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James P. Dexter
Superintendent

Maureen Van Deusen
Assistant Superintendent
for Instruction

Gregory Giammarco
Business Administrator

MESSAGE FROM THE SUPERINTENDENT -
JAMES P. DEXTER

The winter months tend to be very busy time for our students and families. This is also the time that the District will begin to plan for the 2010-2011 school year.  During the next few months, teachers, guidance counselors, and principals will be working with students and parents to schedule classes for the next school year.  Once again, we have increased our curricular offerings.  I encourage High School students to take a rigorous full schedule, and to take advantage of the many outstanding courses that have been developed by our High School staff.  Middle School and High School parents should encourage their child(ren) to work towards a Regents Diploma with an advanced designation. In today’s competitive college environment and economy, a Regents Diploma is not always enough. Also, I recommend that seniors take a fourth year of science and/or math.  Seniors who take a full and rigorous schedule are more prepared to achieve in college and in the workplace.  Parents can contact the Guidance and Counseling Department for information about diploma requirements.
 
The Board of Education has begun the process of developing the 2010-2011 budget.   As you know, given the state of the economy, schools will certainly face a number of difficult challenges and decisions in developing a budget that is fiscally responsible, yet mindful of the needs of the children.  Please take note of the budget development calendar and check this site for addition information throughout the budget development process.
 

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TICKETS ON SALE FOR THE CRANE ACTING TROUPE PRODUCTION OF THE WIZARD OF OZ

The Crane Acting Troupe has announced that the box office will be open for ticket sales for its Spring production of the Wizard of Oz starting Mon., March 1. The box office will be open from 6:30 - 8:30 pm Monday through Friday in the High School Lobby.

The production will be held in the High School auditorium with a matinee performance on Sun., March 21 at 2 pm. Additional performances will be Thurs., March 25; Friday, March 26; and Sat., March 27 at 7:30 pm. A special dinner/theatre event will be held on Fri., March 26 in the High School Cafeteria. The cost is $15.

Tickets are $10 for students/seniors and $12 for adults. Checks should be payable to The Crane Acting Troupe. Please include your name, address and telephone number on the face of the check.

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BOARD OF EDUCATION APPROVES THE CALENDAR FOR THE 2010-2011 SCHOOL YEAR

At its meeting on Tues., March 2, the Board of Education approved the school calendar for 2010-2011.

For the 2009-2010 school year, Superintendent James Dexter announced that if the District does not use all of the alotted emergency or "snow days," the "give back" days will be in the following order:

If the District uses three (3) emergency days, school will not be in session on Fri., May 14 and Fri., May 28. If the District uses four (4) emergency days, school will not be in session on Fri., May 28.

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ICHABOD CRANE ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS
SEVENTH ANNUAL JUMP ROPE FOR HEART

  The students at Martin Van Buren and Martin H. Glynn Elementary Schools are jumping at the chance to help fight heart disease and stroke on Sat., Feb. 27 at Ichabod Crane Middle School. Sponsored by the Ichabod Crane Parent Teacher Association (PTA) and the elementary schools physical education teachers, the Jump Rope for Heart event began at 9 am with the students and their families participating in cardiovascular and bone strengthening exercises. 

Jump Rope for Heart teaches participants about the importance of a healthy lifestyle.  The event empowers children as they provide vital community service and discover that they can make a difference.  At the same time students enjoy being a part of a team while jumping into the spirit of this fun-filled event. 

For more information, contact physical education teachers, Mrs. Geiger or Mr. Jause.

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ICHABOD CRANE LOOKS TO THE FUTURE
Demographic/Enrollment Study to Help Identify Trends

The Ichabod Crane Central School Board of Education reviewed the report of a long-term enrollment study conducted by Dr. Paul Seversky at its meeting on October 6, 2009. The study contains information about future enrollment trends and is designed to assist the District with long-term planning for instruction, facilities and finances.

The study reviewed demographic data, including recent birth statistics and other information about the Ichabod Crane community to develop the estimated enrollment patterns for the next 10 years.

 “This study will provide the District with the information necessary to plan for the future,” stated James Dexter, Superintendent of the Ichabod Crane Central School District. “I look forward to sharing the information in the study with parents, staff, the community and municipalities.”

In the near future, the Board of Education will begin to determine how best to use the information in the study. For more information about the completed study, contact James Dexter at 758-7575, Ext. 3002.
DEMOGRAPHIC/ ENROLLMENT PROJECTION STUDY
October 2009
BUILDING CAPACITY STUDY  
December 2009   

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(Jan. 12, 2010 ) Required Announcement of Review by the New York State Education Department’s (NYSED) Office of Vocation and Education Services for Individuals with Disabilities (VESID)

The New York State Education Department’s (NYSED) Office of Vocation and Education Services for Individuals with Disabilities (VESID) initiated a Special Education Quality Assurance (SEQA) Transition Compliance Review in the Ichabod Crane Central School District during the 2009 – 2010 school year. The purpose of this review is to assess the District’s compliance with selected federal and state law and regulation governing the education of students with disabilities.
The review will be conducted by VESID’s SEQA office and will include representatives from the school district. The review will involve a review of school records of selected students with disabilities, classroom visitations and staff interviews. In addition, meetings of the Committee on Special Education will be observed. Further information may be obtained by contacting VESID’s Special Education Quality Assurance office in your region and/or by contacting the school district.

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