Annual Notifications
Facilities Notices
Contact: Darin Trickey, Director of Facilities, LEA asbestos designee
dtrickey@acsghosts.org
(315) 482-9971 ext: 2331
In accordance with the Federal EPA Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act (AHERA), all public and private K-12 schools in the United States are required to inspect their facilities for asbestos. An additional requirement of the regulations is that parents and staff are to be informed that the inspection was done.
A copy of the AHERA management plan is in the main office and available for your inspection. For additional information or questions, contact Darin Trickey, Head Custodian, Alexandria Central School District, 34 Bolton Avenue, Alexandria Bay, NY 13607.
Contact: Darin Trickey, Director of Facilities
dtrickey@acsghosts.org
(315) 482-9971 ext: 2331
Notice is hereby given that the annual inspection for the current school year of all the schools and buildings of the Alexandria Central School District for fire hazards that might endanger the lives of students, teachers, and employees therein, has been completed and the report thereof is available at the District Office during normal business hours.
Contact: Darin Trickey, Director of Facilities
dtrickey@acsghosts.org
(315) 482-9971 ext: 2331
New York State Education Law Section 409-H, effective July 1, 2001, requires all public and nonpublic elementary and secondary schools to provide written notification to all persons in parental relation, faculty, and staff regarding the potential use of pesticides periodically throughout the school year.
The Alexandria 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 an application;
• anti-microbial products;
• 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;
• boric acid and disodium octaborate tetrahydrate;
• the application of EPA designated biopesticides;
• the application of EPA designated exempt materials under 40CFR152.25;
• 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, wasp, 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 a the 48-hour prior notification list.
To be placed on a list to receive 48-hour prior notice of pesticide application, please send notice to Darin Trickey, Head Custodian, Alexandria Central pesticide representative, at 34 Bolton Avenue, Alexandria Bay, NY 13607. Include your name and student’s name, address, phone number, and e-mail address.
Contact: Darin Trickey, Director of Facilities
dtrickey@acsghosts.org
(315) 482-9971 ext: 2331
In September 2016, a state law went into effect that requires all public school districts in New York to test water for lead. The law requires school districts to sample all water outlets currently or potentially used for drinking or cooking purposes in buildings that may be occupied by students and to submit those samples to a state-approved lab for analysis.
Policies and Annual Notifications
The district is committed to maintaining the privacy and security of student data and teacher and principal data. In accordance with New York Education Law Section 2-d and its implementing regulations, the following is a summary of the district’s Parents' Bill of Rights. The entire document and supplemental information can be found on our website at www.alexandriacentral.org
1. A student’s personally identifiable information cannot be sold or released for any commercial purposes.
2. Parents have the right to inspect and review the complete contents of their child’s educational records.
3. State and federal laws protect the confidentiality of personally identifiable student information, and safeguards must be in place when data is stored or transferred.
4. A complete list of all student data elements collected by New York State is available for review at the following website: http://www.p12.nysed.gov/irs/sirs/documentation/NYSEDstudentData.xlsx or by writing to: Office of Information & Reporting Services New York State Education Department Room 863 EBA, 89 Washington Avenue Albany, NY 12234
5. Parents have the right to have complaints about possible breaches of student data addressed. Complaints should be directed to: Robert Wagoner, Data Protection Officer, rwagoner@acsghosts.org 315-482-9971 OR Chief Privacy Officer New York State Education Department 89 Washington Avenue Albany, NY 12234 Email:CPO@mail.nysed.gov
6. Each contract with a third-party contractor which will receive student data, or teacher or principal data will include provisions requiring that confidentiality of such shared data be maintained in accordance with law, regulation, and district policy.
More information can be found on ACS's Data Security & Privacy pages
The full policy can be found on our website: www.alexandriacentral.org under Board Policies as Policy #7550,Dignity for All Students.
The district seeks to create an environment free of harassment, bullying, and discrimination; to foster civility in its schools; and to prevent conduct that is inconsistent with its educational mission.
The district, therefore, prohibits all forms of harassment and bullying of students by employees or other students on school property and at school functions. The district further prohibits discrimination against students, including, but not limited to, discriminatory acts based on a person’s actual or perceived race, color, weight, national origin, ethnic group, religion, religious practice, disability, sexual orientation, gender, or sex by employees or other students on school property, at school functions, and in certain instances off school property. The district will promptly respond to reports of harassment, bullying, and/or discrimination of students, ensure that all investigations are conducted within a reasonably prompt time frame and under a predictable fair grievance process that provides due process protections, and impose disciplinary measures and implement remedies when warranted.
To make a report, contact any Dignity Act Coordinator (DAC). All district employees who witness or receive an oral or written report of harassment, bullying, and/or discrimination are required to make an oral report not later than one school day after to the Superintendent or Principal, their designee, or the DAC. All incidents are thoroughly investigated.
If a report is investigated through the proper channels and it is determined to NOT be a case of bullying or harassment, the district and school administration will work with those involved to reach a mutually agreeable solution to the problem.
THE DISTRICT’S DIGNITY ACT COORDINATORS ARE:
Michelle Mourino – mmourino@acsghosts.org , 315-482-9971 ext. 3350
Kathryn Durand – kdurand@acsghosts.org , 315-482-9971 ext. 2090
Robin Colello-Poplawski – rpoplawski@acsghosts.org , 315-482-9971 ext. 1220
More information can be found on ACS's Dignity For All Students Act pages
New York State school districts are required to develop a district-wide school safety plan to help school officials identify and respond to potential emergencies.
State law requires school districts to take steps to minimize the idling of the engines of school buses and other school vehicles on school grounds. While students are boarding and departing school buses, the engine should be turned off. Students should be instructed about the importance of getting on and off buses in an orderly and efficient fashion to minimize loading and offloading time. Bus engines should also be off while parked at sporting events and other school activities. Exceptions to this “no idling” policy can be made in cases of emergency, mechanical issues or for necessary heating.
In accordance with applicable federal and state laws and regulations, the district does not discriminate on the basis of any legally protected class or category in its education programs and activities or when making employment decisions. Further, the district prohibits discrimination and harassment on school property and at school functions on the basis of any legally protected class including, but not limited to: race, color, religion, disability, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, military status, sex, age, and marital status.
Further, the district does not discriminate on any other basis prohibited by state or federal nondiscrimination laws, and provides equal access to its facilities to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The school district will act to promptly, thoroughly, and equitably investigate all complaints of discrimination and will promptly take appropriate action to protect individuals from further discrimination.
A formal complaint may be filed in writing with the District’s Civil Rights Compliance Officer(s): Robert Fountain III
Discrimination Notice
Policy 7240, Student Records: Access and Challenge can be found at www.alexandriacentral.org under Board Policies.
The Board of Education recognizes the importance of accurate student records and the need to maintain confidentiality in accordance with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA). With respect to a student’s educational records, parents have the right to: (1) inspect and review the student’s education records; (2) request the amendment of the student’s education records that the parent or eligible student believes are inaccurate; (3) consent to disclosures of personally identifiable information contained in the student’s education records, except to the extent that FERPA authorizes disclosure without consent; and (4) file a complaint with the U.S. Dept. of Education concerning alleged failures by the district to comply with FERPA. The name and address of the Office that administers FERPA are: Family Policy Compliance office, U.S. Dept. of Education, 400 Maryland Avenue, SW, Washington, DC 20202-4605
School contact: Tracy Strock., Records Access Officer.
FERPA Policy
• The full policy can be found on our website: www.alexandriacentral.org under Board Policies as Policy #7250, Student Privacy, Parental Access to Information, and Administration of Certain Physical Examinations to Minors.
The Protection of Pupil Rights Amendment provides parents/guardians with certain rights regarding the conduct of surveys, collection and use of information for marketing purposes, and certain physical exams. In particular, if a survey is funded in whole or part by the U.S. Department of Education, parents/guardians have the right to consent before students are required to complete a survey that asks about any of eight protected areas: a) Political affiliations or beliefs; b) Mental or psychological problems; c) Sex behavior or attitudes; d) Illegal, anti-social, self-incriminating or demeaning behavior; e) Critical appraisals of other individuals with whom respondents have close family relationships; f) Legally recognized privileged or analogous relationships, such as those of lawyers, physicians and ministers; g) Religious practices, affiliations, or beliefs; or h) Income (other than that required by law to determine eligibility for participation in a program or for receiving financial assistance under such program). The following specific activities and surveys are covered under this requirement: The collection, disclosure, or use of personal information for marketing, sales or other distribution; administration of any protected information survey not funded by the Education Department; and any non-emergency, invasive physical examination or screening. Parents who believe their rights have been violated may file a complaint with: Family Policy Compliance Office, U.S. Dept of Education, 400 Maryland Ave, SW, Washington, D.C. 20202-5901.
NYSED Water Safety