Dear Parent/Guardian, 

I am writing in compliance with provisions of the No Child Left Behind Act of 2001 to inform you that, because your child's school receives Title I federal funding, you have the right to request information regarding the professional qualifications of your child's classroom teacher(s).  Specifically included is your right to know the following:  

• Whether the teacher has met State qualifications and licensing criteria for the grade levels and subject areas in which the teacher provides instruction;
• Whether the teacher is teaching under emergency or other provisional status through which State qualification or licensing criteria have been waived;
• The baccalaureate degree major of the teacher and any other graduate certification or degree held by the teacher, and filed of discipline of the certification or degree; and
• Whether your child is provided services by paraprofessionals and, if so, their qualification.

Should you wish to exercise your right to obtain the above information about your child's teacher please contact the office of the Superintendent of Schools in writing at the following address to make your request:  

Jeffrey Simons, Superintendent of Schools
Rome City School District
409 Bell Road
Rome, New York 13440 

Should you have any questions concerning the above please do not hesitate to call 315-338-6500. 
 

Sincerely,  
 
 

Frank Conestabile
Director of Employee Relations