Required Notifications

Annual Fire Inspection

Notice is hereby given that the annual inspection for 2026-27 of the Cazenovia Central School District for fire hazards which might endanger the lives of students, teachers, employees therein, has been completed and the report thereof is available at the office of the Director of Facilities for inspection by all interested persons.

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Annual Professional Performance Review (APPR)

New York State Education Law requires school districts to post their APPR plans to their district website. Find the APPR plan here.

New York State Education Law requires each classroom teacher and school principal to receive an annual professional performance review (APPR) that results in a composite effectiveness score and rating. All parents/guardians have the right to obtain the APPR quality ratings and composite effectiveness scores for their child's current teacher(s) and principal(s) once they are available. To initiate this request, please contact your child's principal in their corresponding school.

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Asbestos Management Plan

As required by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, the Cazenovia Central School District maintains asbestos management plans for district buildings. The plans are on file in the Business Office located at 31 Emory Ave. and are available for review during normal business hours per prior appointment. As required, periodic surveys are conducted every six months. The next three-year re-inspection is required to be performed by July 2028. *Currently, the Phase 3 Construction Project at Burton Street Elementary will be removing some of the material. For more information, contact Eric Benedict, Director of Facilities.

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Attendance Policy

Being present in school is essential for students to make academic progress. The objective of the district's comprehensive attendance policy is to promote student attendance and identify the process used to address issues related to unexcused absences, incidents of tardiness and early departures. Communication about attendance expectations and addressing attendance issues is an important part of the policy. The district's Comprehensive Attendance Policy can be found here.

The school will notify parents/guardians when unexcused attendance issues reach specific thresholds identified in the policy. This notification includes letters, phone calls and potentially household visits, depending upon the extent of the attendance issues.

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Body Mass Index

New York state requires schools to track each student's body mass index (BMI) and weight status category as part of school health examinations. Every year, the New York State Department of Health surveys some schools for the number of students in each weight status category. If the Cazenovia Central School District is surveyed by the state, the district will share summary group data only and will not share summary group calculations. In order to opt out of the sharing of this data, parents/guardians must contact their school nurse.

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Cell Phone Policy

School districts are required to have a policy in place regarding student cell phone use.  BOE Policy 7316, Use of Internet-Enabled Devices During the School Day, can be found here. 

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Child Abuse Hotline

If you suspect a child is being abused or maltreated (neglected), report it by calling 1-800-342-3720, a toll-free 24-hour hotline operated by the New York State Office of Children and Family Services. If you believe a child is in immediate danger, call 911 or your local police department. Information about reporting child abuse and maltreatment (neglect) is available online at http://ocfs.ny.gov/programs/cps/.

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Code of Conduct

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

To this end, the Board of Education has adopted a district Code of Conduct. The code applies to all students, school personnel, parents and other visitors when on Cazenovia Central School District property or attending a Cazenovia school function. The district code of conduct can be found on the district website. Copies can be obtained by reaching out to the main office of your child's school.

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Dignity for All Students Act (DASA)

The goal of the Dignity for All Students Act (DASA) is to provide students with a safe and supportive learning environment that is free from discrimination, intimidation, taunting, harassment and bullying. 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. To view the policies and process for reporting harassment, bullying and discrimination, visit the District's DASA webpage.

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District Wide School Safety Plan

As required by state education law, the Cazenovia Central School District maintains a district wide safety plan and must post this plan on its website. This plan is designed to prevent or minimize the effects of violent incidents and emergencies and to facilitate the coordination of schools and school districts with local and county resources in the event of such incidents or emergencies.The Cazenovia Central School District's plan is available here. The plan also includes the method by which the Cazenovia CSD will ensure the availability of devices, internet access, provision of special education and related services for students with disabilities, and the expectations for time spent in different remote modalities.

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Ed Law 2D & Data Privacy and Security

New York State Education Law gives you the right to information about how the Cazenovia Central School District is safeguarding student and staff data.

Read the Bill of Rights (Parents' Bill of Rights), learn more about the vendors we work with and review our Data Security and Privacy Policy here.

If at any time the district learns that student and/or employee data has been compromised, parents/guardians will be notified, and the data breach will be reported to the New York State Education Department. Parents/guardians who have concerns or complaints about data privacy or security may file a complaint by contacting Jennifer Raux, Data Protection Officer at 315-655-1317.

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Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)

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 your student's building principal;
• 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.

Disclosures without prior consent

Disclosure of personally identifiable information from a student's education records is permitted without the consent of the parent/guardian or eligible student if it meets certain conditions, such as if the disclosure is:

• To officials of another school, school system or institution of postsecondary education where the student seeks or intends to enroll, or where the student is already enrolled;
• To authorized representatives of the U.S. comptroller general, the U.S. attorney general, the U.S. secretary of education or state and local educational authorities;
• In connection with applications or determinations for financial aid;
• To state and local officials or authorities to whom information is specifically allowed to be reported or disclosed by a state statute that concerns the juvenile justice system;
• To organizations conducting studies for, or on behalf of, the school that meet certain requirements;
• To accrediting organizations to carry out their accrediting functions;
• To parents/guardians of an eligible student if the student is a dependent for IRS tax purposes;
• To comply with a judicial order or lawfully issued subpoena;
• To appropriate officials in connection with a health or safety emergency;
• Designated as “directory information” per district policy 7241
• To an agency caseworker or other representative of a state or local child welfare agency or tribal organization that is authorized to access a student's case plan;
• To the secretary of agriculture or authorized representatives of the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food and Nutrition Service for national school lunch and nutrition programs.

Release of Student Directory Information

Consistent with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), the district has designated certain categories of personally identifiable student information that it may release without prior written consent. This is known as “directory information.” The purpose of doing this is to enable student activities and accomplishments to be publicized and for the creation of such publications as the annual yearbook, programs for graduations, concerts and other special events, sports activity sheets and honor roll or recognition lists. Achievements are typically published on the school website and through school district social media, press releases to the local media and official district publications. Directory information can also be disclosed to outside organizations without a parent/guardian's prior written consent. Outside organizations include, but are not limited to, companies that manufacture class rings or publish yearbooks.

Per BOE policy, the district has designated the following types of information as directory information:

• Student's name
• Grade level
• Participation in officially recognized activities and sports
• Weight and height (for members of athletic teams)
• Honors, degrees and awards received
• Email address
• Photograph

If you do not want any or all of these types of information pertaining to your child released without your prior written consent, please send this request, signed and in writing, to your child's principal.

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Freedom of Information Law

For access to Cazenovia Central School District's records under New York state's Freedom of Information Law, please contact the District office at 315-655-1317 or reach out to the Superintendent's Office at 31 Emory Ave., Cazenovia, NY 13015.

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 Office will acknowledge receipt of any FOIL requests within five business days. The nature of the request will determine how quickly the information can be provided.

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Grade Promotion and Placement Policy

Decisions about student promotion and placement are at the discretion of the school administrator. These decisions are guided by recommendations of teachers and staff members, past academic performance and parent/guardian input. Past academic performance refers to a variety of indicators of student achievement and growth. The district's promotion and placement policy was adopted by the Board of Education and can be found here.

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Homeless Student Policy

The New York State Technical and Education Assistance Center for Homeless Students (NYS-TEACHS) provides materials on its website that schools can use to provide information about educational services for homeless students:

• NYS-TEACHS - Quick Tip Sheet for Parents and Guardians
• NYS-TEACHS - Other Quick Tip Sheets
• NYS-TEACHS - Resource Library(View awareness resources.)
• NYS-TEACHS - Determining Eligibility for McKinney-Vento

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Integrated Pest Management

New York State Education Law requires schools to provide written notification to all parents/guardians and staff members regarding the potential use of pesticides periodically throughout the school year. The district maintains a list of all individuals who wish to receive 48-hour prior written notification of certain pesticide applications. If you would like to receive 48-hour notifications of pesticide applications that are scheduled to occur, please contact Eric Benedict, Director of Facilities at 315-655-5354. In the event of an emergency application necessary to protect against an imminent threat to human health, a good faith effort will be made to supply written notification to those on the 48-hour prior notification list. Some pesticide applications are not subject to notification requirements, including anti-microbial products, EPA-designated biopesticides and exempt materials, and when a school remains unoccupied for a continuous 72-hours following an application. For more information on requirements, please contact Eric Benedict, Director of Facilities at 315-655-5354.

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Instructional Technology Plan

As required by Commissioner's Regulation 100.12, the Cazenovia Central School District maintains an Instructional Technology Plan to help support achievement and engagement through the seamless integration of technology into teaching and learning, improve learning experiences for students and increase equitable access to technology-rich learning experiences for students and staff. The Cazenovia Central School District's plan is available here.

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Lead Testing

State law requires school districts to sample all water outlets currently or potentially used for drinking or cooking purposes in buildings that may be occupied by students and to submit those samples to a state-approved lab for analysis. Testing last took place at Burton St Elementary on March 12th 2025 and at the High School and Middle School on April 12th 2025. This testing must be completed every three years thereafter, unless the state Commissioner of Health requires testing sooner.

The state established an action level of 0.005 milligrams of lead per liter. If a sample from a water outlet exceeds this level, schools must take steps to prevent the use of the outlet for drinking or cooking purposes until it is remediated and follow-up testing confirms it is no longer above the action level.

School districts are required to report the results of all water testing to the state Department of Health, the state Education Department and the local health department, and to post the results — along with remediation plans, if required — on the official district website. District Lead in Drinking Water results and plans

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Military Recruiters and Institutes of Higher Education Access to High School Student Information

Pursuant to federal law, the Cazenovia Central School District must provide to military recruiters and institutions of higher education, upon request, the names, addresses and telephone numbers of high school students. Parents/guardians or students ages 18 or older who do not want this information released to military recruiters and/or institutes of higher education should contact the High School Counseling Office at 315-655-5301.

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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.

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Non-Discrimination and Anti-Harassment in the District Policy

The Cazenovia Central School District does not discriminate on the basis of race (defined as, but not limited to, ancestry, color, ethnic group identification, and ethnic background, as well as traits historically associated with race including hair texture and protective hairstyles), color, national origin, creed, disability, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, age, military status or any other protected status in its educational programs, employment or any other activities. Further, it is unlawful for an employer to retaliate against any individual because that person filed a complaint, opposed any unlawful practice or testified or assisted in an investigation or proceeding.

Additional information and instructions on how to submit a complaint/report about discrimination and/or harassment in the district can be found here.

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Open Meetings Law

The Cazenovia Central School District's Board of Education meeting schedule can be found here. Meetings are held in the District Office located at 31 Emory Ave. These meetings will be held in person. Public comments and participation will be allowed. If you have any questions about board of education meetings, please contact the District Clerk at 315-655-1317.

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Opportunities for Advanced Coursework

New York State Education Law requires the Cazenovia Central School District to inform students and parents/guardians of advanced coursework available to them. Information regarding advanced coursework can be found here.

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Pre-Kindergarten and Kindergarten Eligibility

Children who will be 4 years old on or before December 1st are eligible to enter the lottery for the district's universal pre-kindergarten program during the corresponding school year. Details about the district's Universal PreK program can be found here.

Children who will be 5 years old on or before December 1st are eligible to attend kindergarten during the corresponding school year.

Student registration occurs online via SchoolTool. In order for registration to be complete, each child is required to provide a copy of the birth certificate, proof of residency, proof of custody, if applicable, and evidence of immunizations against measles, rubella (German Measles), mumps, polio, hepatitis B, diphtheria and chicken pox. Information about student registration can be found on the district website's Student Registration page.

It is a requirement for all public schools in New York state to screen all new entrants. The Burton St. office will reach out to families in the spring to schedule screening appointments for students.

Students who are currently enrolled in the district's Universal PreK program do not need to re-register for kindergarten.

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Release of Student Directory Information

Consistent with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), the district has designated certain categories of personally identifiable student information that it may release without prior written consent. This is known as “directory information.” The purpose of doing this is to enable student activities and accomplishments to be publicized and for the creation of such publications as the annual yearbook, programs for graduations, concerts and other special events, sports activity sheets and honor roll or recognition lists. Achievements are typically published on the school website and through school district social media, press releases to the local media and official district publications. Directory information can also be disclosed to outside organizations without a parent/guardian's prior written consent. Outside organizations include, but are not limited to, companies that manufacture class rings or publish yearbooks.

Per BOE policy, the district has designated the following types of information as directory information:

• Student's name
• Grade level
• Participation in officially recognized activities and sports
• Weight and height (for members of athletic teams)
• Honors, degrees and awards received
• Email address
• Photograph

If you do not want any or all of these types of information pertaining to your child released without your prior written consent, please send this request, signed and in writing, to your child's principal.

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School Budget Documents

New York State Education Law requires the Cazenovia Central School District to provide a detailed statement of the amount of money which will be required for the ensuing year for school purposes, specifying the several purposes and the amount for each. This information can be found here.

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School Counseling/Guidance Programs

New York State Education Law requires the Cazenovia Central School District to develop district-wide and building-level comprehensive developmental school counseling guidance plans and to post these plans on the district website. These plans are presented here.

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School Facilities Use

All use of school buildings and grounds will be recorded and available to view through ML Schedules on the district website. Approved use of outdoor athletics facilities is organized by the Coordinator of Athletics. All other facility use is approved by the Director of Facilities. Community groups may request the use of facilities by following directions on the website. If you do not have internet access, please call the Business office at 315-655-1340 for assistance. Two weeks notice is appreciated for all facilities use requests. Insurance is required. Outside groups may be charged at rates set by the Board of Education at its annual organizational meeting in July.

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School Safety Plan

Following an amendment in July 2024, New York State Education Law requires school districts to notify parents and guardians within one week of when a safety drill is being conducted. Information will be communicated via ParentSquare.

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Protection of Pupil Rights Amendment

The Protection of Pupil Rights Amendment provides parents/guardians with certain rights regarding the conduct of surveys, collection and use of information for marketing purposes and certain physical exams. In particular, if a survey is funded in whole or part by the U.S. Department of Education, parents/guardians have the right to consent before students are required to complete a survey that asks about any of the following protected areas:

• Political affiliations or beliefs of the student or student's parents/guardians;
• Mental or psychological problems of the student or student's family;
• Sexual behavior or attitudes;
• Illegal, anti-social, self-incriminating or demeaning behavior;
• Critical appraisals of others with whom respondents have close family relationships;
• Legally recognized privileged relationships, such as with lawyers, doctors or ministers;
• Religious practices, affiliations or beliefs of the student or student's parent/guardian; or
• Income, other than as required by law to determine program eligibility.

Parents/guardians will also receive a notice and an opportunity to opt students out of the following:

• Any other survey that asks about the above protected areas;
• Any non-emergency, invasive physical exam or screening required as a condition of attending school or school functions, with the exception of physical exams or screenings required or permitted by state law (e.g. hearing, vision or scoliosis); and
• Activities involving collection, disclosure or use of personal information collected from students for marketing or to sell or otherwise distribute the information to others.

Parents/guardians have the right to inspect any surveys that ask about the above protected areas, as well as surveys created by third parties that are used to collect personal information from students for marketing purposes and instructional materials used as part of the curriculum.

The school district will directly notify parents/guardians of its student privacy policy at the start of each school year and after any substantive changes. Parents/guardians will also be provided with reasonable notification of specific activities or surveys covered by this policy and the ability to opt their child out of such activities.

These rights transfer from the parents/guardians to their child who is at least 18 years old or an emancipated minor.

Anyone who believes their rights have been violated may file a complaint with: Family Policy Compliance Office, U.S. Department of Education, 400 Maryland Avenue, SW, Washington, D.C. 20202.

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Title I - Parents' Right to Know

Under the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA), 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
• Whether a teacher is teaching under emergency or other provisional status through which state qualification or licensing criteria have been waived
• Whether the teacher is teaching in the field of discipline of the certification of the teacher
• Whether their child receives services from paraprofessionals

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Title IX

It is the policy of the Cazenovia Central 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. View the district's full harassment and non-discrimination policy click here . Reports of sexual harassment can be made at any time, including during non-business hours by mailing reports to the office address listed for the for the Title IX Coordinator:

Superintendent of Schools
Cazenovia Central School District
31 Emory Ave.
Cazenovia, NY 13035

Title IX Grievance Procedure

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Transportation to Non-Public Schools

If your child attends a non-public school within the Cazenovia Central School District area and needs transportation to their school, please contact Karen Brouillette, Transportation Supervisor at 315-655-1326 to determine if the district can provide transportation. Transportation requests for the upcoming school year should be made by April 1 each year.

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Water Safety

Drowning remains a leading cause of preventable injury and death among children and adolescents. Because drowning is quick and often completely silent, understanding situational risks and establishing household safety boundaries saves lives. In accordance with New York State Education Law Section 926 the District is providing the following resources to families.
Family Water Safety Guide NYSDOH
Safe Swimming Tips