Required Notifications

Responsive to the Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act (AHERA) of 1985, Morristown Central School District inspected all facilities and developed a management plan for the building.  The AHERA management plan is available for inspection in the office of the Director of Buildings, Grounds, and Transportation.

This annual notice is provided for all parents, staff, and building occupants.  Any questions regarding the AHERA management plan should be directed to Larry Yeddo Director of Buildings, Grounds, and Transportation, at 375-8814, ext. 21003.

Upon request, the district shall release to parents/legal guardians the final quality ratings for teachers and principals to whom their child is currently assigned. Parents/legal guardians may contact the building principal to set up an appointment to receive, in person, the final quality rating for their child’s teacher(s) and principal. In accordance with the law, prior to the release of any data, school officials shall make reasonable efforts to verify that any request to receive such data is a bona fide request by a parent/guardian entitled to review the data. Parents/legal guardians may be asked to produce photo identification to verify their relationship to the student. With the disclosure of ratings, parents/legal guardians may also request an oral or written explanation of the final quality ratings and be offered opportunities to understand such ratings in the context of teacher evaluation and student performance.

Did You Know?

New York State has enacted a new “distraction-free” law banning personal electronic devices, such as cell phones, smart watches, tablets, and any other internet enabled device during the school day. At Morristown Central School, all students are required to keep their cell phones, smart watches and any other internet enabled device turned off and in their lockers from 8:04 a.m. to 3:04 p.m.

How do I communicate with my student(s)?

• Secondary students and families may use school email for necessary communication during the day. If you need to share urgent or sensitive information, we encourage you to contact the school directly so our guidance counselors, social workers, or staff can provide support as needed.
• All students may use the office phone with permission to contact home and families may communicate with their student(s) by calling the office.

What happens if a student violates the cell phone policy?
To meet the requirements of the law enacted by NYS, our discipline matrix outlines progressive consequences for cell phone violations. They are as follows:

• First Violation: The student must surrender the device to a staff member. A referral will be written, and the device will be given to the administrator in charge. The device will be returned at the end of the school day.
• Second Violation: The student must surrender the device, a referral will be written, and the device is given to the administrator and returned at the end of the day. In addition, the student will serve one after-school detention.
• Third Violation: The device must be surrendered as above, and the student will serve two detentions. For one week, the student must turn the device in to the office before first period, where it will be securely stored in the LockNCharge.
• Fourth Violation (and progressive thereafter): The device is surrendered, a referral is written, and the device is given to the administrator and returned at the end of the day. The student will serve three detentions and must turn in the device to the office before first period to be locked in the LockNCharge for two weeks (or longer for repeat offenses).

Are there exemptions to the Distraction-Free Schools law?
Yes. There are important, case by case, exemptions to ensure student health and accessibility:

• Medical Necessity: Students with documented medical conditions (such as diabetes) that require the use of a cell phone or device to monitor health or communicate with caregivers may be exempt. Proper documentation must be submitted to the school.
• Disability-Related Use: Students with disabilities whose IEP or 504 Plan specifies the need for a personal device for communication, accessibility, or other educational purposes are also exempt.

Thank you for your partnership and cooperation as we work to meet the requirements of this law and to help all students succeed!

Schools are required to maintain a list of staff and persons in parental relation who wish to receive forty-eight hour prior written notification of pesticide applications at relevant facilities and procedures on how to register with the school to be on such a list for notification. This notice shall be made available at the beginning of the summer school session and at the beginning of each school year.

If you would like to obtain information about the products being applied, including warnings that appear on the label of pesticides used, or would like to be placed on our notification list please contact: 315-375-8814 ext. 21003.

School Representative: Larry Yeddo 
List of products used which require prior written notification:  None
Location: None
Dates of Use: None
Emergency application since last application: None