• TO WHOM SHOULD I DIRECT MY QUESTION OR SUGGESTION?

    The communication protocol helps to promote direct, open, and respectful interactions so that problems and concerns can be resolved quickly and effectively. Communication should begin with the staff member closest to the situation, as that person will usually have the most information. At times, additional personnel are required to resolve specific situations.

    Appropriate communication channels for a variety of topics are listed below. The district encourages any and all questions from parents and residents regarding school matters. We also encourage students in grades 9-12 to advocate for themselves by initiating communication with the appropriate teacher or staff member.

    Additional contact information for staff members is in the online staff directory.

    Classroom Issues involving an individual child
    (classroom procedures, behavior, grades)
    or
    Curriculum and Instruction
    (subject matter, teaching, supplies and materials)
    Grades K-5:
    STEP 1: Teacher; if not resolved...
    STEP 2: Assistant Principal; if not resolved...
    STEP 3: Principal; if not resolved...
    STEP 4: Karina Baez, Assistant Superintendent for Elementary Education; if not resolved...
    STEP 5: Allison Brown, Superintendent

    Grades 6-12:
    STEP 1: Teacher; if not resolved...
    STEP 2: Dean of Students or Department Chairperson; if not resolved...
    STEP 3: Assistant Principal; if not resolved...
    STEP 4: Principal; if not resolved...
    STEP 5: Michael Goldspiel, Assistant Superintendent for Secondary Education; if not resolved...
    STEP 6: Allison Brown, Superintendent

    School Personnel Concerns
    STEP 1: Assistant Principal; if not resolved...
    STEP 2: Principal; if not resolved...
    STEP 3: Human Resources; if not resolved...
    STEP 3: Allison Brown, Superintendent

    Special Education/Pupil Personnel Services
    Grades K-5:
    STEP 1: Teacher; if not resolved...
    STEP 2: Rachel Barshak, Assistant Director of Pupil Personnel Services; if not resolved...
    STEP 3: Cindy Samide, Director of Pupil Personnel Services; if not resolved...
    STEP 4: Assistant Principal; if not resolved...
    STEP 5: Principal; if not resolved...
    STEP 6: Karina Baez, Assistant Superintendent for Elementary Education; if not resolved...
    STEP 7: Allison Brown, Superintendent

    Grades 6-12:
    STEP 1: Teacher; if not resolved...
    STEP 2: Marnie Cohen, Assistant Director of Pupil Personnel Services; if not resolved...
    STEP 3: Cindy Samide, Director of Pupil Personnel Services; if not resolved...
    STEP 4: Assistant Principal; if not resolved...
    STEP 5: Principal; if not resolved...
    STEP 6: Michael Goldspiel, Assistant Superintendent for Secondary Education; if not resolved...
    STEP 7: Allison Brown, Superintendent

    Medical Concerns, K-12
    STEP 1: School Nurse; if not resolved...
    STEP 2: Rachel Barshak, Assistant Director of Pupil Personnel Services (K-5) or Marnie Cohen, Assistant Director of PPS (6-12); if not resolved...
    STEP 3: Cindy Samide, Director of Pupil Personnel Services; if not resolved...
    STEP 4: Assistant Principal; if not resolved...
    STEP 5: Principal; if not resolved...
    STEP 6: Allison Brown, Superintendent

    Counseling Center
    (Scheduling, college application process, overall student well-being)
    Grades 6-12:
    STEP 1: School Counselor; if not resolved...
    STEP 2: Tanya Baptiste, Director of Guidance; if not resolved...
    STEP 3: Middle or High School Principal; if not resolved...
    STEP 4: Michael Goldspiel, Assistant Superintendent for Secondary Education; if not resolved...
    STEP 5: Allison Brown, Superintendent

    Athletics
    STEP 1: Coach; if not resolved...
    STEP 2: Michael Brostowski, Director of Physical Education & Athletics; if not resolved...
    STEP 3: Assistant Principal; if not resolved...
    STEP 4: Principal; if not resolved...
    STEP 5: Allison Brown, Superintendent

    Residency
    (Registration of new students)
    STEP 1: District Registrar; if not resolved...
    STEP 2: Cindy Samide, Director of Pupil Personnel Services; if not resolved...
    STEP 3: Edward Joyce, Assistant Business Administrator; if not resolved...
    STEP 4: Allison Brown, Superintendent

    Transportation
    (Pickup, routes)
    STEP 1: Dalton Samuels, Transportation Supervisor; if not resolved...
    STEP 2: Susan Warren, Assistant Superintendent for Business & Administration; if not resolved...
    STEP 3: Allison Brown, Superintendent

    Other Transportation Concerns
    (Behavior on school buses)
    Grades K-5:
    STEP 1: Bus Driver; if not resolved...
    STEP 2: Assistant Principal; if not resolved...
    STEP 3: Principal; if not resolved...
    STEP 4: Karina Baez, Assistant Superintendent for Elementary Education; if not resolved...
    STEP 5: Allison Brown, Superintendent

    Grades 6-12:
    STEP 1: Bus Driver; if not resolved...
    STEP 2: Dean of Students, if not resolved...
    STEP 3:     Assistant Principal; if not resolved...
    STEP 4: Principal; if not resolved...
    STEP 5: Michael Goldspiel, Assistant Superintendent for Secondary Education; if not resolved...
    STEP 6: Allison Brown, Superintendent

    Budget & Business Operations
    STEP 1: Susan Warren, Assistant Superintendent for Business & Administration; if not resolved...
    STEP 2: Allison Brown, Superintendent

    Food Services
    STEP 1: Dawn Piteo, School Lunch Manager; if not resolved...
    STEP 2: Edward Joyce, Assistant Business Administrator; if not resolved...
    STEP 3: Allison Brown, Superintendent

    Buildings & Grounds/Use of Facilities Requests
    STEP 1: Thomas Szajkowski, Assistant Superintendent for Administration & Special Projects; if not resolved...
    STEP 2: Allison Brown, Superintendent

    Security
    STEP 1: Thomas Szajkowski, Assistant Superintendent for Administration & Special Projects; if not resolved...
    STEP 2: Susan Warren, Assistant Superintendent for Business & Administration; if not resolved...
    STEP 3: Allison Brown, Superintendent