District 5
District 5 starts far west at the Hudson River and 122nd Street and moves east in a jagged fashion, north to 155th Street and the East River.
District 5 Contacts
425 W. 123rd St. Room 205
New York, NY 10027 - Map
http://csd5.nycdoe.org/
Superintendent:
Each district has two superintendents--one in charge of elementary and middle schools, one in charge of high schools--who appoint principals, evaluate schools and approves budgets.
Elementary and middle school superintendent: Danika Rux, (212) 769-7500 ext. 2054
High school superintendent: Donald Conyers, (718) 923-5124
For individual parent concerns, contact:
Elementary and middle school family support coordinator: Carla Tenorio, (212) 769-7500 ext. 2054
For help with PTAs or district-wide events, contact:
Elementary and middle school family leadership coordinator: Ernest Clayton, (212) 769- 7500 ext. 2052
High school family leadership coordinator: Lisa Pineda, (718) 968-4100 ext. 1044
Enrollment:
To enroll your child, go to the school or the nearest Family Welcome Center, not the district office.
Family Welcome Center
388 W. 125th St.
New York, NY 10027 - Map
Phone: (212) 342-8300
This center handles both general education and special education enrollment
Community Education Council:
The elected members of the Community Education Council (CEC) approve school zoning lines and advise on education policy.
CEC: Community Education Council 5, (212) 769-7500 x234
District 5 office
425 W. 123rd St. Room 205
New York, NY 10027 - Map
Special Education:
Most questions about special education can be answered by your child's teacher or principal. If you are new to New York City or your child attends private or parochial school, contact the nearest Committee on Special Education for an evaluation.
Committee on Special Education
Jane O'Connor
388 W. 125th St.
New York, NY 10027 - Map
Phone: (212) 342-8300
If these offices can not answer your questions, see DOE contacts.