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| Series 0000 - Mission, Goals, Objectives | Series 5000 - Students (Policies 5000 to 5138) |
| Series 1000 - Community Relations | Series 5000 - Students (Policies 5141.2 to 5146) |
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INDEX
Policy or
Number Regulation
0. Purposes for the Public Schools: Statewide/District........................................... 0100 P
1. Goals/Objectives: Statewide/District
A.
Goals/Objectives for Student Accomplishment
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P
deleted 10/17/05
2. Nondiscrimination......................................................................................... ..0521 P
AMEND AND TO REPLACE POLICY 0210
Mission ‑ Goals ‑ Objectives
Board of Education Mission
The mission of the Clinton Public Schools is to educate our students. A learning environment will be provided which will support and encourage students to acquire knowledge and develop the skills necessary to become productive, contributing and respectful members of a diverse society. Participation in the Clinton Public Schools will enable students to become lifelong learners with an understanding that their futures can hold opportunities which are infinite.
The Clinton Board of Education will periodically review this mission statement and annually develop and review goals and objectives to accomplish its mission.
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Policy adopted: |
May 21, 1990 |
CLINTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS |
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Policy revised: |
July 10, 2000 |
Clinton, Connecticut |
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October 17, 2005 |
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0210(a)
Mission ‑ Goals ‑ Objectives
Goals/Objectives for Student Accomplishment
I. Goal
To give students the best possible education commensurate with
their abilities, directed towards their futures as citizens, taking into
account local funding capabilities.
Objectives
1. To keep programs relevant as student demographics and
trends in technology in education change.
Action Items:
A.
Review the length of the school day and year as it relates to the
"Optimum"
educational program.
B. Provide a timetable for review of specific programs,
which reviews will include additional costs, benefits and relevancy.
C. Review the number and mix of minimum mandated credits.
D. Review the number of credits required for graduation.
E. Initiate a feasibility study of a regional vocational
program.
F.
Develop time table for increased Mastery Test Score expectations.
G.
Review new programs beginning in the second year and yearly
thereafter until such time that a 3-year cycle is deemed appropriate.
H.
Consider staffing arrangements to accomplish item (7).
I.
Review system that monitors course participation where
prerequisites are indicated.
J. Review policy and calendar that governs course
dropping procedure.
2. To maintain and develop systems to assess and report
the effectiveness of the education system in relation to the Board's
expectations for the instructional program as detailed in policy #6120.
0210(b)
Mission ‑ Goals ‑ Objectives
Goals/Objectives for Student Accomplishment (continued)
Action Items:
A.
Develop a system using test scores and other pertinent data that
can be used to the effectiveness of the school system.
B.
Develop concise test score reporting formats which would include
historical data.
3. To provide opportunities and guidance so that
students can develop their apparent and latent abilities.
4. To develop in students an appreciation for the
creative and performing arts.
Action items:
A.
Continue an expand participation in the Wesleyan Center of
Creative Youth Program.
5. To develop in the students a social consciousness, a
respect for law and order, faith in the democratic principles and
appreciation for their own cultural heritage and that of others.
Action Items:
A. Study the feasibility of a recycling and conservation
program.
B. Study the feasibility of a curriculum on values.
6. To develop in students the ability to think and make
sound judgements.
7. To develop the students' knowledge and practice of
good physical and mental health habits.
8. To develop in students the basic skills of
communication and computation.
9. To implement a professional development program for
the Board of Education
Action Items:
A. Each Board member will attend one conference per
school year.
B. Provide a "New Board Member" orientation program.
0210(c)
Mission ‑ Goals ‑ Objectives
Goals/Objectives for Student Accomplishment (continued)
II. Goal
To improve the quality of all staff performance.
Objectives
1. To establish a climate in which staff is encouraged
to excel.
2. To develop and employ a means by which the Board is
made aware of the level of staff performance.
Action Items:
A. Have the individual principals present to the Board of
Education a school overview which would include but not be limited
to:
(1) Current and historical test data;
(2) Student and staff morale;
(3) Budgetary concerns;
(4) Goal and objective review;
(5) Facilities condition.
B. Initiate an "Adopt A School Program" for Board
Members.
3. To provide opportunities for the staff to improve its
performance
III. Goal
To communicate effectively the educational needs to the people
of Clinton.
Objectives:
1. To make Board of education meetings efficient and
productive.
Action Items:
A. Use subcommittees to develop plans, positions and
data.
B. Hold yearly self‑evaluations and retreats.
2. To use the media effectively.
Action Item:
A. Have the Board provide media releases on key issues
such as the Budget.
0210(d)
Mission ‑ Goals ‑ Objectives
Goals/Objectives for Student Accomplishment (continued)
IV. Goal
To provide and maintain adequate facilities.
Objectives
1. To review systematically the adequacy and condition
of all school facilities.
Action Items:
A. Develop a checklist for Board member use when
conducting building tours.
B. Initiate semi‑annual tours of all schools for all
Board members.*
2. To develop appropriate plans to remedy deficiencies.
3. To insure that plans are executed in a timely and
cost‑effective manner in accordance with the Board's specifications.
V. Goal
To insure that sufficient funds are provided and efficiently and
effectively spent.
Objectives
1. To maintain and expand expenditure scrutiny.
Action Item:
A. Review annually, expenditures by vendor.
2. To maximize community awareness and support.
3. To continue a rolling Five-Year Master Plan.
Action Items:
A. Review and prioritize new action items with existing
Master Plan.
B. Provide a yearly update of action items to the Master
Plan Committee.
C. Review and assess the Vocational Education Program.
0210(e)
Mission ‑ Goals ‑ Objectives
Goals/Objectives for Student Accomplishment (continued)
4. To seek and obtain revenue from non‑local sources of
funding.
Action Item:
A. To solicit funds for specific activities from local
businesses.
Policy adopted: May 21, 1990 CLINTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Clinton, Connecticut
Policy deleted: October 17, 2005
Mission – Goals – Objectives
Nondiscrimination
The Board of Education, in compliance with federal and state law, affirms its policy of equal educational opportunity for all students and equal employment opportunity for all persons.
Nondiscrimination in School and Classroom Practices
It is the policy of the District to provide equal opportunity for all students to achieve their potential through the programs offered in all District schools regardless of race, color, age, creed, religion, gender, sexual orientation, ancestry, national origin, marital status or disability.
The District shall provide to all students without discrimination except in cases of bona-fide program requirements, course offerings, counseling, assistance, employment, athletics and extracurricular activities. The District shall make reasonable accommodations for identified physical and mental impairments that constitute disabilities, consistent with federal and state statutes and regulations.
Students and third parties who have been subject to discrimination are encouraged to promptly report such incidents to the District’s Compliance Officer.
All complaints of discrimination shall be investigated promptly. Corrective action must be taken when allegations are substantiated. Confidentiality of all parties shall be maintained, consistent with the District’s legal and investigative obligations.
Neither reprisals nor retaliation shall occur as a result of good faith charges of discrimination.
Nondiscrimination in Employment/Contract Practices
It is the Board’s policy to provide all persons equal access to all categories of employment in this District regardless of race, color, age, creed, religion, gender, sexual orientation, ancestry, national origin, marital status or disability. The District shall make reasonable accommodations for identified physical and mental impairments that constitute disabilities, consistent with federal and state statutes and regulations.
Employees and third parties who have been subject to discrimination are encouraged to promptly report such incidents to the District’s Compliance Officer.
All complaints of discrimination shall be investigated promptly. Corrective action must be taken when allegations are substantiated. Confidentiality of all parties shall be maintained, consistent with the District’s legal and investigative obligations. Neither reprisals nor retaliation shall occur as a result of good faith charges of discrimination.
0521(b)
Mission – Goals – Objectives
Nondiscrimination
Delegation of Responsibility
In order to maintain a program of nondiscrimination practices that is in compliance with applicable laws and regulations, the Board designates the Assistant Superintendent as the District’s Compliance Officer.
The Compliance Officer is responsible to monitor the implementation of nondiscrimination procedures.
Complaint Procedures
Any student or parent/guardian who believes he/she has been subject to conduct that constitutes a violation of this policy shall follow the grievance procedure specified in Board Regulation 5145.5.
Any employee or job applicant who believes he/she has been subject to conduct that constitutes a violation of this policy shall follow the grievance procedure specified in Board Regulation 4118.113/4218.113.
Legal Reference: Title VII, Civil Rights Act, 42 U.S.C. 2000e, et seq.
29 CFR 1604.11, EEOC Guidelines on Sex Discrimination.
Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, 20 U.S.C. 1681 et seq.
34 CFR Section 106.8(b), OCR Guidelines for Title IX.
Definitions, OCR Guidelines on Sexual Harassment, Fed. Reg. Vol 62, #49, 29 CFR Sec. 1606.8 (a0 62 Fed Reg. 12033 (March 13, 1997) and 66 Fed. Reg. 5512 (January 19, 2001)
Meritor Savings Bank. FSB v. Vinson, 477 U.S. 57 (1986)
Faragher v. City of Boca Raton, No. 97-282 (U.S. Supreme Court, June 26,1998)
Gebbser v. Lago Vista Indiana School District, No. 99-1866, (U.S. Supreme Court, June 26,1998)
Davis v. Monro County Board of Education, No. 97-843, (U.S. Supreme Court, May 24, 1999.)
46a‑60 Discriminatory employment practices prohibited.
0521(c)
Mission – Goals – Objectives
Nondiscrimination
Legal Reference: (continued)
10-15c Discrimination in public schools prohibited. School attendance by five-year olds. (Amended by P.A. 97-247 to include “sexual orientation”)
10‑153 Discrimination on account of marital status.
17a-101 Protection of children from abuse.
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Policy adopted: |
May 19, 2003 |
CLINTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS |
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Clinton, Connecticut |
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Policy revised: |
October 17, 2005 |
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Revised 1/31/07