Questions & Suggestions – Riverhead Charter School

Have a Question or Suggestion?

Riverhead Charter School has established procedures to respond effectively to questions and suggestions from parents. The procedures start with the person closest to the situation, as it is that person that will have the most information. Because situations sometimes require that additional staff become involved in the conversations, we have tried to categorize here the major areas of interest, with a list for each area of those responsible.

If you have questions pertaining to the school or your child’s progress, please do not hesitate to contact us.

Classroom Issues Involving an Individual Child

(Classroom procedures, classroom behavior, grades, etc.)

step 1: contact child’s teacher; if not resolved…
step 2: contact Laura Arcuri; K-5 principal; or contact Terrell Dozier; 6-8 dean of students; if not resolved…contact Patrick McKinney; 6-8 principal; if not resolved…
step 3: contact Raymond Ankrum; Superintendent

Curriculum Questions

(Subject matter being taught, textbooks and materials used, etc.)

step 1: contact child’s teacher; if not resolved…
step 2: contact Jennifer Borst; K-5 Director of Curriculum and Instruction; or contact Shannon Soto; 6-8 Director of Curriculum and Instruction; if not resolved…
step 3: contact Laura Arcuri; K-5 principal; or contact Patrick McKinney; 6-8 principal; if not resolved…
step 4: contact Raymond Ankrum; Superintendent

Health Concerns

step 1: contact school nurse; if not resolved…
step 2: contact Laura Arcuri; K-5 principal or contact Patrick McKinney; 6-8 principal; if not resolved…
step 3: contact Raymond Ankum; Superintendent

Special Education Concerns

step 1: contact child’s teacher; if not resolved…
step 2: contact Deana Fortuntato; Director of Special Education; if not resolved…
step 3: contact Laura Arcuri; K-5 principal or contact Patrick McKinney; 6-8 principal; if not resolved…
step 4: contact Raymond Ankrum; Superintendent

Transportation Concerns

(pick up, route problems, etc.)

step 1: contact child’s home district transportation; if not resolved…
step 2: contact Laura Arcuri; K-5 principal; or contact Patrick McKinney; 6-8 principal; if not resolved…
step 3: contact Raymond Ankrum; Superintendent

Other Transportation Concerns

(bus behavior)

step 1: speak to the bus driver; if not resolved…
step 2: contact Laura Arcuri; K-5 principal or contact Terrell Dozier; 6-8 dean of students; if not resolved…contact Patrick McKinney; 6-8 principal; if not resolved…
step 3: contact Raymond Ankrum; Superintendent

ENL Concerns

step 1: contact child’s teacher; if not resolved…
step 2: contact Shannon Soto; Director of ENL Services, if not resolved…
step 3: contact Laura Arcuri; K-5 principal; or contact Patrick McKinney, 6-8 principal; if not resolved…
step 4: contact Raymond Ankrum; Superintendent

*If a matter remains unresolved after the above steps have been followed, appeal can be sought at the level of the Board. The primary responsibility of the Board is to set policy for the school. The Superintendent and staff are legally empowered to administer the school and to put into operation the policies and decisions of the Board.