Lynbrook Public Schools

The district is basing its current procedures on established practices that proved effective before the introduction of the 7:30 AM drop-off model, as well as on protocols used during the COVID-19 pandemic. The district has coordinated with the Villages of Lynbrook and East Rockaway and the respective police departments. Local PTAs are assisting during the drop-off windows, and each principal will share school-specific Traffic and Safety Expectations.

Traffic patterns were evaluated in consultation with the Villages of Lynbrook and East Rockaway to promote safe and efficient flow.

Yes. School-based Compact Committees will meet regularly to monitor and respond to any traffic-related challenges.

• Marion Street, Waverly Park, West End: 8:10 AM
• Kindergarten Center: 8:20 AM

Crossing guards are assigned by the police departments. The district has communicated with the Nassau County 4th Precinct and Lynbrook Police. A county-wide shortage exists, but collaboration continues to address safety needs.

• Elementary Schools: 8:10-8:25 
• Kindergarten Center: 8:20 (Upon arrival) 
• Middle Schools: 7:40-7:55 
• High School: 7:00 -8:00

Grab-and-go meals such as a bagel or muffin, a piece of fruit, and milk are expected. Final offerings will depend on the district’s food service provider, which is currently under bid. Gluten-free and allergy-sensitive options will be included.

Yes. As with lunch, elementary families will use FD MealPlanner to pre-order. This ensures allergy and dietary needs are considered. There is no need for pre-ordering in the middle schools or high school.

No. All students may enter at 8:10 AM regardless of whether they are eating breakfast. However, we strongly encourage pre-ordering to guarantee availability.

All NYS-approved food service companies must have an allergy plan. Our schools also follow established lunch/snack allergy protocols during breakfast.

Yes. Students arriving by bus will receive breakfast. If buses are late, students will bring breakfast to class.

Students may eat in breakfast areas or classrooms. Teachers will allow students to finish breakfast within the homeroom period, which ends at 8:40 AM.

Custodial staff will follow enhanced trash removal protocols to maintain cleanliness and limit pest attraction.

The program begins at 7:00 AM in all three elementary schools and the Kindergarten Center.

Typically in the cafeteria, gym, or library-exact locations vary by building.

No. Children are grouped by age and grade level. Requests to keep siblings or friends together will be considered.

• Homework Help
• Fitness Blast (yoga, stretching, games)
• Inspiration Stations (arts, creativity)
• Team Projects
• Self-Directed Inquiry (reading, building)

Yes. Students can choose independent or quieter activities during designated time blocks.

No. RAS is governed by NYS OCFS and is device-free. Devices must remain in backpacks unless needed for academic purposes.

Yes. You can register for 1–5 days/week, and schedules can change week to week. A punch card is available for occasional use.

Before-school schedules for music are being released by each school this week. Ample space is available, and RAS will work with schools to expand capacity if needed.

Drop-in cards are used for families who do not need regular access to the program but may need to use the program in emergency or rare circumstances. Registration is still required to ensure adequate supervision and safety.

If enrollment exceeds capacity, RAS will work with school administration to secure more space and submit a request to OCFS for approval. Additional space can be licensed quickly.

Right at School strives to have the same staff for both programs to ensure consistency and routine for the children. However, some staff members may have other commitments, so while this is the goal, it may not always be possible.

Some students may eat in classrooms, just like snack time. Allergy protocols already in place will apply.

Yes. Staff will supervise students to ensure safety during breakfast transitions.

Students are expected to complete breakfast by the end of the homeroom period at 8:40 AM, but accommodations will be made if needed.

Over the past decade, what began as a small courtesy for a few students has grown into a large-scale program serving more than 500 students daily district wide. The program has relied on limited staffing from our teaching assistants and has now outgrown our capacity to maintain a safe and effective model. To ensure consistent supervision and student safety, the district is transitioning to a structured and sustainable early care model through Right At School. In addition, the service is being expanded to the Kindergarten Center, which previously did not have a before-school program. The program is also beginning at 7:00 AM, which is a half hour earlier, to accommodate families who were formerly precluded from the 7:30 drop off time.

Yes. Approximately 20 years ago, Lynbrook partnered with the YMCA to offer a paid before-school program.

To operate the program internally at its current scale, the district would need to significantly expand staffing, assign administrative oversight, and provide nursing coverage at each site. The district does not have the staffing or budget capacity to implement a fully structured program internally.

Yes. Neighboring districts, including Rockville Centre, Hewlett-Woodmere, East Rockaway, Valley Stream 13 and 24, Island Park, West Hempstead, and Baldwin all operate paid before-school care programs.

Yes. Students participating in structured, school-sponsored morning activities will continue to be permitted to arrive before the general drop-off time. Each building will manage logistics for transitioning students between the Right at School program and morning activities.

• Homework Help: Students receive assistance to complete assignments, ensuring they're ready for the school day.
• Right Moves Fitness Blast: Daily physical activities, including stretching and quick team games, help students energize their bodies and minds.
• Inspiration Station: Creative projects and challenges that encourage imagination and problem-solving skills.
• Team Projects: Collaborative activities that promote teamwork and communication among peers.
• Self-Directed Inquiry: Opportunities for students to explore their interests through reading, building, or other independent activities.

This transition was first presented publicly on February 12, 2025, at the Board of Education meeting, and again at the April 23 Board meeting. All meetings are open to the public, livestreamed, recorded, and remain available on the Board of Education meeting page of the district website. A Parent Square message from the district was sent to all families on May 12^th with a registration link to the Right At School program.

Pricing for before-school care only:

• 5 days/week – $227/month
• 4 days/week – $204/month
• 3 days/week – $171/month
• 2 days/week – $125/month
• 1 day/week – $88/month

A before/after school combo is also available starting at $488/month for five days.

The district is working with Right At School to better accommodate our six-day cycle so the multi-day options will better synchronize with the music program, extra help, and other school-based before school activities. Right At School also offers punch cards and daily passes to accommodate changes in a family’s schedule or to allow for children to be dropped off simultaneously should one sibling have a school-sponsored morning activity (e.g., extra help or a music program).

Right at School offers flexible enrollment options, including 1-, 2-, 3-, 4-, or 5-day schedules. The program is billed monthly, and for families with irregular or rotating schedules, a punch card option is available. While the lowest pricing tiers are based on consistent weekday enrollment, the district recognizes the unique needs of families with children in programs like music that follow a 6-day cycle. We are working collaboratively with Right at School to enhance flexibility, improve access, and explore pricing models that better serve these families. In response to family feedback, the district has also asked Right at School to explore whether tiered start-time options or alternative pricing structures might offer greater flexibility to families.

Yes. Right at School offers the following discounts:

• 10% Sibling Discount
• 10% Military Discount
• 50% District Employee Discount
• 20% Affordable Access Discount

In addition, families may apply for financial assistance. Eligibility details and application information are available on the district’s Right at School program webpage.

As you may know, the State of New York has established a universal free breakfast program. The district is working with its Child Nutrition vendor to establish a breakfast routine that fits both the district’s needs and the ability for the Child Nutrition vendor to staff food service. We will release more details as these conversations continue.

Building-specific logistics, including traffic flow and supervision procedures, will be managed by each school’s administration. Families are encouraged to share input with building principals.

Yes. The district will host a community roundtable on Tuesday, May 27, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. in the Lynbrook High School cafeteria.