STUDENTS
TITLE IX, SECTION 504 OF THE REHABILITATION ACT, ADA
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
Training for Title IX Coordinators, Investigators, Decision-makers, or any person who facilities an informal resolution process.
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:
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.