Policies & Procedures

Following are some important student policies and procedures for the Schoharie Central School District. Other policies and procedures can be found in the student handbooks.

• Elementary Student-Parent-Guardian Handbook
• Jr./Sr. High School Handbook

Attendance

Learn about attendance expectations, what is an excused vs. an unexcused absence, and how absences affect co-curricular and interscholastic activities.

• Visit our Attendance page.

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Child Abuse Hotline Notification

If you suspect a child is being abused or maltreated (neglected), report it by calling 1 (800) 342-3720, a toll-free 24-hour hotline operated by the New York State Office of Children and Family Services. If you believe a child is in immediate danger, call 911 or your local police department. Information about reporting child abuse and maltreatment (neglect) is available on the Child Protective Services website.

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Code of Conduct

The District has developed a written Code of Conduct for the Maintenance of Order on School Property, including school functions, which shall govern the conduct of students, teachers and other school personnel, as well as visitors.

Code of Conduct to come.

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Districtwide School Safety Plan

As required by state education law, the Schoharie Central School District maintains a districtwide safety plan and must post this plan on its website. This plan is designed to prevent or minimize the effects of violent incidents and emergencies and to facilitate the coordination of schools and school districts with local and county resources in the event of such incidents or emergencies. The plan also includes the method by which Schoharie CSD will ensure the availability of devices, internet access, provision of special education and related services for students with disabilities, and the expectations for time spent in different remote modalities.

View the Districtwide School Safety Plan.

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Dignity for All Students Act

The Dignity for All Students Act (DASA) ensures that all elementary and secondary public school students have the right to attend school in an environment that is free of discrimination, harassment, and bullying.

Learn more about DASA and how to report bullying/harassing behavior.

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School Closings & Delays Information

When the Schoharie Central School district is forced to close or delay school, or plans to dismiss students early due to emergency situations, such as severe weather conditions or problems in one of our schools, that information is reported on this website.

Closing and delay announcements are also made on local TV news stations and are posted on the websites of media using the School Closings Network, to which the district sends information.

On days when school for students is canceled due to difficult or dangerous weather conditions, out of district transportation is also canceled. In general, when school is closed during the day, all afternoon and evening functions are also canceled.

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Student Records Information–FERPA

The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) affords parents and students who are 18 years of age or older (“eligible students”) certain rights with respect to the student’s education records.

View more information about parental rights and student education records.

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