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Commack Union Free School District |
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SCHOOL LUNCH PROGRAM |
| The Commack
School District offers a regular school lunch program on a self-sustaining
basis through Aramark Corporation, with nutrition and menu
guidance provided by the school district PTA Nutrition Committee. For the 2005-2006 school year, the Type A lunch price, which includes milk, is $1.45 for primary students, $1.50 for intermediate and secondary students, and $3.25 plus tax for adults. The price of an individual container of milk is 35¢. A la carte items are also offered on the menu at varying prices. A breakfast snack program is offered at the high school. |
| In District - Children within the district are transported between home and school in accordance with the following schedule: Grades K-2: More than 1/4 mile Grades 3-8: More than 1/2 mile Grades 9-12: More than 1 mile Out of District - The district transports pupils to private and parochial schools for a distance not to exceed fifteen (15) miles. If a student lives beyond the 15 mile limit and the district makes a bus run to that particular school, carrying other eligible students, transportation will be provided from a central pickup point. Transportation to and from a central pickup point, however, is the responsibility of the student. Requests for such transportation must be made by letter addressed to the Superintendent of Schools before April 1 preceding the opening of school in September. Children riding buses are issued bus passes. Parents are urged to instruct their children in rules of proper behavior. The school district reserves the right to suspend the privilege of bus transportation for students who threaten the safety and well-being of themselves and/or of other children. The transportation department telephone number is: 912-2020. |
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CONTINUING EDUCATION |
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A program of adult education is offered twice a year, with classes held
at various schools throughout the district. Online classes, cultural and athletic
trips are also offered. This is a district sponsored program regulated
by the State Department of Education. A brochure describing the
courses available and locations of sessions will be sent by mail to all
district residents each term. Citizenship courses totally supported by
state funds will be offered if district residents express a need for such
training. The Director of continuing education is L. John Friia. For further information regarding this program, call 912-2153, or visit the Commack Website. |
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