LIVINGSTON MANOR – The Rockland Central School District Board of Education approved the official district school colors and logo at its meeting on August 5.

The primary colors are black and purple with secondary colors of white, cool gray and Silver Metallic .

The logo was designed with input from more than two dozen students. The logo will be available in various approved school color combination options. The one pictured is an example featuring Rockland in purple, with a gray bar below that can be used for more specific branding such as school name, sports or clubs. Work on the mascot logo is continuing.

At the start of the meeting, Middle/High School Principal Adam Larson led a presentation on the proposed code of conduct and internet-enabled device ban policies as part of a public hearing on the policy.

In forming the code of conduct, administrators reviewed the old Livingston Manor and Roscoe policies as well as exemplary policies from nearby districts to see what could be improved. The resulting policy works to ensure student and staff safety, enhance the learning environment and meet legal requirements, he said.

The internet-enabled device policy was developed following the passage of state Education Law §2803, also known as the bell-to-bell cellphone ban. Cellphones and other internet-enabled devices cannot be used, except in certain approved circumstances, during the school day on school grounds. More information on implementation of the policy will be provided to families as the start of the school year gets closer.

 Public comment is open on both policies and may be submitted by calling District Clerk Marlyn Peters at 845-439-4400, ext. 7201, or via email.

In other business, the board approved several items including bids, agreements, policies and appointments.

The next meeting of the board is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, August 26, in the Rockland MS/HS auditorium in Livingston Manor.

Minutes of the meeting will be available at the board’s website. A recording of the August 5 meeting is also available.