2.  EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS

•  In case of emergency or exigent circumstances, parents or guardians can call Mrs. Desiree Vega, our Parent Coordinator, at 929 510 6487, or the main office at 718-328-1972 to reach their child.  
• In case of emergency or exigent circumstances, students may access phones in the Main Office to reach their parents or guardians.  In case of emergency or exigent circumstances, students may access phones in the Main Office to reach their parents or guardians.  
• In case of emergency or exigent circumstances, the school will use GAMA to communicate information to parents or guardians.  
  ○  What’s  GAMA?  GAMA stands for Grades, Attendance, and Messaging Applications.    
  ○  Please contact Ms. Vega, our Parent Coordinator, at 929 510 6487 for directions setting up NYCSA account to access GAMA, or  
  ○  Drop by our Parent Suite anytime between 7:30AM - 3PM and Ms. Vega will help you set up your NYCSA account to access GAMA.

3.  EXCEPTIONS

• Students are allowed to use their device if they have an individualized education program (IEP) or 504 Plan that includes use of an internet-enabled device AND do not have a DOE-issued device for such purpose.
• Parents/guardians  must  contact  AP  Marissa  at  718  328  1972   if  a  student requires  an  exception  for  reasons  such  as:  medical  reasons  (for example to monitor blood sugar or other similar circumstances), if student is a caregiver, for approved language purposes (such as translation or interpretation services if no other means are available), or where otherwise required by law.
• Exceptions will be processed and approved by AP Marissa within 24 hours.

4.  DISCIPLINE

• Students who use electronic devices in violation of the NYCPS Discipline Code, the school's policy, Chancellor's Regulation A-413, and/or the NYCPS Internet Acceptable  Use  and  Safety  Policy  ("IAUSP")  will  be  subject  to  progressive discipline. This means that the disciplinary responses will escalate based on the nature and frequency of the violation.
• First Time Infraction: Verbal reminder to student and phone call home.
• Second Time Infraction:  In-school conference with student, family,  and Administration.
• Third  Time  Infraction:  School  will  collect  electronic  devices  and  parents  or guardians must retrieve devices from the school.
• As  provided in the State law, a student may not be suspended solely on the grounds that the student accessed a personal internet-enabled device in violation of school policy. Repeated incidents of insubordination (i.e. refusal to surrender or store device) may result in a suspension if approved by the Office of Safety and Youth Development.

5  OTHER: If lost or stolen

• In the unlikely event that an electronic device is stolen or damaged at school, parents  can  submit  a  claim  to  the  Comptroller’s  Office.  More  information  on submitting a claim is available on the Comptroller’s webpage.

We  appreciate  your  cooperation  in  helping  us  maintain  a  focused  and  productive learning environment. If you have any questions or need further clarification regarding these policies, please do not hesitate to contact any member of our Administration listed below.

Thanks in advance for your continued support.

We look forward to another successful year at BAMM!