Cromwell Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of sex and prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and its regulations, including in admissiton and employment.  Inquiries about Title IX may be referred to Cromwell Public Schools Title IX Coordinator, the U.S. Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights, or both. 

NON-DISCRIMINATION, ADA, 504

In compliance with its obligations under both Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act, as amended, the District does not discriminate against otherwise qualified students with disabilities in the provision of its educational programs and activities. It is the intent of the District to provide a free and appropriate public education to each Section 504/ADA qualified and eligible student with a disability within its jurisdiction, as defined in 28 CFR, Parts 35 & 36, Amendment to Americans with Disabilities Act Title II and Title III. It is the further intent of the District to ensure that each student with a disability within the meaning of Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act, as amended, is identified, evaluated, and provided with a free and appropriate public education.

POLICIES and ReGULATIONS

• P5145.4(a) Students Nondiscrimination Americans with Disabilities Act/Section 504 

• P5145.5 Sexual Harassment 

• R5145.5 Sexual Harassment 

• P5131.911 Bullying 

NOTICE OF TITLE IX COORDINATOR FOR STUDENTS

The Cromwell Public Schools Student Title IX Coordinator is the Director of Student Services.  Any student or parent may make a report of discrimination and/or sexual harassment directly to the Title IX Coordinator using any one, or multiple, of the following points of contact:

FIRST LEVEL COORDINATORS:  BUILDING PRINCIPAL(S)

Lucille DiTunno, ECS, 860-632-4866, laditunno@cromwell.k12.ct.us   

Ramsey Binnington, WIS, 860-632-3564, rbinnington@cromwell.k12.ct.us
Ann Cocchiola, CMS, 860-632-4853, acocchiola@cromwell.k12.ct.us  

Andrew Kuckel, CHS, 860-632-4841, akuckel@cromwell.k12.ct.us  

Sari O'Leary, Director of Student Services 

Cromwell Board of Education

9 Captain James Mann Memorial Drive

Cromwell, CT  06416

Phone:  860-632-4831   Fax:  860-632-4865

Email:   soleary@cromwell.k12.ct.us 

Cromwell Public Schools Equity Statement

Cromwell Public Schools values every student and believes that all students deserve equitable access to an educational experience for their future success. We are dedicated to promoting the values of diversity, equity, antiracism, and inclusion.

Cromwell Public Schools is committed to:

1.       Providing a safe and welcoming environment for all constituencies regardless of ability, disability, age, ethnicity, gender identity, race, religion, sexual orientation, socio-economic status.

2.       Empowering our youth to advocate for social justice.

3.       Confronting systemic racism and taking steps to dismantle it.

4.       Addressing conscious and unconscious bias through supporting courageous conversations with students, families, and staff.

5.       Designing curriculum and implementing teaching practices that are culturally responsive to promote cultural competency.

6.       Advocating for diverse partnerships with families and community members.

7.       Providing each student with the resources and tools to be successful regardless of backgrounds or circumstances.

8.       Utilizing an equity lens in all school initiatives.

9.       Collectively promoting justice and equity through policy, practice, and relationship building by reviewing and revising district practices in order to dismantle barriers and close opportunity gaps.