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STARPOINT CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT VISIT US AT OUR WEBSITE: WWW.STARPOINTCSD.ORG S partana the VOLUME 54 NUMBER 4 MARCH 2015 Mark Ewart, President 625-9232 [email protected] Michael Zimmerman Vice President 743-1187 [email protected] Greg Brehm 731-2340 [email protected] Kevin Duffy 912-6097 [email protected] Jeffrey Duncan 625-4303 [email protected] Brett Lombardo 589-0204 [email protected] Joseph Miller 438-0995 [email protected] Gregory Saraf 622-9900 [email protected] Dennis Toth 731-2897 [email protected] 2014-15 BOARD OF EDUCATION Educational Technology Services Updated At Starpoint Everywhere we look there is technology. It is all around us in everyday life. We need technology to live and function in today’s society. This technology could be a land line telephone or a computer, and with the invention of the internet, we are connected globally with hand held devices. Schools are the institutions where students learn how to properly use this technology. The use of technology improves higher-order thinking skills, such a problem solving, critical thinking and creativity. It is imperative that students have a strong knowledge base in how to apply technology because it will be essential for their futures in this highly competitive global market place. Capital Project Investment in Technology The December capital project vote included funds to increase the efficiency of the district’s network and infrastructure. The upgrades will increase the capacity of the current system and the speed of transmission through the fiber optic cable. The project will also replace the 10 year old telephone system that is currently discontinued. The district’s wireless network will be increased as well as our ability to broadcast student announcements and stream educational programming into the classroom. Finally, we will replace 168 classroom computers and classroom Infocus projectors that are 10 years old. New York State Smart School Bond Act In addition to the capital project funds, last November, New York State voters approved a 2 billion dollar school technology bond called the Smart Schools Bond Act. Starpoint’s allocation is $1.6 million. This money can be used over many years to improve technology within the district, once the State of New York approves a district plan for the use of the funds. Over the next two to three years, Starpoint’s plan is to use one half of this money to introduce Google tablets to K through grade 2, Google Chromebooks and Google docs in grades 3 through 5, and integrate this technology by teacher or department at the Middle and High School. At the Primary Level, the Google tablets will be used to reinforce literacy and math skills for students. Upon entering the Intermediate level, students will use Chromebooks and Google docs to be introduced to “project based” learning as they work collaboratively with other students. This type of inquiry, research and group learning will continue to be taught at the Middle and High School levels. The remaining funds will be used to maintain this initiative in the district.
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S T A R P O I N T C E N T R A L S C H O O L D I S T R I C T
VISIT US AT OUR WEBSITE: WWW.STARPOINTCSD.ORG
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volume 54 number 4
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Mark Ewart, President 625-9232
Michael Zimmerman Vice President 743-1187
Greg Brehm 731-2340
Kevin Duffy 912-6097
Jeffrey Duncan625-4303
Brett Lombardo589-0204
Joseph Miller 438-0995
Gregory Saraf 622-9900
Dennis Toth 731-2897
2014-15BOARD Of EDuCATION
Educational Technology Services Updated At Starpoint
Everywhere we look there is technology. It is all around us in everyday life. We need technology to live and function in today’s society. This technology could be a land line telephone or a computer, and with the invention of the internet, we are connected globally with hand held devices. Schools are the institutions where students learn how to properly use this technology. The use of technology improves higher-order thinking skills, such a problem solving, critical thinking and creativity. It is imperative that students have a strong knowledge base in how to apply technology because it will be essential for their futures in this highly competitive global market place.
Capital Project Investment in Technology
The December capital project vote included funds to increase the efficiency of the district’s network and infrastructure. The upgrades will increase the capacity of the current system and the speed of transmission through the fiber optic cable. The project will also replace the 10 year old telephone system that is currently discontinued. The district’s wireless network will be increased as well as our ability to broadcast student announcements and stream educational programming into the classroom. Finally, we will replace 168 classroom computers and classroom Infocus projectors that are 10 years old.
New York State Smart School Bond Act
In addition to the capital project funds, last November, New York State voters approved a 2 billion dollar school technology bond called the Smart Schools Bond Act. Starpoint’s allocation is $1.6 million. This money can be used over many years to improve technology within the district, once the State of New York approves a district plan for the use of the funds.
Over the next two to three years, Starpoint’s plan is to use one half of this money to introduce Google tablets to K through grade 2, Google Chromebooks and Google docs in grades 3 through 5, and integrate this technology by teacher or department at the Middle and High School.
At the Primary Level, the Google tablets will be used to reinforce literacy and math skills for students. Upon entering the Intermediate level, students will use Chromebooks and Google docs to be introduced to “project based” learning as they work collaboratively with other students. This type of inquiry, research and group learning will continue to be taught at the Middle and High School levels. The remaining funds will be used to maintain this initiative in the district.
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John Perdue 11th Grade
Lila Toczek11th Grade
Marissa DiMaria11th Grade
Baily Gorman11th Grade
Sara Collins 11th Grade
Julia Stevens11th Grade
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Starpoint High School honored two former athletes and one coach at the 12th Annual Sports Wall of Fame inductions on Friday, January 30, 2015. The ceremony took place between the Boys’ JV and Varsity basketball games against Sweet Home.
SPORTS WALL OF FAME 2015SPORTS WALL OF FAME 2015
The following three individuals were inducted--pictured from left to right: John Hey (1966), Coach Barbara Kreuzer, and David Parry (1995).
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PETITIONS NOW BEING ACCEPTED FOR BOARD OF
EDUCATION SEATS The School Board Election and Budget Vote will be held on May 19, 2015 from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. in the High School. Election will be for three members of the Board of Education for three-year terms. Residents interested in seeking a seat on the Starpoint Board of Education may obtain a petition by contacting the District Clerk, Dorothy Frew, at [email protected] or by calling 210-2352. Candidate packets are also available at the District Offices.
Petitions must be filed in the District Clerk’s Office by 4:00 p.m. by Monday, April 20, 2015, and must include the signatures of at least 25 district residents.
Starpoint Kindergarten RegistrationTo attend kindergarten in September 2015, your child must be five (5) years of age on or before December 1, 2015. New York State mandatory age for school attendance begins when your child becomes six (6) years of age.
If your child will be attending a nonpublic school (private or parochial) you still must register at Starpoint CSD. Bus transportation request forms for nonpublic schools must be received by the district Transportation Office on or before April 1, 2015.
Information packets have been mailed to residents who have eligible children. If you did not receive an information packet, or you know about a district family with an eligible kindergartner, please contact Mrs. Berry at 210-2224 or email her at [email protected], as soon as possible.
Kindergarten screening will take place in July. Fricano Primary School will send a letter regarding the screening.
If you have any questions or concerns, please contactMrs. Berry, Central Registrar, at 716-210-2224.
STARPOINT CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICTSUMMARY OF CODE OF CONDUCT
The Board of Education is committed to providing a safe and orderly school environment where students may receive and district personnel may deliver quality educational services without disruption or interference. Responsible behavior by students, teachers, other district personnel, parents and other visitors is essential to achieving this goal.
The provisions in the district’s Code of Conduct are based on the principles of civility, mutual respect, citizenship, character, tolerance, honesty and integrity. This Code of Conduct sets forth behavioral expectations on school property, school buses, and at any school-sponsored function.
The document is 29 pages in length and is very comprehensive in nature. The major sections of the district’s Code of Conduct are as follows:
• Public conduct on school property. • Prohibited conduct on school property. • Student rights and responsibilities. • Expectations of parents • Expectations of School Administrators, Faculty and Staff • Student dress code. • Strategies for the prevention of harassment, discrimination and bullying. • Disciplinary procedures and penalties. • Reporting violations of the Code of Conduct. • Discipline of students with disabilities. • Emergency interventions with students with disabilities. • Student searches and interrogations. • The PINS (Pupils In Need of Supervision) process and referral. • Publication distribution and review.
A complete copy of the district’s Code of Conduct is on the district’s website or you can obtain a copy of the document by calling the Superintendent’s Office at #210-2352.
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YOU ARE INVITEDSenior Citizen Breakfast
Tuesday - March 24 – 7:45 a.m.High School Cafeteria – RSVP - 210-2301
SCHOOL TAX RECEIPTSThe District’s Tax Collector is a part-time position. All requests for tax receipts will require advance notification of 48 hours. If you need a school tax receipt for your property, please email our School Tax Collector, Mary Hillery, at [email protected] with the property address and/or SBL (Section/Block/Lot number). A school tax receipt will be forwarded to you as soon as possible.
TRANSPORTATION REQUESTS ARE DUE
The deadline for transportation requests to non-public schools is April 1, 2015 for the 2015-2016 school year. If you are contemplating sending your child/children to a non-public school this fall, please submit your request before April 1, 2015. Students currently attending non-public schools must re-apply for transportation each year. Forms are available at most of the non-public schools or in the Starpoint Central School District Business Office from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Please call 210-2341, if you require further information. Failure to apply by the April 1st deadline places your application on a space available basis. Under New York State Education Law the district is not obligated to provide transportation to non-public schools if an additional cost is incurred when a family files a late (after April 1) application for such transportation.
SUBSTITUTES NEEDED:Cleaner/Laborer, School Nurse, Teacher Aide,
Typist/Clerical
Visit our website at www.starpointcsd.org, click on “Employment”, then on left side of page, click on type of desired Substitute Position.
