Freeport... The
School District/Community Relationship
The Board of Education is committed to developing positive methods
of communication both to inform the community and to learn from
it. The Board of Education has commissioned a number of community-based
advisory committees to assist it with specific issues. This framework
for shared decision-making by teachers, parents, students, administrators
and community members is enabling all who have a stake in the
future of our School District to have a say in it.
Some of the committee are: Citizens
Finance Advisory Committee, Scholarship and Honors Advisory Board,
Adult Education Advisory Board, Facilities Task Force, Short Term
Space Impact Study Group, Magnet School Task Force, and the Theme
School Study Group.
Community Use of School Facilities
Freeport schools and facilities are primarily used by students
for their learning. School buildings and playing fields can be
used by community organizations and groups for activities that
are educational, cultural, recreational or civic in nature, and
primarily for the benefit of School District residents. The use
of these facilities is governed by the regulations adopted by
the Board of Education.
Community groups and Organizations may apply for permits to use
school facilities by paying appropriate fees and applying to Mr.
Spiro Colaitis, Director of Facilities, Freeport Public Schools,
235 North Ocean Avenue, 867-5200.
Student Registration
New students may be registered at the Central Registration Verification
Office (CRVO), located at the west end of Caroline G. Atkinson
School on West Seaman Avenue. At the time of registration, the
following documents are required:
child's birth certificate or passport
proof of guardianship from court or the appropriate
foster care papers
signed physician's certificate of up-to-date
immunization records
three (3)current proofs of Freeport School District
address
Deed or
Current lease (if the deed
or lease is not in your name, 3 of the most recent items
listed below are required)
PLUS any two (2) of the
most recent:
Freeport Water Bill
Freeport Electric Bill
LIPA Bill
Telephone Bill
IRS Correspondence
Credit Card Statements
Driver's License
ID from DMV
Automobile Registration
Cablevision or Satellite Bill
Federal/State Mail with address
Pay Stub with current address
Social Security Correspondence
Mortgage Statement/Payment Booklet
D.S.S. Correspondence
Unemployment Correspondence
Foster Care Agency letter
Mailed Bank Statement
Nassau County Tac Bill
Move's Bill (dated)
Home/Tenant/Car/Left/Health Insurance
Bill
Stamped Post Office Change of
Address form
Note: P.O.Boxes are not
acceptable as proof of residency
In order to receive any service from the District, parents/guardians
must present proofs of residency and birth certificate at the Central
Registry. For Pre-Kindergarten admissions, a child must have celebrated
his or her 4th birthday on or before December 1 of that year and
must submit a competed Physical exam, including lead testing. For
Kindergarten admission in September, a child's 5th birthday must
be reached on or before December 1 or that year. Original birth
certificate must be placed in the appropriate grade, based on their
prior school records and /or the judgment of the Assistant Superintendent
for Curriculum and Instruction, with the collaboration of the school
principal. Parent or guardians may phone the CRVO at 867-5254 for
more information about hours for registration and for the specific
documents and immunizations required.
Emergency Information
The emergency closing of school or other extraordinary information
is announced over local broadcast media and through a recorded message
you may hear on the Board of Education's telephone switchboard.
You can hear this message by calling 867-5200
School Closings If severe weather and dangerous traveling condition make
it advisable to close school. you will be notified by announcements
from 6:30 am - 8:00 am on the radio and television stations listed
