The loan of textbooks from the Somers Central School District to Somers residents attending non-public schools is governed by the regulations of the New York State Textbook Loan Program (NYSTL), Education Law §701, and the Somers Board of Education Policy #1740. The administrative guidelines for the NYSTL program are contained, and incorporated by reference, in the Handbook on Services to Pupils Attending Nonpublic Schools published by the New York State Education Department.
SCHOOL DISTRICT PROPERTY - Materials loaned to resident non-public school pupils remain the property of the Somers School District. Textbooks shall be returned at the end of the nonpublic schools academic year, but no later than June 30. Textbooks and literature books must not be written in. If lost, defaced, damaged or destroyed, the textbooks shall be paid for in the same fashion as the students attending Somers Schools. Parents will be responsible for reimbursing the District for the cost of the replacement material.
RESIDENCY AND REGISTRATION - Students attending nonpublic schools must maintain residency in the Somers Central School District in order to be eligible for the textbook loan program. The District's Registrar should be contacted for registration requirements and documentation of residency. The Registrar, Ms. Bettina Limongelli, may be reached at 914-277-2432, or by email to blimongelli@somersschools.org.
QUESTIONS? - Should you have any questions regarding the loan of instructional material, please feel free to contact the Business Office at 914-277-2410.