Sex offender registry
Keeping children safe
We encourage
you
to review with your children appropriate safe practices including:
Be
very cautious of strangers.
Do
not get close to a car
when a stranger is asking
for information.
Do
not walk alone.
Report
to an adult any
unusual events.
october 19, 2009
New York State Law permits law enforcement
authorities to share certain information with school districts relating
to paroled sex offenders who take up residence in the school district.
When the district receives notification from law enforcement agencies
indicating a sex offender is living in our district, this information is
shared with staff members so they may be aware and alert. We’ll also
send notices to parents regarding high-risk (Level 3) offenders.
There are also several ways that you, as a resident, can learn if there
is an offender living in our community. The New York State Department of
Criminal Justice maintains a Web site that lists high-risk (Level 3)
offenders. In most cases, the information includes names, aliases,
addresses, photos and details of the convictions. The site can be
reached by clicking
here. Scroll down the page until you reach the question, "How do I
search for a sex offender?" Click on the link within that text and
you'll be redirected to a page where you can conduct a search by
entering a county name, a zip code or a person's name.
In addition, the state offers the sex offender registry by phone at
(900) 288-3838.
"The safety of our students is paramount," said Superintendent Dr. Ryan
Sherman. "We encourage community members to review all the available
information on offenders living in the district, including letters sent
home and the state's sex offender Web site. If residents do not have
access to a computer or phone and would like to access this information,
they’re welcome to call my office and schedule a time to use our
equipment," said Superintendent Dr. Ryan Sherman. "We believe that
educating parents about how to stay properly informed is the right way
to go."
The dissemination of information about convicted sex offenders was part
of the Sex Offender Registration Act, more commonly known as Megan’s
Law. The law requires sex offenders convicted of certain specified
crimes to register with the state and that communities be alerted to
their presence whenever possible.
Convicted sex offenders are classified using a three-tier system – Level
1 (low risk for re-offending), Level 2 (moderate risk) or Level 3
(highest risk). The risk level assignment determines how much
notification is given to the public and/or law enforcement agencies.
For more information or to arrange to use a district computer or phone
to conduct a search, please call the Superintendent’s Office at
695-3255, ext. 3242.
