Annual Notifications

The Ogdensburg City School District is required to provide the following notifications to families and the community on an annual basis.

Annual Fire Inspection Notice

In accordance with New York education law, Ogdensburg City School District is required to publish a public notice of the filing of its annual fire inspection report within 20 days of filing it with the New York State Education Department (NYSED). It must be published at least once in the designated official newspaper of the district or a newspaper in general circulation for its postal area. For more information on annual fire inspection notices, please contact the district clerk at (315)-393-0900.

Annual Professional Performance Review

All parents or legal guardians have the right to obtain the Annual Professional Performance Review (APPR) quality ratings and composite effectiveness scores for their child’s current teacher(s) and principal(s) once the scores are officially available in accordance with state law. To request the form, please contact the building principal of the school the child attends.

Body Mass Index (BMI) Screening

New York State requires school districts to track each student’s Body Mass Index (BMI) and weight status category as part of school health examinations for students in grades 2, 4, 7 and 10. Each year, the New York State Department of Health will survey selected schools for the number of pupils in each of six possible weight status categories. If the district is surveyed by the state, the district will share summary group data only. Individual names and information will not be shared. If parents/guardians wish to exclude their child's data from group calculation must contact the nurse at their child's school building in writing.

Child Abuse Hotline Notification

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

Code of Conduct

The Ogdensburg City School District Board of Education is committed to providing a safe and orderly school environment where students may receive, and district personnel may deliver, quality educational services without disruption or interference. Responsible behavior by students, teachers, other district personnel, parents and other visitors is essential to achieving this goal.

This district has a long-standing set of expectations for conduct on school property and at school functions. These expectations are based on the principles of civility, mutual respect, citizenship, character, tolerance, honesty and integrity.

Data Privacy and Security

The district is committed to ensuring student privacy in accordance with local, state and federal regulations and district policies. The New York State Law gives parents and guardians the right to information about how the Ogdensburg City School District safeguards student and staff data.

If at any time the district learns that student or staff data has been compromised, parents and guardians will be notified, and the data breach will be reported to the state Education Department. Parents who have concerns or complaints about data privacy or security may file a complaint by contacting Kevin Kendall, kkendall@ogdensburgk12.org

Dignity for All Students Act (DASA)

The Dignity for All Students Act (DASA) seeks to provide New York students with a safe and supportive environment free from discrimination, intimidation, taunting, harassment, and bullying on school property, a school bus and/or at a school function. Some of the law requirements include: establishing anti-harassment and discrimination policies, creating school training programs, and including a course in civility, citizenship and character education in the curriculum for every grade level. Learn more about DASA.

The Dominic Murray Sudden Cardiac Arrest (SCA) Prevention Act

The Dominic Murray Sudden Cardiac Arrest Prevention Act took effect on July 1, 2022 and was written to promote safe interscholastic athletics participation and to prevent incidents of Sudden Cardiac Arrest (SCA) in student athletes. The law requires school districts to provide information to parents/guardians of student athletes before the student participates in any interscholastic athletics. In addition, the law requires coaches and teachers who coach athletic activities to have a valid certificate of completion of a first aid knowledge and skills course by a nationally recognized organization. View more information about SCA and the Dominic Murray Sudden Cardiac Arrest Prevention Act here.

ESSA Complaint Procedures

New York State Education Department has created a process for resolving complaints alleging that a local educational agency (LEA), grantee or NYSED has violated a law, rule, or regulation in the administration of any “covered Federal program” under the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA), as amended by the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA).

These procedures offer parents and other stakeholders a process to file complaints and allow for the timely resolution of such complaints. A complainant may include any of the following: parents, public agencies, and other individuals or organizations.

To learn more about ESSA complaint procedures, please visit the NYSED website.

ESSA Compliance Documents

Facilities Use

Community use of district buildings is encouraged by the Board of Education. Fees are charged to defray associated expenses. Learn more here.

Family Education Rights and Privacy Act

The federal Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) provides parents/guardians and students who are 18 years of age or older (known as “eligible students“) with certain rights with respect to the student’s education records. Parents/guardians and eligible students have the right to:

  • Inspect and review the student’s education records within 45 days after the day a request for access is received by the school. These requests should be submitted to [DISTRICT CONTACT];

  • Request the amendment of the student’s education records that the parent/guardian or eligible student believes are inaccurate, misleading or otherwise in violation of the student’s privacy rights;

  • Provide written consent before the school discloses personally identifiable information from the student’s education records, except to the extent that FERPA authorizes disclosure without consent as outlined below;

  • File a complaint with the U.S. Department of Education concerning alleged failures by the district to comply with the requirements of FERPA. The name and address of the office that administers FERPA are: Family Policy Compliance Office, U.S. Department of Education, 400 Maryland Avenue SW, Washington, DC 20202.

Foster Care Point of Contact

As a requirement by Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (ESEA) as amended by the federal Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) of December 2015 regarding students in foster care, the District is required to designate a district Foster Care Point of Contact that will work collaboratively with the representatives from the local child welfare agency, as well as other state school districts.

Amy DiSalvo, Principal at Grant C. Madill Elementary
(315)-393-7729 | adisalvo@ogdensburgk12.org

Freedom of Information Law

For access to the Ogdensburg City School District's records under the NYS Freedom of Information Law, please contact Brooke Reid, breid@ogdensburgk12.org.There may be fees associated with a records request.

Requests should state that information is being sought under the Freedom of Information Law and provide a brief description of the public records requested. Please be as specific as possible (i.e. relevant dates, names, descriptions, etc.).

The district will acknowledge receipt of any FOIL requests within [TIMEFRAME]. The nature of the request will determine how quickly the information can be provided.

For more information regarding Ogdensburg City School District records requests, contact the Records Brooke Reid using the above contact information.

Lead Testing

May 2024 Information:

New York State Report Card

New York State Education Law requires school districts to make report card and accountability report information available on district websites. Click here to view the report card.

Non-Discrimination Policy/Equal Opportunity Policy

Title IX of the federal government’s education amendments of 1972 prohibits discrimination on the basis of gender, race, national origin, creed, age, or handicap as defined by law in education programs benefiting from federal assistance. The district complies with the Title IX provisions in its educational programs and activities.

New York’s Dignity for All Students Act prohibits discrimination based on race, color, gender, creed, religion, national origin, disability, age, sexual orientation, military status or marital status and will not tolerate any form of unlawful discrimination or harassment. Any parent, student or district employee who believes they have been discriminated against based upon race, color, gender, creed, religion, national origin, disability, age, sexual orientation, military status or marital status should contact one of the district’s Title IX Compliance Officer: Brooke Reid, breid@ogdensburgk12.org

Public Relations Use of Student Data/Photos

From time to time, school district officials may release student information (name, address, grade level, photograph, artwork, academic interest, participation in officially recognized activities and sports, terms of school attendance and graduation, awards received, future educational plans, etc.) for use in school district publications and within district websites and district social media sites, or to the media for public relations purposes.

Parents who object to the release of their child’s information and/or photograph should notify their child’s building principal.

Teacher Qualifications

Under the Every Student Succeeds Act, parents/guardians have the right to know the professional qualifications of their child’s classroom teachers, including:

  • Whether a teacher has state certification for the grade levels and subjects he or she is teaching;

  • The teacher’s baccalaureate degree major and any other certifications or degrees; and

  • Whether their child receives services from paraprofessionals and, if so, their qualifications.

Parents/guardians may request their child’s classroom teacher’s professional qualifications by contacting their child’s school principal.

Title IX

It is the policy of the Ogdensburg City School District to provide a learning and working environment that is safe, welcoming, and free from discrimination on the basis of sex. Title IX requires the school district not to discriminate. Reports of sexual harassment can be made at any time, including during non-business hours using the telephone number or e-mail address, or by mailing to the office address listed for the for the Title IX Coordinators: Brooke Reid, breid@ogdensburgk12.org

  • District Non-Discrimination Policy

Wellness

The district is committed to developing healthy schools that support student learning and create an environment conducive to the health and well-being for faculty, staff and all students, while also supporting these goals at home.

The Board of Education has adopted a policy that addresses: nutritional standards of foods and beverages sold on school grounds; physical education; extra-curricular activities; recess; emotional wellness; staff wellness; nutrition education and student awareness; community wellness and knowledge; and health education.

Learn more about the Ogdensburg City School District's Wellness initiatives.