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District Cell Phone Policy Letter

14 days ago

Sachem Central School District

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The District has established procedures to respond effectively to questions and suggestions from parents and residents. The procedures start with the person closest to the situation, as it is that person that will have the most information. Because situations sometimes require that additional staff become involved in the conversations, we have tried to categorize here the major areas of interest, with a list for each area of those responsible. If you have questions pertaining to the school district or your child’s progress, please do not hesitate to contact us. We encourage any and all questions from parents and residents concerning school matters.

  • Classroom Issues Involving an Individual Child
  • Other Transportation Concerns
  • Curriculum Questions
  • Budget Concerns/Questions
  • Health and Safety Concerns
  • Athletic Concerns
  • Medical Concerns, K-12
  • Other After School Activities (Clubs, etc…)
  • Special Ed. Concerns/Special Needs, Pre-K-12
  • Child Care
  • Transportation Concerns
  • E School
  • Building Use and Facilities
  • UPK
  • Residency Questions
  • Food Services
  • COVID-19 Information
  

 

If a matter remains unresolved after the above steps have been followed, an appeal can be sought at the level of the Board of Education. The primary responsibility of the Board is to set board policy for the school district. The Superintendent and staff are legally empowered to administer the school district and to put into operation the policies and decisions of the Board of Education.

 

  • (Classroom procedures, classroom behavior, grades, etc.)
    For Grades K-5:    
    Step 1 - Classroom teacher; if not resolved…
    Step 2 - Building Principal; if not resolved
    Step 3 – Patricia Trombetta, Superintendent of Schools

    For Grades 6-12:
    Step 1 - Classroom teacher; if not resolved…
    Step 2 - Guidance Counselor; if not resolved…
    Step 3 - Subject area chairperson; if not resolved…
    Step 4 - Assistant Principal assigned to the student; if not resolved…
    Step 5 - Building Principal; if not resolved…
    Step 6 - Patricia Trombetta, Superintendent of Schools

  • (Subject matter being taught, textbooks and materials used, etc.)    
    For Grades K-5:    
    Step 1 - Classroom teacher; if not resolved…    
    Step 2 - Building Principal; if not resolved…
    Step 3 - Danielle Moran, Director of Stem (Math and Science); if not resolved...
    Step 4 - Marie O'Doherty, Director of Humanities (Social Studies and English); if not resolved…    
    Step 5 – Patricia Trombetta, Superintendent of Schools    

    For Grades 6-12:
    Step 1 - Classroom teacher; if not resolved…
    Step 2 - Subject area chairperson; if not resolved… 
    Step 3 - Assistant Principal assigned to the student; if not resolved…
    Step 4 - Building Principal; if not resolved…
    Step 5 - Danielle Moran, Director of Stem (Math and Science); if not resolved...
    Step 6 - Marie O'Doherty, Director of Humanities (Social Studie and English); if not resolved…    
    Step 7 - Patricia Trombetta, Superintendent of Schools

  • Step 1 - Building Principal; if not resolved…
    Step 2 - Andrew Larson, Assistant Superintendent for Student Support and Administration; if not resolved…
    Step 3 - Patricia Trombetta, Superintendent of Schools

  • For Grades K-5:
    Step 1 - School Nurse; if not resolved…
    Step 2 - Building Principal; if not resolved… 
    Step 3 – Gary Beutel; Director of Athletics, Physical Education, Health and Health Services
    Step 4- Patricia Trombetta; Superintendent of Schools

    For Grades 6-12:
    Step 1 - School Nurse; if not resolved…
    Step 2 - Assistant Principal assigned to the student; if not resolved…
    Step 3 - Building Principal; if not resolved…
    Step 4 - Gary Beutel; Director of Athletics, Physical Education, Health and Health Services
    Step 5- Patricia Trombetta; Superintendent of Schools

  • (Pick up, route problems, etc.)
    Step 1 - Mr. John Guarnieri, Transportation Supervisor; if not resolved...
    Step 2 - Secondary - Assistant Principal assigned to the student; if not resolved...
    Step 3 - Building Principal, if not resolved;
    Step 4 - Mr. Ronald Sacks, School Business Administrator; if not resolved;
    Step 5 - Michele Psarakis, Assistant Superintendent for Business and Operations; if not resolved;
    Step 6 - Patricia Trombetta, Superintendent of Schools

     

  • (Behavior on school bus, etc.)
    Step 1 - Mr. John Guarnieri, Transportation Supervisor; if not resolved...
    Step 2 - Secondary - Assistant Principal assigned to the student; if not resolved...
    Step 3 - Building Principal, if not resolved;
    Step 4 - Mr. Ronald Sacks, School Business Administrator; if not resolved;
    Step 5 - Michele Psarakis, Assistant Superintendent for Business and Operations; if not resolved;
    Step 6 - Patricia Trombetta, Superintendent of Schools

  • Step 1 - Refer to district calendar dates for building use and facilities use informational sessions
    Step 2 - Mr. Wayne Wilson, Security Director 
    Step 3 - Michele Psarakis, Assistant Superintendent for Business and Operations; if not resolved;
    Step 4 - Patricia Trombetta, Superintendent of Schools

  • Step 1 - Mr. Ron Sacks, School Business Administrator; if not resolved; 
    Step 2 - Michele Psarakis, Assistant Superintendent for Business and Operations; if not resolved;
    Step 3 - Patricia Trombetta, Superintendent of Schools

  • Step 1 - Coach; if not resolved…
    Step 2 - Mr. Gary Beutel, Athletic Director or Philip Torregrosa, Assistant Director; if not resolved…
    Step 3 – Andrew Larson, Assistant Superintendent for Student Support and Administration; if not resolved…    
    Step 4 - Patricia Trombetta, Superintendent of Schools

  • For Grades PK-5
    Step 1 - Special Education Teacher/School Psychologist/Social Worker; if not resolved…
    Step 2 - Building Principal; if not resolved…
    Step 3 - Ms. Heather Shook, Administrator for Special Education; if not resolved… 
    Step 4 - Mr. Eric Neithardt, Executive Director of Special Education; if not resolved…
    Step 5 - Patricia Trombetta, Superintendent of Schools

    For Grades 6-12
    Step 1 - Special Education Teacher/School Psychologist/Social Worker; if not resolved…
    Step 2 - Special Education Department Chairperson; if not resolved…
    Step 3 - Assistant Principal assigned to the student; if not resolved…
    Step 4 - Building Principal; if not resolved…
    Step 5 - Ms. Beth Caruana, Administrator for Special Education; if not resolved… 
    Step 6 - Mr. Eric Neithardt, Executive Director of Special Education; if not resolved…
    Step 7 - Patricia Trombetta, Superintendent of Schools

  • For Grades K-5
    Step 1 - Activity Advisor- if not resolved…
    Step 2 - Building Principal; if not resolved…
    Step 3 - Andrew Larson, Assistant Superintendent for Student Support and Administration; if not resolved…    
    Step 4 - Patricia Trombetta, Superintendent of Schools

    For Grades 6-12
    Step 1 - Activity Advisor- if not resolved…
    Step 2 - Assistant Principal assigned to the student; if not resolved…
    Step 3 - Building Principal; if not resolved…
    Step 4 - Andrew Larson, Assistant Superintendent for Student Support and Administration; if not resolved…        
    Step 5 - Patricia Trombetta, Superintendent of Schools

  •  

    Step 1 - On-Site Director; if not resolved...
    Step 2 - SCOPE (631) 360-0800; if not resolved…
    Step 3 - Andrew Larson, Assistant Superintendent for Student Support and Administration; if not resolved…    
    Step 4 - Patricia Trombetta, Superintendent of Schools

  •  

    For Grades K-5
    Step 1 - Building Principal; if not resolved…
    Step 2 - Susan Buchberg, Information Systems; if not resolved…
    Step 3 – Melissa Veltre District Coordinator for Instructional Coaching and Data; if not resolved…    
    Step 4 – Andrew Larson, Assistant Superintendent for Student Support and Administration; if not resolved…
    Step 5- Patricia Trombetta, Superintendent of Schools
    For Grades 6-12
    Step 1 - Building Principal; if not resolved…
    Step 2 - Guidance Counselor; if not resolved…
    Step 3 - Susan Buchberg, Information Systems; if not resolved…
    Step 4 - Melissa Veltre District Coordinator for Instructional Coaching and Data; if not resolved…    
    Step 5 – Andrew Larson, Assistant Superintendent for Student Support and Administration; if not resolved…
    Step 6- Patricia Trombetta, Superintendent of Schools

  •  

    Step 1 - Classroom teacher; if not resolved…
    Step 2 - SCOPE (631) 360-0800; if not resolved…
    Step 3 - Andrew Larson, Assistant Superintendent for Student Support and Administration; if not resolved…    
    Step 4 - Patricia Trombetta, Superintendent of Schools

  •  

    Step 1 - Lisa Zdenek, Food Service Director, if not resolved…
    Step 2 - Michele Psarakis, Assistant Superintendent for Business and Operations, if not resolved…
    Step 3 - Patricia Trombetta, Superintendent of Schools.

  •  

    Step 1 - Central Registration; if not resolved…
    Step 2 - Andrew Larson, Assistant Superintendent for Student Support and Administration; if not resolved…    
    Step 3 - Patricia Trombetta, Superintendent of Schools