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Our Department of Pupil Personnel Services helps to ensure that Warrensburg students are provided with special education services that are consistent with New York State Department of Education regulation. These services are available to any student with a mental, physical or emotional impairment that affects their educational performance. Parents, teachers and staff play and active role in planning and implementation of the educational program for students with disabilities. Please use the drop down menus below to find out more on the programs we offer.

Contact Us

Christian Bruce, Director of Pupil Personnel Services 
Phone: (518) 623-9747 Ext. 143
brucec@wcsd.org

Michele Olden, Secretary to the Director of Pupil Personnel Services
Phone: (518) 623-9747 Ext. 143
oldenm@wcsd.org

Pupil Personnel Services

  • Student with a disability means a student, as defined in section 4401(1) of Education Law, who has not attained the age of 21 prior to September 1st and who is entitled to attend public schools pursuant to section 3202 of the Education Law, and who, because of mental, physical or emotional reasons, has been identified as having a disability and who requires special services and programs approved by the department.

    Christian Bruce is the Director of Pupil Personnel Services and can be reached at brucec@wcsd.org or (518) 623-9747 option 2.

    Click here for more information about the different types of disabilities.

  • 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.

    Christian Bruce is the district's Dignity Act Coordinator. He can be reached at brucec@wcsd.org or (518) 623-9747, option 2.

    Click here for more information about out Dignity Act Policy.

  • English as a New Language (ENL) is an instructional program for students whose dominant language is not English. The purpose of the program is to increase the English language proficiency of eligible students so they can attain academic standards and achieve success in the classroom.

     Christian Bruce is the district's ENL coordinator. He can be reached at brucec@wcsd.org or (518) 623-9747 option 2.

    Click here for more information about our English as a New Language program.

  • Public Education services for students who lack permanent housing or are homeless is governed by the Federal McKinney-Vento Act of 1987. The Act defines homeless children as “individuals who lack a fixed, regular, and adequate nighttime residence.”

    John Friauf is the district's homeless liaison. He can be reached at friaufj@wcsd.org or (518) 623-2861 ext. 234.

    Click here for more information about the services provided by the McKinney Vento Act.

  • The Federal Medicaid program recognizes the importance of school-based health services in the delivery of essential medical care to eligible children, and allows states to use their Medicaid programs to help pay for certain health services delivered to children in the school setting.

    Christian Bruce is the Director of Pupil Personnel Services. He can be reached at brucec@wcsd.org or (518) 623-9747 option 2.

    Click here for more information about our Medicaid School Based Services.

  • The Special Education Pre-school Program is a federally mandated and funded service. The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) makes a range of educational opportunities available to children with moderate to severe disabilities who are three and four years old. The program is managed by the Warrensburg Central School District with financial support provided by Warren County.

    Christian Bruce is the Director of Pupil Personnel Services. He can be reached at brucec@wcsd.org or (518) 623-9747, option 2.

    Click here for more information on our Preschool Special Education Services.

  • Referrals to the Committee on Special Education (CSE) can be made by parents/legal guardians; teachers, school psychologists, social workers or other therapists in the school; or by physicians or medical personnel.

    Christian Bruce is the Director of Pupil Personnel Services and can be reached at brucec@wcsd.org or (518) 623-9747 option 2.

    Click here for more information about our Referrals for Services.

  • Section 504 is a part of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 that prohibits discrimination based upon disability. It requires that the education needs of students with disabilities be met as adequately as the needs of the non-disabled are met. A disabling impairment as used in Section 504 may include any disability, long-term illness, or various disorder that “substantially” reduces or lessens a student’s ability to access learning in the educational setting because of a learning, behavior or health-related condition.

    Christian Bruce is the Director of Pupil Personnel Services and can be reached at brucec@wcsd.org or (518) 623-9747 option 2.

    Click here for more information about our Section 504 Services.

  • Special Education Services are provided through the Committee on Special Education (CSE), which covers grades K-12 or through the Committee for Preschool Special Education (CPSE). Students with disabilities are provided special education services in the least restrictive environment in order to enable children with special needs to be educated with typically developing peers to the maximum extent appropriate. The following special education services are provided by the District.

    Christian Bruce is the Director of Pupil Personnel Services and can be reached at brucec@wcsd.org or (518) 623-9747, ext 143.

    Click here for more information about our Special Education Services.

  • The U.S. Department of Education provides supplemental funding to local school districts to meet the needs of at-risk and low-income students under a provision known as Title 1.

    Christian Bruce is the Director of Pupil Personnel Services. He can be reached at brucec@wcsd.org or (518) 623-9747 option 2.

    Click here for more information on our Title 1 Services.

  • ACCES-VR works with students, families and school districts to coordinate appropriate services for students with disabilities who are leaving secondary education and entering adult vocational rehabilitation and related services.

    Bonni Roth is the district's transition coordinator. She can be reached at rothb@wcsd.org or (518) 623-2861, ext. 212.

    Click here for more information on our Transition Services.

Policies

  • 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. To view the policies and process for reporting harassment, bullying and discrimination, click here.

    DASA Coordinators

    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 Pupil Personnel Services
    Elementary School: Keith LaLone, Elementary School Principal
    Jr/Sr High School: Jeff Holcomb, Jr/Sr High School Principal

  • 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. He can be reached at brucec@wcsd.org or (518) 623-9747, option 2.

  • 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. 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 Pupil Personnel 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 the training materials here.