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North Rockland Central School District

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Required Notifications

Required Notifications

Following are policy notifications as required by state and federal law or school district practice.

  • Reporting Year: 2025-2026
    District/BOCES: North Rockland Central School District

    Policy Overview

    As part of New York State's 2025 "bell-to-bell" mandate prohibiting student use of non-school-issued internet-enabled devices (including smartphones, smartwatches and tablets) during instructional days, all school districts and BOCES are required to publish an annual report summarizing policy enforcement of the statewide ban. The following report provides a transparent, data-driven overview of North Rockland Central School District policy enforcement across our schools, evaluates potential demographic disparities and outlines corrective measures where necessary.

    NRCSD Policy 5695: Students and Personal Electronic Devices

    Enforcement Summary

    Disciplinary actions by number

    Measure Number
    Total Student Enrollment 2025-26 7656
    Students Receiving at Least One Violation 175
    Total Violations Recorded 193
    Verbal Warnings 0
    Device Confiscations 0
    Parent Notifications 0
    Detentions 0
    Other Disciplinary Actions 0

    Demographic Analysis

    Provide non-identifiable demographic information regarding students who faced disciplinary action for noncompliance with the policy.

    Disciplinary Action by demographic groups

    Demographic Group Enrollment % Students Disciplined % Difference
    Female 49.8% 35.2% -14.6%
    Male 50.2% 64.8% 14.6%

    Students with Disabilities

    		 15.6% 19.1% 3.5%
    Economically Disadvantaged 60.9% 16.5% -44.4%
    English Language Learners 17.3% 19.1% 1.8%
    American Indian/Alaska Native 0.12% 0% -0.12%
    Asian/Pacific Islander 2.59% 3.11% 0.52%
    Black/African American 14.54% 16.58% 2.04%
    Hispanic/Latino 66.22% 68.91% 2.69%
    Multiracial 1.67% 0.52% -1.15%
    White 14.86% 10.88% -3.98%

    Findings and Interpretation
    Describe trends observed in the data, identify any disparities, discuss possible contributing factors, and explain how the district/BOCES will continue monitoring enforcement practices.

    The number of students disciplined for non-compliance with the policy is low and not statistically significant.

    North Rockland Central School District will continue to monitor enforcement policies in accordance with our Board policy to ensure a safe, distraction-free learning environment, and will adjust practices as needed.

    Statistical Significance Determination
    Was a statistically significant disparate impact identified?
    No

    Mitigation Action Plan
    N/A

  • The Code of Conduct is reviewed each year by a committee consisting of teachers, administrators and parents. Revisions are presented at a public hearing before being adopted by the Board of Education.

    View Code of Conduct (English)
    View Code of Conduct (Spanish)

  • About Dignity for All Students Act (DASA)

    New York State’s Dignity for All Students Act (The Dignity Act or DASA) seeks to provide the State’s public elementary and secondary school students with a safe and supportive environment free from discrimination, intimidation, taunting, harassment, and bullying on school property, a school bus and/or at a school function.

    The legislation states that no student will be subjected to harassment or discrimination by employees or students on school property or at a school function based on their actual or perceived race, color, weight, national origin, ethnic group, religion, religious practice, disability, sexual orientation, gender or sex. For additional information, review Board Policy 0115 and access the DASA Incident Form.

    View DASA Board Policy

    Access DASA Incident Form

    NRCSD DASA Coordinators

    North Rockland High School

    Christopher Moore, Assistant Principal
    Diana Leonardo, Staff Member

    North Rockland High School Extension

    Kelley Herrmann, Administrator

    Fieldstone Middle School

    James Mulligan, Assistant Principal
    Kelly O’Sullivan, Staff Member

    Farley Elementary School

    Ryan Reed, Assistant Principal
    Michelle Reyes, Staff Member

    Haverstraw Elementary School

    Tamara O'Sullivan, Assistant Principal
    Sully Ortega, Staff Member

    Willow Grove Elementary School

    Colleen Pine, Assistant Principal
    Laureen Ceresnik, Staff Member

    Stony Point Elementary School

    Laura Sweeney, Assistant Principal
    Catherine Ramirez, Staff Member

    Thiells Elementary School

    Amy Prudente, Principal
    Mary Velez-Torres, Staff Member

    West Haverstraw Elementary School

    Karema Brown, Assistant Principal
    Carmen Diaz, Staff Member

    Neary Educational Center

    Kenneth Haskins, Supervisor of Alternative Education
    Jenna Vomero, Staff Member

  • View the current District Wide Emergency Response Plan

  • Beginning with the 2026–2027 school year, New York State Education Law Section 926 requires school districts to provide families with annual information on drowning prevention, water safety and safe swimming practices.

    North Rockland Central School District is sharing resources from the New York State Department of Health to help families understand the importance of water safety and prevent drowning.

    Families are encouraged to review these resources and discuss important water safety practices with their children.

    NYS Safe Swimming Information

    Safe Swimming Tip Card - English

    Safe Swimming Tip Card - Spanish