Rhinebeck Central School District

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 Academic Intervention Services (AIS) Eligibility  Academic Intervention Services, Policy #4325

Advanced Coursework Notification
Under new Education Law section 817, school districts must notify parents and students of information regarding the benefits of advanced coursework, and how to access it in the district.  This law takes effect July 1, 2024.  State regulations are in the process of being adopted, to provide additional detail, to be effective July 31, 2024, with notifications due by each June 1.  More resources and information are available on the NYSED website:

https://www.nysed.gov/curriculum-instruction/expanding-access-advanced-coursework

Annual Professional Performance Review (APPR)
 Evaluation of Professional Staff, Policy #0330

Parental Rights to Annual Professional Performance Review Composite Scores and Quality Ratings Under Education Law Section 3012-c, Policy #9192

Parent/Guardian Notification and Form

In accordance with NYS Education Law 3012-d Parents have the right to access the composite APPR score for the teacher(s) and/or Principal of the school building to which their child is assigned during the current school year.

The District believes that regular school attendance and student success have a direct correlation. It is the intent of the district to strongly encourage students to be in attendance every day. Therefore, our goal is to have students participate in their education for the mandated 180 days a year. All children of compulsory attendance age (6 through the school year in which a child turns 16) must attend school on a regular basis.

Body Mass Index (BMI)

The state requires schools to track each student’s Body Mass Index (BMI) and weight status category as part of school health examinations.  Every year, the New York State Department of Health will survey some schools for the number of pupils in each of six possible weight status categories.  If the state surveys Rhinebeck, the district will share summary group data only, and will not share individual names or information.  Parents who wish to exclude their child’s data from such group calculations must contact the nurse in their child’s school building.

Link to BMS/RHS Opt out letter - BMI Opt Out Letter

Child Abuse Hotline Notification
There are many laws that require individuals who come into contact with children and/or certain adults to report instances of suspected abuse and neglect.

If you suspect a child has been harmed or is at risk, please call the Statewide Central Register "Hotline” at 1-800-342-3720. For additional resources and information, please visit the New York State Office of Children and Family Services website (ocfs.ny.gov/main/cps/ ).

Policy # 5300 - The Code of Conduct governs the conduct of students, teachers, staff and visitors, and is meant to help maintain safe, orderly schools. The Summary of the Code of Conduct is shared with students each year during the month of September. The full Code of Conduct is available on the District’s website,  at each school and is published in each school’s handbook.

Policy #8635 Information and Data Privacy, Security, Breach and Notification Education Law § 2-d requires each educational agency to publish its Data Privacy and Security Policy to its website along with a Parents’ Bill of Rights for Data Privacy . 

Student Records, Policy #5500
The federal Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) provides parents/guardians and students who are 18 years of age or older (known as “eligible students”) with certain rights with respect to the student’s records.  Parents/guardians and eligible students have the right to: 

• Inspect and review the student’s education records within 45 days after the day a request for access is received by the school.  These requests should be submitted to the building principal. 

• Request the amendment of the student’s education records that the parent/guardian or eligible student believes are inaccurate, misleading or otherwise in violation of the student’s privacy rights;

• Provide written consent before the school discloses personally identifiable information from the student’s education records, except to the extent that FERPA authorizes disclosure without consent as outlined below;
  
• File a complaint with the USDOE concerning alleged failures by the district to comply with the requirements of FERPA.  The name and address of the office that administers FERPA are:  Family Policy Compliance Office, U.S. Department of Education, 400 Maryland Avenue SW, Washington, DC 20202. 

Graduation Ceremonies
Annual Parent Notification required. Policy #4772

Homeless Students Policy Policy # 5151

 The McKinney-Vento Act is a federal law that entitles children to a free, appropriate public education, and requires schools to remove barriers to their enrollment, attendance, and success in school.  The purpose of the McKinney-Vento Act is to promote school continuity for children who are experiencing instability with their housing.  Students who meet the criteria are entitled to free meals at school (breakfast & lunch) provided by the school district, transportation to and from school as well as other services.  

District McKinney Vento Liaisons:
Morgan LoBrutto, [email protected] - Chancellor Livingston Elementary
Megan Rodier, [email protected] - Bulkeley Middle/Rhinebeck High School 

NonDiscrimination/Equal Opportunity Policy #0100 Equal Opportunity

Parent and Family Engagement Policy Policy must be reviewed annually. Policy # 1900 (District Level) and 1900 E.1 (School Level Approach)

Promotion and Placement Policy #4750 Promotion and Retention of Students

Student Records (FERPA) Policy # 5500 Student Records

Wellness Policy Policy # 5410