Annual Notifications

Information for School-Aged Youth

If you live in any of the following situations:

In a shelter, motel, vehicle, or campground
On the street
In an abandoned building, trailer, or other inadequate accommodations
Doubled up with friends or relatives because you cannot find or afford housing then, you have certain rights or protections under the McKinney-Vento Homeless Education Assistance Act.

You have the right to:

Go to school, no matter where you live or how long you have lived here. You must be given access to the same public education provided to other students.
Continue in the school you attended before you became homeless or the school you last attended, if that is your choice and is feasible. The school district’s local liaison for homeless education must assist you, if needed, and offer you the right to appeal a decision regarding your choice of school if it goes against your wishes.
Receive transportation to the school you attended before you became homeless or the school you last attended, if you request such transportation.
Attend a school and participate in school programs with students who are not homeless. Students cannot be separated from the regular school program because they are homeless.
Enroll in school without giving a permanent address. Schools cannot require proof of residency that might prevent or delay school enrollment.
Enroll and attend classes while the school arranges for the transfer of school and immunization records or any other documents required for enrollment.
Enroll and attend classes in the school of your choice even while the school and you seek to resolve a dispute.
Receive the same special programs and services, if needed, as provided to all other students served in these programs.
Receive transportation to school and to school programs.

When you move, you should do the following:

Contact the school district’s local liaison for homeless education (289-2160) for help in enrolling in a new school or arranging to continue in your former school. (Or, someone at a shelter, Social Services office, or the school can direct you to the person you need to contact.)
Tell your teachers anything that you think they need to know to help you in school.
Ask the local liaison for homeless education, the shelter provider, or a social worker for assistance with clothing and supplies, if needed.
If you need further assistance, call the National Center for Homeless Education at the toll-free HelpLine number: 1-800-308-2145

AHERA Compliance Notice

AHERA is a federal law enacted in 1987 which requires all school districts to reinspect facilities for asbestos-containing building materials. Our facilities have been inspected and response actions are planned to ensure a continued safe environment for our students and employees. Activities include training of maintenance staff to prevent disturbance of asbestos and periodic re-inspection and surveillance activities by trained personnel. Details of such activities are described in the District's AHERA Management Plan, which is available for your review in the District Office. If you have any questions or concerns in this regard, feel free to contact the LEA Designee, Kathy Haas (585) 289-3965.

CSE/CPSE Information:

Parents: CSE & CPSE meeting dates are different days of the week for your scheduling convenience. Feel free to call the CSE/CPSE Office at 289-3478 with any questions. Please ask to speak with Karen Hall.

Pesticide Use

New York Education Law Section 409-H, effective July

1, 2001, requires all public and nonpublic elementary and secondary schools to provide written notification to all persons in parental relation, faculty, and staff regarding the potential use of pesticides periodically throughout the school year. The Manchester-Shortsville Central School District is required to maintain a list of these persons who wish to receive 48-hour prior written notification of certain pesticide applications. The following pesticide applications are not subject to prior notification requirements:

when a school remains unoccupied for a continuous 72 hours following an application;
antimicrobial products;
nonvolatile rodenticides in tamper resistant bait stations in areas inaccessible to children;
boric acid and disodium octaborate tetrahydrate;

the application of EPA designated biopesticides;
the application of EPA designated exempt materials under 4OCFR 152,25;
the use of aerosol products with a directed spray in containers of 18 fluid ounces or less when used to protect individuals from an imminent threat from stinging and biting insects including: venomous spiders, bees, wasps, and hornets;
silica gel and other nonvolatile ready-to-use, paste, foam, or gel formulations of insecticides placed in area inaccessible to children.

In the event of an emergency application necessary to protect against an imminent threat to human health, a goodfaith effort will be made to supply written notification to those on the 48-hour prior notification list. If you would like to receive 48-hour prior notification of pesticide applications that are scheduled to occur in your school, please complete the form below and return it to Kathy Haas, Manchester-Shortsville Central School District. Please feel free to contact Mr. Barnard for further information on these requirements.

Non-Discriminatory Practice

As required by Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, the Manchester-Shortsville Central School District does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the educational program or activities which it operates. This policy of non-discrimination includes the following areas: recruitment and appointment of employees; employment pay and benefits; counseling services for students; access by students to educational programs; course offerings; textbooks; and student activities.

The official responsible for the coordination of activities relating to non-discrimination is Christopher Barnard (585-289-2160), Title IX Compliance Officer. He will provide information, including complaint procedures, to any student or employee who feels that his or her rights under Title IX may have been violated by the District or its officials.

Directory Information

Unless objection to any of the specific items of information following is submitted in writing by parents or legal guardians or by those students themselves who are over the age of 18 years, the Manchester-Shortsville Central School District herewith gives notice of intention to provide, release or publish in the newsletters, school or student newspapers, magazines, yearbooks or other publications, daily or weekly newspapers, athletic programs, musical or theatrical programs, news releases and/or all of the following information pertaining to students as may be appropriate under the circumstances: name of student, grade level, participation in officially recognized activities and sports, honors, degrees and awards received, and photos. Under Title 34, Part 99, Privacy Rights of Parents and Students, parents who do not desire release of any of the above information must make specific request in writing to the Superintendent of Schools. Failure to make such request shall be deemed consent to release, provide, or publish the directory information during the 2023-2024 school year.

Access to Public Records

The Freedom of Information Law establishes your right to inspect the public records of the Manchester-Shortsville Central School District. Requests to inspect school records must be made in writing on a form provided by the District and submitted to Kim Brown, Board Clerk, Manchester-Shortsville Central School District.

Student Records / Family Rights and Privacy Act

It is the intent of the Manchester-Shortsville Central School District to be in compliance with PL. 93-380 and PL. 94-142, and, therefore, it has established procedures for parents to exercise their rights relative to student records. MSCSD further intends that each member of its student body has the right of protection against an unwarranted invasion of privacy.

The Superintendent of Schools has developed procedures which recognize that parents and eligible students have the following rights:

To inspect and review the student’s educational records.
To challenge the records and to seek to expunge or correct parts which are believed to be inaccurate, misleading, or otherwise improper.
To file an appeal should the records not be altered in accordance with their request.
To obtain copies of the student’s records, the policy, and administrative regulations which pertain to records.

Those who are interested in access to student records or the policies of the Manchester-Shortsville Board of Education which relate to student records are asked to contact Brian Weller, Director of Teaching, Learning, and Accountability, at (585) 289-2160.

The Rehabilitation Act

The Manchester-Shortsville Central School District, hereby gives notice that it does not discriminate on the basis of handicap in violation of Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. The school district further gives notice that it does not discriminate in admission or access to its programs and activities. No person shall be denied employment solely because of any physical, mental, or medical impairment which is unrelated to the person’s ability to engage in the activities involved in the job for which application has been made.

Spectator Risk

Spectators and adults are deemed to assume normal risk with the attendance, participation and viewing of school events.

Parents and guardians of students assume all normal risks while their child attends and participates in school programs.

Accidents On Campus

Pleased be aware, the School District does not carry accident insurance on your child. Parents and guardians are financially responsible for all accidents or injury of their child when on campus.

Release Information

Notice to parents with students in 9th-12th grades.

The Federal Act ESSA (Every Student Succeeds Act) requires school districts to provide access to secondary student's names, addresses and telephone listings to military recruiters or institutions of higher education unless parents request in writing not to release the information.

If you desire your child’s information not to be released, please complete and return the following withdrawal of consent form:

Release Information Form

Publication of Student Names and Pictures

The Manchester-Shortsville Central School District actively pursues ways to celebrate the accomplishments of our students and staff. As part of this effort, lists or pictures of students, and articles citing individual student accomplishments are published in area newspapers, district and local newsletters and on our district website.

If you have a concern about any of your child’s information (including name, photo, etc.) appearing in such a publication, please fill out and return the form below.

Photo Opt-out Form

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