Notice is hereby given that the annual inspection for 2025 of the Warrensburg Central School District for fire hazards which might endanger the lives of students, teachers, employees therein, has been completed and the report thereof is available at the office of the Warrensburg Central School District for inspection by all interested persons.

New York State Education Law requires school districts to post their APPR plans to their district website. Find the APPR plan here.

New York State Education Law requires each classroom teacher and school principal to receive an annual professional performance review (APPR) that results in a composite effectiveness score and rating. All parents/guardians have the right to obtain the APPR quality ratings and composite effectiveness scores for their child’s current teacher(s) and principal(s) once they are available. To initiate this request, please contact your child’s principal in their corresponding school.

The Warrensburg Central School District has received a federal coronavirus relief package of $2,285,301 as through the American Rescue Plan (ARP) Act. 

This funding will be used toward sustaining safe operations of our schools while addressing academic, social, emotional and mental health needs of students resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic. As required by state education law, the district maintains an ARP ESSER plan and must post this plan on its website. This plan is designed to outline how these funds will be used. The Warrensburg Central School District’s plan is available here.

New York 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 surveys some schools for the number of students in each weight status category. If Warrensburg Central School District is surveyed by the state, the district will share summary group data only and will not share summary group calculations. In order to opt out of the sharing of this data, parents/guardians must contact Jessica Monroe at monroej@wcsd.org.

If you suspect a child is being abused or maltreated (neglected), report it by calling 1-800-342-3720, a toll-free 24-hour hotline operated by the New York State Office of Children and Family Services. If you believe a child is in immediate danger, call 911 or your local police department. Information about reporting child abuse and maltreatment (neglect) is available here.

Click here to read our Student Code of Conduct.

New York state requires tackle football programs to provide information about concussions and sub-concussive blows, and the injuries that might occur as a result of such blows, to the parents/guardians of all children participating in tackle football programs. The following materials are available that you are aware of the risks of concussion and other brain injuries.

New York State requires school districts to develop a continuity of operations plan and make it available. The Warrensburg Central School District is providing the following plan so stakeholders are aware of the district's plans in the event of an ongoing public health emergency involving communicable disease.

• District Wide Safety Plan 2025-26

The goal of the Dignity for All Students Act (DASA) is to provide students with a safe and supportive learning environment that is free from discrimination, intimidation, taunting, harassment and bullying. Some of the law requirements include: establishing anti-harassment and discrimination policies, creating school training programs, and including a course in civility, citizenship and character education in the curriculum for every grade level. Click here to view the policies and process for reporting harassment, bullying, and discrimination.

Each school in the district has a coordinator who has been trained to respond to issues related to DASA. The coordinators are:

District: Christian Bruce, Director of Student Support Services
Elementary School: Damian Switzer, Interim Elementary School Principal
Jr/Sr High School: Jeff Holcomb, Jr/Sr High School Principal

In accordance with the Environmental Protection Agency (APA) Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act, (AHERA) of 1987 (40 CFR Part 763), the district conducts periodic asbestos surveillance and a required triennial inspection. Asbestos projects shall be conducted according to all applicable local, state and federal regulations. As required by the USEPA since 1989, the Warrensburg Central School District has kept an Asbestos Management Plan for the district. This notification must be given annually, stating that the Asbestos Management Plans are up to date and on file in the Main Office of the Elementary School and the office of the District LEA Designee. These records are available for review during normal business hours.

As required, periodic surveillances are conducted every six months. On April 20, 2022, the Elementary School and Junior Senior High School were inspected by a contracted New York State Certified Asbestos Inspector/Management Planner for the purpose of updating the Asbestos Management Plans. All applicable Federal and State Environmental, Health and Safety Asbestos Regulations will be implemented. For more information, contact Jonathan Parker, LEA Designee, at (518) 623-2861.

The New York State Education Department requires the Warrensburg Central School District to develop a District Comprehensive Improvement Plan, which is a curriculum audit that will help pinpoint specific areas where the current curriculum is failing to meet the educational needs of students.  The complete plan can be found at the 2025-2026 DCIP.  For information on the DCIP, please contact Superintendent Amy Langworthy at (518) 623-2861.

The Warrensburg Central School District has developed a District Wide Emergency Response Plan and Building Level Emergency Response Plans for the Elementary and Junior/Senior High Schools as required by New York State Education Law Section 155.13. The regulation requires that each student occupied school building have plans in place which provide information on emergency procedures to all students and staff. The Warrensburg School District shall provide training throughout the year and conduct at least 8 fire/evacuation drills and 4 lockdown drill as well as a “Go Home” drill to test transportation and communication systems. Please note that Building Level Emergency Response Plans is confidential and do not fall under the Freedom of Information Law (F.O.I.L.). For information on the District Wide Emergency Response Plan, please contact Superintendent Amy Langworthy at (518) 623-2861.

As required by state education law, the Warrensburg Central School District maintains a district-wide safety plan and must post this plan on its website. This plan is designed to prevent or minimize the effects of violent incidents and emergencies and to facilitate the coordination of schools and school districts with local and county resources in the event of such incidents or emergencies. The Warrensburg Central School District's plan is available here. The plan also includes the method by which Warrensburg CSD  will ensure the availability of devices, internet access, provision of special education and related services for students with disabilities, and the expectations for time spent in different remote modalities.

The Dominic Murray Sudden Cardiac Arrest Prevention Act is a new law as of July 1, 2022. This law requires schools, students, and parents/guardians have information on sudden cardiac arrest risks, signs, and symptoms. Please note that sudden cardiac arrest in children and youth is rare. The incidence of sudden cardiac death (SCD) on the playing field is 0.61 in 100,000.

Sudden Cardiac Arrest (SCA) is an emergency that happens when the heart suddenly stops working. SCA can cause death if not treated immediately, and even with treatment death may occur. Immediate treatment is cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and use of an automatic external defibrillator (AED). All public schools must have a staff member trained in the use of CPR and AED in school and at all school athletic events.

Preventing SCA before it happens is the best way to save a life. Both your family health history and your child’s personal history must be told to healthcare providers to help them know if your child is at risk for sudden cardiac arrest. Ask your child if they are having any of the symptoms listed below and tell a healthcare provider. Know your family history and tell a healthcare provider of any risk factors listed below.

The signs or symptoms are:

• Fainting or seizure, especially during or right after exercise or with excitement or startled
• Racing heart, palpitations, or irregular heartbeat
• Dizziness, lightheadedness, or extreme fatigue with exercise
• Chest pain or discomfort with exercise
• Excessive shortness of breath during exercise
• Excessive, unexpected fatigue during or after exercise

Student’s Personal Risk Factors are:

• Use of diet pills, performance-enhancing supplements, energy drinks, or drugs such as cocaine, inhalants, or “recreational” drugs
• Elevated blood pressure or cholesterol.
• History of health care provider ordered test(s) for heart related issues.

Student’s Family History Risk Factors are:

• Family history of known heart abnormalities or sudden death before 50 years of age
• Family members with unexplained fainting, seizures, drowning, near drowning or car accidents before 50 years of age
• Structural heart abnormality, repaired or unrepaired
• Any relative diagnosed with the following conditions:
  • Enlarged Heart/ Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy/Dilated Cardiomyopathy
  • Arrhythmogenic Right Ventricular Cardiomyopathy
  • Heart rhythm problems, long or short QT interval
  • Brugada Syndrome
  • Catecholaminergic Ventricular Tachycardia
  • Marfan Syndrome- aortic rupture
  • Heart attack at 50 years or younger
  • Pacemaker or implanted cardiac defibrillator (ICD)

SCA in students at risk can be triggered by athletic activities. To decrease any chance of SCA in a student, the Interval Health History for Athletics must be completed and signed by a parent/guardian before each sports season unless a physical examination has been conducted within 30 days before the start of the season. This form has questions to help identify changes since the last physical examination or health history was completed. School personnel may require a student with health or history changes to see a healthcare provider before participating in athletics.

Finally, the law requires any student who has signs and symptoms of pending SCA be removed from athletic activity until seen by a physician. The physician must provide written clearance to the school for the student to be able to return to athletics.

Please contact the State Education Department’s Office of Student Support Services for questions at studentsupportservices@nysed.gov or 518-486-6090.

New York State Education Law gives you the right to information about how Warrensburg CSD is safeguarding student and staff data.

Read the Bill of Rights (Parents’ Bill of Rights)

The Warrensburg CSD is committed to ensuring student privacy in accordance with local, state and federal regulations and district policies. To this end and pursuant to U.S. Department of Education (DOE) regulations (Education Law §2-d), the district is providing the following Parents’ Bill of Rights for Data Privacy and Security:

• A student’s personally identifiable information cannot be sold or released for any commercial or marketing purposes
• Parents/guardians have the right to inspect and review the complete contents of their child’s education record, including any student data maintained by the Warrensburg Central School District
• State and federal laws protect the confidentiality of personally identifiable information, and safeguards associated with industry standards and best practices – including but not limited to, encryption, firewalls and password protection – must be in place when data is stored or transferred
• A complete list of all student data elements collected by the state is available for public review in an Excel file at NYSED Data Elements List. Parents/guardians may also obtain a copy of this list by writing to the Office of Information and Reporting Services, New York State Education Department, Room 863 EBA, 89 Washington Avenue, Albany, New York 12234
• Parents/guardians have the right to have complaints about possible breaches of student data addressed. Complaints should be directed to Thomas Caruso, Director of Technology, at carusot@wcsd.org.

Learn more about the vendors we work with here.

Review our Data Security and Privacy Policy

If at any time the district learns that student and/or employee data has been compromised, parents/guardians will be notified, and the data breach will be reported to the New York State Education Department. Parents/guardians who have concerns or complaints about data privacy or security may file a complaint by contacting Thomas Caruso, Director of Technology phone: (518) 623-2861 ext. 120 email: carusot@wcsd.org

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 education 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 your building principal.
  • Elementary School: Damian Switzer, Interim Elementary School Principal
  • Jr/Sr High School: Jeff Holcomb, Jr/Sr High School 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 U.S. Department of Education 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.

Disclosure of personally identifiable information from a student’s education records is permitted without the consent of the parent/guardian or eligible student if it meets certain conditions, such as if the disclosure is:

• To officials of another school, school system or institution of postsecondary education where the student seeks or intends to enroll, or where the student is already enrolled;
• To authorized representatives of the U.S. comptroller general, the U.S. attorney general, the U.S. secretary of education or state and local educational authorities;
• In connection with applications or determinations for financial aid;
• To state and local officials or authorities to whom information is specifically allowed to be reported or disclosed by a state statute that concerns the juvenile justice system;
• To organizations conducting studies for, or on behalf of, the school that meet certain requirements;
• To accrediting organizations to carry out their accrediting functions;
• To parents/guardians of an eligible student if the student is a dependent for IRS tax purposes;
• To comply with a judicial order or lawfully issued subpoena;
• To appropriate officials in connection with a health or safety emergency;
• Designated as “directory information” by the district;
• To an agency caseworker or other representative of a state or local child welfare agency or tribal organization that is authorized to access a student’s case plan;
• To the secretary of agriculture or authorized representatives of the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food and Nutrition Service for national school lunch and nutrition programs.

The basic function of the Freedom of Information Law (FOIL) is to ensure informed citizens, vital to the functioning of a democratic society. Business Manager Jennifer Switzer is our FOIL officer. FOIL requests can be submitted to her at switzerj@wcsd.org.

Decisions about student promotion and placement are at the discretion of the building principal. These decisions are guided by recommendations of teachers and staff members, past academic performance and parent/guardian input. Past academic performance refers to a variety of indicators of student achievement and growth. The district’s promotion and placement policy was adopted by the Board of Education following a review by the district administration.

The Warrensburg Central School District will be making alcohol-based hand sanitizers available in its school buildings. If parents/guardians wish to opt their child out of using it, they should send a written notice to the district’s main office located at 103 Schroon River Road, Warrensburg, NY.

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 unloading 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.

As required by Commissioner’s Regulation 100.12, the Warrensburg Central School District maintains an Instructional Technology Plan to help support achievement and engagement through the seamless integration of technology into teaching and learning, improve learning experiences for students and increase equitable access to technology-rich learning experiences for students and staff. The Warrensburg Central School District’s plan is available here.

Beginning in the 2025-26 school year, New York State requires school districts and BOCES to prohibit student use of internet-enabled devices during the school day on school grounds. Warrensburg Central School District’s policy on mobile devices for grades K-12 was adopted in August 2024. Parents/guardians can use email or call the school to communicate with their students during school hours. More information about the policy can be found here. Failure to comply with this district policy may result in additional behavioral consequences as noted in the Parent-Student Handbook.

State 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. Testing took place on November 21st, 2024, and must be completed every three years thereafter, unless the state Commissioner of Health requires testing sooner.

The state established an action level of 0.005 milligrams of lead per liter. If a sample from a water outlet exceeds this level, schools must take steps to prevent the use of the outlet for drinking or cooking purposes until it is remediated and follow-up testing confirms it is no longer above the action level.

School districts are required to report the results of all water testing to the state Department of Health, the state Education Department and the local health department, and to post the results — along with remediation plans, if required — on the official district website. Our results are below.

• Lead-In-Water Testing Results - Warrensburg Elementary School
• Lead-In-Water Testing Results - Warrensburg Jr/Sr High School
• Lead-In Water Testing Sample Log - Warrensburg CSD (Excel)
• Lead-In Water Testing Sample Log – Warrensburg CSD (PDF)

The handwashing station that exceeded the actionable level has been closed off and labeled with the appropriate messaging. Outlets that tested below the action level remain in service with no restrictions.

It is the District's goal to provide students with access to nutritious no- or low-cost meals each school day and to ensure that a student whose parent/guardian has unpaid meal charges is not shamed or treated differently than a student whose parent/guardian does not have unpaid meal charges. Unpaid meal charges place a large financial burden on the District. The purpose of this policy is to ensure compliance with federal requirements for the USDA Child Nutrition Program and to provide oversight and accountability for the collection of outstanding student meal balances to ensure that the student is not stigmatized, distressed, or embarrassed. The intent of this policy is to establish procedures to address unpaid meal charges throughout the District in a way that does not stigmatize, distress, or embarrass students. The provisions of this policy pertain to regular priced reimbursable school breakfast, lunch and snack meals only. Charging of items outside of the reimbursable meals (a la carte items, adult meals, etc.) is expressly prohibited.

Access to Meals

1. Free meal benefit eligible students will be allowed to receive a free breakfast and lunch meal of their choice each day. A la carte items or other similar items must be paid/prepaid.
2. Reduced meal benefit eligible students will be allowed to receive a breakfast of their choice for $0.00 and lunch of their choice for $0.00 each day. A la carte items or other similar items must be paid/prepaid.
3. Full pay students will pay for meals at the District's published paid meal rate each day. The charge meals offered to students will be reimbursable meals available to all students, unless the student's parent or guardian has specifically provided written permission to the District to withhold a meal. A la carte items or other similar items must be paid/prepaid.

Ongoing Staff Training

1. Staff will be trained annually and throughout the year as needed on the procedures for managing meal charges using the State Education Department (SED) Webinar or the District's training program.
2. Staff training will include ongoing eligibility certification for free or reduced-price meals.

Parent Notification

Parents/guardians will be notified that a student's meal card or account balance is exhausted and has accrued unpaid meal charges within 5 days of the charge and then every 7 days/weeks thereafter.

Parent Outreach

1. Staff will communicate with parents/guardians with five or more unpaid meal charges to determine eligibility for free or reduced-price meals.
2. Staff will make two documented attempts to reach out to parents/guardians to complete a meal application in addition to the application and instructions provided in the school enrollment packet.
3. Staff will contact the parent/guardian to offer assistance with the completion of the meal application to determine if there are other issues within the household causing the student to have insufficient funds, offering any other assistance that is appropriate.

Minimizing Student Distress

1. Staff will not publicly identify or stigmatize any student in line for a meal or discuss any outstanding meal debt in the presence of any other students.
2. Students with unpaid meal charges will not be required to wear a wristband or handstamp, or to do chores or other work to pay for meals.
3. Staff will not throw away a meal after it has been served because of the student's inability to pay for the meal or because of previous unpaid meal charges.
4. Staff will not take any action directed at a student to collect unpaid meal charges.
5. Staff will deal directly with parents/guardians regarding unpaid meal charges.

Ongoing Eligibility Certification

1. Staff will conduct direct certification through the New York Student Identification System (NYSSIS) or using SED Roster Upload to maximize free eligibility. NYSED provides updated direct certification data monthly.
2. Staff will provide parents/guardians with free and reduced-price applications and instructions at the beginning of each school year in the school enrollment packet.
3. If the District uses an electronic meal application, it will provide an explanation of the process in the school enrollment packet and instructions on how to request a paper application at no cost.
4. The District will provide at least two additional free and reduced-price applications throughout the school year to families identified as owing meal charges.
5. The District will use its administrative prerogative to complete an application on a student's behalf judiciously, and only after using exhaustive efforts to obtain a completed application from the student's parent/guardian. The District will complete the application using only available information on family size and income that falls within approvable guidelines.
6. The District will coordinate with the foster, homeless, migrant, and runaway coordinators to certify eligible students. School liaisons required for homeless, foster, and migrant students will coordinate with the nutrition department to make sure these students receive free school meals, in accordance with federal law.

Prepaid Accounts

Students/Parents/Guardians may pay for meals in advance via MySchoolBucks or with a check payable to Warrensburg Central School District Lunch Fund. Further details are available on the District's webpage at www.wcsd.org. Funds should be maintained in accounts to minimize the possibility that a student may be without meal money on any given day. Any remaining funds for a particular student may be carried over to the next school year.

To obtain a refund for a withdrawn or graduating student, a written or e-mailed request for a refund of any money remaining in the student's account must be submitted. Students who are graduating at the end of the year will be given the option to transfer any remaining money to a sibling's account through a written request.

Unclaimed funds must be requested within one school year. Unclaimed funds will then become the property of the District Food Service Program.

The New York State Migrant Education Program (NYS-MEP) is intended to assist in ensuring that the needs of migrant-eligible children and their families in our district are met. If there are students you believe may meet the eligibility requirements of the MEP program or if you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact the Migrant Education Tutorial and Support Services (METS). Warren County is covered by the Mohawk Regional METS, based out of The Eastern Regional METS Program Center at Herkimer BOCES. 

The METS are charged with providing direct educational programs and services to migrant children at homes and in schools. They also link migrant families with necessary academic, social, and health services and provide direct services to migrant families in the areas of academic assistance, advocacy, coordination with schools and community agencies, and other outreach activities. Below is the contact information for our county.

• Hanka Grabovica, Director
  • Phone: (315) 867-1592
  • Email: Hgrabovica@herkimer-boces.org
• Velma Pollock, Local Recruiter
  • Phone: (518) 339-0705
  • Email: Velma.Pollock@oneonta.edu

Below are the Identification & Recruitment Parent Survies to assess eligibility. The MEP provides a variety of educational services to families who work in agriculture, regardless of their nationality or legal status. This program is free of charge to all eligible families and may include tutoring, free school lunch eligibility, educational field trips, summer programs, parent involvement activities, emergency needs and referrals to other services as needed.

• ID&R Parent Survey (English)
• ID&R Parent Survey (Spanish)

New York State Education Law requires school districts to make report card and accountability report information available on district websites. Click here to view the report card.

The Warrensburg Central School District does not discriminate on the basis of race (defined as, but not limited to, ancestry, color, ethnic group identification, and ethnic background, as well as traits historically associated with race including hair texture and protective hairstyles), color, national origin, creed, disability, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, age, military status or any other protected status in its educational programs, employment or any other activities. Further, it is unlawful for an employer to retaliate against any individual because that person filed a complaint, opposed any unlawful practice or testified or assisted in an investigation or proceeding. Any inquiries and complaints regarding non-discrimination in the district may be referred to the district’s Compliance Officer, Christian Bruce, Director of Student Support Services, phone: 518-623-9747 email: brucec@wcsd.org

The Warrensburg CSD’s Board of Education will be meeting on the second Monday of each month starting at 6 pm at the Jr/Sr High School Library Media Center. This meeting will be held in person. Public comments and participation will be allowed in person. If you have any questions about the board, see the Board of Education Page. Discussions from the meeting will be shared on BoardDocs.

New York State Education Law requires the Warrensburg Central School District to inform students and parents/guardians of advanced coursework available to them. Please review the district’s Graduation Options/Early Graduation/Accelerated Programs policy to learn about options for students.

Any student who has satisfactorily completed all graduation requirements will be permitted to participate in the graduation ceremony and all related graduation activities of his or her graduating class subject to certain exceptions. Students may be prohibited from participating in the graduation ceremony or related graduation activities as a consequence of violating the District's Code of Conduct.

The District permits any student to participate in the graduation ceremony and all related graduation activities of his or her high school graduating class, if the student has been awarded a Skills and Achievement Commencement Credential or a Career Development and Occupational Studies (CDOS) Commencement Credential, but has not otherwise qualified to receive a Regents or local diploma. While permitted to participate, these students are not required to participate in the graduation ceremony or related graduation activities of his or her high school graduating class. For purposes of this policy, a student's high school graduating class is the twelfth grade class with which he or she entered into ninth grade.

The Warrensburg Central School District is taking an aggressive, yet precautionary, approach to dealing with pesticides in and around its schools. The development and implementation of the district's integrated pest management (IPM) program is the key in achieving pesticide use reduction while providing effective and economical pest control. Any public or nonpublic elementary or secondary school that decides to use a pesticide product as a last resort in addressing a pest problem must comply with the Pesticide Neighbor Notification Law (section 409-h of the Education Law) effective July 1, 2001. This notice is to inform all parents, guardians, and staff that pesticide products may be used periodically throughout the school year. Please note that effective May 18, 2011 that pesticide use on school athletic fields and playgrounds is prohibited except in a case where the Board of Education deems that an emergency exists. Any parents, guardians and staff who wish to receive 48-hour written advanced notice from the schools of an actual pesticide application should contact Jonathan Parker at (518) 623-2861. View the Board of Education Policy on Pesticides and Pest Management.

On June 30^th, 2025, a notification was sent out informing the community of the upcoming pesticide application on July 2^nd, 2025. The letter can be reviewed here.

Consistent with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), the district has designated certain categories of personally identifiable student information that it may release without prior written consent. This is known as “directory information.” The purpose of doing this is to enable student activities and accomplishments to be publicized and for the creation of such publications as the annual yearbook, programs for graduations, concerts and other special events, sports activity sheets and honor roll or recognition lists. Achievements are typically published on the school website and through school district social media, press releases to the local media and official district publications. Directory information can also be disclosed to outside organizations without a parent/guardian’s prior written consent. Outside organizations include, but are not limited to, companies that manufacture class rings or publish yearbooks. 

While the district will honor the request of any parent/guardian or eligible student who has submitted written notification opting their child out of the release of directory information, the district is not responsible for media that cover news happenings, sporting events or other school events that are open to the public, such as plays and musical performances.

New York State Education Law requires the Warrensburg Central School District to develop a School Comprehensive Education Plan for Grades K-6 for the 2025-2026 school year.  The complete plan is located at SCEP. For information on the SCEP, please contact Superintendent Amy Langworthy at (518) 623-2861.

New York State Education Law requires the Warrensburg Central School District to develop district-wide and building-level comprehensive developmental school counseling guidance plans and to post these plans on the district website. These plans are presented here.

Following an amendment in July 2024, New York State Education Law requires school districts to notify parents and guardians within one week of when a safety drill is being conducted. Notification of drills being conducted will be sent out via ParentSquare.

While a variety of food choices are made available to all students, parents and guardians may also request meal modifications if the available options do not meet their child’s dietary needs. To request a meal modification, please contact Jeffrey Bartone, CRBOCES School Lunch Director phone: 518-912-5092 bartonej@wcsd.org.

All employees have a legal right to a workplace free from sexual harassment, and Warrensburg Central School District is committed to maintaining a workplace free from sexual harassment. Per New York State law, has a sexual harassment prevention policy in place that protects you.  This policy applies to all employees, paid or unpaid interns and contractors in our workplace, regardless of immigration status. If you believe you have been subjected to or witnessed sexual harassment, you are encouraged to report the harassment to a supervisor or manager so we can take action. Review the district’s full policy on sexual harassment in the workplace.

As required by the Smart Schools Bond Act (SSBA) Implementation Guidance, the Warrensburg Central School District must post a final Smart Schools Investment Plan on its website. This plan is designed for the district to participate in the Smart Schools Bond Act of 2014. The act authorized the state to finance $2 billion for educational technology and infrastructure to improve learning and opportunity for New York students. Warrensburg CSD’s plan is available here.

As required by the New York State and Local Retirement System, the Warrensburg Central School District is posting the adopted Standard Work Day and Reporting Resolution for Elected and Appointed Officials..

In addition to including the employee title and standard work day, the state comptroller’s office requires that the resolution must:

• Identify the first and last name of the official;
• Identify the last four digits of the official’s Social Security number;
• Identify the official’s NYSLRS ID;
• Identify the beginning and end date of each elected and appointed official’s term of office;
• Indicate that each official has submitted a sample three-month Record of Activities (ROA) by specifying each official’s ROA results, or in the event an ROA was not submitted, the resolution must so indicate; and
• Identify the pay frequency of the official.

Under the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA), parents/guardians have the right to know specific information about the required assessments their child will take and the professional qualifications of their child’s classroom teachers, including:

• Whether a teacher has state certification for the grade levels and subjects he or she is teaching;
• Whether a teacher is teaching under emergency or other provisional status through which state qualification or licensing criteria have been waived;
• Whether the teacher is teaching in the field of discipline of the certification of the teacher; 
• Whether their child receives services from paraprofessionals and, if so, their qualifications; and
• Whether their child has been taught for four or more weeks in a row by a teacher “who does not meet applicable state certification or licensure requirements at the grade level and subject area in which the teacher has been assigned.”

Parents/guardians may request this information by contacting Christian Bruce, Director of Student Support Services phone: 518-623-9747 email: brucec@wcsd.org

Click here for more information about our Title I services.

Click here for the 2025-26 community notification.

It is the policy of the Warrensburg Central School District to provide a learning and working environment that is safe, welcoming, and free from discrimination on the basis of sex. Title IX requires the school district not to discriminate. View the district’s full harassment and non-discrimination policy here. Reports of sexual harassment can be made at any time, including during non-business hours using the telephone number or e-mail address, or by mailing to the office address listed for the for the Title IX Coordinator:

Christian Bruce, Director of Student Support Services
Phone: 518-623-9747
brucec@wcsd.org

In compliance with section 106.45 of Title IX, we have included a link to all materials used to train Title IX Coordinators, investigators, decision-makers, and any person who facilitates an informal resolution process in Title IX compliance and practices for the district. View training materials here. 

If your child attends a non-public school within the Warrensburg Central School District area and needs transportation to their school, please contact Bryan Hoolihan at phone: (518) 623-3570 email: hoolihanb@wcsd.org to determine if the district can provide transportation. Transportation requests for the upcoming school year should be made by April 1 each year.

The District is committed to providing a school environment that promotes and protects students' health, well-being, and ability to learn, by fostering healthy eating and physical activity before, during, and after the school day. This wellness policy outlines the District's approach to ensuring environments and opportunities for all students to practice healthy eating and physical activity behaviors throughout the school day while minimizing commercial distractions. This wellness policy applies to all students, staff, and schools in the District.

Definitions

For the purpose of this wellness policy:

1. School campus means all areas of property under the jurisdiction of the District that are accessible to students during the school day.
2. School day means the period from the midnight before, to 30 minutes after the end of the official school day.

Governance

District Wellness Committee

The District has established a wellness committee that meets at least four times a year to oversee and establish goals for school health and safety policies and programs, including the development, implementation, and periodic review and update of this district-level wellness policy. The District Wellness Committee will evaluate and make recommendations that reflect the specific needs of the District and its students.

The District will actively seek members for the District Wellness Committee through the use of email, newsletters, the District's website, the District's social media page(s), and/or advertisements.

The District Wellness Committee membership will represent all school levels, and include (to the extent possible), but not be limited to, representatives from the following groups:

1. Parents and caregivers
2. Students;
3. Physical Education teachers;
4. School health professionals;
5. District food service program representatives;
6. School Board;
7. School administrators;
8. General Education teachers;
9. Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Education (SNAP–ED) coordinators; and
10. Members of the public.

District Wellness Leadership 

The following District official(s) is/are responsible for the implementation and oversight of this district-level wellness policy:

Elementary School Principal and Jr/Sr High School Principal

The contact information for this/these individual(s) is:

Elementary School (518) 623-9747 and Jr/Sr High School (518) 623-2861

This/these individual(s) will be referred to as District Wellness Coordinator(s) throughout this wellness policy.

The District Wellness Coordinator(s) will convene the District Wellness Committee, facilitate the development of and updates to this wellness policy, and serve as liaison(s) with community agencies. The District Wellness Coordinator(s) will also work to ensure each school's compliance with this wellness policy.

Wellness Policy Implementation, Monitoring, Accountability, and Community Engagement

The District will develop and maintain an implementation plan to manage and coordinate the execution of this wellness policy. The plan delineates roles, responsibilities, actions, and timelines specific to each school. It also includes specific goals and objectives for nutrition standards for all foods and beverages available on the school campus, food and beverage marketing, nutrition promotion and education, physical activity, physical education, and other school-based activities that promote student wellness. In developing these goals, the District will review and consider evidence-based strategies and techniques.

Annual Notification of Policy

The District will inform families and the general public each year, via the District website and/or District-wide communications, of information about this wellness policy, including, but not limited to: its implementation status, its content, and any updates to the policy. The District will endeavor to share as much information as possible about its schools' nutrition environment, including a summary of school events or activities relative to this wellness policy implementation. Each year, the District will also publicize the name and contact information of the District official(s) leading and coordinating the District Wellness Committee, as well as information on how the community may get involved with the District Wellness Committee.

Triennial Assessments

At least once every three years, the District will assess its compliance with this wellness policy. The triennial assessment will measure the implementation of this wellness policy, and include an assessment of:

1. The extent to which schools in the District are in compliance with this wellness policy;
2. The extent to which this wellness policy compares to model local school wellness policies; and
3. A description of the progress made in attaining the goals of this wellness policy.

The following District official(s) is/are responsible for managing the District's triennial assessment:

Elementary School Principal and Jr/Sr High School Principal

The contact information for this/these individual(s) is:

Elementary School (518) 623-9747 and Jr/Sr High School (518) 623-2861

The District will actively notify the public of the availability of the triennial assessment results.

Revisions and Updating the Policy

This wellness policy will be assessed and updated, at a minimum, every three years based on the results of the triennial assessment. This wellness policy may also be updated as: District priorities change;  community  needs  change;  wellness  goals  are  met;  new  health  science, information and technology emerge; and/or new federal or state guidance or standards are issued.

Evaluation and feedback from interested parties are welcomed as an essential part of revising and updating this wellness policy.

Community Involvement, Outreach, and Communications

The District is committed to being responsive to community input, which begins with an awareness of this wellness policy. On an annual basis, the District will make this wellness policy available to families and the public. The District will also annually inform families and the public, in culturally and linguistically appropriate ways, of its content and implementation status, as well as any updates to this wellness policy. The District will make this information available via the district website and/or district-wide communications. The District will use these same means to inform families and the public on how to become involved with and support this wellness policy, as well as about the results of the triennial assessment.

Recordkeeping

The District will retain records to document compliance with the requirements of this wellness policy in the District Office and/or on the District's central computer network. Documentation maintained at this location includes, but is not limited to:

1. The written wellness policy;
2. Documentation demonstrating that this wellness policy has been made available to the public;
3. Documentation of efforts to review and update this wellness policy, including an indication of who is involved in the update and methods the District uses to make stakeholders aware of their ability to participate on the District Wellness Committee;
4. Documentation demonstrating compliance with the annual public notification requirements;
5. The most recent triennial assessment on the implementation of this wellness policy; and
6. Documentation demonstrating that the most recent triennial assessment results have been made available to the public.

Nutrition

The District seeks to ensure all of its students obtain the knowledge and skills necessary to make nutritious food selections and enjoy life-long physical activity. To this end, the District sets forth the following goals relating to nutrition.

School Meals

The District is committed to promoting student health and reducing childhood obesity by:

1. Serving meals that meet or exceed nutrition requirements established by local, state, and federal laws and regulations;
2. Ensuring all students have a scheduled lunch period;
3. Providing all students with adequate time to consume meals, at least 10 minutes to eat breakfast and at least 20 minutes to eat lunch, counting from the time they have received their meal and are seated;
4. Promoting healthy food and beverage choices;
5. Preparing meals that are appealing and attractive to students;
6. Serving meals in clean and pleasant settings;
7. Having lunch follow the recess period to better support learning and healthy eating; and
8. Encouraging student participation in federal Child Nutrition Programs.

Child Nutrition Programs aim to improve the diet and health of school children, help mitigate childhood obesity, model healthy eating to support the development of lifelong healthy eating patterns and support healthy choices while accommodating cultural food preferences and special dietary needs.

All schools within the District participate in the following federal Child Nutrition Programs: National School Lunch Program food service staff will meet with students in grades 4 through 12 twice annually to solicit feedback on the school breakfast and/or school lunch program(s).

Staff Qualifications and Professional Development

All school nutrition program directors, managers, and staff will meet or exceed hiring and annual continuing education and training requirements as specified in the USDA Professional Standards for School Nutrition Professionals. In order to locate the training that best fits their learning needs, school nutrition personnel will refer to the USDA's Professional Standards for School Nutrition Standards website.

Water

To promote hydration, free, safe, unflavored drinking water will be available to all students and staff throughout the school day and throughout every school campus. The District will make drinking water available where school meals are served during meal times.

Competitive Foods and Beverages

All competitive foods will meet, at a minimum, the USDA Smart Snacks in School nutrition standards. The Smart Snacks in School nutrition standards aim to improve student health and well- being, increase consumption of healthful foods during the school day and create an environment that reinforces the development of healthy eating habits.

Competitive foods include all food and beverages available for sale to students on the school campus during the school day other than meals reimbursed through programs authorized by the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act and the Child Nutrition Act of 1966. This includes, but is not limited to, a la carte options in cafeterias, vending machines, school stores, and snack or food carts.

Foods and Beverages Provided, But Not Sold, to Students During the School Day

The District is committed to ensuring that all foods and beverages available to students on the school campus during the school day support healthy eating. The foods and beverages provided, but not sold, to students on the school campus during the school day (e.g., classroom parties, classroom snacks brought by parents, or other foods given as incentives) will encourage a balance of healthy items to be offered to students. For suggestions of healthy items please visit the District page. 

Foods and Beverages Served or Sold at Events Outside of the School Day

1. All foods and beverages served at school-sponsored events will be in serving sizes   which are in accordance with recommended dietary guidelines and/or nutrition standards.
2. Snacks and beverages sold or served to all students participating in on-site after school programs will be served through the USDA Afterschool Snack program and meet the Smart Snacks standards.

 

Fundraising

All foods and beverages available for sale to students through fundraisers on the school campus during the school day will meet, at a minimum, the USDA Smart Snacks in School nutrition standards. Given concerns about student exposure to marketing, the district encourages healthy fundraising options to be researched and considered.

Foods and Beverages Available for Sale at Events Outside of the School Day

The District is committed to ensuring that all foods and beverages available to students support healthy eating. The foods and beverages that are available for sale at school-sponsored events outside of the school day will offer a balance of healthy options.

 

Food and Beverages Marketing in Schools

All foods and beverages marketed or promoted to students on the school campus during the school day will meet, at a minimum, the USDA Smart Snacks in School nutrition standards. Food marketing commonly includes oral, written, or graphic statements made for the purpose of promoting the sale of a food or beverage product. This includes, but is not limited to the following:

1. Brand names, trademarks, logos or tags, except when placed on a physically present food or beverage product or its container.
2. Displays, such as on vending machine exteriors.
3. Corporate brand, logo, name or trademark on cups used for beverage dispensing, menu boards, coolers, trash cans and other food service equipment; as well as on posters, book covers, pupil assignment books or school supplies displayed, distributed, offered or sold by the District.
4. Advertisements in school publications or school mailings.
5. All advertising in school publications and school media outlets must be approved by the principal.
6. Criteria for selecting educational materials for the classroom shall be expanded to include review of advertising content. Every effort will be made to select materials free of brand names/logos and illustrations of unhealthy foods.

The District is aware that certain scoreboards, signs, and other durable equipment it employs may market foods and beverages in a way that is inconsistent with the aims of this wellness policy. While the immediate replacement of this equipment is not required, as the District replaces or updates this equipment over time, it will ensure its replacement and purchasing decisions reflect the marketing guidelines established by this wellness policy.

Nutrition Promotion and Education

Nutrition promotion and education positively influences lifelong eating behaviors. The District will model and encourage healthy eating by:

1. Promoting healthy food and beverage choices for all students by using Smarter Lunchroom techniques which guide students toward healthful choices, as well as by ensuring that 100% of foods and beverages promoted to students meet the USDA Smart Snacks in School nutrition standards;
2. Promoting nutrition education activities that involve parents, students, and the community;
3. Promoting school and community awareness of this wellness policy through various means, such as publication on the District website;
4. Encouraging and promoting wellness through social media, newsletters, and an annual family wellness event;
5. Encouraging participation in federal Child Nutrition Programs;
6. Ensuring that the marketing and advertising of foods and beverages on school campuses during the school day is consistent with nutrition education and health promotion;
7. Integrating nutrition education within the comprehensive health education curriculum and other instructional areas, as appropriate, and taught at every grade level, K through 12. Nutrition education follows applicable New York State standards and is designed to help students acquire:
   1. Nutrition knowledge, including, but not limited to: the benefits of healthy eating; essential nutrients; nutritional deficiencies; principles of healthy weight management; the use and misuse of dietary supplements; and safe food storage, handling, and preparation; and
   2. Nutrition-related skills, including, but not limited to: planning healthy meals; understanding and using food labels; critically evaluating nutrition information, misinformation, and commercial food advertising; assessing personal eating habits; and setting and achieving goals related to these concepts;
   3. Lessons and activities may include enjoyable, developmentally appropriate, culturally relevant and participatory activities, such as cooking demonstrations or lessons, promotions, taste-testing, farm visits and school gardens. Lessons will attempt to promote fruits, vegetables, whole-grain products, low-fat and fat-free dairy products and healthy food preparation methods and emphasizes caloric balance between food intake and energy expenditure (promoting physical activity/exercise);
   4. Nutrition education will be linked with school meal programs, cafeteria nutrition promotion activities, school gardens, Farm School programs, other school foods and nutrition-related community services;

h) Providing families and teachers with a list of healthy party ideas, including non-food celebration ideas;

i) Providing families with a list of classroom snacks and beverages that meet USDA Smart Snacks in School nutrition standards;

j)  Strongly discouraging staff from using food as a reward or incentive to encourage student achievement or desirable behavior. Staff will not withhold food as punishment under any circumstance – teachers and other appropriate school staff will be provided with a list of alternative ways to reward students;

k)  Strongly recommend staff use physical activity as a reward when feasible;

l)   Encouraging District staff to model healthy eating, drinking, and physical activity behaviors for students.

Physical Activity and Education

Physical Activity

1. Since physical activity affects students' emotional and physical well-being, as well as their cognitive development, the District is committed to ensuring that all students, including students with disabilities requiring adaptations or modifications, are provided the opportunity to participate in physical activity before, during, and after school. The District will provide opportunities for every student to participate in physical education and, in an effort to comply with the recommendation that children and adolescents participate in at least 60 minutes of physical activity each day by creating a comprehensive school physical activity program (CSPAP) and committing to providing quality physical education as the foundation; physical activity before, during and after school; staff involvement and family and community engagement and the district is committed to providing these opportunities. In doing so, the District aims to promote among students, staff, and community members the development of knowledge and skills for specific physical activities, the maintenance of physical fitness, regular participation in physical activity, and an understanding of the short-term and long-term benefits from a physically active and healthy lifestyle. Physical activity opportunities will be in addition to, not in lieu of, physical education and will not be used as a punishment for students, but rather another means by which students may develop or maintain a healthy and active lifestyle.
2. Physical activity opportunities will be in addition to, not in lieu of, physical education.
3. Recess, physical education, or other physical activity time will not be cancelled for instructional make-up time, nor will it be withheld for disciplinary action unless the student is a danger to himself, herself or others. This does not include participation on sport teams that may have specific academic requirements. Classroom teachers will be provided with a list of ideas for alternative ways to discipline students.
4. The District is committed to encouraging physical activity through the following:

 

1. Classroom Physical Activity Breaks (Elementary and Secondary)

All classroom teachers, and particularly those engaged in the instruction of K through 5 students, are strongly encouraged to incorporate into the school day short breaks for students that include physical activity, especially after long periods of inactivity.

2. Recess (Elementary)

All elementary students will be offered one daily period of recess for a minimum of 20 minutes. This requirement will not apply on days where students arrive late, leave early, or are otherwise on campus for less than a full day. Outdoor recess will be offered when weather permits. In the event that indoor recess is necessary, it will be offered in a place that accommodates moderate to vigorous physical activity.

3. Active Academics

Teachers are encouraged to incorporate kinesthetic learning approaches into core learning subjects when possible to limit sedentary behavior during the school day.

4. Before and After School Activities

The District will offer opportunities for all students to participate in physical activity before and/or after the school day through various methods, such as physical activity clubs, intramurals, and interscholastic sports.

5. Active Transport

The District supports active transport to and from school, i.e. walking or biking. The District will encourage this behavior by securing storage facilities for bicycles and equipment and instructing students on walking and bicycling safety. The District strongly encourages the use of appropriate protective wear, such as helmets. The District shall partner with local government and community-based agencies to support active transport to school to implement a comprehensive active transport program (i.e. Safe Routes to School Program).

Physical Education

The District will develop a Board-approved Physical Education Plan on file with the New York State Education Department that meets or exceeds the requirements set forth in the Commissioner's regulations by June of 2023. All students will be required to fulfill the physical education requirements set forth in the Commissioner's regulations as a condition of graduating from the District's schools. Link to the PE plan or Section 135.4.

The District recognizes the importance of physical education classes in providing students with meaningful opportunities for physical exercise and development. The District will provide all students physical education that teaches them the skills needed for lifelong physical fitness. Consequently, the District will ensure that:

1. All physical education classes are taught or supervised by a certified physical education teacher;   
2. All physical education staff receive professional development relevant to physical education on an annual basis;
3. Interscholastic sports, intramural sports, and recess do not serve as substitutes for a quality physical education program;
4. Students are afforded the opportunity to participate in moderate to vigorous activity for at least 50% of physical education class time;
5. It provides adequate space and equipment for physical education and conforms to all applicable safety standards;
6. An age-appropriate, sequential physical education K-12 curriculum consistent with national and state standards for physical education is implemented, with a focus on students' development of motor skills, movement forms, and health-related fitness;
7. A physical and social environment is provided that encourages safe and enjoyable  activity for all students; and
8. Activities or equipment are adapted or modified to meet the needs of students who are temporarily or permanently unable to participate in the regular program of physical education. In doing so, the District will abide by specific provisions in 504 Plans and/or individualized education programs (IEP). To that end, the Committee on Special Education (CSE) will ensure that a certified physical education teacher participates in the development of a student's IEP, if the student may be eligible for adapted physical education.

Other School-Based Activities that Promote Student Wellness

The District is committed to establishing a school environment that is conducive to healthy eating and physical activity for all. The District will, therefore, pursue the following:

a)  Federal School Meal Programs

1. The District will participate to the maximum extent practicable in available federal school meal programs (including the School Breakfast Program (SBP), National School Lunch Program (NSLP), and Summer Food Service Program). Food served through these programs will meet all applicable federal and state standards. The USDA Smart Snack standards for beverages sold in middle schools will also apply to beverages sold at the high school during the school day.

2.  The District will ensure that food service directors, managers, and staff are provided with annual professional development in the areas of food and nutrition consistent with USDA Professional Standards for State and Local Nutrition Programs. District food service staff will meet with students in grades 4 through 12 twice annually to solicit feedback on the school breakfast and/or school lunch program(s).

The District will promote healthy food and beverage choices using at least ten of the following Smarter Lunchroom techniques:

1. Sliced or cut fruit is available daily.
2. Daily fruit options are displayed in a location in the line of sight and reach of students.
3. All available vegetable options have been given creative or descriptive names.
4. Daily vegetable options are bundled into all grab-and-go meals available to students.
5. All staff members, especially those serving, have been trained to politely prompt students to select and consume the daily vegetable options with their meal.
6. White milk is placed in front of other beverages in all coolers.
7. Alternative entrée options (e.g., salad bar, yogurt parfaits, etc.) are highlighted on posters or signs within all service and dining areas.
8. A reimbursable meal can be created in any service area available to students (e.g., salad bars, snack rooms, etc.).
9. Student surveys and taste testing opportunities are used to inform menu development, dining space decor and promotional ideas.
10. Student artwork is displayed in the service and/or dining areas.
11. Daily announcements are used to promote and market menu options.
12. Access to School Nutrition Programs

Participation in Federal child nutrition programs will be promoted among students and families to help ensure that families know what programs are available in their children’s school. Applications for free/reduced priced meals are sent home to all families at the beginning of the school year. The application is also available on the district website. The District will utilize a system of student payment that ensures all eligible students have access to free/reduced meals in a non-stigmatizing manner.

Please see the District’s Meal Charging and Prohibition Against Meal Shaming policy located on the district website.

Staff Wellness and Health Promotion

In alignment with the District (CSPAP), the Wellness Committee will include staff wellness as a meeting agenda item, strive to create an employee wellness program that meets the unique wellness needs of school staff, and implement strategies to support staff in actively promoting and modeling healthy eating and physical activity behaviors. The District will promote staff member participation in health promotion programs and will support wellness programs for staff members that are accessible and free or low-cost.

Sun Safety

The District’s Board of Education recognizes that the sun's ultraviolet (UV) radiation can cause skin cancer. To help prevent skin cancer, the District will support sun safety behaviors in students; provide environmental supports to avoid overexposure to the sun when students are outdoors; and provide key sun safety education; and communication with students and families.

  a. Hats, Protective Clothing, and Sunglasses

i. Students will be allowed and encouraged to wear articles of sun-protective clothing including hats and sunglasses when outdoors.

ii. The District’s Student Dress Code may specify the type(s) of clothing that are, or are not, permissible on campus.

  b. Sunscreen

1. Students can carry and use topical, over-the-counter sunscreen products approved by the US Food and Drug Administration with the written permission of the parent or guardian of the student.
2. A record of this permission will be maintained by the school.
3. Sunscreen cannot be shared with other students. Parents or guardians are responsible for providing the sunscreen to be used at school.
4. Students will be allowed time and encouraged to apply sunscreen before going outside at school.

c. Shade Protection and Scheduling

i. School administrators, buildings and grounds personnel, and other District employees will consider the availability of shade when planning outdoor activities.

ii. Appropriate staff will encourage the use of shaded or indoor areas for congregation and recreation as appropriate. Especially during times between 10am and 4pm when the sun is at peak intensity.

iii.  Appropriate staff will survey the school campus to identify areas where the addition of shade would be practical and desirable.

d. Education and Communication

i.  All District staff will be provided a copy of this policy. Educators will be allowed to provide age-appropriate education at each grade level relating to skin cancer, including information about the harmful effects of UV radiation and recommended practices for preventing skin cancer at any time of the school year.

ii.  The program may use, but will not be restricted to, available curriculum and educational materials, visual (ex: posters) and audio messages (school announcements) to remind students to engage in sun-safe behaviors.

ii.  Communication from District to parents and guardians through methods such as District website updates, social media posts and student handouts will include, but will not be limited to:

1. Details of District policy relating to hats, sun-protective clothing, sunscreen usage, and sunglasses.
2. Encouragement of families to reinforce sun-safe behavior outside the school and to support the school's sun safety programs.
3. The importance of, and strategies for, preventing skin cancer.

In addition, the District will provide notice of this policy to all contracted partners, agencies, or community-based organizations providing services to students (ex: afterschool programs, summer programs, etc.).

Community Partnerships

The District will develop, enhance, and continue relationships with community partners in support of the implementation of this wellness policy. Existing and new community partnerships will be evaluated to ensure they are consistent with this wellness policy and its goals. The District will provide all community partners with a copy of this wellness policy so that they are aware of the District's requirements and goals.

Community Access to District Facilities for Physical Activities

School grounds and facilities will be made available to students, staff, community members and organizations, and agencies offering physical activity and nutrition programs consistent with District policy. Subject to provisions regarding conduct on school grounds and administrative approval of use by outside organizations. All schools will develop whole-use agreements with community partners in order to provide expanded physical activity opportunities for all students and community members.

Professional Learning

When feasible, the District will offer annual professional learning opportunities and resources for staff to increase knowledge and skills about promoting healthy behaviors in the classroom (e.g., increasing the use of kinesthetic teaching approaches or incorporating nutrition lessons into math class). Professional learning will help District staff understand the connections between academics and health and the ways in which health and wellness are integrated into ongoing district reform or academic improvement plans/efforts.

42 USC §§ 1758, 1758b

7 CFR §§ 210.10, 210.11, 210.18,  210.31, and 220.8

USDA, SP 24-2017, Local School Wellness Policy: Guidance and Q&As (Apr. 6, 2017) 81 Fed. Reg. 50,151 (July 29, 2016) (codified at 7 CFR parts 210 & 220)

Education Law § 915 8 NYCRR § 135.4

Memorandum from N.Y. St. Educ. Department on Smart Snacks Standards and Fundraisers (Sept. 16, 2014)

Education Law, Article 19 Section 907

NOTE: Refer also to Policy #5660 -- Meal Charging and Prohibition Against Meal Shaming

Adoption Date:  August 9, 2021

Revision Date: April 11, 2022