Developing Leaders for the Renaissance of New York

PARENTS

IMPORTANT RESOURCES FOR FAMILIES | RECURSOS IMPORTANTES PARA LAS FAMILIAS

Welcome Parents!

You will find useful information and policies posted below and on these related pages.

  • Timely notices and upcoming events will be posted on the Notices and Events page
  • Tips for supporting your child’s social, emotional and academic growth can be found on Supporting Your Child
  • Current menus during the school year can be found on Food Service
  • Policies relating to our approach to student behavior expectations and support can be found on Student Support

Compliance with Education Law § 2-d and Part 121 requires that we post our Parents Bill of Rights, regarding data privacy and security for our students.

Re-Opening plans and health and safety policies are found on our Health and Safety page.

 

Other Useful Policies

The Discipline Policy and Code of Conduct

TRCS 2 Elementary School Family Handbook

The Policies and Procedures Manual includes, but is not limited to, the following:

  • Access to Student Records Policy, pursuant to the Family Education Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), page 3
  • Student Non-Discrimination Policy, page 10
  • Technology Use and Internet Safety Policy, page 11
  • Special Education Policies, page 15

Protection for Immigrant Families – New York City issued a Letter and one-page fact sheet to students’ families on the protections and supports the NYC Department of Education has in place for immigrant families, and The Renaissance Charter Schools follow that guidance. The letter reiterates our policy that non-local law enforcement officers, including Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), are not allowed to enter schools unless absolutely required by law (in most cases, this means they must have a warrant signed by a judge). The protocol for how schools should handle visits or requests from ICE remains in effect during the summer months, as students attend summer school or participate in summer meals. The letter, one-pager, and protocol are all available in Arabic, Bengali, Chinese, French, Haitian Creole, Korean, Russian, Spanish, and Urdu HERE.

Grievance (Complaint) Procedure – Any individual or group may bring a complaint to the Board of Trustees* of TRCS 2 alleging a violation of the New York State Charter Schools Act, the TRCS 2’s charter, or any other provision of law relating to the management or operation of the charter school. If the individual or group determines that the Board of Trustees has not adequately addressed the complaint, the complainant may present the complaint to the NYSED Charter Office as TRCS 2’s charter authorizer, which shall investigate and respond. Thereafter, if the individual or group determines that TRCS 2 has not adequately addressed the complaint, the complainant may present the complaint to the Board of Regents/State Education Department, which shall investigate and respond. Board of Regents Rule  8 NYCRR § 3.16 delegates to the Commissioner of Education the authority to receive, investigate, and respond to complaints, and issue appropriate remedial orders on behalf of the Board of Regents. The Commissioner’s decision will be final.

  • People who have had their grievances denied by the Board of Trustees will be notified in writing of their right to appeal the decision to the Chancellor of the New York City Department of Education using this form. Complainants may also contact the NYS Regents Board.
  • For more information on filing a complaint with the New York State Board of Regents, please visit https://www.nysed.gov/charter-schools/complaint-process
  • Step-by-step instructions and accompanying forms may be found here: How to file a Charter School Complaint

* The Board of Trustees may be contacted by sending or personally delivering a written complaint to this address:

The Renaissance Charter School 2
Attn: Monte Joffee, EdD, Board Chairperson
45-20 83rd Street
Elmhurst, NY 11373
Email: montejoffee@rencharter.org