Index
- Annual Professional Performance Review
- Asbestos Management Plan
- Attendance Policy
- Body Mass Index
- Child Abuse Hotline
- Code of Conduct
- Concussions
- Dignity for All Students Act (DASA)
- Disclosure to the Military
- District-wide School Safety Plan
- Ed Law 2D: Data Security and Privacy
- Equal Opportunity
- Federal Family Educational Rights & Privacy Act (FERPA)
- Fire Inspection Report
- Free & Reduced Price Meals
- Grade Promotion and Placement
- Hand Sanitizer Use
- Health Information Privacy (HIPPA)
- Homeless Student Policy
- Idling Buses on School Grounds
- Instructional Technology Plan
- Integrated Pest Management
- Lead Testing
- Meal Charging
- New York State ESSA-Funded Programs Complaint Procedures
- New York State Report Cards
- Participation in Graduation Ceremonies by All Eligible Students
- Right to Know
- School Budget Documents
- Smart Schools Investment Plan
- Student Directory Information
- Student Privacy
Child abuse hotline notification
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 online at http://ocfs.ny.gov/main/cps/.
Concussions
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 or guardians of all children participating in tackle football programs. DCS provides you with the following materials so that you are aware of the risks of concussion and other brain injuries.
- NYS Department of Health website’s “Sports-Related Concussion” page
- The district’s policy regarding concussions is detailed in Policy 7522: Concussion Management.
Ed Law 2D: Data Security and Privacy
New York State Education Law gives you the right to information about how Duanesburg Central School District is safeguarding student and staff data.
- Read the Parents’ Bill of Rights
- See the list of vendors we work with.
- Review our Privacy and Security for Student Data and Teacher and Principal Data Policy 5676
If at any time the district learns that student and/or teacher/principal data has been compromised, parents and guardians will be notified, and the data breach will be reported to the state Education Department. Parents who have concerns or complaints about data privacy or security may file a complaint by contacting the district’s Data Protection Officer:
Joseph O’Neill
Management Information Systems Director
(518) 895-2279 ext. 246
joneill@duanesburg.org
Equal Opportunity
It is the policy of the Duanesburg 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 #3420. 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:
- Assistant Superintendent of Management Services Jeffrey Rivenburg jrivenburg@duanesburg.org or 518-895-2279 ext. 241
- Elementary School Principal Andrea Conover aconover@duanesburg.org or 518-895-2580 ext. 221
- Jr./Sr. High School Principal Jodi Marvin jmarvin@duanesburg.org or 518-985-3000 ext. 221
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 at https://duanesburg-ny.safeschools.com/login.
Fire Inspection Report
Notice is hereby given that the annual inspection of the Duanesburg Central School District for fire hazards that might endanger the lives of students, teachers, employees therein, has been completed and the report is available at the district office for inspection by all interested persons.
Hand sanitizer use
Alcohol-based hand sanitizers will be made available in school buildings during the 2020-21 school year. If parents wish to opt their children out of using hand sanitizers, they should send a written notice to their child’s school principal.