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: Cindy Samide, Assistant Director of Pupil Personnel Services; if not resolved...
STEP 3: Barbara Schwartz, 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: Barbara Schwartz, 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: Cindy Samide, Assistant Director of Pupil Personnel Services (K-5) or Marnie Cohen, Assistant Director of PPS (6-12); if not resolved...
STEP 3: Barbara Schwartz, 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: Barbara Schwartz, 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