School Policies and Regulations
District describes mandated policies affecting students, parents
Federal and state laws require the Green Island Union Free School District to execute certain policies that affect students and their parents. The following information describes these policies:
Code of Conduct
In compliance with New York State's Safe Schools Against Violence in
Education (SAVE) legislation, the Green Island Union Free School
District is providing this Code of Conduct summary. The Code of Conduct
(i.e., rules and regulations) serves as a standard for consistency and
fairness to protect students' rights and promote responsibility.
The district-wide code applies to all students, school personnel, parents and visitors when on school property (including school vehicles) or attending school-sponsored events. It sets high standards for conduct, and outlines possible consequences for students who break the rules. Classroom teachers and staff members may use the consequences as a guideline.
Included with the Code of Conduct is the Bill of Student Rights and Responsibilities, which outlines: prohibited acts, student activities, rights of privacy, search of student lockers, alternative education policies, maintenance of public order on school property, inappropriate behavior, enforcement, and penalties. Procedures for disciplinary measures and appeal are also included.
The Code of Conduct is available at the Heatly Main Office, 171 Hudson Ave.
Student
Directory Information
Occasionally, student directory information (name, grade, awards,
activities, photograph, etc.) is released for use in school district
publications or to the media depicting school district activities.
Parents who do not want their child's information and/or photograph
released should notify — in writing — the superintendent.
Student Privacy
The federal No Child Left Behind (NCLB) legislation requires school
districts to establish or revise existing policies and procedures
regarding privacy. Parents may exercise their right to excuse their
child from participating in:
• any survey created by a third party before it is distributed to
students, and,
• questionnaires intended to collect personal information from students
for marketing purposes.
Policies may also be created to address any administration of physical exams or screenings by the district other than those required by state law.
Access to
student records
The District complies with the Family Education and Privacy Rights Act
of 1974, which protects the privacy of educational records and
established the right of students to review their educational records.
Parents (or legal guardians) and 18-year-old students may set an appointment to review official records relating to the student. These include progress reports, grades, aptitude and achievement test scores, psychological tests, and teacher evaluations. Appropriate school personnel must be present during the inspection to prevent any misinterpretation of the records.
Individual student records are confidential, and are not released to colleges, employers or others without written permission. Customary directory information (athletic team rosters, graduation lists, or extracurricular club lists) is made public for school purposes. A list of senior class members is provided to the military services unless parents give the District prior notice that they do not want their child's name included.
Athletic and
Extracurricular Handbook
You can find the
Athletic and Extracurricular Handbook in PDF Format.
Technology Plan
Adopted
The Green Island Union Free School District Board of Education has
adopted the
Technology Plan (PDF) as of July 5, 2007.
Wellness Policy
The Green Island Union Free School District is committed to providing
school environments that promote and protect children's health,
well-being, and ability to learn by supporting healthy eating and
physical activity.
View Green Island's Wellness Policy (PDF).
View additional wellness resources (PDF).
Questions?
If you need more information about family rights and privacy law, please contact the Superintendent at (518) 273-1422.
