Cub Scout Pack 1717 Lion’s Den is hosting an Art Supply Drive through May 11.

Collection boxes are located at Liberty Diner, Ferndale Post Office, Liberty Trading Post and Liberty Dollar Tree. All donations will be given to the local Children’s Home.

For more information, call Melinda at 845-807-9778.

Hello Liberty,

Mother nature was not kind to us this year, and because of that the district used our eight allotted emergency closure days.

One of our days in February was during a state of emergency. We were initially informed, and communicated to our families, that that day would not count toward our emergency closure days.

However, after consulting with the New York State Department of Education, it has been recommended that the waiver day should be used for state of emergency closures once all scheduled emergency days are exhausted.

Because of that, we will not be using any of our proposed give back days this year.

Thank you so much for your understanding.

If you have any questions, please email questions@libertyk12.org

Sincerely,

Dr. Patrick Sullivan
Superintendent

The next Board of Education meeting will be at 6 p.m. Tuesday, April 21,  in the HS Media Center at 125 Buckley St. in Liberty. The agenda will be available on Monday, April 20, at Board Docs.

The Liberty Elks Lodge will host and Ice Cream Sundae Party at the Lodge at 21 John St. in Liberty from 3-4:30 p.m.  Monday, May 4.

The event is free for all kids. Students are also encouraged to submit their art for the Elks’ Drug Awareness Program.

Those who wish to attend are asked to RSVP to April at 845-283-5335.

With spring here, Liberty Central School District is reminding families of some communication policies and safety procedures.

The district encourages the  community to come out to support the students in their academic, athletic and fine art endeavors, while ensuring the campuses remain safe.

With capital project construction ongoing, those who are visiting the middle and high school campus are asked to be mindful of the work in progress. While significant progress has been made, the new turf athletic field and the surrounding areas are still off limits to the public. Work on the track is expected to begin soon. Construction of the maintenance building has also begun, which means the parking lot on Winthrop Avenue, as well as the walkway from the lot to the high school is closed. Those who are attending softball, baseball or tennis matches should  park in the lot between the high school and district office.

Parents and guardians are also reminded of the most efficient ways to communicate any concerns they may have. The  Chain of Command Calling Guide includes details on whom to contact for what. Concerns regarding bullying and safety may also be reported through the Anonymous Alerts system.

The district adheres to our visitor expectations and the New York State Public High School Athletic Association guidelines, which encourage positivity, support and sportsmanship, and reminds spectators to follow the policy. Tobacco, alcohol, marijuana or other drug use is prohibited on school grounds, as are pets. Staff members are onsite during all contests and they will ask those who violate the policies to comply or leave.

The district also issued reminders of the steps in place to make Liberty a safe place in which to learn. Entry to all buildings requires keycard access for staff, and LCSD has a strict visiting procedure. Visitors are restricted to a single point of entry in each building. All visitors must show a valid ID at an automated kiosk before entering any of our school buildings, and will be buzzed in. All classrooms require keycard access, and doors are expected to remain closed and locked when occupied.

Through the district’s door lock system, school officials are able to immediately lock all doors if there is an emergency. Digital signs throughout common areas will help inform students and staff of what is happening. There are also strobe lights inside and outside the building, which will help alert of emergencies and advise those outside the building not to enter. If an emergency occurs, the Liberty Police Department is able to monitor school cameras.

LPD is an important partner, as a school resource officer from LPD is placed in each building. They regularly patrol and check for vulnerabilities and are a valuable resource to students and staff.

Faculty and staff are trained in what to do, in line with the districtwide safety plan, if an emergency occurs, and our schools have emergency drills several times a year.

“Safety is always one of the top priorities for Liberty Central School District, and we appreciate your support and assistance,” Superintendent Dr. Patrick Sullivan said.