Dryden Central School District

The Dryden Central School District is located in the southern part of central New York State in Tompkins County. The District encompasses an area of 110 square miles and serves a population of about 1800 students. Please follow the links to view individual school or department Web pages.

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Annual Budget Vote Results

Prop. 1 - Spending Plan - 554 - 220 (Passed)

Prop. 2 - School Bus Bond - 548 - 215 (Passed)

Prop. 3 - Freeville School Roof - 544 - 207 (Passed)

Board of Education Candidate Results

William Harding - elected for a 3-year term	523
Lawrence Lyon - elected for a 3-year term	507
Paul Lutwak - elected for a 3-year term	485
Brian June - elected by write-in votes to serve the balance of an unexpired term	84
Other Write-In Candidates
Jeff Humphrey	78
Dominique Bouchard	19
Dan Wakeman	8
James Crawford	6
Don Scutt	6
Paul Streeter	4
Mary Ellen Bossack	4
Rachel Dickinson	2
Jim Drew	2
Mark Bell	2
Paul Sinnott	1
Blaine Warner	1
John Beno	1
Charlie Hart	1
Margaret DeGaetano	1
Lara Kimber	1
Steve Crawford	1
Lance Cole	1
Rhonda Kowalski	1
David Bravo-Cullen	1
Deb Shigley	1
Charles Becker	1
Cheryl Hoyte	1

Thank you to all the voters!

Click Here for the Superintendent's Budget Hearing Presentation on the 2012-13 School Budget

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In compliance with an amendment to the Open Meetings Law recently signed by Gov. Cuomo, the Dryden Central School District will post records to be discussed at School Board meetings on our website. The records may be accessed from the Upcoming Meeting Information menu option on our Board of Education page.

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Medicaid Notice

Dryden Schools participate in Medicaid reimbursement as allowed. The NYS Medicaid Confidentiality Disclosure Policy is available by clicking this link. The Medicaid Compliance Officer for Dryden Schools is Kathy Ferrito. Ms. Ferrito can be reached at 607-844-8694

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Academic State of Our Schools

Click this link to view the Academic State of Our Schools overview that was presented to the Board of Education by the Superintendent on September 12, 2011. Please note that the data used in this presentation is still under review and is subject to change as the verification process continues.

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Click this link to review the Dryden School District Report Card for 2010-2011

Click this link to review the Dryden School District Strategic Plan for 2012-2015

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Notification of Section 504 Compliance

It is the policy of the Dryden Central School District not to discriminate against any otherwise qualified individual with a disability, solely by reason of his/her disability, in admission or access to, or treatment or employment in, any program or activity sponsored by this school district.

Inquiries regarding compliance with this policy should be directed to Kathleen Granelli, Section 504 Coordinator, Dryden Central School District, PO Box 88, Dryden, NY 13053, phone 607-844-8694 ext.1459 or to the Office of Civil Rights, US Department of Education, Washington DC.

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Title IX Non-Discrimination Policy

The Dryden Central School District (District) in accordance with Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, Title VI of The Civil Rights Act of 1964, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title II of the Americans With Disabilities Act, or the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, national origin, political affiliation, sex, age, marital or veteran status, or disability in its programs and activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The District recognizes its responsibility to provide an environment free from discrimination, harassment and intimidation in the career, technical or educational programs and activities it operates.

We do not permit discrimination by employees, school volunteers, students and non-employees such as contractors and vendors, as well as any third parties participating in, observing or otherwise engaged in activities subject to the supervision of the District. This includes recruitment and employment practices, pay and benefits, counseling services for students, access by students to career, technical or other educational programs, courses and activities. The Board also prohibits harassment based upon an individual’s opposition to the discrimination or participation in a related investigation or complaint proceeding under the anti-discrimination statutes.

This policy of non-discrimination and anti-harassment will be enforced on school district premises, in school buildings and at all school sponsored events, programs and activities including those that take place off school premises. Inquiries or complaint should be forwarded to the Superinten

Grievance Procedure for Non-Discrimination Policy

The compliance officer for Section 504 and other grievances related to student activities and all employee related activities is the Director of Student Services, Kathleen Granelli, telephone 607-844-8694 ext 1459. The compliance officer can be contacted at the Dryden Elementary School, 36 Union Street, Dryden, New York 13053.

The compliance officer, upon request, will provide a copy of the District’s grievance procedure to any employee, student or other covered person.

A copy of each of the Acts and Regulations upon which this notice is based will be made available, upon written request to the District compliance officer.

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Link to Acceptable Use Policy:

Click here for Dryden Central School Acceptable Use Policy

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Safety reminder:

Lockdowns occur when there is an awareness of a situation requiring investigation in the building. Once the investigation is completed, the lockdown is lifted and classes resume. The purpose of any lockdown is to assure student and staff safety.

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Dryden Central School District

Mission Statement:

Dryden Schools promote academic achievement and youth development, preparing students for lives of productive employment, sound relationships, and responsible citizenship in our community and the world.

Vision Statement:

The Dryden Central School District is an outstanding place to live and attend school because of its shared commitment to the highest quality education and the safest, most productive academic environment. Children are prepared for their school years by the time they reach kindergarten and prepared for success in college when they leave high school. Instruction and performance data are to be exemplary. Staff turnover is low because morale is high. A stable staff with high morale assumes continuity for students from year to year. Students know that all members of the district respect them, protect them, and show them, by example, that learning leads to a more fulfilling life. Funding for schools is sufficient without undue burden on local taxpayers. Facilities are safe, clean, and renovated on a scheduled and affordable basis.

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