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For Families, Staff, & Partners

School policies, publicly stated.

As a NYS 4201 chartered school, Mill Neck Manor School for the Deaf maintains a published set of policies governing student conduct, family rights, special education procedures, and operational standards. This page is our central library — for families, faculty, and partner agencies.

A note on policy documents

The policy documents linked below are the authoritative versions. If you have questions about how a policy applies to your student, your situation, or your role at the school, please contact us at info@millneck.org or call 516-922-4100.

Student & Family Policies

For families & students.

Parent & Student Handbook

Our comprehensive guide for families — covering daily school operations, expectations, communication, and student rights. The single best starting point for new families.

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Code of Conduct (DASA)

Our Dignity for All Students Act (DASA) policy — covering anti-bullying, harassment prevention, and the procedures that keep every student safe and respected.

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Special Education Rights

A summary of parents' procedural safeguards under IDEA and Part 200 of NYSED regulations — including IEP rights, dispute resolution, and FAPE provisions.

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FERPA & Student Records

Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) procedures — your rights regarding access to, correction of, and confidentiality of your student's records.

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Attendance Policy

School attendance requirements, absence procedures, tardiness policies, and the supports we offer when attendance becomes a concern.

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Photo & Media Release

How we handle student photographs, video, and media — and how families can opt in or out of school publicity and media coverage involving their student.

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Health & Safety

Keeping students safe.

Health & Medication

Medication administration, immunization requirements, health screening procedures, and chronic health condition support during the school day.

Emergency Procedures

Fire drills, lockdown procedures, evacuation routes, severe weather response, and how we communicate emergencies to families.

Bus & Transportation Safety

Pickup and drop-off procedures, school bus safety, behavior expectations, and emergency contact protocols for transportation.

Child Protection & Reporting

Mandatory reporting procedures, child abuse identification and response, and how to report concerns. All Mill Neck staff are NYS-trained mandated reporters.

Full Policy & Procedure Manual

The complete document.

Mill Neck Manor School for the Deaf maintains a comprehensive Policies & Procedures Manual — the authoritative reference for everything from instructional practices to fiscal procedures, governance, and operations.

📄 Document Coming Soon

The complete Policies & Procedures Manual will be published here in PDF format. To request a current copy in the meantime, please contact us.

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Mill Neck's policies are reviewed and updated regularly by school administration and approved by the MNMSD Board of Trustees. The most recent version of each policy is the controlling document.

For School Districts & Partners

Working with us.

As a NYS 4201 school, Mill Neck partners with home school districts across New York State. District CSE chairs, special education coordinators, and partner agencies seeking our governing policies, contracting documents, or operational policies can request these directly.

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Questions About a Policy?

We are here to help.

Policies are most useful when families and partners understand them. Reach out anytime — we'd rather have the conversation than have you guess.

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