File a Bussing Complaint

What Can You Do As A Parent/Guardian?

If your family is having issues with the OPT bus service ...

Call and file a complaint:

Don’t forget to keep a record: Record the Date /Time/ Violation Number for each complaint you place.

Call 311
Let them know you want to file a complaint regarding OPT service

Call OPT directly to file a complaint: 718-392-8855
Detailed directions in English and Spanish may be found here
from PIST (Parents to Improve School Transportation)

Go to the Office of Pupil Transportation and file an in-person complaint:

Location: 44-36 Vernon Blvd, Long Island City, NY 11101
Map

Join parent advocacy groups to learn more and help make change:

PISTNYC (Parents to Improve School Transportation)
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/PISTNYC/
- Website: https://www.pistnyc.org/

Contact your representatives/city groups to demand change:

NY Senator John C. Liu (Chairman of New York City Education Committee)

Contact District Office:

38-50 Bell Boulevard Suite C, Bayside, NY 11361
Phone: 718-765-6675 ; Albany office phone: 518-455-2210

Email: liu@nysenate.gov

Because your child has an IEP, Citywide Council for Special Education at ccse@schools.nyc.gov, and specialeducation@schools.nyc.gov

Remove student name to inform Public Advocate’s office gethelp@advocate.nyc.gov, Phone: (212) 669-7200 Text: (833)933-1692

City Council Education Committee (Current chair: rjoseph@council.nyc.gov) + your City Council Member

Stay in Touch!!
Lexington’s Transportation Coordinator: Susana Ramirez: 347-752-0091

Lexington’s Family Liaison: Meggi Smith: msmith@lexnyc.org

Caregiver Group at The New York Foundling - January 2025
11/25/2024
Parenting Journey is a weekly group developed for Deaf/Hard of Hearing Parents and Caregivers as well as Parents and Caregivers of Deaf/Hard of Hearing Child(ren).

It will be offered in ASL, English and Spanish.
Metrocards and refreshments will be provided.

Build confidence in your parenting style and connect with others on the same journey.
Register for the next group, starting in January, by contacting Lynda Stewart today:
Lynda.stewart@nyfoundling.org
VP: 646 430-9061, text: 646-745-6634
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Battle of the Books
11/15/2024
Lexington won 2 out of 3 matches in the Battle of the Books competition on November 14th!
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Caregiver Groups at the Saturday Program
11/13/2024
This Caregiver Group runs during the child/teens program hours. They provide coffee, tea, and breakfast each session.

Details below
Date: November 16, 2023 10:30AM - 1:00PM
Location: 131 East 104th Street New York, NY 10029 The Lexington Academy school

The program has invited 2 organizations to the Caregivers group for next Saturday: The New York Foundling (NYF) and Planned Parenthood of Greater New York (PPGNY). NYFwill facilitate a presentation on the Deaf Services that they provide. PPGNY will facilitate the workshop "Talking to Your Children About the Facts of Life". This workshop is designed to help parents talk with their children about sexuality. It introduces the sensitive topic, offers how to answer tough questions, and shows how to turn everyday opportunities into “teachable moments.”
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Animated Series Looking to Improve How They Provide ASL
10/11/2024
PBS KIDS and Bridge Multimedia are exploring ways to better provide ASL for young Deaf children in animated series. They are looking for 4-9 year old children who use American Sign Language. If you are interested, you can read more to find details and links.

** Please note the Lexington School for the Deaf is not involved in the project and has no position on whether the parents should or should not participate.

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Join the Saturday Program for Deaf and HH Children
10/11/2024
The Saturday Program for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Children & Teens (ages 5-20) is now accepting applications!

Click here to see the fall calendar and program dates for 2024-2025.

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Food Pantry Information for Families
9/16/2024
Plentiful is a free, easy-to-use reservation system for NYC food pantries and the people they serve. Families can use Plentiful to find pantries and get the food they need, without waiting in line. Click here to go to the Plentiful website: https://plentifulapp.com/
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When to Keep a Child Home with an Illness
9/16/2024
It can be hard to know when to send children to school if they tell you that they do not feel well. Usually, the best place for them is in school, but there are some times when keeping them home to rest or call for an appointment with your health care provider is recommended.
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