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All students can learn. With this in mind, the mission of the
Oakfield-Alabama Central School District is to ensure all students acquire and
develop the skills and work habits to enable them to become productive members of society.
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HORIZONS September, 2019 – Back to School Edition
10th Annual Dash in the Dark
High School runners from all across Western New York will converge on our district Friday, September 6th for the 10th Annual Dash in the Dark.
The Dash in the Dark is put on by our cross-country team where local cross-country teams compete not in the traditional 3.1 mile race distance, but rather form relay teams of three people and each race two miles. To make things even more fun, they race at night!
Races start at 6:00 PM on the football field.
Come celebrate the first Friday of the school year at the Dash!!
Schedule: (Races may be added if needed) 6:00 PM: Girls Blue Race 7:15 PM: Boys Blue Race 8:20 PM: Girls Gold Race 9:20 PM: Mascot 100 Meter Dash 9:25 PM: Boys Gold Race
There will be a bonfire again this year mid-way through Boys’ Gold Race to when the results are ready.
Awards: Teams will be split up into two divisions depending on school size. Medals to the top ten fastest individual times, both girls and boys, for both divisions. Team trophies for top three teams in both divisions in the Gold Races. Team awards for top three teams in the Blue Race, for both divisions and genders.
Concession Stand: We will have Dash in the Dark T-shirts, food, drink, and healthy snacks for sale.
Questions: Contact Peter Beuler, Oakfield-Alabama-Elba Varsity Head Coach E-mail: [email protected]
Welcome New Staff! Hello! My name is Jen Pritchett, and I have the privilege of being a new
second grade teacher at O‐A. I live in Oakfield with my husband and three
children. I am excited to bring my teaching experience and enthusiasm to
our awesome district. This will be my ninth year teaching full time, but I
am always on the lookout for new strategies and technology to reach all
students. Outside of school, I enjoy riding my ATV, swimming, and even
hunting. I am looking forward to a great school year working with
students, staff, and the community.
Hello! My name is Holly Julicher and I will be one of three Kindergarten teachers at Oakfield‐Alabama Elementary School. I have my Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary Education, my Master’s Degree in Literacy and I completed a Post‐Master’s Program in Special Education. I started at Oakfield‐Alabama in late October 2018, teaching the 5th grade. While this seems like a big jump, prior to coming here, I taught Kindergarten/1st grade in Cheektowaga. I am really excited to work with the little ones again! I live in Akron and have two amazing children, Olivia (age 14) and Jack (age 12). I spend a lot of my time watching them participate in sports and activities. I also enjoy reading and spending time with my family and friends. I LOVE Christmas and anything Disney! I am very excited to continue to work with an amazing group of people in a truly amazing community!
My name is Lori MacRae. I will be starting the 2019 ‐ 2020 school year in
3rd grade filling in for Mrs. Crawford. Upon her return, I will move into
2nd grade after Mrs. Gelder's retirement. I have been in education for 12
years and taught grades Pre‐K ‐ 3 and have been a Reading Specialist
also. I live in Akron with my husband, son (15), and daughter (7). I am
excited to be a part of the OA family and look forward to teaching your
kids and meeting families.
Hello everyone! My name is Laurie Rudolph and I am joining the staff at
Oakfield‐Alabama as a Teaching Assistant in the Middle/High School. I
have been in education for 18 years and I live in East Pembroke with my
husband, Tracy. We have four adult children and nine grandchildren. I
enjoy spending my time with family, am involved with my church and
music, and I love to bake and cook. I am very excited to be a Hornet and
investing in the lives of the students and staff of Oakfield‐Alabama!
Welcome New Staff!Hello! My name is Sean McNutt and I am the new Technology Education
teacher here at Oakfield‐Alabama. Some of you may remember me from my
time student teaching under Mr. Ho eins last fall. I am taking this oppor‐tunity to tell you a little bit about myself. I recently graduated from
SUNY Oswego in May, and this is my first year of teaching. I live in Amherst,
NY. I am a volunteer firefighter and EMT with the North Amherst Fire
Company, Inc. where I have reached the rank of Lieutenant. I have been
volunteering with the North Amherst Fire Company for almost 5 years now. I enjoy spending time outdoors. Over the summer I regularly go
camping with my family in Franklinville. I like to go hiking and taking outdoor photography. Recently I have been trying night photography. I am
very into music and will listen to just about anything. I play the Alto
Saxophone and have started learning how to play guitar. I have had some
friends and family that have went to school here and am excited to be a part
of the OA family. I am looking forward to what the 2019‐2020 school year has
to offer and the learning experiences that will come with it as I start my
teaching career! Hello Oakfield‐Alabama school community! My name is Monica Lang
and I am honored and excited to be servicing the students of the
community in my role as the district’s Speech‐Language Pathologist!
I’ve been working in the field for the past six years and worked with
students all across Western New York. On a personal note, I live with
my husband, two young children and our dog. In my free time, you
could find me on deck coaching age group swimming. I also love to
go to familiar places and discover new ones, as well as spend time
with my family and friends. I am excited to meet the wonderful
students, parents and community members here in Oakfield‐
Alabama and I am looking forward to a great first year!
Greetings from your new Director of Curriculum, Instruction &
Assessment, Connie Rockow! I thought I’d take this opportunity to share
with you a little about me. I’ve been in education for over 23 years and live
in Kendall with my husband Neil and our feline fur baby Squeaker. We have
a 26 year old son, Evan, who recently moved from Boulder, Colorado to
Boston, Massachusetts. I love all things outdoors and am particularly fond
of spending time at the lake with family and friends. I’m very excited to
have joined your school family and am looking forward to serving the staff
and students of Oakfield‐Alabama as we learn and grow together!
A Message from Mr. John C. Fisgus, Superintendent
Dear OA Families,
This past month, our nation suffered more loss of lives with the shootings
that occurred in Ohio and Texas. Upon reflection, I am reminded how
precious life is and to make each day count. I am often asked, “How do you
keep the students and staff at your schools safe each day in this
ever‐changing world?” That is a very good question. As your
Superintendent, I cannot provide you with 100% assurance that there won’t
be an act of violence in our schools, but I can assure you that the safety of
our students, staff, and school community is my top priority. With this in
mind, the District has several new safety initiatives in place for this
upcoming school year. We have installed a new video surveillance system on and in our school
buildings/grounds to closely monitor all activities that are taking place. We have installed a new
Visitor Management System (Raptor) to run background checks on all school visitors to our campus.
We have added the utilization of alcohol sensors and metal detector wands to promote a drug‐free
and positive educational climate in our buildings. We have upgraded our internal communication
systems with teachers and administration. Our safety plans have been reviewed and updated and
shared with the New York State Education Department and local law enforcement agencies. Deputy
Howard Wilson will continue to be our full‐time School Resource Officer this year. His presence
within the District and his collaboration with our students, staff, and families is invaluable. Please
don’t hesitate to reach out to him or any member of the District if you have any questions, concerns,
comments, or feedback for us. The safety of our OA community takes everyone’s involvement. If you
hear or see something, say something. I look forward to OA’s best year yet! See you in September!
John C. Fisgus
Superintendent
Oakfield-Alabama-Elba Soccer Can and Bottle Drive
When: Saturday, September 7, 2019 from 9 am-11 am
Where: Drop off at Triangle Park or Elba Bus Loop
Need a pick up? Email Coach Carpino at [email protected] to make arrangements
A Message from Mr. Matthew Peterson, MHS Principal
Addressing the Mental Health Crisis in Schools
I’m not sure I can recall a time in my life where groups of people are so
polarized and divided on so many issues. I recognized, after having a
conversation with a friend of mine the other day, that one of those
societal divisions is generational, where older people have the
impression that younger people are “soft.” Have you ever heard or used
the phrase, “In my day we took care of bullying by…(insert aggressive
action here)”? Perhaps you’ve seen a Facebook meme mocking the use
of “safe spaces” in schools. Maybe you’ve heard someone say “suck it up
buttercup” to someone who is expressing depression or anxiety. At the
heart of these statements (and similar ones) is a total misunderstanding
about the mental health issues facing youth today. Call me soft all you’d
like but the reality is, being a student in 2019 is really REALLY hard.
I’ll concede that being a student has always been really hard, but today there is a national recognition of the variety of
“stressors” that exist for kids and more importantly, a push to develop coping mechanisms to overcome them. This
awareness surrounding “mental health” has led to a long overdue push to remove the stigma behind mental illness and
teach young people how to talk openly about what ails them.
According to the World Health Organization, mental health is defined as a state of well‐being in which every individual
realizes their own potential, can cope with the normal stresses of life, can work productively and fruitfully, and is able to
make a contribution to their community. Fully embracing this definition requires a cultural shift that views mental
health as an integral part of overall health. Recognizing the urgency for mental health education, New York State
Education Department has responded with guidelines for embedding Mental Health “literacy” in schools. Those
guidelines include (1) an understanding how to obtain and maintain good mental health; (2) decreasing stigma related
to mental health; (3) enhancing help‐seeking efficacy (know when, where, and how to obtain good health with skills to
promote self‐care); and (4) understanding mental disorders (i.e., anxiety, depression) and treatments.
Schools must be aware of and be prepared to address the effects of Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) on an
individual’s overall health. ACEs are stressful or traumatic events that can lead to social, emotional and cognitive
impairment, which, in turn, can lead to the adoption of high‐risk behaviors, suicide, withdrawal from school, and
declining health. Children who experience these traumatic events often struggle in school because the cumulative effect
of untreated trauma and toxic stress leads to absenteeism, drop outs, behavioral issues, and substance abuse.
Stress, depression, and anxiety are common. I am happy to see that the mindset is shifting toward the recognition of
these issues as normal among young people and I am relieved to see that schools are responding with a plan to help
students learn how to appropriately manage their mental health. As a society we should be embracing and celebrating
this trend, not mocking it.
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http://www.who.int/features/factfiles/mental_health/en/. http://www.nysed.gov/common/nysed/files/programs/curriculum‐instruction/continuumofwellbeingguide.pdf http://www.ncmedicaljournal.com/content/79/3/166.full.
A Message from Mrs. Lynn Gehlert, ES Principal
Learning is an Adventure
Welcome to the 2019‐2020 school year, I am excited for another successful year and
encourage you to stay connected with us through our District website, Facebook
page and by following us on Twitter using @oaelem. Did you know we also have a
Parent Lighthouse Team? Please follow them on Facebook under O‐A Elementary
Parent Lighthouse Team. By joining this group you will have opportunities to
volunteer and support our students and teachers throughout the year!
Our 3rd Annual RED CARPET WELCOME will be held on our first day of school,
Wednesday, September 4th starting at 8:25am! We are encouraging all our
students to ride the bus to school so they can walk the red carpet into the building
and pose for a picture! Again we welcome families to join us this year by lining our sidewalks, holding up
signs and taking pictures to celebrate the new year. Last year we had many families surprise their child and
the reactions were precious.
This year we welcome new faculty to our building. Please give a warm welcome to our new second grade
teacher, Mrs. Jennifer Pritchett. We also have the following long‐term substitutes as Mrs. Crawford and Mrs.
Sadowski are on maternity leave to start the year. Please welcome Mrs. Lori MacRae and Miss Leah Gates.
Mrs. MacRae will also be taking over for Mrs. Gelder, as she will be retiring this winter, while Miss Gates will
be filling in for Mrs. Sadowski. Lastly, we welcome Mrs. Peca back to the elementary art room, she and Mrs.
Leupold switched positions and we are lucky to have both ladies working with our students.
TECHNOLOGY SAFETY TIP: Please visit the below website to stay updated on the always changing
technology our children have access to. This is one of my most utilized websites!
Common Sense Media: Age‐Based Media Reviews for Families
https://www.commonsensemedia.org/
This year one of my personal goals is to hear from the parents and community members. On Friday,
September 20th I will be hosting a “Coffee with the Principal” starting at 7am until school starts. This is an
informal conversation in the elementary conference room with me and our families. I will be hosting
additional events throughout the year which will include evening sessions, so if you cannot attend this event
please be on the lookout for additional opportunities.
Lynn Gehlert, Elementary Principal
Twitter: @lgehlert07
A Message from Mr. Josh Luxon, Transportation Coordinator
Use of the access road located on Maltby Road is not allowed during loading and unloading of the school buses. These times are 8:00 am‐8:50 am and 3:15 pm‐3:50 pm. Please use the main entrance located on Lewiston Road.
The student drop off loop is a drop off only.
Parents are not to get out of their cars. If
parents get out and walk their students in, it
will cause traffic to back up and create
hazardous conditions for all involved. If you
are going to walk your children n you need to
park in the parking lot then walk them in
using the crosswalk.
AHERA
Annual Notification
The Oakfield-Alabama Central School District has completed the AHERA 2018-2019 asbestos periodic surveillances as required by AHERA regulations. All asbestos containing materials (9ACBM) in all of our school buildings were inspected. The Management Plan is available for public review in the Buildings and Grounds Office. If you have questions about the plans, please contact the District LEA Designee, Mr. Jordan Yager, at 585-948-5211, ext. 4230. This notice fulfills the annual notification required by AHERA regulations for the 2018-2019 school year.
Dear Parent, Guardian & School Staff,
New York State Education Law §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 Oakfield-Alabama Central School District is required to maintain a list of persons in parental relation, faculty and staff who wish to receive 48-hour prior written notification of certain pesticide applications. The following pesticide applications are not subject to prior notification requirements:
· A school remains unoccupied for a continuous 72 hours following an application; · Anti-microbial products; · Nonvolatile rodenticides in tamper resistant bait stations in areas inaccessible to children; · Nonvolatile insecticidal baits in tamper resistant bait stations in areas inaccessible to children; · Silica gels and other nonvolatile ready-to-use pastes, foams or gels 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 40CFR152.25; · 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.
In the event of an emergency application necessary to protect against an imminent threat to human health, a good faith 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 contact the District Pesticide Representative, Mr. Jordan Yager, who may be reached at 7001 Lewiston Rd, Oakfield, NY 14125; Phone: 585-948-5211, ext. 4230.
Medications during school hours:
A current doctor’s order needs to be on file at the
health office for all student medications. We cannot
dispense medication from the information on the
bottle. This pertains to both over‐the‐counter and
prescription medications including pills, liquids,
inhalers, aspirin, Tylenol, allergy medication, cough
drops, lotions, chap stick, etc. Pupils requiring
medication during school hours must have the
proper form completed by the student’s physician
(also signed by the parent), authorizing
administration of the medication. These forms are
available at the health office. Once completed, it can
be dropped off or faxed to 585‐948‐8913 (Grades UPK
‐5th) or to 585‐948‐8912 (Grades 6‐12) attn.: School
Nurse. A new form is needed each new school
year. The medication must be brought to the health
office by the parent in the properly labeled container
as supplied by the pharmacy. This policy is to protect
your child, as well as to control the use of any
medication on school property.
Please note:
It is essential that you keep the district informed of
any changes in your child’s medical condition before
the first day of school in the fall. Please ask your
physician to provide an update of any current
medical problems with action plans for their
management in school for both routine daily care
and emergencies. Any modifications to their physical
education program also need to be updated annually.
Physical Exams:
The NYSED requires an annual physical exam for new
entrants, students in Grades Pre K or K, 1, 3, 5, 7, 9,
and 11, sports, working permits and triennially for the
Committee on Special Education (CSE).
A Dental Health Certificate will also be requested at
the above grade levels.
The Tdap vaccination is required for students age 11,
entering 6th grade in September.
The Meningococcal vaccination is required for
students entering 7th grade in September, and for
8th,9th,10th, and 12th graders.
Please submit completed physical forms to the school
health office as soon as possible.
Physical exams with our school physician will also be
scheduled on October 24th for those students who
have not had an exam by their own physician.
Please feel free to call the health office with any
questions or concerns.
Contact Ms. Jarrett at the elementary building:
585‐948‐5211 ext. 3222 or Mrs. Starkweather at the
Middle/High School at ext. 4214.
Screenings:
Vision, hearing, and scoliosis screenings will take
place during the school year for the NYS required
grade levels, if not completed by the students
primary care physician.
Welcome Back Message from the Health Office
Dear Parents and Guardians, Our Chromebook one-to-one initiative continues to transform Oakfield-Alabama classrooms! Our students are increasingly able to access recent information, create content and work together. The 2019-20 school year will be the fifth consecutive year of our Chromebook rollout which covers students in grades 1 through 12. As in previous years, families are responsible for district-owned property that is issued to students, just as they are for other district equipment such as textbooks, calculators, athletic equipment or library books. As such, the Oakfield-Alabama Board of Education approved a flat-rate repair fee structure in the event of damages due to student negligence, to protect this taxpayer investment in your child’s education:
1st incident: $35 2nd incident $75 3rd incident $315 (complete replacement) We are pleased to inform you that the District is partnering once again with Safeware insurance to offer optional insurance coverage for 12 months. Families who purchase this optional insurance will not be charged repair fees, since all repairs and shipping costs are covered in full by SafeWare (zero deductible). Buying Chromebook insurance is optional and parents who take advantage of this opportunity will sign up online directly with SafeWare during the month of September. The only payment forms accepted are credit/debit cards and the annual cost for coverage during the 2019-20 year is $18.47 per Chromebook. On the reverse side, please view the flyer from Safeware that includes pricing and detailed information about how you may sign up for Chromebook insurance. Please note that you’ll need the serial number for your child’s Chromebook when signing up. It is located on the bottom of the Chromebook (see photo example on reverse). If you have any questions, please contact Mr. Rob Zdrojewski, Director of Instructional Technology: email (preferred): [email protected] voicemail: (585) 948-5211 ext 4297 Thank you!
Optional Chromebook Insurance $18.47 covers the 2019-2020 school year
$0 deductible
Purchases must be made online only before Sept 30th, 2019.
Please visit:
my.safeware.com
(not www.safeware.com)
User ID: oacs
Password: hornets
(Note: Serial number is required for signup)
Coverage with Policy:
Accidental Damage ✓ Theft, Robbery, Burglary ✓ Drops, Falls, Collisions ✓ Cracked Screens ✓ Liquid Spills, Submersion ✓ Power Surge ✓ Vandalism ✓
This group insurance policy will be written in the School Districts name. The School will receive
the enrollment list of coverage purchased by families. The approved OACS Board of Education
repair fees of $35/$75/$315 only applies to families who do not purchase the optional
insurance plan coverage.
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Attachment VII Letter to Parents for Oakfield Alabama CSD School Meal Programs
Dear Parent/Guardian: Children need healthy meals to learn. Oakfield Alabama CSD offers healthy meals every school day. Breakfast costs $1.50; lunch costs $2.20/$2.45. Your children may qualify for free meals or for reduced price meals. Beginning July 1, 2019, students in New York State that are approved for reduced price meals will receive breakfast and lunch meals at no charge.
1. DO I NEED TO FILL OUT AN APPLICATION FOR EACH CHILD? No. Complete the application to apply for free or reduced price meals. Use one Free and Reduced Price School Meals Application for all students in your household. We cannot approve an application that is not complete, so be sure to fill out all required information. Return the completed application to: Oakfield Alabama CSD, Food Service, 7001 Lewiston Rd., Oakfield NY. 14125.
2. WHO CAN GET FREE MEALS? All children in households receiving benefits from SNAP, the Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations or TANF, can get free meals regardless of your income. Categorical eligibility for free meal benefits is extended to all children in a household when the application lists an Assistance Program’s case number for any household member. Also, your children can get free meals if your household’s gross income is within the free limits on the Federal Income Eligibility Guidelines. Households with children who are categorically eligible through an Other Source Categorically Eligible designation, as defined by law, may be eligible for free benefits and should contact the SFA for assistance in receiving benefits.
3. CAN FOSTER CHILDREN GET FREE MEALS? Yes, foster children that are under the legal responsibility of a foster care agency or court, are eligible for free meals. Any foster child in the household is eligible for free meals regardless of income. Foster children may also be included as a member of the foster family if the foster family chooses to also apply for benefits for other children. Including children in foster care as household members may help other children in the household qualify for benefits. If non-foster children in a foster family are not eligible for free or reduced price meal benefits, an eligible foster child will still receive free benefits.
4. CAN HOMELESS, RUNAWAY, AND MIGRANT CHILDREN GET FREE MEALS? Yes, children who meet the definition of homeless, runaway, or migrant qualify for free meals. If you haven’t been told your children will get free meals, please call or e-mail Danelle Backe, Coordinator of Special Education to see if they qualify.
5. WHO CAN GET REDUCED PRICE MEALS? Your children may be approved as reduced price eligible if your household income is within the reduced-price limits on the Federal Eligibility Income Chart, shown on this letter. Beginning July 1, 2019, students in New York State that are approved for reduced price meals will receive breakfast and lunch meals at no charge.
6. SHOULD I FILL OUT AN APPLICATION IF I RECEIVED A LETTER THIS SCHOOL YEAR SAYING MY CHILDREN ARE APPROVED FOR FREE MEALS? Please read the letter you got carefully and follow the instructions. Call the school at 585-948-5211, Mary Della Penna if you have questions.
7. MY CHILD’S APPLICATION WAS APPROVED LAST YEAR. DO I NEED TO FILL OUT ANOTHER ONE? Yes. Your child’s application is only good for that school year and for up to the first 30 operating days of this school year. You must send in a new application unless the school told you that your child is eligible for the new school year.
8. I GET WIC. CAN MY CHILD(REN) GET FREE MEALS? Children in households participating in WIC may be eligible for free or reduced price meals. Please fill out a FREE/REDUCED PRICE MEAL application.
9. WILL THE INFORMATION I GIVE BE CHECKED? Yes and we may also ask you to send written proof. 10. IF I DON’T QUALIFY NOW, MAY I APPLY LATER? Yes, you may apply at any time during the school year. For example, children
with a parent or guardian who becomes unemployed may become eligible for free and reduced price meals if the household income drops below the income limit.
11. WHAT IF I DISAGREE WITH THE SCHOOL’S DECISION ABOUT MY APPLICATION? You should talk to school officials. You also may ask for a hearing by calling or writing to: JOHN FISGUS, SUPERINTENDENT, 585-948 -5211 EX4201 .
12. MAY I APPLY IF SOMEONE IN MY HOUSEHOLD IS NOT A U.S. CITIZEN? Yes. You or your child(ren) do not have to be U.S. citizens to qualify for free or reduced price meals.
13. WHO SHOULD I INCLUDE AS MEMBERS OF MY HOUSEHOLD? You must include all people living in your household, related or not (such as grandparents, other relatives, or friends) who share income and expenses. You must include yourself and all children living with you. If you live with other people who are economically independent (for example, people who you do not support, who do not share income with you or your children, and who pay a pro-rated share of expenses), do not include them.
14. WHAT IF MY INCOME IS NOT ALWAYS THE SAME? List the amount that you normally receive. For example, if you normally make $1000 each month, but you missed some work last month and only made $900, put down that you made $1000 per month. If you normally get overtime, include it, but do not include it if you only work overtime sometimes. If you have lost a job or had your hours or wages reduced, use your current income.
15. WE ARE IN THE MILITARY. DO WE INCLUDE OUR HOUSING ALLOWANCE AS INCOME? If you get an off-base housing allowance, it must be included as income. However, if your housing is part of the Military Housing Privatization Initiative, do not include your housing allowance as income.
16. MY SPOUSE IS DEPLOYED TO A COMBAT ZONE. IS HER COMBAT PAY COUNTED AS INCOME? No, if the combat pay is received in addition to her basic pay because of her deployment and it wasn’t received before she was deployed, combat pay is not counted as income. Contact your school for more information.
17. MY FAMILY NEEDS MORE HELP. ARE THERE OTHER PROGRAMS WE MIGHT APPLY FOR? To find out how to apply for SNAP or other assistance benefits, contact your local assistance office or call 1-800-342-3009.
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2019-2020 INCOME ELIGIBILITY GUIDELINES FOR FREE AND REDUCED PRICE MEALS OR FREE MILK
REDUCED PRICE ELIGIBILITY INCOME CHART
Total
Family Size Annual Monthly Twice per Month Every Two Weeks Weekly
1 $ 23,107 $ 1,926 $ 963 $ 889 $ 445 2 $ 31,284 $ 2,607 $ 1,304 $ 1,204 $ 602 3 $ 39,461 $ 3,289 $ 1,645 $ 1,518 $ 759 4 $ 47,638 $ 3,970 $ 1,985 $ 1,833 $ 917 5 $ 55,815 $ 4,652 $ 2,326 $ 2,147 $ 1,074 6 $ 63,992 $ 5,333 $ 2,667 $ 2,462 $ 1,231 7 $ 72,169 $ 6,015 $ 3,008 $ 2,776 $ 1,388 8 $ 80,346 $ 6,696 $ 3,348 $ 3,091 $ 1,546
*Each Add’l person add $ 8,177 $ 682 $ 341 $ 315 $ 158 How to Apply: To get free or reduced price meals for your children carefully complete one application following the instructions for your household and return it to the designated office listed on the application. If you now receive SNAP, Temporary Assistance to Needy Families (TANF) for any children or participate in the Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations (FDPIR), the application must include the children's names, the household SNAP, TANF or FDPIR case number and the signature of an adult household member. All children should be listed on the same application. If you do not list a SNAP, TANF or FDPIR case number for any household member, the application must include the names of everyone in the household, the amount of income each household member, and how often it is received and where it comes from. It must include the signature of an adult household member and the last four digits of that adult's social security number, or check the box if the adult does not have a social security number. An application for free and reduced price benefits cannot be approved unless complete eligibility information is submitted, as indicated on the application and in the instructions. Contact your local Department of Social Services for your SNAP or TANF case number or complete the income portion of the application. No application is necessary if the household was notified by the SFA their children have been directly certified. If the household is not sure if their children have been directly certified, the household should contact the school. Reporting Changes: The benefits that you are approved for at the time of application are effective for the entire school year and up to 30 operating days into the new school year (or until a new eligibility determination is made, whichever comes first). You no longer need to report changes for an increase in income or decrease in household size, or if you no longer receive SNAP. Income Exclusions: The value of any child care provided or arranged, or any amount received as payment for such child care or reimbursement for costs incurred for such care under the Child Care Development (Block Grant) Fund should not be considered as income for this program. Reduced Price Eligible Students: Beginning July 1, 2019, students in New York State that are approved for reduced price meals will receive breakfast and lunch meals at no charge. In the operation of child feeding programs, no child will be discriminated against because of race, sex, color, national origin, age or disability Meal Service to Children With Disabilities: Federal regulations require schools and institutions to serve meals at no extra charge to children with a disability which may restrict their diet. A student with a disability is defined in 7CFR Part 15b.3 of Federal regulations, as one who has a physical or mental impairment which substantially limits one or more major life activities of such individual, a record of such an impairment or being regarded as having such an impairment. Major life activities include but are not limited to: functions such as caring for one’s self, performing manual tasks, seeing, hearing, eating, sleeping, walking, standing, lifting, bending, speaking, breathing, learning, reading, concentrating, thinking, communicating, and working. You must request meal modifications from the school and provide the school with medical statement from a State licensed healthcare professional. If you believe your child needs substitutions because of a disability, please get in touch with us for further information, as there is specific information that the medical statement must contain. Confidentiality: The United States Department of Agriculture has approved the release of students names and eligibility status, without parent/guardian consent, to persons directly connected with the administration or enforcement of federal education programs such as Title I and the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP), which are United States Department of Education programs used to determine areas such as the allocation of funds to schools, to evaluate socioeconomic status of the school's attendance area, and to assess educational progress. Information may also be released to State health or State education programs administered by the State agency or local education agency, provided the State or local education agency administers the program, and federal State or local nutrition programs similar to the National School Lunch Program. Additionally, all information contained in the free and reduced price application may be released to persons directly connected with the administration or enforcement of programs authorized under the National School Lunch Act (NSLA) or Child Nutrition Act (CNA); including the National School Lunch and School Breakfast Programs, the Special Milk Program, the Child and Adult Care Food Program, Summer Food Service
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Program and the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women Infants and Children (WIC); the Comptroller General of the United States for audit purposes, and federal, State or local law enforcement officials investigating alleged violation of the programs under the NSLA or CNA. Reapplication: You may apply for benefits any time during the school year. Also, if you are not eligible now, but during the school year become unemployed, have a decrease in household income, or an increase in family size you may request and complete an application at that time. The disclosure of eligibility information not specifically authorized by the NSLA requires a written consent statement from the parent/guardian. We will let you know when your application is approved or denied. Sincerely, Mary Della Penna Nondiscrimination Statement: This explains what to do if you believe you have been treated unfairly. In accordance with Federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, the USDA, its Agencies, offices, and employees, and institutions participating in or administering USDA programs are prohibited from discriminating based on race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity in any program or activity conducted or funded by USDA. Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication for program information (e.g. Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language, etc.), should contact the Agency (State or local) where they applied for benefits. Individuals who are deaf, hard of hearing or have speech disabilities may contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339. Additionally, program information may be made available in languages other than English. To file a program complaint of discrimination, complete the USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form, (AD-3027) found online at: http://www.ascr.usda.gov/complaint_filing_cust.html, and at any USDA office, or write a letter addressed to USDA and provide in the letter all of the information requested in the form. To request a copy of the complaint form, call (866) 632-9992. Submit your completed form or letter to USDA by: (1) mail: U.S. Department of Agriculture Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights 1400 Independence Avenue, SW Washington, D.C. 20250-9410; (2) fax: (202) 690-7442; or (3) email: [email protected]. This institution is an equal opportunity provider.
Date Withdrew__________ F ____R _____D_____
2019-2020 Application for Free and Reduced Price School Meals/Milk
To apply for free and reduced price meals for your children, read the instructions on the back, complete only one form for your household, sign your name and return it to the address listed below. Call 585-948-5211 ex4234, if you need help. Additional names may be listed on a separate paper.
Return Completed Applications to: Oakfield Alabama CSD 7001 Lewiston Road Oakfield, NY 14125
1. List all children in your household who attend school:
Student Name School Grade/Teacher
Foster Child
Homeless Migrant, Runaway
2. SNAP/TANF/FDPIR Benefits: If anyone in your household receives either SNAP, TANF or FDPIR benefits, list their name and CASE # here. Skip to Part 4, and sign the application. Name: ______________________________________ CASE #: __________________________________
3. Report all income for ALL Household Members (Skip this step if you answered ‘yes’ to step 2) All Household Members (including yourself and all children that have income). List all Household members not listed in Step 1 (including yourself) even if they do not receive income. For each Household Member listed, if they do receive income, report total income for each source in whole dollars only. If they do not receive income from any other source, write ‘0’. If you enter ‘0’ or leave any fields blank, you are certifying (promising) that there is no income to report.
Name of household member Earnings from work before deductions Amount / How Often
Child Support, Alimony Amount / How Often
Pensions, Retirement Payments Amount / How Often
Other Income, Social Security Amount / How Often
No Income
$ ________ / ________ $ ________ / ________ $ ________ / ________ $ ________ / ________ $ ________ / ________ $ ________ / ________ $ ________ / ________ $ ________ / ________ $ ________ / ________ $ ________ / ________ $ ________ / ________ $ ________ / ________ $ ________ / ________ $ ________ / ________ $ ________ / ________ $ ________ / ________ $ ________ / ________ $ ________ / ________ $ ________ / ________ $ ________ / ________
Total Household Members (Children and Adults)
*Last Four Digits of Social Security Number: XXX-XX- __ __ __ __
*When completing section 3, an adult household member must provide the last four digits of their Social Security Number (SS#), or mark the “I do not have a SS# box” before the application can be approved.
4. Signature: An adult household member must sign this application before it can be approved. I certify (promise) that all the information on this application is true and that all income is reported. I understand that the information is being given so the school will get federal funds; the school officials may verify the information and if I purposely give false information, I may be prosecuted under applicable State and federal laws, and my children may lose meal benefits. Signature: ___________________________________________________ Date: ___________________ Email Address: ________________________________________________ Home Phone: _____________________ Work Phone: _________________________ Home Address:____________________________________________
5. Ethnicity and Race are optional; responding to this section does not affect your children’s eligibility for free or reduced price meals.
Ethnicity: Hispanic or Latino Not Hispanic or Latino Race (Check one or more) : American Indian or Alaskan Native Asian Black or African American Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Island White
DO NOT WRITE BELOW THIS LINE – FOR SCHOOL USE ONLY Annual Income Conversion (Only convert when multiple income frequencies are reported on application)
Weekly X 52; Every Two Weeks (bi-weekly) X 26; Twice Per Month X 24; Monthly X 12
SNAP/TANF/Foster Income Household: Total Household Income/How Often: _________________/________________ Household Size: _________________ Free Meals Reduced Price Meals Denied/Paid Signature of Reviewing Official________________________________________________________ Date Notice Sent:________________
I do not have a SS#
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
To apply for free and reduced price meals, complete only one application for your household using the instructions below. Sign the application and return the application to the Oakfield Alabama CSD Food Service Department, 7001 Lewiston Rd., Oakfield, NY. 14125. If you have a foster child in your household, you may include them on your application. A separate application is not needed. Call the school if you need help: 585-948-5211, ex4234. Ensure that all information is provided. Failure to do so may result in denial of benefits for your child or unnecessary delay in approving your application.
PART 1 ALL HOUSEHOLDS MUST COMPLETE STUDENT INFORMATION. DO NOT FILL OUT MORE THAN ONE APPLICATION FOR YOUR HOUSEHOLD. (1) Print the names of the children, including foster children, for whom you are applying on one application. (2) List their grade and school. (3) Check the box to indicate a foster child living in your household, or if you believe any child meets the description for homeless, migrant, runaway (a school staff will confirm this eligibility). PART 2 HOUSEHOLDS GETTING SNAP, TANF OR FDPIR SHOULD COMPLETE PART 2 AND SIGN PART 4. (1) List a current SNAP, TANF or FDPIR (Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations) case number of anyone living in your household. The case number is provided on your benefit letter. (2) An adult household member must sign the application in PART 4. SKIP PART 3. Do not list names of household members or income if you list a SNAP case number, TANF or FDPIR number. PART 3 ALL OTHER HOUSEHOLDS MUST COMPLETE THESE PARTS AND ALL OF PART 4. (1) Write the names of everyone in your household, whether or not they get income. Include yourself, the children you are applying for, all other children,
your spouse, grandparents, and other related and unrelated people in your household. Use another piece of paper if you need more space. (2) Write the amount of current income each household member receives, before taxes or anything else is taken out, and indicate where it came from,
such as earnings, welfare, pensions and other income. If the current income was more or less than usual, write that person’s usual income. Specify how often this income amount is received: weekly, every other week (bi-weekly), 2 x per month, monthly. If no income, check the box. The value of any child care provided or arranged, or any amount received as payment for such child care or reimbursement for costs incurred for such care under the Child Care and Development Block Grant, TANF and At Risk Child Care Programs should not be considered as income for this program.
(3) Enter the total number of household members in the box provided. This number should include all adults and children in the household and should reflect the members listed in PART 1 and PART 3.
(4) The application must include the last four digits only of the social security number of the adult who signs PART 4 if Part 3 is completed. If the adult does not have a social security number, check the box. If you listed a SNAP, TANF or FDPIR number, a social security number is not needed.
(5) An adult household member must sign the application in PART 4. OTHER BENEFITS: Your child may be eligible for benefits such as Medicaid or Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP). To determine if your child is eligible, program officials need information from your free and reduced price meal application. Your written consent is required before any information may be released. Please refer to the attached parent Disclosure Letter and Consent Statement for information about other benefits.
USE OF INFORMATION STATEMENT Use of Information Statement: The Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act requires the information on this application. You do not have to give the information, but if you do not submit all needed information, we cannot approve your child for free or reduced price meals. You must include the last four digits of the social security number of the primary wage earner or other adult household member who signs the application. The social security number is not required when you apply on behalf of a foster child or you list a Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) Program or Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations (FDPIR) case number or other FDPIR identifier for your child or when you indicate that the adult household member signing the application does not have a social security number. We will use your information to determine if your child is eligible for free or reduced price meals, and for administration and enforcement of the lunch and breakfast programs. We may share your eligibility information with education, health, and nutrition programs to help them evaluate, fund, or determine benefits for their programs, auditors for program reviews, and law enforcement officials to help them look into violations of program rules.
DISCRIMINATION COMPLAINTS
In accordance with Federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, the USDA, its Agencies, offices, and employees, and institutions participating in or administering USDA programs are prohibited from discriminating based on race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity in any program or activity conducted or funded by USDA. Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication for program information (e.g. Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language, etc.), should contact the Agency (State or local) where they applied for benefits. Individuals who are deaf, hard of hearing or have speech disabilities may contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339. Additionally, program information may be made available in languages other than English. To file a program complaint of discrimination, complete the USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form, (AD-3027) found online at: http://www.ascr.usda.gov/complaint_filing_cust.html, and at any USDA office, or write a letter addressed to USDA and provide in the letter all of the information requested in the form. To request a copy of the complaint form, call (866) 632-9992. Submit your completed form or letter to USDA by: (1) mail: U.S. Department of Agriculture
Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights 1400 Independence Avenue, SW Washington, D.C. 20250-9410;
(2) fax: (202) 690-7442; or (3) email: [email protected]. This institution is an equal opportunity provider.
2019 OACS Hall of Fame Dinner
Saturday, October 12, 2019 at 6 PM
High School Cafeteria
Tickets: $20 per person
(can be purchased and picked up
at OACS High School Attendance Office)
For more information contact Mr. Brummert
2019 School Tax Collection Bills for the collection of 2019 school taxes will be mailed during the last week of August. If you do not receive your bill by the 10th of September, or if you have questions regarding your bill, please contact the District Office at 585-948-5211 extension 4231. Dates for this year’s collection are:
September 3rd through October 4th Penalty free October 5th through October 25th 2% Penalty October 26th through November 1st 3% Penalty
All taxes unpaid as of November 1st (postmark accepted) will be forwarded to Genesee County Real Property Services for relevy with an additional 7% penalty on your Town and County Tax bills. Payments may be made at: Tompkins Bank of Castile
Located at 90 Main St OR 408 East Main St in Batavia
OR Any Tompkins Bank of Castile location
Or mailed to our lockbox: Oakfield – Alabama CSD PO Box 62 Ithaca, NY 14851 You can check the status of your school taxes online at www.taxlookup.net anytime throughout the year. This site may be used to print a copy of your bill, a receipt of your payment or to review previous years’ records.
9/3/19 Girls’ Soccer (JV/V) OAE vs. Pembroke @ Elba 4:30 pm
9/6/19 Cross Country OA Dash in the Dark 6:00 pm
9/7/19 Volleyball (V) OAE at Albion 8:00 am
9/9/19 Volleyball (JV/V) Home vs. Lyndonville 6:30 pm
9/10/19 Cross Country Home vs. Cal-Mum, Dansville, etc. 4:30 pm
9/11/19 Girls’ Soccer (JV/V) Home vs. Alexander 4:30 pm/6:30 pm
9/11/19 Volleyball (JV/V) OAE at Wheatland-Chili 5:00 pm/6:30 pm
9/12/19 Volleyball (Mod) OAE at Wheatland-Chili 4:30 pm
9/12/19 Girls’ Soccer (Mod) OAE vs. Wheatland-Chili @ Elba 4:30 pm
9/13/19 Girls’ Soccer (JV/V) OAE vs. Lyndonville/Medina @ Elba 4:30 pm
9/17/19 Volleyball (Mod) OAE at Holley 4:30 pm
9/17/19 Cross Country OAE at Geneseo 4:30 pm
9/17/19 Soccer (Mod) OAE at Holley 4:30 pm
9/17/19 Volleyball (JV/V) OAE at Kendall 5:00 pm/6:30 pm
9/19/19 Soccer (Mod) OAE at Attica 4:30 pm
9/19/19 Soccer (JV/V) OAE at Byron-Bergen 4:30 pm/6:30 pm
9/19/19 Volleyball (JV/V) OAE at Alexander 5:00 pm/6:30 pm
9/19/19 Volleyball (Mod) OAE at Attica 4:30 pm
9/21/19 Soccer (V) OAE at Wheatland-Chili 6:30 pm
9/23/19 Soccer (JV/V) OAE at Holley 4:30 pm/6:30 pm
9/23/19 Volleyball (JV/V) Home vs. Notre Dame 5:00 pm/6:30 pm
9/24/19 Cross Country(V/Mod) OAE at Oatka Park 4:30 pm
9/24/19 Volleyball (Mod) Home vs. Byron-Bergen 4:30 pm
9/24/19 Soccer (Mod) OAE at Byron-Bergen 4:30 pm
9/25/19 Soccer (JV) OAE at Pembroke 4:30 pm
9/25/19 Volleyball (JV/V) Home vs. Holley 5:00 pm/6:30 pm
9/27/19 Volleyball (JV/V) OAE at Byron-Bergen 5:00 pm/6:30 pm
9/28/19 Soccer (Mod) OAE at Kendall 10:00 am
9/28/19 Volleyball (Mod) Home vs. Kendall 10:00 am
*Dates/Times Subject to Change Without Notice*
Oakfield-Alabama Central School2019-2020 Instructional Calendar
July August First day of school for all studentsS M T W T F S S M T W T F S September 4, 2019
1 2 3 4 5 6 1 2 3 Last day of school for all students7 8 9 10 11 12 13 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 June 25, 2019
14 15 16 17 18 19 20 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 Graduation Day21 22 23 24 25 26 27 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 June 20, 2020 28 29 30 31 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 Holidays
Labor Day - September 2ndSeptember October Columbus Day - October 14
S M T W T F S S M T W T F S Veterans' Day - November 11th1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 2 3 4 5 Thanksgiving Recess - November 27th-29th8 9 10 11 12 13 14 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Winter Recess - December 23rd -January 3rd
15 16 17 18 19 20 21 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 Martin Luther King, Jr. Day - January 20th22 23 24 25 26 27 28 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 Presidents' Recess - February 17th-21st29 30 27 28 29 30 31 Spring Recess - April 6th-13th
Memorial Day - May 22nd-25th Superintendent's Conference Days
November December August 29th September 3rdS M T W T F S S M T W T F S October 11th March 6th
1 2 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 June 26th3 4 5 6 7 8 9 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 Days of Instruction
10 11 12 13 14 15 16 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 September 19 + 1 + 1 (Aug)17 18 19 20 21 22 23 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 October 21 + 124 25 26 27 28 29 30 29 30 31 November 17
December 15January 19
January February February 15S M T W T F S S M T W T F S March 21 + 1
1 2 3 4 1 April 165 6 7 8 9 10 11 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 May 19
12 13 14 15 16 17 18 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 June 19 + 119 20 21 22 23 24 25 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 Total 181 + 4 + 126 27 28 29 30 31 23 24 25 26 27 28 29
NYS TestingMarch April August Regents - August 13-August 14
S M T W T F S S M T W T F S January Regents - January 21st-24th 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 2 3 4 ELA (Grades 3-8) - March 25-March 27 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Math (Grades 3-8) - April 21 April 23
15 16 17 18 19 20 21 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 Science Performance (Grades 4, 8) - May 2022 23 24 25 26 27 28 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 Science Written (Grades 4, 8) - June 129 30 31 26 27 28 29 30 June Regents - June 2nd, 17th-25th
May JuneS M T W T F S S M T W T F S
1 2 1 2 3 4 5 63 4 5 6 7 8 9 7 8 9 10 11 12 13
10 11 12 13 14 15 16 14 15 16 17 18 19 2017 18 19 20 21 22 23 21 22 23 24 25 26 2724 25 26 27 28 29 30 28 29 30
Board Approved 2/26/2019
Oakfield-Alabama Central School
7001 Lewiston Road
Oakfield, New York 14125
DOLLY PARTON’S
IMAGINATION LIBRARY
The Richter Family Foundation
The Richter Family Foundation, which sponsors and manages
Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library in the Oakfield-Alabama
School District, will now register children living in the district
online. Our original paper registration brochures will still be
available at the following locations: Alabama Holley Farms,
Alabama Town Hall, Haxton Library, M & T Bank, Oakfield Village
Office and the O-A Elementary School.
Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library is a FREE (to the family)
monthly book program for children who are younger than 5 years
of age residing in the O-A District. To register online, simply go
to www.imaginationlibrary.com and click on register my child at
the top, and follow the directions.
If you have any questions, you may contact the Richters at
(585)948-9675.
BOARD OF EDUCATION
Matthew Lamb, President
Jennifer Kirkum, Vice President
Timothy Edgerton
Chris Haacke
Lorna Klotzbach
Justin Staebell
Bonnie Woodward
SUPERINTENDENT
John C. Fisgus
HORIZONS EDITOR
Tera Reinhardt
Email: [email protected]
MEETING DATES
July 2nd (Re-Org/Regular Meeting)
August 20
September 17
October 15
November 19
December 17
January 21
February 25
March 17
April 21
May 12 (Budget Hearing)
May 19(Budget Vote 11 am – 8 pm)
June 16
Dates subject to change at discretion of the Board