Grievance forms are available from Title IX Coordinator, Director of Human Resources,
Coordinator of Pupil Services, Administrators and Guidance Offices.
Reference:
Policy #5410
Revised:
2012
The Title VI coordinator (race, color, national origin) is Mrs. Julie Carroll, 1010 Enfield St.,
Enfield, CT 06082, 253-6500.
The Title IX coordinator (sex equity) is Mr. Andrew Longey, Deputy Superintendent of Schools,
1010 Enfield St., CT 06082, and 253-6500. The Section 504 coordinator (handicapped) is Mrs.
Nancy Hayes (Grades K-6) and Mrs. Bridgette Birchall (Grades 7-12), Special Education
Coordinators, 1010 Enfield St, CT 06082, 253-6518. All inquiries regarding compliance should
be directed to your building principal.
SEARCH FOR ILLEGAL MATERIALS AND DANGEROUS WEAPONS
As authorized by Section 10-221 of the General Statutes for the maintenance of discipline in the
school: The Principal of a school or his assistant may search a student’s locker or desk and seize
the items herein-after set forth providing the following conditions exist:
There is reasonable suspicion to believe that said locker or desk contains items or materials which
are illegal for the student to possess under the statutes and laws of the State of Connecticut, or pose
a serious threat to the maintenance of discipline and order, or threatens the health, safety, or welfare
of students; provided however, that in the event said Principal or his assistant has reasonable
suspicion to believe that there are dangerous weapons or materials in said locker or desk, even if
said items are legally in the possession of said student, said Principal or assistant shall have the
right to search said locker and desk and seize said weapons or materials. Students are to be advised
that the above stated is policy and is in effect.
Environmental Reports
All environmental hazard reports (i.e. asbestos, pesticide, lead paint) can be found in the school
office.
GENERAL SCHOOL INFORMATION
ATTENDANCE
ABSENCES
Connecticut law requires that children attend school regularly during the hours and terms that the
public school is in session, unless specifically exempted from attendance by law. The
Superintendent of Schools shall establish such procedures as deemed necessary to determine the
cause of habitual truancy, including medical verification for excessive absence, and shall cooperate
with other privite and governmental agencies in correcting the causes thereof. (Board Policy 5113)
Experience indicates that regular school attendance is important for school success. These
regulations reflect our belief that classroom learning activities are an essential part of the
curriculum for all students and are intended to reduce tardiness and absence from class. It is
important to note that while the first nine absences in a school year can be deemed excused for any
reason the parent or guardian provides, the tenth and each subsequent absence establish a more
stringent and specific set of reasons for the absence to qualify as excused.
In cases of an excused absence other than family-initiated travel, appropriate provisions will be
made by school staff regarding assistance with missed assignments , homework and tests. When
an excused absence is the result of family initiated travel, teachers are under no obligation to
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