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Board of Education Notice of Special Board Meeting - March 19, 2026 BoardDocs - Dates, Agendas, & Minutes Archived Board Documents - Pre BoardDocs More Board Policies & Regulations More Dr. David Angwenyi Board President dangwenyi@mcsssd.us Daryl Minus-Vincent Executive County Superintendent Gerald R. Stockman Board Member gstockman@mcsssd.us Beth Dohm Board Member bdohm@mcsssd.us Roomana Khan Vice President rokhan@mcsssd.us Jan Lewis Board Member jlewis@mcsssd.us Stacy Morgan Santo Board Member smorgansanto@mcsssd.us The Busch Law Group Board Solicitor Udaya Batchu Board Secretary

CONTACT US Mercer County Special Services School District 1020 Old Trenton Road Hamilton, NJ 08690 609-631-2100 Please Select The School You Want To Contact Joseph F. Cappello School Mercer Elementary School Mercer High School VISIT US Google Maps Directions Mercer County Special Services School District is located on the Campus of Mercer County Community College. If you enter from the Hughes Drive Entrance, MCSSSD is the first right after you enter the college property.

Beyond the Prom Boutique: Integrating Occupational Therapy and Vocational Skills for High School Students with Special Needs Amy Landosky, MSOT & Patricia Pelc, BScOT Click Here For The Prom Boutique Store and Website AOTA Inspire Poster Prom Boutique Retrospective Reference List for: AOTA. (2020, 08). Occupational Therapy Practice Framework: Domain and Process-Fourth Edition. American Journal of Occupational Therapy, 74 (Supplement_2), 1-87. https://doi.org/10.5014/ajot.2020.74S2001 National Technical Assistance Center on Transition: The Collaborative (2021). (n.d.). Predictors of Post school Success. https://transitionta.org/effective-practices/all-predictors/ Additional Resources: Almalky, H. A. (2020, 02). Employment outcomes for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities: A literature review. Children and Youth Services Review, 109. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.childyouth.2019.104656 Cahill, S. M., & Beisbier, S. (2020, 06 29). Occupational Therapy Practice Guidelines for Children and Youth Ages 5-21 Years. American Journal of Occupational Therapy, 74(4), 1-48. Carroll, T. C., Hollenbeck, J., Majeski, K., & Schwind, D. (2025, January/February). The Crucial Need for Occupational Therapy to Prioritize Postsecondary Transition. American Journal of Occupational Therapy, 79(1). https://doi.org/10.5014/ajot.2025.050944 Cheng, L., & Richardson, K. (2023). IEL Youth Transition Reports: Outcomes for Youth and Young Adults with Disabilities (2023). Institute for Educational Leadership. Retrieved June 20, 2024, from https://iel.org/iel-youth-transition-reports-outcomes-for-youth-and-young-adults-with-disabilities-2023/ Kardos, M., & Prudhomme White, B. (2005, 03 01). The Role of the School-Based Occupational Therapist in Secondary Education Transition Planning: A Pilot Survey Study. American Journal of Occupational Therapy, 59(2), 173-180. https://doi.org/10.5014/ajot.59.2.173 Mazzotti, V. L., Rowe, D. A., & Test, D. W. (2020, 10 10). Secondary Transition Predictors of Postschool Success: An update to the Research Base. Sage Journals, 44(1). http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/2165143420959793 School-Based Occupational Therapist in Secondary Education Transition Planning: A Pilot Survey Study. American Journal of Occupational Therapy, 59(2), 173-180. https://doi.org/10.5014/ajot.59.2.173

Project ADULTS Project ADULTS (Accessing, Developing, and Utilizing Life Transition Skills) Program Coordinator Anne Marie Salerno, LSW Phone: 609-570-1168 Project ADULTS provides a continuum of services for young adults aimed at bridging the gap between school and adult life. Funded by the Mercer County Aging and Disability Resource Connection, Project ADULTS works with students approaching graduation from Mercer High School as well as students with disabilities referred from Mercer County public high schools. Project ADULTS staff helps young adults with disabilities and their families prepare for the transition to adult life. After graduation, Project ADULTS provides direct services such as counseling, information, referral services, and general service coordination to young adults and their families as they navigate the world of adult services. Project ADULTS also provides leadership to a countywide organization, the Mercer Area Partnership for Transition (MAP). MAP's mission is to improve the transition from school to adult life for young adults with disabilities. MAP draws its membership from the staff of Mercer County high schools, state agencies, support coordination agencies, community services providers, family members, and consumers. MAP shares information with members through regular e-blasts and quarterly meetings. MAP has partnered with other agencies to organize training sessions and provider fairs and develops resource materials for the community. Helpful Links When Planning for Your Young Adult Person-Centered Planning http://www.learningcommunity.us Person-Centered Planning & Supports (rutgers.edu) http://www.pacer.org/transition/learning-center/independent-community-living/person-centered.asp Transition and Adult Services http://planningforadultlife.org http://www.fscnj.org/transition-matters/ Division of Developmental Disabilities | Home (nj.gov) Career Services | Vocational Rehabilitation Services (nj.gov) Post-Secondary Education FAFSA® Application | Federal Student Aid https://www.collegeboard.org www.thinkcollege.net Job Corps and AmeriCorps Students - Job Corps http://www.nationalservice.gov/programs/americorps/americorps-vista Transportation Home | NJ TRANSIT | New Jersey Transit Corporation | New Jersey TRADE Transportation | Mercer County, NJ Career Exploration https://www.onetonline.org Career Services (nj.gov) Self-Advocacy http://www.ncwd-youth.info/411-on-disability-disclosure Social Security and SSI https://www.ssa.gov/disability/index.htm Guardianship http://www.thearcfamilyinstitute.org/resources/guardianship-go-bag.html NJ Department of Human Services – Guardianship

Mercer Coordinated Transportation Services Mercer Coordinated Transportation Services provides busing and drivers to the districts within Mercer County and the surrounding areas. Transportation transportation @mcsssd.us Fax: 609-570-1173 Sindy Godby, Coordinator 609-631-2133 Christine Wells, Assistant Coordinator 609-631-2120 Sharon Michels, Secretary 609-631-2121 MCTS District Information Form Submission Mercer Coordinated Transportation Services Sindy Godby, Transportation Coordinator 609-631-2133 Christine Wells, Assistant Transportation Coordinator 609-631-2120 Sharon Michels, Transportation Secretary

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More Information Joseph F. Cappello School JFC Programs JFC Contact HIB Information JFC Contact Joseph F. Cappello School 1072 Old Trenton Road, Hamilton, NJ 08690 Tel: 609-588-8485 Fax: 609-588-8474 School Nurse 609-588-8488 or 609-588-8489 Student Absence Line 609-446-4844 Emergency Closing Information 609-588-8485; Option 9 Contact JFC Form

Related Services A full range of therapeutic services including speech, occupational and physical therapy are provided at Mercer County Special Services School District. Certified school social workers and school psychologists provide individual and group counseling. All related services are provided in accordance with the student's IEP. Therapists work collaboratively with each other and the classroom teacher to fully integrate and support student needs. Two certified school nurses provide nursing and health services in each building. In addition to routine care of children, our nurses may participate in IEP meetings, assist in feeding program reviews, conduct vision and hearing screenings, and maintain close contact with parents and teachers. Counseling Counseling is provided in an individual or small group setting. The school social worker, school psychologist or substance awareness coordinator provides this service to our students. Counseling services are provided to students in need of help for substance abuse, mental health, and behavioral issues which may interfere with the student’s ability to learn. Occupational Therapy The primary goal of occupational therapy is to enable students to enhance their ability to participate in school activities or, by modifying the environment, to better support participation. In addition to individual and group sessions, the occupational therapists run a small workshop in which they train students in various job-related skills, such as filing, sorting, collating and assembly tasks. The occupational therapists address daily living skills to better enable students to function in school, at home, and in the community. Physical Therapy The purpose of physical therapy within the school setting is to optimize the student’s ability to function in the least restrictive environment and to identify and maximize quality of life and movement potential for each student with respect to their current school needs and post-graduation/transition goals. Therapists perform classroom and/or vocational ergonomics assessments and handle the evaluation, adjustment, and maintenance of the assistive/adaptive equipment. Therapists work with our students on safety awareness and health/wellness promotion. Speech Therapy Speech therapy is provided to students according to the needs identified in the IEP. Receptive, expressive, and pragmatic language skills are addressed in various settings throughout the school day. Speech and language specialists incorporate the use of augmentative communication systems and assistive technology for those students requiring an alternative mode of communication. Therapy is often integrated during functional, social, vocational, daily living and classroom activities in order to facilitate generalization of skills.

Nurses Corner Allergic Reaction Asthma Action Plan Diabetic Illness Exclusions Immunization Requirements Injury, Surgery and Hospitalizations Medications Physical Form Seizure Action Plan Sports Forms We, as school nurses, try to keep our school environment as healthy as possible. We can only do this with your help. These exclusions are an effort to control the spread of communicable diseases/illnesses to both students and staff. The following is a guide as to when to keep your child home from school. A child who is ill or not feeling well cannot benefit from the usual school activities. Please call your school nurses anytime your child will be absent from school. You can find the phone numbers by clicking here . School Related Illnesses Vomiting/Diarrhea: Students with vomiting and /or diarrhea should not return to school until symptom-free for 24 hours. Strep Throat: Students need to be on antibiotic therapy for a minimum of 24 hours before returning to school. Pink Eye: (Bacterial Conjunctivitis): Students need to be on antibiotic drops for a minimum of 24 hours and have NO active drainage from the eye before returning to school. Skin Infections: If your child has any open, draining wounds on their skin, please have them evaluated by your physician. Respiratory Illness/COVID: Covid now falls under the Respiratory Virus guidelines. Students should remain out of school for 24 hours if they have a fever or significant symptoms stopping them from learning. They can return to school after 24 hours fever-free without fever-reducing medication and if their symptoms are improving. The CDC/NJDOH recommends masks for the next 5 days and avoiding unnecessarily exposing others to illness. Fever: Any student with a temperature of 100 degrees or more is excluded from school and shall not return until remaining fever-free for 24 hours without the use of fever-reducing medications: Tylenol/Ibuprofen. The following symptoms are general indications of illness: A fever of 100 degrees or higher A prolonged nasal discharge accompanied by other symptoms Persistent cough Diarrhea Headache and/or irritability Illness Exclusions Guidelines

Nurses Corner Allergic Reaction Asthma Action Plan Diabetic Illness Exclusions Immunization Requirements Injury, Surgery and Hospitalizations Medications Physical Form Seizure Action Plan Sports Forms This is a list of immunizations required for all students to attend school in New Jersey. Immunization records need to be submitted to the Health Office for review BEFORE your child can start school. *Immunization Requirements English Immunization Requirements

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