Student Support Services
The Student Support Services Team in the Rhinebeck Central School District consists of School Counselors, School Social Workers, and School Psychologists. The individual expertise of each Student Support Service member provides students with the highest level of professionalism towards achieving academic success in a K-12 educational setting.
SSS Team members include:
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Mr. Nicholas J. Montany, CLS School Psychologist
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Mrs. Morgan LoBrutto, CLS School Social Worker
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Mrs. Carmela Fountain, BMS School Counselor
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Mrs. Megan Rodier, BMS/RHS School Social Worker
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Mr. Jeff Palazzo, RHS School Counselor
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Mr. Robert Heywood, RHS School Counselor
- Mrs. Cassi Wintermantel BMS/RHS School Psychologist
Mission Statement
All students in the Rhinebeck Central School District have access to student support staff that will assist students in developing their academic, personal/social, and career college skills. Through a comprehensive student support program, students will:
1) Demonstrate an understanding of their present academic status, achievement, interests, abilities, and educational requirements.
2) Experience greater self awareness and responsible decision making.
3) Develop interpersonal and effective competencies critical to realizing and achieving their potential.
We educate our students to become respectful and responsible towards self and others.
Roles and Responsibilities
The Student Support Service members generally:
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Collaborate and consult with administrators, educators, parents, and other Student Support Service providers in achieving student success
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Advocate for students’ academic, social, personal, emotional needs
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Participate in parent-teacher conferences
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Provide classroom lessons on academic, social/personal, and career/college skills
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Provide individual/group counseling and mediation
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Provide crisis intervention, risk assessment, and ongoing evaluation
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Attend meetings for Committee on Special Education, Child Study Team, and 504 Committee
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Provide staff in-service training when appropriate
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Are mandated reporters for Child Protective Services
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Serve as "point of entry" liaison for students entering or leaving mental health facilities
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Prepare constituent communication including newsletters, web pages, etc.
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Participate in professional development activities through professional memberships
- Participate as members of various CDEP Vertical Teams
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