THIS SCHOOL YEAR SAYING MY CHILDREN ARE APPROVED FOR FREE MEALS? Please read the letter you got carefully and follow the instructions. Call the school at 607-356-3301 ext. 231 if you have questions.

7. MY CHILD’S APPLICATION WAS APPROVED LAST YEAR. DO I NEED TO FILL OUT ANOTHER ONE? Yes. Your child’s application is only good for that school year and for up to the first 30 operating days of this school year. You must send in a new application unless the school told you that your child is eligible for the new school year.

8. I GET WIC. CAN MY CHILD(REN) GET FREE MEALS? Children in households participating in WIC may be eligible for free or reduced-price meals. Please fill out a FREE/REDUCED PRICE MEAL application.

9. WILL THE INFORMATION I GIVE BE CHECKED? Yes, and we may also ask you to send written proof. 10. IF I DON’T QUALIFY NOW, MAY I APPLY LATER? Yes, you may apply at any time during the school year. For example, children with a parent or

guardian who becomes unemployed may become eligible for free and reduced-price meals if the household income drops below the income limit. 11. WHAT IF I DISAGREE WITH THE SCHOOL’S DECISION ABOUT MY APPLICATION? You should talk to school officials. You also may ask

for a hearing by calling or writing to: Jeffrey Erdmann 607-356-3301 or Jerdmann@whitesvillesd.org. 12. MAY I APPLY IF SOMEONE IN MY HOUSEHOLD IS NOT A U.S. CITIZEN? Yes. You or your child(ren) do not have to be U.S. citizens to

qualify for free or reduced-price meals. 13. WHO SHOULD I INCLUDE AS MEMBERS OF MY HOUSEHOLD? You must include all people living in your household, related or not (such as

grandparents, other relatives, or friends) who share income and expenses. You must include yourself and all children living with you. If you live with other people who are economically independent (for example, people who you do not support, who do not share income with you or your children, and who pay a pro-rated share of expenses), do not include them.

14. WHAT IF MY INCOME IS NOT ALWAYS THE SAME? List the amount that you normally receive. for example, if you normally make $1000 each month, but you missed some work last month and only made $900, put down that you made $1000 per month. if you normally get overtime, include it, but do not include it if you only work overtime sometimes. if you have lost a job or had your hours or wages reduce your current income.

15. WE ARE IN THE MILITARY. DO WE INCLUDE OUR HOUSING ALLOWANCE AS INCOME? If you get an off-base housing allowance, it must be included as income. However, if your housing is part of the Military Housing Privatization Initiative, do not include your housing allowance as income.

1. MY SPOUSE IS DEPLOYED TO A COMBAT ZONE. IS HER COMBAT PAY COUNTED AS INCOME? No, if the combat pay is received in addition to her basic pay because of her deployment and it wasn’t received before she was deployed, combat pay is not counted as income. Contact your school for more information.

2. MY FAMILY NEEDS MORE HELP. ARE THERE OTHER PROGRAMS WE MIGHT APPLY FOR? To find out how to apply for SNAP or other assistance benefits, contact your local assistance office or call 1-800-342-3009.

Whitesville Central School

W. C. S. Empowering Learners to Lead, Innovate and Communicate

Superintendent of Schools Tammy M. Emery

Principal/CSE Director Renee K. McNeely

Guidance Counselor Elizabeth Potter

Board of Education Jeffrey Erdmann, President Jane Hall, Vice-President

Monica Acomb Charles Cutler, Jr.

Scott Garis

692 Main Street Whitesville, NY 14897

Telephone: (607) 356-3301 Fax: (607) 356-3598

mailto:RMcneely@whitesvillesd.orgmailto:Jerdmann@whitesvillesd.org

16. MY SPOUSE IS DEPLOYED TO A COMBAT ZONE. IS HER COMBAT PAY COUNTED AS INCOME? No, if the combat pay is received in addition to her basic pay because of her deployment and it wasn’t received before she was deployed, combat pay is not counted as income. Contact your school for more information.

17. MY FAMILY NEEDS MORE HELP. ARE THERE OTHER PROGRAMS WE MIGHT APPLY FOR? To find out how to apply for SNAP or other assistance benefits, contact your local assistance office or call 1-800-342-3009.

2020-2021 INCOME ELIGIBILITY GUIDELINES FOR FREE AND REDUCED-PRICE MEALS OR FREE MILK

REDUCED PRICE ELIGIBILITY INCOME CHART

Total Family Size Annual Monthly Twice per Month Every Two Weeks Weekly

1 $ 23,606 $ 1,968 $ 984 $ 908 $ 454

2 $ 31,894 $ 2,658 $ 1,329 $ 1,227 $ 614

3 $ 40,182 $ 3,349 $ 1,675 $ 1,546 $ 773

4 $ 48,470 $ 4,040 $ 2,020 $ 1,865 $ 933

5 $ 56,758 $ 4,730 $ 2,365 $ 2,183 $ 1,092

6 $ 65,046 $ 5,421 $ 2,711 $ 2,502 $ 1,251

7 $ 73,334 $ 6,112 $ 3,056 $ 2,821 $ 1,411

8 $ 81,622 $ 6,802 $ 3,401 $ 3,140 $ 1,570

*Each Add’l person add $ 8,288 $ 691 $ 346 $ 319 $ 160

How to Apply: To get free or reduced-price meals for your children carefully complete one application following the instructions for your household and return it to the designated office listed on the application. If you now receive 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 SNAP, TANF or FDPIR case number for any household member, the application must include the names of everyone in the household, the amount of income 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 for free and reduced-price benefits cannot be approved unless complete eligibility information is submitted, as indicated on the application and in the instructions. Contact your local Department of Social Services for your SNAP or TANF case number or complete the income portion of the application. No application is necessary if the household was notified by the SFA their children have been directly certified. If the household is not sure if their children have been directly certified, the household should contact the school.

Reporting Changes: The benefits that you are approved for at the time of application are effective for the entire school year and up to 30 operating days into the new school year (or until a new eligibility determination is made, whichever comes first). You no longer need to report changes for an increase in income or decrease in household size, or if you no longer receive SNAP.

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.

Reduced Price Eligible Students: Beginning July 1, 2019, students in New York State that are approved for reduced price meals will receive breakfast and lunch meals and snacks served through the Afterschool Snack Program at no charge.

In the operation of child feeding programs, no child will be discriminated against because of race, sex, color, national origin, age or disability

Meal Service to 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 of such individual, a record of such an impairment or being regarded as having such an impairment. Major life activities include but are not limited to: functions such as caring for one’s self, performing manual tasks, seeing, hearing, eating, sleeping, walking, standing, lifting, bending, speaking, breathing, learning, reading, concentrating, thinking, communicating, and working. You must request meal modifications from the school and provide the school with medical statement from a State licensed healthcare professional. If you believe your child needs substitutions because of a disability, please get in touch with us for further information, as there is specific information that the medical statement must contain.

Confidentiality: The United States Department of Agriculture has approved the release 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. Reapplication: You may apply for benefits any time during the school year. Also, if you are not eligible now, but during the school year become unemployed, have a decrease in household income, or an increase in family size you may request and complete an application at that time.

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. Sincerely, Tammy Emery, Superintendent

FREE AND REDUCED-PRICE MEAL APPLICATION FACT SHEET

When filling out the application form, please pay careful attention to these helpful hints.

SNAP/TANF/FDPIR case number: This must be the complete valid case number supplied to you by the agency including all numbers and letters, for example, E123456, or whatever combination is used in your county. Refer to a letter you received from your local Department of Social Services for your case number or contact them for your number.

Foster Child: A child who is living with a family but who is under the legal care of the welfare agency or court may be listed on your family application. List the child's “personal use” income. This includes only those funds provided by the agency which are identified for the personal use of the child, such as personal spending allowances, money received by his/her family, or from a job. Funds provided for housing, food and care, medical, and therapeutic needs are not considered income to the foster child. Write “0” if the child has no personal use income.

Household: A group of related or non-related people who are living in one house and share income and expenses.

Adult Family Members: All related and non-related people who are 21 years of age and older living in your house.

Financially Independent: A person is financially independent and a separate economic unit/household when his or her earnings and expenses are not shared by the family/household. Separate economic units in the same residence are characterized by prorating expenses and by economic independence from one another.

Current Gross Income: Money earned or received at the present time by each member of your household before deductions. Examples of deductions are federal tax, State tax, and Social Security deductions. If you have more than one job, you must list the income from all jobs. If you receive income from more than one source (wage, alimony, child support, etc.), you must list the income from all sources. Only farmers, self-employed workers, migrant workers, and other seasonal employees may use their income for the past 12 months reported from their 1040 Tax Forms.

Examples of gross income are:

• Wages, salaries, tips, commissions, or income from self- employment

• Net farm income – gross sales minus expenses only – not losses

• Pensions, annuities, or other retirement income including Social Security retirement benefits

• Unemployment compensation

• Welfare payments (does not include value of SNAP)

• Public Assistance payments

• Adoption assistance

• Supplemental Security Income (SSI) or Social Security Survivor's Benefits

• Alimony or child support payments

• Disability benefits, including workman's compensation

• Veteran's subsistence benefits

• Interest or dividend income

• Cash withdrawn from savings, investments, trusts, and other resources which would be available to pay for a child's meals

• Other cash income

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.

If you have any questions or need help in filling out the application form, please contact:

Name: Joan Coleman Title: Food Service Director Telephone Number: 607-356-3301, ext. 231

Nondiscrimination Statement: This explains what to do if you believe you have been treated unfairly.

In accordance with Federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, the USDA, its Agencies, offices, and employees, and institutions participating in or administering USDA programs are prohibited from discriminating based on race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity in any program or activity conducted or funded by USDA.

Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication for program information (e.g. Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language, etc.), should contact the Agency (State or local) where they applied for benefits. Individuals who are deaf, hard of hearing or have speech disabilities may contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339. Additionally, program information may be made available in languages other than English.

To file a program complaint of discrimination, complete the USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form, (AD-3027) found online at: http://www.ascr.usda.gov/complaint_filing_cust.html, and at any USDA office, or write a letter addressed to USDA and provide in the letter all of the information requested in the form. To request a copy of the complaint form, call (866) 632-9992. Submit your completed form or letter to USDA by:

(1) mail: U.S. Department of Agriculture (2) fax: (202) 690-7442; or (3) email: program.intake@usda.gov. Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights 1400 Independence Avenue, SW Washington, D.C. 20250-9410;

This institution is an equal opportunity provider.

http://www.ocio.usda.gov/sites/default/files/docs/2012/Complain_combined_6_8_12.pdfhttp://www.ascr.usda.gov/complaint_filing_cust.html

Date Withdrew__________ F ____R _____D_____

2020-2021 Application for Free and Reduced-Price School Meals

To apply for free and reduced-price meals for your children, read the instructions on the back, complete only one form for your household, sign your name and return it to the address listed below. Call 607-356-3301 ext. 231 , if you need help. Additional names may be listed on a separate paper.

Return Completed Applications to: Whitesville Central School 692 Main Street Whitesville NY 14897

1. List all children in your household who attend school:

Student Name School Grade/Teacher

Foster Child

Homeless Migrant, Runaway

2. SNAP/TANF/FDPIR Benefits: If anyone in your household receives either SNAP, TANF or FDPIR benefits, list their name and CASE # here. Skip to Part 4 and sign the application. Name: ______________________________________ CASE #: __________________________________

3. Report all income for ALL Household Members (Skip this step if you answered ‘yes’ to step 2) All Household Members (including yourself and all children that have income). List all Household members not listed in Step 1 (including yourself) even if they do not receive income. For each Household Member listed, if they do receive income, report total income for each source in whole dollars only. If they do not receive income from any other source, write ‘0’. If you enter ‘0’ or leave any fields blank, you are certifying (promising) that there is no income to report.

Name of household member Earnings from work before deductions Amount / How Often

Child Support, Alimony Amount / How Often

Pensions, Retirement Payments Amount / How Often

Other Income, Social Security Amount / How Often

No Income

$ ________ / ________ $ ________ / ________ $ ________ / ________ $ ________ / ________

$ ________ / ________ $ ________ / ________ $ ________ / ________ $ ________ / ________

$ ________ / ________ $ ________ / ________ $ ________ / ________ $ ________ / ________

$ ________ / ________ $ ________ / ________ $ ________ / ________ $ ________ / ________

$ ________ / ________ $ ________ / ________ $ ________ / ________ $ ________ / ________

Total Household Members (Children and Adults)

*Last Four Digits of Social Security Number: XXX-XX- __ __ __ __

*When completing section 3, an adult household member must provide the last four digits of their Social Security Number (SS#) or mark the “I do not have a SS# box” before the application can be approved.

4. Signature: An adult household member must sign this application before it can be approved. I certify (promise) that all the information on this application is true and that all income is reported. I understand that the information is being given so the school will get federal funds; the school officials may verify the information and if I purposely give false information, I may be prosecuted under applicable State and federal laws, and my children may lose meal benefits. Signature: ___________________________________________________ Date: ___________________ Email Address: ________________________________________________ Home Phone: _____________________ Work Phone: _________________________ Home Address:____________________________________________

5. Ethnicity and Race are optional; responding to this section does not affect your children’s eligibility for free or reduced-price meals.

Ethnicity: Hispanic or Latino Not Hispanic or Latino

Race (Check one or more) : American Indian or Alaskan Native Asian Black or African American Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Island White

DO NOT WRITE BELOW THIS LINE – FOR SCHOOL USE ONLY

Annual Income Conversion (Only convert when multiple income frequencies are reported on application)

Weekly X 52; Every Two Weeks (bi-weekly) X 26; Twice Per Month X 24; Monthly X 12

SNAP/TANF/Foster

Income Household: Total Household Income/How Often: _________________/________________ Household Size: _________________ Free Meals Reduced Price Meals Denied/Paid Signature of Reviewing Official________________________________________________________ Date Notice Sent:________________

I do not

have a

SS#

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

To apply for free and reduced-price meals, complete only one application for your household using the instructions below. Sign the application and return the application to Joan Coleman 692 Main Street Whitesville NY 14897. If you have a foster child in your household, you may include them on your application. A separate application is not needed. Call the school if you need help: 607-356-3301 ext.231. Ensure that all information is provided. Failure to do so may result in denial of benefits for your child or unnecessary delay in approving your application.

PART 1 ALL HOUSEHOLDS MUST COMPLETE STUDENT INFORMATION. DO NOT FILL OUT MORE THAN ONE APPLICATION FOR YOUR HOUSEHOLD. (1) Print the names of the children, including foster children, for whom you are applying on one application. (2) List their grade and school. (3) Check the box to indicate a foster child living in your household, or if you believe any child meets the description for homeless, migrant, runaway (a school staff will confirm this eligibility). PART 2 HOUSEHOLDS GETTING SNAP, TANF OR FDPIR SHOULD COMPLETE PART 2 AND SIGN PART 4. (1) List a current SNAP, TANF or FDPIR (Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations) case number of anyone living in your household. The case number is provided on your benefit letter. (2) An adult household member must sign the application in PART 4. SKIP PART 3. Do not list names of household members or income if you list a SNAP case number, TANF or FDPIR number. PART 3 ALL OTHER HOUSEHOLDS MUST COMPLETE THESE PARTS AND ALL OF PART 4. (1) Write the names of everyone in your household, whether or not they get income. Include yourself, the children you are applying for, all other children,

your spouse, grandparents, and other related and unrelated people in your household. Use another piece of paper if you need more space. (2) Write the amount of current income each household member receives, before taxes or anything else is taken out, and indicate where it came from, such

as earnings, welfare, pensions and other income. If the current income was more or less than usual, write that person’s usual income. Specify how often this income amount is received: weekly, every other week (bi-weekly), 2 x per month, monthly. If no income, check the box. 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 and Development Block Grant, TANF and At Risk Child Care Programs should not be considered as income for this program.

(3) Enter the total number of household members in the box provided. This number should include all adults and children in the household and should reflect the members listed in PART 1 and PART 3.

(4) The application must include the last four digits only of the social security number of the adult who signs PART 4 if Part 3 is completed. If the adult does not have a social security number, check the box. If you listed a SNAP, TANF or FDPIR number, a social security number is not needed.

(5) An adult household member must sign the application in PART 4. OTHER BENEFITS: Your child may be eligible for benefits such as Medicaid or Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP). To determine if your child is eligible, program officials need information from your free and reduced-price meal application. Your written consent is required before any information may be released. Please refer to the attached parent Disclosure Letter and Consent Statement for information about other benefits.

USE OF INFORMATION STATEMENT Use of Information Statement: The Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act requires the information on this application. You do not have to give the information, but if you do not submit all needed information, we cannot approve your child for free or reduced-price meals. You must include the last four digits of the social security number of the primary wage earner or other adult household member who signs the application. The social security number is not required when you apply on behalf of a foster child or you list a Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) Program or Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations (FDPIR) case number or other FDPIR identifier for your child or when you indicate that the adult household member signing the application does not have a social security number. We will use your information to determine if your child is eligible for free or reduced-price meals, and for administration and enforcement of the lunch and breakfast programs. We may share your eligibility information with education, health, and nutrition programs to help them evaluate, fund, or determine benefits for their programs, auditors for program reviews, and law enforcement officials to help them look into violations of program rules.

DISCRIMINATION COMPLAINTS

In accordance with Federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, the USDA, its Agencies, offices, and employees, and institutions participating in or administering USDA programs are prohibited from discriminating based on race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity in any program or activity conducted or funded by USDA. Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication for program information (e.g. Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language, etc.), should contact the

Agency (State or local) where they applied for benefits. Individuals who are deaf, hard of hearing or have speech disabilities may contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339. Additionally, program information may be made available in languages other than English.

To file a program complaint of discrimination, complete the USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form, (AD-3027) found online at: http://www.ascr.usda.gov/complaint_filing_cust.html, and at any USDA office, or write a letter addressed to USDA and provide in the letter all of the information requested in the form. To request a copy of the complaint form, call (866) 632-9992. Submit your completed form or letter to USDA by:

(1) mail: U.S. Department of Agriculture (2) fax: (202) 690-7442; or (3) email: program.intake@usda.gov. Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights 1400 Independence Avenue, SW Washington, D.C. 20250-9410;

This institution is an equal opportunity provider.

http://www.ocio.usda.gov/sites/default/files/docs/2012/Complain_combined_6_8_12.pdfhttp://www.ascr.usda.gov/complaint_filing_cust.htmlmailto:program.intake@usda.gov

Thank you to all of you that have been patient with us during the pandemic. The library is open for patrons to enter the building. We require masks and social distancing, but you are able to enter and choose your own items. If you do not feel comfortable entering the building, we are still offering curbside pick-up. Call the library and

request items. We will have them outside for you when you arrive. All returned items are quarantined for 96 hours upon being returned to the library. These items are not removed from your account until after the 96-hour quarantine. If you receive an email stating that you have items due/overdue ignore them. They are most likely already returned, just not discharged. All items are being discharged as fine free so you will not be charged overdue fees.

Thank you to all that supported library fundraisers during the summer. We are sorry the ice cream social was not the usual time of socializing and meeting with neighbors and friends. We had to comply with CDC guidelines. We are certainly hoping this will be behind us next year and we can welcome you all back to enjoy music and relaxing with your ice cream. We also thank those who donated blood at the Red Cross blood drive. The ones that were willing, but had to be turned away because of time are also appreciated. Seventy-Five people were helped by the units collected. We will be co-hosting another drive in December.

Summer was not the same this year. We really missed having children in for crafts and programs. We were able to offer some programs in the back lawn. A good time was had by all that attended. Karen read stories on Facebook three times/week. We hope you enjoyed the stories and they help you “Imagine Your Story”. Our summer program was lower this year, but those that did register were excited to do scratch off tickets for prizes and free ice cream. Did you see the ribbons on the flag at the front of the building? Each ribbon represents one book read this summer.

We are grateful to the Summer Youth Employment program for hiring Kennedy to work at the library this summer. She has done great work for us.

Currently, we are not sure what programming is going to look like at the library. We would really like to begin having preschool hour on Mondays at 10:00, the After-School Time and Legos on Tuesdays. We will begin in October if guidelines allow us to do so.

Have you filed your Census yet? Online and hard copy filing ends September 30th. If you have not filed yet please do so. All information is confidential. If you need help filing stop by the library and we will assist you.

GIFTS AND MEMORIALS: In Memory of Paula Ransom: Scoob DVD, Frozen II DVD Given By Elton Harris; In Memory of Patty Freeman Geissler: Artificial Organ And Artificial Joints by Tammy Gagnek, Medicine & Hospitals: How Machines Work by Robin Twiddy, Always Smile by Alice Cuipers, given by Steve and Kim Freeman. The Library has purchased many new items. Thank you to community members who have generously donated new and gently used items. For a complete list stop by the library.

SAVE THESE DATES: September TEMPORARY HOURS: Monday and Wednesday 9:00-4:30 Monday 7 Library Closed for Labor Day Tuesday 2:00-6:30 Tuesday 15 Board Meeting 7:00 Thursday 1:30-5:30 Friday 9:00-2:30 Saturday 9:00-11:30

Whitesville Public Library 500 Main St.; PO Box 158, 607-356-3645

www.whitesvillelibrary.org whitesville@stls.org

BE PART OF WHITESVILLE'S COMMUNITY BIRTHDAY CALENDAR!!!! We need participates again! Please join in!

If you would like to be part of the 2021 calendar and keep this tradition going, please send in this entire sheet with the

proper remittance to: Community Calendar, Auxiliary of the Whitesville Fire Department, PO Box 82 Whitesville, NY

14897. Your name _________________________________ Phone number ______________________________

Delivery: ____ Give them to _________________________ ____ Please deliver to me

Order Summary: _____ Calendars @ $5.00________ _____ Dates @ $.50____________ Total Enclosed______________

We thank you for your support! Deadline: November 15, 2020

Please return entire sheet. Attach another sheet for additional names and dates. If I already have your correct data,

please write use last year's info.

Name Birthday Anniversary In Memoriam

____________________________________________________________________________________________________

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ADMINISTRATION STAFF EMAIL EXT.

Principal Renee McNeely rmcneely@whitesvillesd.org 223

Superintendent Tammy Emery temery@whitesvillesd.org 221

OFFICES STAFF EMAIL EXT.

District Treasurer Danika Morse dmorse@whitesvillesd.org 222

Guidance Counselor, At-Risk, DASA Coordinator & 504 Chair

Elizabeth Potter epotter@whitesvillesd.org 234

Guidance & CSE Secretary Melissa Waters mwaters@whitesvillesd.org 235

Nurse Joan Cobb jcobb@whitesvillesd.org 230

Supt. Secretary & District Clerk Tracey Waters twaters@whitesvillesd.org 221

Technology and Junior Accountant Douglas Moot dmoot@whitesvillesd.org 226

INSTRUCTIONAL STAFF EMAIL EXT.

Business James Wolfer jwolfer@whitesvillesd.org 304

Chemistry June Weller jweller@whitesvillesd.org 305

Grade 1 Julie Ormsby jormsby@whitesvillesd.org 327

Grade K-Fifth Physical Ed. & MS/HS Social Studies Wendy Stebbins wstebbins@whitesvillesd.org 227/350

Grade Kindergarten Kayla Bissett kbissett@whitesvillesd.org 323

Grade Three Stephany Grimes sgrimes@whitesvillesd.org 329

Grades 4 & 5 ELA, Social Studies Maggie Cregan mcregan@whitesvillesd.org 347

Grades 4 & 5 Math/Science Rebekah Lewis rlewis@whitesvillesd.org 346

Health & Physical Education Aubrey Davis adavis@whitesvillesd.org 228

HS English Lacey Gardner lgardner@whitesvillesd.org 301

MS ELA Devin DeMarco ddemarco@whitesvillesd.org 351

MS Math. Science & Elem. RTI Carin Schultz cschultz@whitesvillesd.org 352

MS Science, Biology, Earth Science Amy Brundage abrundage@whitesvillesd.org 353

MS/HS Math Alexander Lipnicki alipnicki@whitesvillesd.org 307

MS/HS Special Education Tiffany Crittenden tcrittenden@whitesvillesd.org 303

Reading & RTI Linda Tronetti ltronetti@whitesvillesd.org 328

RTI, MS/HS Social Studies & AD Aaron Rawady arawady@whitesvillesd.org 302

Special Education Thomas Emrich temrich@whitesvillesd.org 308

Student & Family Support Specialist Jennifer Schultze jschultze@whitesvillesd.org 265

Technology & STEAM Jacob Grisewood jgrisewood@whitesvillesd.org 306

AIDES STAFF EXT.

Attendance Clerk Claire Miller 241

MS/HS Eva Billings

Special Education Margeurite Meehan 308

UPK Rebekah Hisxon 321

BUS DRIVERS STAFF EMAIL EXT.

Head Mechanic Joseph Chapman jchapman@whitesvillesd.org

Drivers: Richard Marble Bus Garage 607-356-3263

Dennis Munro

Tracey Pickering

Mary Saunders

CAFETERIA STAFF EMAIL EXT.

Manager Joan Coleman jcoleman@whitesvillesd.org 231

Kristi Garis

Holly Ordway

Sheri Sherman

CUSTODIAL STAFF EMAIL EXT.

Head Custodian Michael McIntyre mmcintyre@whitesvillesd.org 232

Cleaners: Laura Daniels

Deanna McIntyre

Michael E. McIntyre

BOCES STAFF EMAIL EXT.

Curriculum Coordinator Tessa Levitt tessa_levitt@caboces.org 243

Librarian Sally Severtson sally_severtson@caboces.org 344

Music Marissa Perez marissa_perez@caboces.org 341

Speech Therapist Michaela Schrader michaela_schrader@caboces.org 33

CONTRACTED SERVICES STAFF EMAIL EXT.

Occupational Therapist Anthony Marra sdaaot@icloud.com 330

Physical Therapist Carolyn Smith carolyn_smith@urmc.rochester.edu 330

Whitesville Central School 2020-2021 Personnel

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WHITESVILLE CENTRAL SCHOOL

TELEPHONE INTERCOMS 2020-21

EMERGENCY 9 - 911

DEPARTMENTSStudent & Family Support 265 Grade 4 346 Psychologist 239

Athletic Director 302 Grade 5 347 Reading 325

Art 340 Guidance Secretary 235 RTI 328

Bus Garage 356-3263 Guidance Counselor 234 Science M.S. 352/353

Business 304 Guidance/Tchr Desk 236 Science H.S. 305

CSE Director 223 Library - Elem 344 Social Studies M.S. 350

Cafeteria Dining 319 Library - HS 241 Social Studies H.S. 302

Cafeteria Register 252 Network Room 261 Spanish 343

Computer Technician 226/261 Nurse 230 Special Education - Elem. 324

Computer Lab - Elem. 324 Main Office 0 Special Education - M.S. 308

Curriculum Coord. 243 Main Office/Upper 224 Special Education - H.S. 303

English M.S. 351 Maintenance 232 STEAM Shop 305

English H.S. 301 Math M.S. 352 Superintendent 225

Faculty Room 233 Math H.S. 307 Supt. Secretary / Clerk 221

Grade - PreK 321 CSE Meeting Room 240 Technology 306

Grade - Kindergarten 323 Music 341 Treasurer 222

Grade 1 327 Multipurpose 342 Wellness Center 333

Grade 2 229 OT/PT/ST 330

Grade 3 329 Principal 223

FACULTYBissett, Kayla 323 Hixson, Rebekah 321 Rawady, Aaron 302

Brundage, Amy 353 Levitt, Tessa 243 Schrader, Michaela 330

Chapman, Joseph 356-3263 Lewis, Rebekah 346 Schultz, Carin 352

Cobb, Joan 230 Lipnicki, Alexander 307 Schultze, Jennifer 265

Coleman, Joan 231 Marra, Tray 330 Severtson, Sally 344

Cregan, Maggie 347 McIntyre, Mike 232 Severtson, Sally 344

Crittenden, Tiffany 303 McNeely, Renee 223 Smith, Carolyn 330

Davis, Aubrey 228 Meehan, Margeurite 308 Stebbins, Wendy 227/350

DeMarco, Devin 351 Miller, Claire 241 Tronetti, Linda 328

Emery, Tammy 225 Moot, Doug 226/261 Waters, Melissa 235

Emrich, Thomas 308 Morse, Danika 222 Waters, Tracey 221

Gardner, Lacey 301 Ormsby, Julie 327 Weller, June 305

Grimes, Stephany 329 Perez, Marissa 341 Wolfer, James 304

Grisewood, Jacob 306 Potter, Elizabeth 234

In an effort to improve our educational facilities a Capital Outlay Security Project was initiated. On April 16,

2019, the Board of Education took action to proceed with the project.

Construction on the newly designed Main Office security project is progressing. We are looking forward to

moving into our new space as soon as we are able to. The Main Office is now located where the elementary

library was.

Exterior Entrance Reception Area

Hallway to Offices Secretary’s Area

Business Offices Hallway entering

Main Office

Access to Whitesville Central School will be limited to only essential visitors. Visitors must have a schedule appointment. All visitors will participate in a self-monitoring check for symptoms of COVID-19 by completing the sign-in and sign-out form in the Main Office. All visitors will be required to take their temperature before entering the school. Thermometers will be available at all

Main Office for those that are unable to do this at home.

Every person will attest to the following questions: 1. Have you experienced any COVID-19 symptoms in the past 14 days? 2. Have you had a positive COVID-19 test in the past 14 days? 3. Have you had close contact with a confirmed or suspected COVID-19 case in the past 14 days? 4. Have you travelled to and returned from a state with significant community transmission of COVID-19, as

defined by NYS DOH, in the past 14 days? 5. Have you had your temperature taken today? 6. If you have taken your temperature today, was it over 100? If any person answer “yes” to questions 1 through 5 or “no” to question 6, additional immediate screening is required.

To ensure all visitors comply with physical distancing requirements, anyone within the school facilities will practice social distancing expectations: 1. All visitors must follow all posted signage regarding social distancing practices and expectations. 2. All visitors will refrain from physical contact with one another to the greatest extent possible. 3. Ensure 6 ft. distance between any employee, student, or visitor, unless safety or core function of work

activity requires a shorter distance. 4. Tightly confined spaces will be occupied by only one individual at a time, unless all occupants are wearing

face coverings. If area is occupied by more than one person, keep occupancy under 50% of maximum capacity.

5. Social distancing markers are posted throughout the facilities. 6. Limit in-person gatherings as much as possible and use tele- or video-conferencing whenever possible.

Essential in-person gatherings (e.g. meetings) will be held in open, well-ventilated spaces with appropriate social distancing among participants.

7. All planned deliveries to our school will take place through Door mark #1.

To ensure all visitors comply with protective equipment requirements, each agree that they will do the following: 1. All visitors must follow all posted signage regarding PPE practices and expectations. 2. Visitors are required to wear face coverings at all times, unless otherwise instructed by administration. 3. When in contact with shared objects or frequently touched areas, gloves will be provided; visitors are

encouraged to wash hands before and after contact. 4. Touching of shared objects and surfaces is discouraged. Frequently touched surfaces and objects will be

cleaned and disinfected several times a day to further reduce the risk of germs on surfaces and objects.

Administration Tammy Emery, Superintendent

Renee McNeely, Principal

Board of Education Jeffrey Erdmann, President

Jane Hall, Vice-President

Monica Acomb

Charles Cutler, Jr.

Scott Garis

By-Line Editor Tracey Waters

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