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CONNECT WITH US

Valley Stream 30 encourages open and respectful communication so that questions, concerns, or issues can be addressed quickly and effectively. We welcome inquiries from parents and community members regarding school matters. The best way to get support is to start with the person most directly involved in your situation. If your concern is not resolved, it can be escalated to the next staff member in the chain of communication. Our goal is always to respond to your concerns thoughtfully and ensure your questions are addressed.

STUDENT REGISTRATION & RESIDENCY SCHOOL INQUIRES CURRICULUM & INSTRUCTION

Includes: New Student Registration, Student Re-entry, Residency Issues, School Attendance Zone Requests

  • Step 1: School Clerical Staff (see your school’s contact below)
  • Step 2: Principal or Assistant Principal
  • If unresolved: Assistant Superintendent for Business & Human Resources (516) 434-3600 x5223
  • Final contact: Superintendent (516) 434-3600 x5222

 

Includes: School Safety, Student Instruction, Report Card, Extra Help, Field Trips

  • Step 1: School Clerical Staff (see your school’s contact below)
  • Step 2: Principal or Assistant Principal
    • Clear Stream Ave ⇒ (516) 434-3600 x1004
    • Forest Road ⇒ (516) 434-3600 x2002
    • Shaw Ave⇒ (516) 434-3600 x3101
  • If Curriculum, Instruction, or Assessment Concern and still unresolved: Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction ⇒ (516) 434-3604 X 5229
  • If Special Services Concern and still unresolved: Director of Special Services ⇒ (516) 434-3600 x5234
  • Final contact: Superintendent (516) 434-3600 x5222

Includes: Arts in Education, Enrichment, QUEST Program, Assessments, Intervention, English as a New Language Services, Homebound/Homeschool, Pre-K, Kindergarten Screening/ Lottery, Professional Learning, Summer School Program

  • Step 1: Teacher or Enrichment Teacher (via ParentSquare)
  • Step 2: Principal or Assistant Principal
  • Step 3: Reading/Math Specialist or Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum & Instruction (516) 434-3600 x5229
  • If still unresolved: Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction ⇒ (516) 434-3604 X 5229
  • Final contact: Superintendent ⇒ (516) 434-3600 x5222
AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAMS SPECIAL SERVICES TECHNOLOGY & DATA

Includes:  After-School Enrichment Lottery, After-School Care Program

  • Teacher-Led: Teacher Principal
  • SCOPE Enrichment: SCOPE Enrichment (631) 360-0800 x167 Principal
  • SCOPE After Care: SCOPE After Care (631) 360-0800 x237 Principal
  • If still unresolved: Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction ⇒ (516) 434-3604 X 5229
  • Final contact: Superintendent ⇒ (516) 434-3600 x5222

Includes: 504 Plan, IEP, Related Services (Speech, Counseling, OT/PT), Dignity Act, Homeless, Title IX

  • Step 1: CPSE Clerical (516) 434-3600 x5232 or assigned related service staff/teacher (via ParentSquare)
  • Step 2: Principal or Assistant Principal
  • Step 3: Director of Special Services ⇒ (516) 434-3600 x5234
  • Final contact: Superintendent ⇒ (516) 434-3600 x5222

Includes: School systems (Frontline, eSchool, IEP Direct, ParentSquare), Student/Parent access, Device Insurance, Digital Equity Survey

  • Step 1: Submit Incident IQ Ticket via Classlink
  • Step 2: Clerk for Technology  (516) 434-3645 x5002
  • If unresolved: Director of Technology & Data ⇒ (516) 434-3637 x5001
  • Final contact: Superintendent ⇒ (516) 434-3600 x5222
BUSINESS HUMAN RESOURCES ISSUE STILL NOT RESOLVED

Includes: Budget, FOIL requests, facilities, meals, transportation, hiring, benefits, payroll

  • Step 1: Appropriate staff (Assistant Business Manager, Account Clerk, Administrative Officer)
  • Step 2: Assistant Superintendent for Business & Human Resources (516) 434-3600 x5223
  • Final contact: Superintendent ⇒ (516) 434-3600 x522

 

Includes: APPR, Recruitment, Interviews, Hiring, Employment Verifications, TEACH Account, Exit Interviews, Onboarding, Attendance, Personnel Files, Tenure, GATES, Seniority, Benefits, Payroll, Workers’ Compensation

  • Step 1: Administrative Officer ⇒ (516) 434-3600 x5223 or Senior Account Clerk ⇒  (516) 434-3600 x5226 (depending on the issue)
  • Step 2: Assistant Business Manager ⇒ (516) 434-3600 x5227
  • If unresolved: Assistant Superintendent for Business & Human Resources ⇒ (516) 434-3600 x5223
  • Final contact: Superintendent (516) 434-3600 x5222

Before contacting the next level, please confirm you have:

  • Contacted the person most directly involved.
  • Discussed the issue with the Principal, Assistant Superintendent, or Director.
  • Attended one or more meetings to discuss your concerns.
  • Elevated the concern to the Superintendent.

If you have completed all of the above and your concern is still not addressed, you are advised to contact the Board of Education as the final step to ensure your concern is fully considered.

Ashley Starna, District Clerk for the Board of Education

(516) 434-3600, x5227 or DistrictClerk@vs30.org