Annual Notifications

Asbestos Notification

As required by the Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act (AHERA), the Rensselaer City School District submitted its three asbestos management plans (Van Rensselaer Elementary School, Rensselaer Middle School, Rensselaer High School, and the Athletic Building) to the Governor for review.  As required by law, those management plans are available for inspection within five working days after receiving a written request for inspection.   All such written requests shall be submitted to the District’s designated person on a standard freedom of information request form.  As always, there will be no charge for simple inspection of the plans.  However, the Board of Education’s standard $.25 per page will apply to all requested photocopies.

The original of each management plan will be housed in the Business Office.  Copies will be maintained in the Administrative Office of each building as required by law.  Please direct any questions concerning the requirements of AHERA in written form to Mr. William Lyons in the Business Office.

Attendance Policy

Under New York State law, parents are responsible for their children's regular attendance and punctuality at school. Excused absences are 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, military obligations, or such other reasons as may be approved by the Commissioner of Education.  A written excuse stating the date and the reason for the absence should be signed by the parent/guardian.

RCSD Policy #5100 - Student Attendance

Code of Conduct

Student behavior is critical to providing an environment conducive to learning each and every day.  The Code of Conduct contains information on the range of consequences that may be imposed if students misbehave.  This information is reviewed with students each year during the opening weeks of school.

Code of Conduct Summary

Code of Conduct

RCSD Policy #0115 - Bullying

RCSD Policy #0115-E - Bullying Incident Form

RCSD Policy #0115-R - Bullying Regulations

DASA Annual Notice:  If you have knowledge or you are a student in our schools who has or is being bullied or harassed on school grounds, on the school bus, or at a school sponsored event, we urge you to review this notice and contact the District's Dignity Act Coordinator, Mr. Peter Rehonis.

Common Core Learning Standards

A Parent Guide to Common Core Learning Standards

Equal Opportunity and Nondiscrimination (Title IX and Section 504)

The Rensselaer City School District is an equal opportunity employer.  The District does not discriminate against any student, employee or applicant on the basis of race, color, national origin, creed, sex, sexual orientation, marital orientation, age, disability or religion in any of our program activities or practices.  Inquiries or complaints should be filed with the Title IX Officer, Mr. Peter Rehonis, 25 Van Rensselaer Drive, Rensselaer, NY 12144, or by calling (518) 465-6440.

RCSD Policy #0100 - Equal Opportunity

Free and Reduced Price Meals

Children from households the meet federal income guidelines are eligible for free meals or reduced price meals.

Parent Letter

2012-2013 Free and Reduced Price Meal Application

Influenza Information

Below is information distributed by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Flu Guide for Parents

Below is information distributed by the New York State Department of Health.

NYS Seasonal Flu Guide

Mission Statement

The Mission of the Rensselaer City School District is to ensure that all graduates are individuals who undertake challenges, believe in themselves, accept learning as a lifelong process, and determine their own futures by creating for these individuals an environment committed to the growth, enjoyment, and success of the individual where all people show mutual respect for the contributions of others.

Pesticide Notification

Pesticide Notification to all persons in parental relation, faculty and staff regarding the potential use of pesticides periodically throughout the school year.