Contact Information for Families
Who should I reach out to?
Area of Focus/Type of Inquiry | District Staff to Contact | External Extension/ Contact Information |
Health & Safety | ||
Important information from our School Nurses | JSHS Nurse: Roseann Gardinier Roberts Street Elementary Nurse: Michelle Marsello South Side Elementary Nurse: Joanne Vaccaro Peterboro Street Elementary Nurse: Meghan Ryan | (315) 697-6315 (315) 697-6341 (315) 697-6362 (315) 697-6350 |
Technology & Connectivity | ||
Instructional Technology You need assistance with using Google Classroom, Google Meet, Google Apps, or other instructional technology that your child is using. | First, visit: Second, ask for help: Last, email our instructional technology coach: Cecile Retrosi | (315) 697-7026 |
Technology Connections You need assistance with Chromebook hardware or hotspots, logins, passwords, connecting equipment, etc. | IT Department | |
Parent Square You have questions about receiving messages through Parent Square. | IT Department | |
SchoolTool Parent Portal You need help accessing your child’s SchoolTool information to check grades and assignments; you forgot your login information. | Guidance Office Assistant: Amanda Snyder | (315) 697- 6326 |
Data Protection & Security You have questions or concerns about your child’s personal identifiable information (PII) being shared or used. | Data Protection Officer Michael Sales | (315) 697-6310 |
Teaching & Learning | ||
Building Leadership You have questions or concerns with: Attendance, Daily Instruction & Evaluation, Student Behavior Management, Building Level Concerns, Extracurricular Activities | Peterboro Street Elementary School Principal: Jennifer Carnahan South Side Elementary School Principal: Emily Nugent Roberts Street Elementary School Principal: Derek Sajnog JSHS Principal: Peter Schultz 7-10 Assistant Principal: Kristin Fox 11-12 Assistant Principal/Athletic Director: Stan Congden | (315) 697-2027 (315) 697-6372 (315) 697-2029 dsajnog@canastotacsd.org (315) 697-2003 (315) 697-2003 (315) 697-2003 |
Guidance Office You have questions about your child’s schedule, college and career readiness or general inquiries about your child’s graduation pathway. | Grades 7 & 8 Kaylee Napolitano Grades 9 & 11 Bob Mengucci Grades 10 & 12 Dylan Gifford | (315) 697-6324 (315) 697-6325 (315) 697-6373 |
Home School Instruction To see the difference between remote learning and home school instruction, click here. | Director of Instructional Support Services: Karen Henner | (315) 697-6300 |
Social-Emotional Learning You are looking for assistance to help your child adapt to changes in their daily routine or to help your child cope with anger, sadness, stress and anxiety. | Grades PK-3 Mackenzie Citro, School Counselor Amanda Schlegel, School Psychologist Grades 4-6 Dana Podkowka, Social Worker Rachel DiGeorge, School Counselor Erin Witherwax, School Psychologist Grades 7-12 Brenda Jenkins, School Psychologist Kaitlin Bridge, School Psychologist | |
Special Education You have questions about your child’s individualized education plan or related services that your child receives. | Director of Special Programs: Brenda Jenkins | (315) 697-8805 |
District Level Operation & Management | ||
Transportation | Director of Transportation: Cynthia Clark | (315) 697-8804 |
Athletics | Athletic Director: Stan Congden | (315) 697-2003 |
Food Service | Director of Food Service: Hollie Ackerman | (315) 697-4000 |
Registrar You need to register your child in the Canastota School District or make changes to residency requirements. Click here for residency requirements. | District Registrar: Amanda Snyder | (315) 697- 6326 |
McKinney-Vento Liaison Your family or someone you know may be experiencing temporary housing or homelessness. | Director of Instructional Support Services: Karen Henner | (315) 697-6300 |
Substitute Teaching You are interested in becoming a substitute teacher with the district. | 7-10 JSHS Assistant Principal: Kristin Fox | (315) 697-2003 |