2026 - 2027 Immunization Notification

Dear Parent/Guardian: 

New York State Law Section 2164 requires certain immunizations (shots) to enter and attend school. Please note at this time there is no requirement from NYS for students to have a vaccination for COVID. Please check with your health care provider as soon as possible to make sure that your child has all the needed immunizations.  They are listed below. Without proof of vaccinations or an acceptable ACIP Catch Up Schedule by September 16, 2026 your child may be excluded from attending school. 

 

Please send proof of immunization to the school nurse where your child will be attending.  

Proof of immunization must be any 1 of the 3 items listed below:

• An immunization certificate signed by your healthcare provider
• Immunization Registry report (NYSIIS or CIR from NYC) from your healthcare provider or your county health department
• A blood test (titer) lab report that proves your child is immune to the diseases
  • For varicella (chickenpox), a note from your healthcare provider (MD, NP, PA) which says your child had the disease is also acceptable.

In addition to immunizations, all students in grades K, 1, 3, 5, 7, 9, 11 and anyone playing a sport is required to have a physical exam on file with the school which includes hearing and vision screenings. For the state approved form visit our website or open this link.

 

NYSED HEALTH EXAM FORM

NYSED HEALTH EXAM FORM

 

If you have questions or concerns about immunizations, physicals or health screenings, please contact your principal or the school health staff.

 

Dear West Babylon Families,

 

Welcome to the 2026–2027 school year! I hope your summer was filled with joy and relaxation—whether spent traveling, relaxing at the beach, or simply enjoying quality time with family and friends. We are so excited to welcome our students and faculty back. We are also excited to share our 2026 informational family packets as well as some great news about our physical school spaces!

 

• Superintendent’s Conference Day: Tuesday, September 1, 2026 (Staff and Faculty)
   
• First Day of School: Wednesday, September 2, 2026 
   
• All Parents/Guardians: Please carefully review the 2026 School District Informational Documents found using this link:
  
  West Babylon UFSD - 2026 School Informational Packet*
  
  Forms that require a parent signature will be sent home with all students on the first day of school, September 2nd. Kindergarten students will receive the entire informational packet via mail. 
   
• Junior High School Recreation Area: Over the summer, our JHS recreation area was completely transformed and is now nearing completion. Once the construction project has been completed, our students will be able to enjoy a new handball court, updated tennis and basketball courts, and shaded seating areas!
   
• Upcoming Projects: Pending approval from the State Education Department (SED), we are eager to move forward this school year with new parking areas at both Tooker Avenue and JFK Elementary, new ceiling tiles and lighting throughout the district, a complete upgrade of our JHS technology room and a new PA system at the SHS.
   

As we step into this new school year, our staff and faculty focus remains squarely on supporting our students and each other. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment built on mutual respect, shared goals, and open communication. Our 2026 goals and actions prioritize student services, student behavior, safety, facilities upgrades, and the establishment of West Babylon’s Portrait of a Graduate. Together, we will ensure that every student receives the academic, social, and emotional support they need to thrive while operating within our planned school budget.

 

The partnership between home and school is the heart of our success, and we are deeply grateful for your continued trust and collaboration. Please be sure to reach out to a member of our team using the chain of communication found in this packet and our website: Contact Us.
 

Enjoy the rest of your summer, WB! 

Warmest regards,

Dr. Yiendhy Farrelly
Superintendent of Schools

 

Dear Parents and Guardians,

Safety is a top priority in all our schools. Each year, we conduct twelve emergency preparedness drills to ensure our students and staff are well-equipped to respond calmly and effectively in the event of an emergency. These include evacuation drills, secure lockout drills, and lockdown drills. All drills are clearly communicated to students as practice exercises; there is no actual threat during these events.

Evacuation Drills: These drills prepare students to exit the building quickly and safely in response to situations such as a fire, earthquake, or water line break. We conduct at least eight evacuation drills annually. Should it ever become necessary to relocate, our schools are prepared to accommodate and support our students from other school buildings.

Secure Lockout Drills: These are initiated when there is a potential threat outside the school. During a lockout, all exterior doors are secured, and no one is permitted to enter the building. Students who are outdoors for recreation or physical education are brought inside immediately. Normal operations resume once the external threat is resolved.

Lockdown Drills: These drills simulate a situation where danger is present inside the building. In such cases, students and staff move to the nearest classroom, doors are maintained in locked positions, and everyone remains silent. If a real lockdown were to occur, law enforcement would be notified and enter the building. No one would exit the classrooms until police confirm the situation is safe.

Upcoming Drills: Drills will begin in all schools within the first few days of school. You will receive emergency drill notifications throughout the school year from your child's principal.

Emergency Response Team: Every school has an Emergency Response Team that is composed of administrators, staff, parents, and a School Resource Officer. They meet multiple times throughout a school year to review and strengthen our safety protocols. In addition, our District Emergency Response team, which includes representatives from all school buildings, meets four times a year.

Reunification Plan: In the event of an emergency that requires immediate evacuation and off-site reunification, please wait for school district direction. As soon as possible, we will communicate with parents via ParentSquare. We will indicate the location, time, entry point, and reunification process. It will be critically important that parents follow the directives of SCPD and school officials.

Emergency Notifications: In the event of a real emergency, families will be alerted and provided reunification information via our ParentSquare system. The parking lots must remain clear for emergency vehicles in a real emergency.

Ultimately, safety comes down to a shared mindset: See Something, Say Something. Please be sure to communicate student, staff, faculty, and/or facility safety matters to a member of the WB team.

Attached please find a flyer that outlines security contact information.

If you have reason to believe someone is in danger of causing harm to themselves or others, please immediately contact SCPD.

Thank you for your continued partnership in keeping our school community safe and informed.

 

Warm Regards,

Dr. Yiendhy Farrelly – Superintendent of Schools

Mr. Brian Wallace – Senior Guard

 

 

 

Why Join SEPTA?

Your SEPTA membership helps bring informative speakers and presentations, such as behavior management, navigating CSE meetings and IEPs, anxiety management, school scholarships, special education support systems, and so much more!
 

Each membership purchased between July 1, 2026 and September 30, 2026 = 1 Raffle Ticket

Want more raffle tickets to boost your chances of winning a great prize? Each family member that joins SEPTA = 1 Raffle Ticket, plus more support for SEPTA programs.

Winners announced October 27, 2026 at 7:00 PM.

Meeting held in person at the High School and virtually.

• Meetings not mandatory, but very informative.
• Membership is open all year.
• Membership contest ends 9/30/26.
• Questions? Email: septapta@wbschools.org
• Join online: SEPTA WEST BABYLON GIVE BACK SHOP
   

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All children must be age-appropriately immunized to attend school in New York State. The number of doses depends on the schedule recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP). Intervals between doses of vaccine must be in accordance with the AAP - Recommended Child and Adolescent Immunization Schedule. Doses received before the minimum age or intervals shown on the schedule are not valid and do not count toward the number of doses listed below. See footnotes for specific information for each vaccine. Children who are enrolling in gradeless classes must meet the immunization requirements of the grades for which they are age equivalent.

Immunization Requirements Summary Table

Vaccines	Pre-Kindergarten (Child Caring Center, Day Care, Head Start, Nursery or Pre-K)	Kindergarten and Grades 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 10, and 11	Grades 6, 7, 8, 9, and 12
Diphtheria and Tetanus toxoid-containing vaccine and Pertussis vaccine (DTaP/ Tdap/Td)	4 doses	5 doses, or 4 doses if the 4th dose was received at 4 years or older and the series was started at less than 1 year of age, or 3 doses if 7 years or older and the series was started at 1 year or older	5 doses, or 4 doses if the 4th dose was received at 4 years or older and the series was started at less than 1 year of age, or 3 doses if 7 years or older and the series was started at 1 year or older
Tetanus and Diphtheria toxoid-containing vaccine and Pertussis vaccine adolescent booster (Tdap)	Not applicable	Not applicable	1 dose given at age 10 years or older
Polio vaccine (IPV/OPV)	3 doses	4 doses, or 3 doses if the 3rd dose was received at 4 years or older	4 doses, or 3 doses if the 3rd dose was received at 4 years or older
Measles, Mumps and Rubella vaccine (MMR)	1 dose	2 doses	2 doses
Hepatitis B vaccine	3 doses	3 doses, or 2 doses of adult hepatitis B vaccine (Recombivax) for children who received the doses at least 4 months apart between the ages of 11 years through 15 years	3 doses, or 2 doses of adult hepatitis B vaccine (Recombivax) for children who received the doses at least 4 months apart between the ages of 11 years through 15 years
Varicella (Chickenpox) vaccine	1 dose	2 doses	2 doses
Meningococcal conjugate vaccine (MenACWY)	Not applicable	Not applicable	Grades 7–11: 1 dose given at age 10 years or older   Grade 12: 2 doses or 1 dose if the dose was received at 16 years or older
Haemophilus influenzae type b conjugate vaccine (Hib)	1 to 4 doses	Not applicable	Not applicable
Pneumococcal Conjugate vaccine (PCV)	1 to 4 doses	Not applicable	Not applicable

Dose requirements MUST be read with the footnotes below.

Footnotes & Specific Guidelines

1. General Immunity Criteria & Serologic Testing

• Demonstrated serologic evidence of measles, mumps, or rubella antibodies or laboratory confirmation of these diseases is acceptable proof of immunity.

• Serologic tests for polio are acceptable proof of immunity only if the test was performed before September 1, 2019, and all three serotypes were positive.

• A positive blood test for hepatitis B surface antibody is acceptable proof of immunity to hepatitis B.

• Demonstrated serologic evidence of varicella antibodies, laboratory confirmation of varicella disease, or diagnosis by a physician, physician assistant, or nurse practitioner that a child has had varicella disease is acceptable proof of immunity.

• Note: Serological titers are never accepted for tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis, meningococcal, haemophilus influenzae type b, and pneumococcal diseases.

2. Diphtheria and Tetanus Toxoids and Acellular Pertussis (DTaP) Vaccine

(Minimum age: 6 weeks)

 

 

• a. Children starting the series on time should receive a 5-dose series of DTaP vaccine at 2 months, 4 months, 6 months, 15 through 18 months, and at 4 years or older. The fourth dose may be received as early as age 12 months, provided at least 6 months have elapsed since the third dose. However, the fourth dose of DTaP need not be repeated if it was administered at least 4 months after the third dose. The final dose in the series must be received on or after the fourth birthday and at least 6 months after the previous dose.

• b. If the fourth dose of DTaP was administered at 4 years or older and at least 6 months after dose 3, the fifth (booster) dose is not required.

• c. Children 7 years and older who are not fully immunized with the childhood DTaP vaccine series should receive Tdap vaccine as the first dose in the catch-up series; if additional doses are needed, use Td or Tdap vaccine. If the first dose was received before their first birthday, 4 doses are required, as long as the final dose was received at 4 years or older. If the first dose was received on or after the first birthday, 3 doses are required, as long as the final dose was received at 4 years or older.

• d. For further information, refer to the NYSDOH Catch-Up Guidance for Children 4 Months through 6 Years of Age.

3. Tetanus and Diphtheria Toxoids and Acellular Pertussis (Tdap) Adolescent Booster

(Minimum age for grades 6 through 12: 10 years)

 

• a. Students 11 years or older entering grades 6 through 12 are required to have one dose of Tdap given at age 10 years or older.

• b. Tdap may also be given as part of the catch-up series for students 7 years of age and older who are not fully immunized with the childhood DTaP series.

• c. Students who are 10 years old in grade 6 and have not yet received a Tdap vaccine are in compliance until they turn 11 years old.

• d. Refer to the NYSDOH Catch-Up Guidance for Children 7 through 9 Years of Age and 10 through 18 Years of Age for additional details.

4. Inactivated Polio Vaccine (IPV) / Oral Polio Vaccine (OPV)

(Minimum age: 6 weeks)

 

 

• a. Children starting the series on time should receive a series of IPV at 2 months, 4 months, 6 through 18 months, and at 4 years or older. The final dose in the series must be received on or after the fourth birthday and at least 6 months after the previous dose.

• b. For students who received their fourth dose before age 4 and prior to August 7, 2010, 4 doses separated by at least 4 weeks is sufficient.

• c. If the third dose of polio vaccine was received at 4 years or older and at least 6 months after the previous dose, the fourth dose is not required.

• d. For children with a record of OPV, only trivalent OPV (tOPV) counts toward New York State school requirements. Doses of OPV given before April 1, 2016, should be counted unless specifically noted as monovalent, bivalent, or given during a poliovirus immunization campaign. Doses of OPV given on or after April 1, 2016, must not be counted.

• e. Refer to the NYSDOH Catch-Up Guidance for Children 4 months through 17 Years of Age.

5. Measles, Mumps, and Rubella (MMR) Vaccine

(Minimum age: 12 months)

 

 

• a. The first dose of MMR vaccine must have been received on or after the first birthday. The second dose must have been received at least 28 days (4 weeks) after the first dose to be considered valid.

• b. Measles: One dose is required for pre-kindergarten; two doses are required for grades K–12.

• c. Mumps: One dose is required for pre-kindergarten; two doses are required for grades K–12.

• d. Rubella: One dose is required for pre-kindergarten; one dose is required for grades K–12.

6. Hepatitis B Vaccine

• a. Dose 1 may be given at birth or anytime thereafter. Dose 2 must be given at least 4 weeks (28 days) after dose 1. Dose 3 must be at least 8 weeks after dose 2 and at least 16 weeks after dose 1 and no earlier than age 24 weeks (when 4 doses are given, substitute "dose 4" for "dose 3" in these calculations).

• b. Two doses of adult hepatitis B vaccine (Recombivax) received at least 4 months apart at age 11 through 15 years will meet the requirement.

7. Varicella (Chickenpox) Vaccine

(Minimum age: 12 months)

 

 

• a. The first dose must have been received on or after the first birthday. The second dose must have been received at least 28 days (4 weeks) after the first dose to be valid.

• b. For children younger than 13 years, the recommended minimum interval between doses is 3 months (if administered at least 4 weeks after the first dose, it can be accepted as valid). For persons 13 years and older, the minimum interval between doses is 4 weeks.

8. Meningococcal Conjugate ACWY Vaccine (MenACWY)

(Minimum age for grades 7 through 12: 10 years)

 

• a. One dose of meningococcal conjugate vaccine is required for students entering grades 7, 8, 9, 10, and 11.

• b. For students in grade 12, if the first dose was received at 16 years or older, the second (booster) dose is not required.

• c. The second dose must have been received at 16 years or older. The minimum interval between doses is 8 weeks.

9. Haemophilus Influenzae Type b (Hib) Conjugate Vaccine

(Minimum age: 6 weeks)

 

• a. Children starting the series on time should receive Hib vaccine at 2 months, 4 months, 6 months, and at 12 through 15 months. Children older than 15 months must get caught up according to the AAP catch-up schedule. The final dose must be received on or after 12 months.

• b. If 2 doses were received before age 12 months, only 3 doses are required with dose 3 at 12 through 15 months and at least 8 weeks after dose 2.

• c. If dose 1 was received at age 12 through 14 months, only 2 doses are required with dose 2 at least 8 weeks after dose 1.

• d. If dose 1 was received at 15 months or older, only 1 dose is required.

• e. Hib vaccine is not required for children 5 years or older.

• f/g. Refer to NYSDOH Catch-Up Guidance for Healthy Children 4 Months through 4 Years of Age (PedvaxHIB, ActHIB, Hiberix, Pentacel, Vaxelis, or Unknown).

10. Pneumococcal Conjugate Vaccine (PCV)

(Minimum age: 6 weeks)

 

• a. Children starting the series on time should receive PCV vaccine at 2 months, 4 months, 6 months, and at 12 through 15 months. Children older than 15 months must get caught up according to the AAP catch-up schedule. The final dose must be received on or after 12 months.

• b. Unvaccinated children ages 7 through 11 months are required to receive 2 doses, at least 4 weeks apart, followed by a third dose at 12 through 15 months.

• c. Unvaccinated children ages 12 through 23 months are required to receive 2 doses of vaccine at least 8 weeks apart.

• d. If one dose of vaccine was received at 24 months or older, no further doses are required.

• e. PCV is not required for children 5 years or older.

• f. Refer to NYSDOH Catch-Up Guidance for Children 4 months through 4 Years of Age. Depending on vaccine brand, schedule may change.

Contact Information

New York State Department of Health

 

Division of Vaccine Excellence

Room 649, Corning Tower ESP, Albany, NY 12237

• Phone: (518) 473-4437

• Email: OSAS@health.ny.gov

New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene

 

School Compliance Unit, Bureau of Immunization

42-09 28th Street, 5th floor, Long Island City, NY 11101

• Phone: (347) 396-2433

• Email: school_immunizations@health.nyc.gov

Website: NY HEALTH GOV (Rev. 6/2026)

Dear Parents/Guardians:

There are currently students in your child's school and/or on your child's school buses that may have severe, medically documented allergies to peanuts and/or tree nuts, both airborne and contact types. In a severely allergic child, exposure to these products can cause anaphylaxis, a life threatening reaction. The safety of our students is of the utmost importance. Therefore, we are asking for your cooperation regarding this matter.

 

To assist us in providing the safest, healthiest school environment for all students, we are requesting all parents to send peanut-free and nut-free food to school.

 

Thank you for your cooperation in our combined efforts at keeping our students healthy and safe at school.

 

Anyone wishing further information about peanut/tree nut allergies may contact your school nurse.

Sincerely,

Scott Payne

Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction

The West Babylon School District will pick up and drop off to the below listed Childcare Providers. Please contact them for further information.

Approved Childcare Providers

• SCOPE Education Services (Housed at Santapogue Elementary)

   

  100 Lawrence Avenue, Smithtown, NY 11787

  Phone: 631-360-0800 ext. 164

  Website: SCOPE

   

• Hazelton Prep

   

  410 Great East Neck Road, West Babylon, NY 11704

  Phone: 631-661-1117

  Website: Hazelton Prep

   

• Angel Care (Our Lady of Grace R.C. Church)

   

  666 Albin Avenue, West Babylon, NY 11704

  Phone: 631-422-4681

  Email: daycare@ourladyofgrace.net

  Website:Our Lady of Grace

   

Transportation Forms:

Transportation forms are located on the district website:

WB Childcare Transportation Form

August 2026

Dear Parents and Guardians,

I hope you and your family are enjoying these summer days and finding time to relax and reconnect with loved ones.

As a reminder, the Chromebook provided by the district is intended for academic use only. To support safe and appropriate usage, we introduced Linewize last year. This system offers parents real-time alerts and insights into their child’s Chromebook activity. When combined with your regular monitoring at home, Linewize can help promote a safer and more responsible digital environment for students.

We truly value your partnership in supporting your child’s learning and online activity.

Warm regards,

Mr. Scott Payne

Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction

 

The Board of Education recognizes that regular school attendance is a major component of academic success. Through implementation of this policy, the Board expects to reduce the current level of unexcused absences, encourage full attendance by all students, and develop effective intervention strategies to improve attendance.

Daily Tracking & Reporting

• Period-by-period attendance will be taken at all schools each day.

• Early departures and late arrivals will be recorded.

• Absences will be recorded as either excused or unexcused.

• Parents are responsible for notifying the school on the morning of an absence or tardiness.

• Parents must provide a written excuse upon the student's return to school.

• Extended periods of illness will require medical documentation.

Absence Categories & Make-Up Work

• Excused Absences: Defined as absences due to personal illness, illness or death in the family, impassable roads or weather, religious observance, quarantine, required court appearances, attendance at health clinics, approved college visits, approved cooperative work programs, school-sponsored events, or other reasons as may be approved.

  • Students with excused absences will be given the opportunity to make up a test and/or turn in a late assignment.

• Unexcused Absences: All other absences are considered unexcused.

  • Unexcused absences will result in parent notification and disciplinary consequences.

  • Students with unexcused absences are expected to consult with the teacher regarding missed work, but will not be given credit for missed assignments.

Credit & Promotion Thresholds

• Course Credit Denial (Grades 7–12): Junior High School and High School students with more than eight (8) unexcused absences in a half-year course or 15 unexcused absences in a full-year course will be denied credit for that course.

• Summer School Privilege Loss (Grades 7–12): Junior High School and High School students exceeding nine (9) unexcused absences in a half-year course or 18 unexcused absences in a full-year course will lose the privilege of attending summer school for that course.

• 30-Day Absence Review (Grades 7–12): Junior High School and High School students exceeding 30 days of absence (in any combination of excused or unexcused absences) in a course must be reviewed by the school's principal to determine if course credit is appropriate.

• 30-Day Absence Review (Elementary): Elementary students exceeding 30 days of absence (in any combination of excused or unexcused absences) must be reviewed by the school's principal to determine if promotion is appropriate.

Exemplary attendance will be recognized.

August 2026

Dear West Babylon Families,

State Legislature Chapter 187 of the Laws of 2019 — known as Erin's Law — requires public schools to provide instruction designed to prevent child sexual exploitation and abuse to students in Kindergarten through eighth grade. Erin's Law is named for Erin Merryn, an abuse survivor and activist against child sexual abuse who has advocated for similar laws nationwide for over a decade. Erin's Law is intended to help children, teachers, and parents in New York State schools identify sexual abuse, and to provide awareness, assistance, referral, or resource information for children and families who are victims of child sexual abuse.

During the month of April, which is National Child Abuse Prevention Month, West Babylon social workers and guidance counselors will begin the implementation of various Erin's Law lessons in grades K–8. These lessons will help to ensure that West Babylon is continuing to work with families to provide a safe and nurturing environment for all students, while meeting the NYS requirements for this instruction. Our goal is to not only equip students with the tools needed for personal safety awareness, but to provide students with age-appropriate instruction on how to recognize the warning signs of child sexual abuse and exploitation, with resources on finding help.

The New York State Education Department has prepared an Erin's Law website with curriculum resources and curriculum benchmarks to support this endeavor and provide assistance to schools and educators. The website and resources have been developed with the help of partners such as the Department of Health, the NYSED Office of Student Support Services, the Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS), and the New York State Center for School Health.

For more information about the NYS Erin's Law and/or the Curriculum Benchmarks, please visit the NYSED website: NYSED ERIN'S LAW

If you have any questions about Erin's Law curriculum in our schools, please contact your building administration.

Sincerely,

Scott Payne

Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum & Instruction

NOTIFICATION OF RIGHTS UNDER THE FAMILY EDUCATIONAL RIGHTS AND PRIVACY ACT (FERPA)

This is to advise you of your rights with respect to the school records relating to (your child/children) (you) pursuant to the Federal Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 (FERPA).

Right to Inspect and Review Records

Parents of a student under 18, or a student 18 or older, have a right to inspect and review any and all official records, files, and data directly related to the student. This includes all material that is incorporated into the student's cumulative record folder, and intended for school use or to be available to parties outside the school or school system, specifically including (but not limited to):

• Identifying data

• Academic work completed and level of achievement (grades, standardized achievement test scores)

• Attendance data

• Scores on standardized intelligence, aptitude, and psychological tests

• Interest inventory results

• Health data

• Family background information

• Teacher or counselor ratings and observations

• Verified reports of serious or recurrent behavior patterns

Requesting Access

A parent of a student under 18 years of age or a student 18 years of age or older shall make a request for access to the student's school records, in writing, to the principal of the building to which such student is assigned. Upon receipt of such request, arrangements shall be made to provide access to such records within a reasonable period of time, but in no case more than forty-five (45) days after the request has been received.

Requesting Record Amendments

If information contained in the student's record is believed to be inaccurate or misleading, the parent or eligible student should write to the district, clearly identifying the part of the record they want changed and specifying why it is inaccurate or misleading.

If the district decides not to amend the record as requested, you will be notified of the decision and advised of your right to a hearing regarding the request for amendment. Additional information regarding the hearing procedures will be provided to the parent or eligible student when notified of the right to a hearing.

Confidentiality and Exceptions

Student records and any material contained therein which is personally identifiable, are confidential and may not be released or made available to persons other than parents or students without the written consent of such parents or student.

Exceptions to written consent include:

• Other school employees and officials, as well as certain State and Federal officials, who have a legitimate educational need for access to such records in the course of their employment.

• Officials of another school district in which a student seeks or intends to enroll, upon request.

• Military recruiters and institutions of higher learning (releasing a high school student's name, address, and telephone number) unless parents or eligible students exercise their right to prohibit release without prior written consent.

• Other state and local officials, specified by state statute, as part of the juvenile justice system.

Directory Information

Directory information may be disclosed without prior written consent.

• Directory information includes: Student's name, photos, parents' names, address, telephone number, date and place of birth, participation in school activities or sports, weight and height if a member of an athletic team, dates of attendance, degrees and awards received, and most recent previous school attended.

• Exclusions: Social security numbers and student identification numbers are not considered directory information and will not be released.

Opt-Out Process: Parents or eligible students have fourteen (14) days from the beginning of the school year or date a student enrolls to advise the school district, in writing via a letter to the building principal, of any and all items they refuse to permit the district to designate as directory information for the remainder of the school year.

Right to File a Complaint

You have the right to file a complaint with the U.S. Department of Education concerning alleged failures by this school 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

 

West Babylon Schools

Scott Payne, Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum & Instruction 

Administration Building

10 Farmingdale Road 

West Babylon, NY 11704

Telephone (631) 376-7020

Fax (631) 376-7019

 

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August 2026

 

Dear Parent/Guardian:

 

School field trips are considered a valuable aspect of the educational experience in West Babylon Schools. Field trips allow students to enhance their learning experiences outside of the classroom setting.

 

Student safety is primary. Previously, concern about student safety had been heightened by world events. This resulted in cancellation of a number of school trips and a significant restriction on the planning of other trips. Parents/guardians should be aware that trips will be canceled, changed or limited if world or local events suggest that a risk to student safety exists. This could result in the loss of deposits, ticket fees or other costs. While we will strive to avoid a loss of money, these costs to families may not be reimbursable. We are optimistic that the educational value of field trips outweighs this possibility.

 

You will receive further information regarding specific trips from your school’s principal.

 

Sincerely,

Mr. Scott Payne 

Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum & Instruction

 

Dear Parent/Guardian: 

As you were reminded with similar letters periodically from the end of last school year until now, New York State Law Section 2164 requires students entering Pre-K, Kindergarten, 1^st, 3^rd, 5^th, 7^th, 9^th and 11^th grade to have a current “physical” on file with the school. Likewise at the secondary level, in order to participate on an athletic team the student must have a current physical on file. 

Regardless of your reason for needing a physical, as of January 31, 2021 only the attached form is permitted to be used. While we at West Babylon have been using this form for years, the phase in period is over and no other forms are acceptable. Please check with your health care provider as soon as possible to make an appointment and work with us to meet this requirement. For the state approved form visit our website or open this link

Health Exam Fillable Form

or print this to be filled in by hand NYSED Health Exam Form PDF

If you have already submitted an updated physical for the current grades (K,1,3,5,7,9,11) listed, ignore this letter and  THANK YOU

Stay safe and healthy.

Sincerely,

Robert Panariello 

Interim Athletic Director

NYSED Required Instructional Topics

In addition to the many topics covered as part of our curriculum, NYSED requires that schools also review the following areas as part of a well-rounded education. As such, as part of a West Babylon K-12 Education, the following topics will be addressed:

• Patriotism, Citizenship, and Character Education: For all students, instruction in patriotism and citizenship, as required by section 801 of the Education Law; also section 801-a, instruction in civility, citizenship, and character education.

• Highway Safety & Traffic Regulation: For all students, instruction in highway safety and traffic regulation, as required by section 806 of the Education Law.

• Fire, Arson, and Life Safety: For all students, instruction in fire drills and in fire and arson prevention, injury prevention, and life safety education, as required by sections 807 and 808 of the Education Law. Students must be provided a minimum of 45 minutes of instruction in arson and fire prevention for each month school is in session. Such instruction shall include materials to educate children on the dangers of falsely reporting a criminal incident or impending explosion or fire emergency involving danger to life or property or impending catastrophe, or a life safety emergency.

• Flag & Legal Holidays: For all students, instruction relating to the flag and certain legal holidays, as required by section 802 of the Education Law.

• Humane Treatment of Animals: For all public elementary school students, instruction in the humane treatment of animals and birds, as required by section 809 of the Education Law.

• CPR & AED Instruction: For students in grades 9–12, instruction in hands-only cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and the use of an automated external defibrillator (AED), incorporating instruction designed to recognize the signs of a possible cardiac arrest and to call 911.

• Child Sexual Exploitation, Abuse, and Abduction Prevention: For all public school students in grades Kindergarten through 8, instruction designed to educate students, parents, teachers, and other school personnel about the prevention of child sexual exploitation and child sexual abuse in accordance with section 803-b of the Education Law. Such instruction shall be designed to assist children, parents, teachers, and other school personnel in identifying child sexual abuse and child sexual exploitation; provide awareness, assistance, referral, and resource information for children and families who are victims of child sexual abuse and/or child sexual exploitation, as well as child abduction prevention (section 803-a).

Note: All school buildings are required to post the child abuse telephone hotline number and directions for accessing the New York State Office of Children and Family Services website

📵 Important Reminder: New Law on Personal Devices in Schools

Dear West Babylon Families,

As per state law (Education Law 2803), student use of personal internet-enabled devices (e.g., smartphones, smartwatches) is prohibited during the school day — including during lunch, recess, and hallway transitions.

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💡 Key Points (Education Law 2803, BOE Policy 5695, and prior parent letters):

• ❌ No personal device use during school hours
   
• 📲 K–5 students: Devices should remain home.
   
• 📲 6–12 students: Devices must be stored in lockers.
   
• 🚫 Devices used in violation will be confiscated.
   
• 💻 School-issued devices (Chromebooks) allowed for instructional purposes.
   
• ✅ Exceptions made for IEP/504 health plan needs - contact student services office

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📞 Communication Supports:

• Students can use designated school phones to call home
   
• Families can contact the main office for urgent messages for their child(ren)

Thank you for your partnership. 

With high regards, 

 Dr. Yiendhy Farrelly
Superintendent of Schools
West Babylon UFSD

August 2026

The West Babylon School District is continuing with a feature within the eSchool Parent Portal, known as Contact Verification. This feature allows each parent or guardian to update contact information through their Parent Portal account. This will also allow parents and guardians to change the information as needed throughout the school year.

This feature is an improved method in which student information is collected and updated. This will ensure that district personnel will have accurate and updated information in the event of an emergency. Once this process is complete, you will have access to the Parent Portal, which includes your child's schedule or class placement, available assessments, and attendance history.

Steps to Update Emergency Contacts

To update your emergency contacts for each student individually in the Parent Portal, please follow these steps:

1. Log into your eSchool Parent Portal at WB Parent Portal

    

2. Select a student.

3. You will see a screen that will ask you to update and verify information.

4. Use the "+" to add information and the "x" to remove information.

5. Complete all sections including guardian, emergency contact information, and physician information.

6. Click "Verify" at the bottom of the screen.

7. Be sure "You have verified successfully" appears on the screen.

8. Repeat this process for each of your children.

If you need assistance accessing your Parent Portal account or have any questions, please contact the main office of your child's school. Thank you for your cooperation and support.

Sincerely,

Scott Payne

Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum & Instruction

July 2026

Dear West Babylon Families,

In our district, the safety of all students, teachers, and staff is our top priority. We have a variety of safety measures in place to safeguard the buildings including locked and secured entrances/exits, security guards in each building, fire extinguishers and alarms, security cameras, the Raptor system to screen visitors to the building, and the ScholarChip system in our JHS and SHS. In addition, our district has a District Emergency Response Team that meets regularly, and each building has a Building Emergency Response Team that meets regularly to discuss safety and security procedures.

During the summer of 2023, the district had a One Button Lockdown system installed in all of the schools. The One Button Lockdown System is a security solution that is designed to minimize the time it takes to contact law enforcement and to secure the school buildings during an emergency situation.

At the end of the 2024-2025 school year, several new security cameras were added to the district to increase viewing coverage and enhance the overall security of the schools.

Throughout the school year, we practice a variety of safety drills and procedures to ensure emergency preparedness at our buildings. Most frequently, students practice evacuation drills (fire drills) and lockdown drills. Evacuation drills are practiced to ensure that all students and staff in the building understand how to exit the building quickly and safely should the need arise. Lockdown drills are practiced to ensure that all students and staff understand how to quickly conceal themselves in the case of an intruder to the building. Below is a overview of the terms that we utilize and the drills we practice in more detail. Teachers frequently debrief or discuss drills and safety procedures in the classrooms. In addition, we encourage you to discuss these safety drills at home with your children. Young students, in particular, may have further questions and concerns that they may bring up to you at home.

Lastly, if you have questions about the safety procedures at your child's school or you see something that could create a potential safety concern, don't hesitate to reach out through the channels noted on our "See Something Say Something. You can find more information regarding our district's security efforts on our district website in the Safety & Security section. Together in partnership, we will create the safest environment for our WB students!

West Babylon Union Free School District

September 2026

To All West Babylon Families:

The West Babylon SEPTA Board and I would like to welcome everyone back for another wonderful and exciting school year. The Special Education PTA (SEPTA) works to promote a rewarding educational and social experience for all children. We strive to elevate community awareness, acceptance, and support of all our special needs students. We also work to enrich parents and families with valuable information, resources, and social activities.

SEPTA is a resource for ALL West Babylon families.

Our SEPTA membership drive has begun, and our hope is that every family becomes a member of SEPTA. Your membership and participation in our SEPTA enables us to continue annual events for all children and their families throughout the district.

In addition to our monthly PTA meetings, we have a Parent Support Group that meets outside of school. We are planning exciting events such as a special needs family-friendly photo shoot, our annual Psychic Night, an ice cream social, and Parent Self-Care Night. We have many presentations in the works for the year. Some presentations we've covered in the past have been Preventing Parent Burnout, Sibling Support, Behavior Management, and much more. Stay tuned for what's coming this year!

Upcoming Meetings & Events

• First SEPTA Meeting of the 2026-2027 School Year:

  Thursday, September 10th at 7:00 PM

  Location: Senior High School Library

• First Parent Support Group Meeting:

  Thursday, October 27th at 7:00 PM

  Location: Panera Bread in West Babylon

We will also have many ways for you to become more involved with SEPTA, connect with other families in the district, and get information and resources to better support your children.

Get Connected & Join

If you would like to get in touch with SEPTA, please email us at Email SEPTA. We look forward to meeting you and seeing how SEPTA can grow and better support our community. If you have questions, please do not hesitate to reach out!

Sincerely,

Adrianna Newell

West Babylon SEPTA President

Summer Work:
Last Name	First Name	Position	Description
Angelon	Jennifer	Special Education Teacher	[up to 5 hours]
Ayerle	Antoinette	General Education Teacher	[up to 5 hours]
Borgo	Danielle	General Education Teacher	[up to 5 hours]
Brower-Cohen	Christine	General Education Teacher	[up to 5 hours]
Brutto	Carmela	Special Education Teacher	[up to 5 hours]
Busch	Heather		[up to 5 hours]
Cacciuttolo	Gina	Special Education Teacher	[up to 5 hours]
Campbell	Lindsey	Special Education Teacher	[up to 5 hours]
Campisi	Cara	General Education Teacher	[up to 5 hours]
Caputo	Julianna	Social Worker	[up to 5 hours]
Castelli	Erin	General Education Teacher	[up to 5 hours]
Cipoletti	Jessica		[up to 5 hours]
Cipparulo	Rose Lyn		[up to 5 hours]
Craig	Amanda	General Education Teacher	[up to 5 hours]
DeBiccari	Thomas M.		[up to 5 hours]
DeCarlo	Kelly	Special Education Teacher	[up to 5 hours]
Dewhirst	Melissa	Special Education Teacher	[up to 5 hours]
DiRocco	Denise	Special Education Teacher	[up to 5 hours]
Dudek	Beth	Special Education Teacher	[up to 5 hours]
Edwards	Laurel	General Education Teacher	[up to 5 hours]
Egan	Julie	General Education Teacher	[up to 5 hours]
Fitzpatrick	Ann	General Education Teacher	[up to 5 hours]
Hands	Eileen	Special Education Teacher	[up to 5 hours]
Kahler	Timothy	General Education Teacher	[up to 5 hours]
King	Stephanie	General Education Teacher	[up to 5 hours]
Kozak	Christine	General Education Teacher	[up to 5 hours]
Kunzig	Christopher		[up to 5 hours]
Limperatos	Tara	General Education Teacher	[up to 5 hours]
LoSardo	Deborah	General Education Teacher	[up to 5 hours]
Lynch	Faye	General Education Teacher	[up to 5 hours]
Marshall	Diana	Speech	[up to 5 hours]
Matthews	Autumn	General Education Teacher	[up to 5 hours]
McArdle	Patrick		[up to 5 hours]
McCaffrey	Shannon	Speech	[up to 5 hours]
Montesion	Krystal	General Education Teacher	[up to 5 hours]
Muzio	Christine		[up to 5 hours]
Ochs	Lisa	General Education Teacher	[up to 5 hours]
Ofsharick	Shannon	Special Education Teacher	[up to 5 hours]
Ohman	Jennifer	Speech	[up to 5 hours]
Paganica	Heather	Special Education Teacher	[up to 5 hours]
Petrulli	Allison	General Education Teacher	[up to 5 hours]
Rao	Megan	Special Education Teacher	[up to 5 hours]
Ramo	Kristine	Speech	[up to 5 hours]
Ramo	Kristine	Speech	[up to 5 hours]
Russo	Alyson	General Education Teacher	[up to 5 hours]
Salas	Kathryn		[up to 5 hours]
Shaw	Lauren	General Education Teacher	[up to 5 hours]
Shay	Meghan		[up to 5 hours]
Shein	Jaimie	Special Education Teacher	[up to 5 hours]
Shield	Joanne	Special Education Teacher	[up to 5 hours]
Sirel	Lianna	General Education Teacher	[up to 5 hours]
Sirel	Lianna	Special Education Teacher	[up to 5 hours]
Sofia	Jennifer	OT	[up to 5 hours]
Sparks	Meredith	Special Education Teacher	[up to 5 hours]
Statfield	Michelle		[up to 5 hours]
Tocci	Amanda	Special Education Teacher	[up to 5 hours]
Vento	Kristen	Special Education Teacher	[up to 5 hours]
Vlachos	Caitlin	Speech	[up to 5 hours]
Wilken	Kristen	Special Education Teacher	[up to 5 hours]
Flynn	Ann	General Education Teacher	[up to 5 hours]
Febbraro	Nancy	General Education Teacher	[up to 5 hours]

We encourage parents to be actively involved in their child’s education at school and to become full partners in school educational planning and operations. Consistent with the parent involvement goals of Title I, Part A of the federal No Child Left Behind Act of 2001 (NCLB):

1. The Building Principal and appropriate staff shall convene an annual meeting, at a convenient time, to inform parents of the school’s participation in Title I programs, and to explain Title I requirements and the right of the parents to be involved. All parents of children participating in a Title I program will be invited to the meeting. 2. The school staff shall offer a flexible number of meetings to provide parents the opportunity to meet with school staff and otherwise participate in their child’s education. These meetings shall be held at flexible times (e.g., morning or evening) and/or in highly accessible places such as public housing projects, etc. 3. The school will provide parents with timely information about Title I programs. School staff will also describe and explain the curriculum in use at the school, the types of academic assessment that will be used to measure student progress and the proficiency levels the students are expected to meet. Parents may also request regular meetings with school staff to make suggestions and to participate, as appropriate, in decisions relating to the education of their child. The school will respond to any such suggestions as soon as practical. 4. The school staff shall involve parents, in an organized, ongoing, and timely way, in the planning, review, and improvement of Title I programs, including the planning, review, and improvement of the school’s parent involvement policy. 5. School-Parent Compact.

The West Babylon School District’s community of school staff, parents/guardians and students working cooperatively in providing a successful educational experience for all students agree that:

Teachers will encourage and support students’ learning by:

• Treating all students with dignity and respect • Helping each student reach his/her fullest learning potential • Providing high-quality instruction in a supportive learning environment • Assigning meaningful homework to reinforce learning and to teach responsibility

• Acknowledging that parents are vital to the success of the school and students • Maintaining open communication with students and parents

Parents/Guardians will support and encourage their child’s learning by:

• Creating an atmosphere that values reading and other learning activities • Sending their child to school regularly, on time, well fed, and well rested • Monitoring assignments and completion of homework • Reviewing all school communications and responding promptly • Working to nurture a strong relationship with the school • Attending school functions and conferences • Modeling respect for school personnel, classmates, and school property

Students will work to meet expectations held by teachers and parents/guardians by:

• Coming to school prepared to learn with completed homework

• Developing a positive attitude about school

• Asking for help, when needed

• Taking responsibility for one’s behavior while respecting school personnel, classmates, and school property

• Sharing school activities with parents on a daily basis

1900 PARENTAL INVOLVEMENT

Title I Parent and Family Engagement -District Level Policy

The Board of Education believes that positive parents/guardians/family involvement is essential to

student achievement, and thus encourages such involvement in school educational planning and

operations. The district welcomes the participation of parents/guardians to improve student

academic achievement and school performance. It is the policy of the district to foster and maintain

ongoing communications with parents/guardians concerning opportunities for involvement, eligibility

for special programs, educational progress, professional qualifications of teachers, and the status of

district schools.

The district recognizes that a child's education is a shared responsibility between school and family.

Schools, in collaboration with parents/guardians, teachers, students, and administrators, must

establish and develop efforts that enhance parent involvement and support the needs of students

and families. Parental involvement may take place either in the classroom or during extracurricular

activities. The Board of Education also encourages parental involvement at home (e.g., planned

home reading time, informal learning activities, and/or homework “contracts” between parents and

children).

As stipulated in Section 1188 (d) (Parental Involvement) of the federal Elementary and Secondary

Education Act and consistent with the parent involvement goals of Title I, Part A of the Every

Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) the Board of Education will develop and implement programs,

activities and procedures that encourage and support the participation of parents of students eligible

for Title I services in all aspects of their child’s education. The Board of Education also will require

that all of its schools receiving Title I, Part A funds develop and implement school level parental

involvement policies, as further required by ESSA. For purposes of this policy, parental involvement

refers to the participation of parents in regular, two-way, and meaningful communication involving

student academic learning and other school activities so that parents:

• Play an integral role in assisting their child’s learning;

• Are provided with strategies and resources that will help them support their children in academic

activities that will increase student engagement and achievement;

• Are encouraged to be actively involved in their child’s education at school;

• Are full partners in their child’s education and are included, as appropriate, in decision making

and on advisory committees to assist in the education of their child.

The term parents refers to a natural parent, legal guardian or other person standing in loco parentis

(such as a grandparent or stepparent with whom the child lives, or a person who is legally

responsible for the child’s welfare). In carrying out the parental involvement requirements, the

School District and schools shall provide reasonable support for parental involvement activities

under this section as parents may request. School District and school level Title I parental

involvement programs, activities and procedures will provide full opportunities for the participation

of parents with limited English proficiency, parents with disabilities, and parents of migratory

children, including providing information and school reports required under the law in a format and,

to the extent practicable, in a language such parents understand. As further required by the ESSA,

parents of students eligible for Title I services will be provided an opportunity to participate in the

development of the School District’s Title I plan, and to submit comments regarding any aspect of

the plan that is not satisfactory to them. Their comments will be forwarded with the plan to the

State Education Department.

 

Involvement with Title I Planning

Parents also will be provided with an opportunity to participate in the process for developing a

school improvement plan when the school their child attends fails to make adequate yearly progress

 

for two consecutive years and is identified as a school in need of improvement. School District staff

will undertake the following actions to provide opportunities for parental involvement in the

development of the School District-Wide Parental Involvement Plan:

• Involve parents in the joint development of the Title I Plan. If the plan is not satisfactory to the

parents of children participating in Title I programs, the School District will submit any parent

comments to the State Education Department along with the School District's plan including, but not

limited to, the number of opportunities to meet with school staff, flexible times to accommodate

various parent schedules, and the accessibility of the meetings being held in the school their child

attends. Further, parents will be surveyed by telephone and by electronic means (if available) to

determine availability.

• Provide the coordination, technical assistance, and support necessary to assist participating

schools in planning and implementing effective parent involvement activities to improve student

academic achievement and school performance including, but not limited to, updated

correspondence that complies with NYSED requirements. The Superintendent of Schools or his/her

designee will provide such updates to the principals of the designated buildings.

• Build the schools' and parents' capacity for strong parental involvement through implementing and

encouraging participation in appropriate parental involvement activities including, but not limited to,

providing the Title I teachers with the time, space, and resources necessary to work effectively with

parents.

• Coordinate and integrate parental involvement strategies under Title I with those of other

programs including Developmental Adolescent Literacy.

• Conduct, with the involvement of parents, an annual evaluation of the content and effectiveness of

the parental involvement policy in improving the academic quality of the Title I schools. The

evaluation shall include identifying barriers to greater participation by parents in activities under the

policy and use the findings of the evaluation to design strategies for more effective parental

involvement and, to revise, if necessary, the parental involvement policies at the administration and

school levels surveying parents of participating students during the fall meeting. This will be

conducted by the principal or his/her designees of the designated buildings. The parents will provide

feedback regarding their role as full participants in being given an (a) opportunity to develop the

building PIP, (b) accessibility to Title I teachers, and (c) utility of materials to assist their children in

literacy.

• Involve parents of children in Title I programs in decisions regarding how funds reserved for

parental involvement activities are spent by requiring their participation in the Consolidated Grant

Application.

Appropriate staff will conduct, with the involvement of parents, an annual evaluation of the content

and effectiveness of the parental involvement plan in improving the academic quality of Title I

schools, including the identification of barriers to greater participation by parents in activities under

this policy, and the revision of parent involvement policies necessary for more effective involvement.

District Support for Parent/Guardian Involvement:School Level Parent and Family Engagement Plans

The Superintendent of Schools or his/her designee will provide all schools in the School District

receiving federal financial assistance under Title I, Part A with the technical assistance and all other

support deemed necessary by the principals to assist them in planning and implementing effective

parental involvement programs and activities that improve student achievement and school

performance. As appropriate to meet individual local needs, each designated school will:

• Convene an annual meeting, at a convenient time, to inform parents of their school's participation

in Title I programs and to explain Title I requirements and the right of the parents to be involved.

All parents of children participating in Title I programs will be invited and encouraged to attend the

meeting;

• Offer multiple meetings with flexible times to accommodate various parent schedules, and the

accessibility of the meetings being held in the school their child attends. Further, parents will be

surveyed by telephone and by electronic means (if available) to determine availability;

• Provide (with funds provided under this provision of law) transportation, child care, or home visits,

as such services relate to parental involvement;

 

• Involve parents in an organized, ongoing, and timely way in the planning, review, and

improvement of Title I programs, including the planning, review, and improvement of the school

parental involvement policy. Conduct, with the involvement of parents, an annual evaluation of the

content and effectiveness of the parental involvement policy in improving the academic quality of

the Title I schools. The evaluation shall include identifying barriers to greater participation by

parents in activities under the policy and using the findings of the evaluation to design strategies for

more effective parental involvement and, to revise, if necessary, the parental involvement policies at

the administration and school levels surveying parents of participating students during the fall

meeting. This will be conducted by the principal or his/her designees of the designated buildings;

• Provide parents of participating children with timely information about programs, a description and

explanation of the curriculum in use in Title I programs, the forms of academic assessment used to

measure student progress, the proficiency levels students are expected to meet, and if requested by

parents, opportunities for regular meetings to formulate suggestions and to participate, as

appropriate, in decisions relating to the education of their children and respond to any such

suggestions as soon as practicable; and develop a school-parent compact jointly with parents that

outlines how parents, school staff and students will share the responsibility for improved student

academic achievement and detail the means by which the school and parents will build and develop

a partnership to help all children achieve the state's standards.

The compact must include:

• A description of the school's responsibility to provide high-quality curriculum and instruction in a

supportive and effective learning environment that enables the children served in Title I schools to

meet the State's student academic achievement standards;

• A description of the ways in which each parent will be responsible for supporting their children's

learning, such as monitoring attendance, homework completion, television watching, volunteering in

their child's classroom and participating, as appropriate, in decisions relating to the education of

their children and positive use of extracurricular time; and

• Address the importance of communication between teachers and parents on an ongoing basis

including, but not limited to: Parent-teacher conferences in elementary schools, at least annually,

during which the compact shall be discussed as the compact relates to the individual child's

achievement; Trimester reports to parents on their children's progress; and Reasonable access to

staff, and opportunities to volunteer and participate in their child's class.

To provide effective involvement of parents and to support a partnership among the schools

involved, parents, and the community in order to improve student academic achievement, each Title

I school shall:

• Provide assistance to parents of children served by the School District or school, in understanding

such topics as the State's academic content standards and State student academic achievement

standards, State and local academic assessments, the requirements of this part, and how to monitor

a child's progress and work with educators to improve the achievement of their children. The School

District will host conferences during the school year at each of its schools to provide this information

to parents, students and staff; To achieve this objective, the school offers:

Parent Orientation for incoming Kindergarten, Middle and High School Families,

Back-to-School/curriculum nights K- 12.

Parent-Teacher Conferences, K through Grade 12

Kindergarten screening prior to the start of the school year

Informational Title I meeting at identified Title I schools

 

Coordination of Parent/Guardian Involvement Activities:

Title I funds may be used to pay reasonable and necessary expenses including transportation and

childcare; to enable parents to participate in meetings and training. This will include collaboration

with PTA and volunteers.

 

• Provide materials and training by teachers funded by Title I to help parents work with their

children to improve their children's achievement, such as literacy training and using technology, as

appropriate; to foster parental involvement including, but not limited to, extending invitations to

parents to attend conferences geared to reviewing literature content to enable parents to assist

their children, if they choose, at home. To achieve this objective, the school may provide: Parent

information meetings on NYS assessments, learning standards, school curricula and student safety.

Regular school-wide forums held throughout the school year on topics related to teaching and

learning. Coordinate with public libraries regarding curriculum-based materials and use of school

library to engage parents in workshops connected with academic achievement. Comprehensive

school website featuring instructional information, announcements, and e-mail access to all teaching

staff. Annually published school calendar highlighting NYS learning standards and assessment dates.

• Educate teachers, Pupil Services personnel, Principals, and other staff, with the assistance of

parents, in the value and utility of contribution of parents, and in how to reach out to,

communicate with, and work with parents as equal partners, implement and coordinate parent

programs, and build ties between parents and the school including, but not limited to, in-service and

out-of-district professional development courses and workshops. In addition, site-based

management teams will evaluate ways in which parents and staff can work together more

effectively with the objective of improving student performance.

• Provide a Multi-Tiered System of Support in reading, mathematics, and social-emotional learning

to all students; • Provide information related to school and parent-related programs, meetings and

other activities to the parents of children participating in Title I programs in an understandable and

uniform format, including alternative formats, upon request, and to the extent practicable, in a

language the parents can understand. School District and school level Title I parental involvement

and engagement programs, activities and procedures will provide full participation of parents with

limited English proficiency, parents with disabilities, and parents of migratory children.

Complaint Procedures:

The district has adopted a written complaint procedure that outlines a formal process for resolving

complaints and standard protocols for receiving and processing complaints. An organization or

individual may file a written signed complaint with the West Babylon School District. The complaint

must be in writing and include:

• A statement that the West Babylon School District has violated a requirement of a federal statute

or regulation that applies to an applicable program.

• The facts on which the statement is based and the specific requirements allegedly violated.

The procedure includes:

• A reasonable time limit after the complaint has been received for resolving the complaint in

writing, including carrying out an independent on-site investigation, if necessary; and

• An extension of the time limit if exceptional circumstances exist with respect to a particular

complaint.

The district recognizes that parent/family involvement is an integral component in creating

successful students. It is our intention to embrace effective partnerships that strengthen a lifetime

of learning.

Adoption date: 12/08/09

Reviewed: 10/25/2016

Revised: 11/26/2019

Reviewed: 07/06/2021

Reviewed: 7/12/2022

Reviewed: 7/11/2023

Reviewed: 7/2/2024

 

Legal

20 USC §6318(a)(2), No Child Left Behind Act of 2001 (§1118 of the

Elementary and Secondary Education Act)

8 NYCRR §§100.3(b)(3)

8 NYCRR §§100.4(f)

8 NYCRR §§100.5(d)(4)

8 NYCRR §§149.3(16)

U.S. Department of Education, Parental Involvement, Title I, Part A,

Non-Regulatory Guidance, April 23, 2004

 

 

 

Welcome Back

From 

The West Babylon Transportation Department

 

Dear Parents and Students, 

 

We would like to welcome you all back to another safe school year here in the West Babylon School District. There are a few things we would like to reinforce to our parents and students to ensure the safety of all who ride our buses.  Students’ bus route and bus stop information can be found on the Parent Portal. Please pay attention to the bus number as you may have several buses that travel your route. Please arrive 10 to 15 minutes prior to your pick up time, as well as being at your child’s bus stop in the afternoon prior to the bus arriving. For kindergarten and first graders, a parent or guardian must come to the bus for your child. 

 

If your child requires before or after school childcare, please complete the district childcare form, which can be found on the West Babylon District web site or from the West Babylon Transportation Dept. This completed form must be submitted to the West Babylon Transportation Dept. by April 1^st for the following year.

 

  Every effort is made to ensure the safety of our students on the bus and at the bus stop.  There are situations that require your assistance and participation in order to ensure the safety of your children when walking to and from their assigned bus stops. Sometimes, children can be exposed to a dangerous situation because of their own or other’s behavior. For example, your child will not be safe if they are playing in the street while waiting for the bus to arrive. Please supervise your children at the bus stop at all times. This also means younger children that may be there waiting for their siblings. 

 

When walking to the bus stop, please remind your child(ren) to follow a few basic rules that will help keep them safe:

• Always cross at the corners whenever possible
• Look both ways before crossing the street, “look left, right and left again” then look at the driver for the Universal Crossing Sign.
• Stay on the sidewalk if available
• Be at the bus stop 10 to 15 minutes before scheduled pick up time
• Under NO circumstances should anyone run after or chase the bus

 

Here are a few tips for parents/guardian at the bus stop:

• Please do not drive your child to a different stop or drive after the bus if you have missed the bus
• If you miss the bus, parents should drive their child(ren) to school
• Keep your personal vehicle a safe distance away from the assigned stop, 20 feet as prescribed by law
• Always cross in front of the bus AFTER the driver gives the signal
• When your child gets off the bus, move away from the bus
• Stay out of the “DANGER ZONE”

 

When you board the bus:

• Use the hand rail when climbing the stairs
• Seat belts are available on all buses.  We suggest students use them at all times
• Remain seated at all times until the bus comes to a stop

 

When you exit the bus:

• Remember to look to your left and right to make sure it is clear to step off the bus
• Always look at your school bus driver to get an all clear sign before crossing in front of the bus
• Please make sure your coat strings and book bags do not get caught in the door or handrail

 

*** Reminder there is no food or drink allowed on the bus at any time due to the food allergies of some of our students. 

 

Our drivers are prepared to serve our district’s transportation needs. It is also important that we include the parents and guardians as part of our safety program.  We strive to provide the best service to our community. With your help this can be achieved.

Have a wonderful and safe school year!
West Babylon Transportation Department