Code of Conduct
One of the primary goals of the Menands Union Free School District is to provide an outstanding educational program for each student in an environment free of disruptions that is conducive to learning. The purpose of our Code of Conduct is to inform all students and parents of Menands’ expectations regarding behavior and conduct. Visit our Code of Conduct page to learn more.
Dignity for All Students Act
A regulation named the Dignity for All Students Act (DASA) went into effect July 1, 2012 in New York State. Its purpose is to ensure that all elementary and secondary public school students have the right to attend school in an environment that is free of discrimination, harassment, and bullying. Learn more about how DASA is put into practice in our school.
District Wide School Safety Plan & Emergency Response Plan
New York State school districts are required to develop a district-wide school safety plan to help school officials identify and respond to potential emergencies. The Menands Union Free School District-Wide Safety Plan was developed by the Menands School District Safety Team with guidance from the New York State Police. In accordance with Ed Law 28-a, the following is a draft of the 2023-24 District-Wide Safety Plan available for public comment for 30 days. Learn more about the Menands District Wide School Safety Plan here.
Annual Notification of the Availability of the District Asbestos Management Plan
The Menands Union Free School District has submitted information to the New York State Education Department regarding asbestos containing building materials in the school district. This information is documented in the school district’s Asbestos Management Plan, which is in accordance with the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act (AHERA) of 1987 (40 CFR Part 763). This memorandum is intended to fulfill annual notification requirements.
In compliance with the AHERA Regulation, the school district conducted its 2019 Triennial Re-inspection on June 15, 2022. The school continues to perform the Six Month Periodic Surveillances as required under the AHERA Regulation as well. Documentation related to all inspections is available in the Asbestos Management Plan, found here.
The Asbestos Management Plan for the Menands Union Free School District is located in the Main Office and is available to the public for review during the following times: Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
For more information, please contact Ed Fisher, at 518-465-4561, ext. 008.
Fire Inspection Report
Notice is hereby given that the annual inspection of the school buildings of the Menands Union Free School District for fire hazards which might endanger the lives of students, teachers, employees therein, has been completed on September 29th, 2023. The report thereof is available through this link and at the district office of the Menands Union Free School District, 19 Wards Lane, Menands, NY 12204 for inspection by all interested persons.
Pesticide Notification
Under state law, the Menands Union Free School District is required to notify you that pesticide products may be used in school buildings throughout the year. Parents, guardians, and staff may request 48-hour advance written notification, including the date and place where the pesticide will be used, the name of the pesticide and its EPA registration number and who to contact for more information. To be placed on the list, please fill out this form.
Water Testing
In September 2016, a state law went into effect that requires all public school districts in New York to test water for lead. The law requires school districts to sample all water outlets currently or potentially used for drinking or cooking purposes in buildings that may be occupied by students and to submit those samples to a state-approved lab for analysis. Regulations call for testing to take place every five years, unless the state Commissioner of Health requires testing sooner.
View the results from our latest round of water testing, conducted in 2020.