South Lewis Central School District

This document outlines the South Lewis Central School District's Comprehensive K-12 School Counseling Programs, adhering to New York State regulations. It details an integrated approach built upon four core components: school counseling curriculum, individual student planning, responsive services, and system support. The program aims to prepare students for effective participation in educational programs, enhance career and college readiness, foster academic and social-emotional development, and ensure student success through data-driven practices and continuous improvement.

The South Lewis CSD Athletic Task Force developed this plan to provide strategic direction and establish clear policies for the management and sustainability of its athletic programs. Key areas addressed include detailed criteria for adding, eliminating, and combining sports, as well as specific guidelines for supporting 'Teams of One.' The plan aims to uphold the collective interests of the athletic program and student-athletes, stabilize program offerings, and ensure equitable opportunities for participation.

This document outlines a detailed capital improvement project plan focused on enhancing educational facilities. Key components include the construction of a new elementary school and extensive renovations to the Middle School-High School, bus garage, and biomass facilities. The plan details the financial implications, including estimated costs, tax impacts, and anticipated annual savings, particularly from transitioning to a single-campus model. It also provides a timeline of key milestones from the initial Board of Education decision and public vote in 2018 to the projected project completion and grand opening in 2021, while addressing the rationale, benefits, and potential drawbacks of the proposed changes.

This document presents candidate statements for two available seats on the Board of Education for South Lewis Central School. The candidates—Lucy Austin, Patrick D'Ambrosi, and Richard Ventura—outline their backgrounds, commitment to the students, staff, and taxpayers, and their reasons for seeking a position on the Board. One candidate, Richard Ventura, highlights his 15 years of service on the Board and experience navigating challenging economic times while prioritizing student needs. Lucy Austin emphasizes her background as an alumna and parent with professional leadership experience. Patrick D'Ambrosi details his long-time residency and professional background as a Senior Mechanical Designer.

This plan outlines the South Lewis Central School District's approach to addressing the academic impact of lost instructional time due to the COVID-19 pandemic, utilizing American Rescue Plan (ARP) State-Level Reserve Funds. Key strategies include implementing during-school and after-school programs with evidence-based interventions, coordinating with the District AIS Plan for individualized support, and employing robust data collection for student identification and progress monitoring. The plan also emphasizes monitoring students' social, emotional, and mental health needs through At Risk Teams and maintains a focus on vulnerable student populations disproportionately affected by the pandemic. Expenditures are primarily allocated to salaries for academic and social/emotional instructional programming, including an additional nurse and an Instructional Technology Director.