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Dear GWL Staff and Families,

Recent legislation, signed by Governor Kathy Hochul requires school districts across New York to implement a ban on student access to personal internet-enabled communication devices, including smartphones, tablets and smartwatches, during the school day.

Greenwood Lake UFSD has drafted a new policy that aligns with the new Distraction-Free Schools Law and supports our shared commitment to creating safe, focused and engaging learning environments.  It is attached to this message for your review. A general overview of its contents:

·      Bell to bell ban: Start of instructional school day to the end of the instructional school day

o   Exceptions for certain circumstances, outlined in policy (medical, etc)

·      Phones must be stored away / not seen

·      Students and Parents can communicate through the school’s main office

·      Progressive discipline for violations of the policy (return to student, return to parent; consequences including detention, ISS, etc)

·     Policy includes staff, when students are present, with some exceptions

Prior to formal adoption of the policy, the District is seeking feedback from both staff and families. Please read the attached policy, then you are invited to share any questions, suggestions, or concerns you may have. You can email your feedback by Friday, August 1^st to: shadden@gwlufsd.org ; it will be shared with the Board of Education’s Policy Committee for their review prior to Board adoption.  

Sincerely,

Supt. Hadden

 

STUDENTS AND PERSONAL ELECTRONIC DEVICES

Proposed Organizational Structure Changes Letter

 

Proposed Organizational Structure Changes Presentation

Superintendent of Schools Sarah Hadden and the Greenwood Lake Board of
Education are pleased to announce the appointment of Ms. Michelle Ring as
principal of Greenwood Lake Elementary School.

GWL ES Principal Press Release

 

                       The Annual Budget Vote and Election will take place on Tuesday, May 21, 2024 from 11:00 am – 9:00 pm at the Greenwood Lake Elementary School, 80 Waterstone Road, Greenwood Lake. For further information regarding nominating petitions or the budget vote, contact Mary DePietro, District Clerk at: 845-782-8678 x 51100 –or- mdepietro@gwlufsd.org

                       Beginning July 1, 2024 there will be three Board of Education Trustee seats open, all holding three-year terms, on the Greenwood Lake UFSD Board of Education. These Trustee seats are currently held by Michael Emsworth, Patricia Kaminski, and Jonathan Thurber. Nominating petitions are available in the Office of the District Clerk located at the Greenwood Lake Middle School, 1247 Lakes Road, Monroe, NY and available for pick up Monday – Friday between 8:00 am and 4:00 pm. Nominating petitions must be returned to the District Clerk no later than 5:00 pm on Monday, April 22, 2024. Absentee ballot applications and absentee ballots are available by contacting the District Clerk.

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