Frankfort-Schuyler Central School Back-to-School Edition
September 2012
Superintendent’s Message By: Robert F. Reina
On behalf of the Frankfort-Schuyler Central School District Board of Education, faculty and staff, and most importantly, our students, I welcome the entire community to the 2012-2013 school year. We, once again, wish to express our sincerest appreciation and gratitude for the community support that was demonstrated during the recent budget process. The community continues to demonstrate support for children and families, even during these difficult, fiscally challenging times. The school district, as a result, will continue to provide quality academic and extracurricular opportunities for the students. On behalf of these students, we thank you. The 2012-2013 school year will be a year of transitions. For example: •
Several administrative changes have taken place. These are explained in another section of this newsletter.
www.frankfort-schuyler.org. Please refer to the section on “Athletics,” located on that website. •
High School students will now have the opportunity to enroll in a newly offered College Now Program: Pre-Calculus. More information is available in this newsletter.
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The Middle-High School schedule will now be a 9 period day schedule.
Last year, FSCS participated in the four-district reorganizational study. That study process culminated in a “straw vote” that was held in each of the four communities. As you know, by a 64% - 36% margin, our community residents voted not to continue with the reorganization process. A total of 1,746 FrankfortSchuyler residents voted. This was, obviously, an excellent voter turnout.
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The newly adopted New York State Common Core Curriculum, and related assessments, will be implemented.
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The newly mandated Annual Professional Performance Review Plans will be implemented.
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The Dignity for All Students Act, which was recently approved by the NYS Board of Regents and endorsed by Governor Cuomo, will be in place. Information regarding this can also be found within this newsletter.
The four district study is now behind us. As a district, we must continue to focus upon the future, with the goal of continuing to provide a quality educational program, at an economically feasible cost. The community took the first step in this process, with the approval of the 20122013 proposed budget. Once again, “Thank You” for your continued support. Now, as a school community, we must work together to develop strategies and plans that will allow us to continue to provide opportunities for our students. We must work together to capture and grow the community spirit and pride for our school. The Board of Education and I eagerly look forward to working with you as we accept these challenges.
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All districts are now required to have a Concussion Management Program. Information about the FSCS program can be located on the district website,
FSCS Mission Statement
First Day of Classes for All Students September 5, 2012
Our purpose is to provide a positive learning environment in which students and staff will have the opportunity to experience success and become lifelong learners.