Series 6000: Instruction

6121 Nondiscrimination: Instructional Program

This school system pledges to avoid discriminatory actions and seeks to foster good human and educational relations which will help to attain: 

1. Equal rights and opportunities for students and employees in the school community.

2. Equal opportunity for all students to participate in the total school program of the schools.

3. Continual study and development of curricula toward improving human relations and understanding and appreciating cultural differences.

4. Training opportunities for improving staff ability and responsiveness to educational and social needs.

5. Opportunities in educational programs which are broadly available to students with access not solely based upon race, color, religious creed, age, marital status, national origin, sex, sexual orientation or physical disability.

6. An appropriate learning environment for students which includes (1) adequate instructional books, supplies, materials, equipment, staffing, facilities and technology, (2) equitable allocation of resources among district schools and (3) a safe school setting. 

Each student, at the time he/she becomes eligible for participation, shall be advised of his/her right to an equal opportunity to participate in school programs without discrimination, of any kind. 

Legal Reference:    

Connecticut General Statutes

10-15 Towns to maintain schools.

10-15c Discrimination in public school prohibited.

10-18a Contents of textbooks and other general instructional materials.

10-226a Pupils of racial minorities.

10-145a(b) Certificates of qualification for teachers; Intergroup relations programs. 

10-220 Duties of boards of education, as amended by PA 97-290, An Act

Enhancing Educational Choices and Opportunities.

Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, 20 U.S.C., 1681 et seq.

Section 504, U.S. Rehabilitation Act, 1973, 29 U.S.C. 791 

Policy adopted: October 15, 2007 THOMASTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS Thomaston, Connecticut 

 6121.1

Equal Educational Opportunity

Reduction of Racial, Ethnic and Economic Isolation 

The Board of Education shall provide, in conformity with all applicable state statutes and regulations, educational opportunities for students to interact with students and teachers from other racial, ethnic and economic backgrounds in order to reduce racial, ethnic and economic isolation. Such opportunities may be provided with students from other communities. 

In providing such opportunities, the Board will consider such programs or use such methods as: 

1. Inter-district magnet school programs;

2. Charter schools;

3. Inter-district after-school, Saturday and summer programs and sister-school projects;

4. Intra-district and inter-district public school choice programs;

5. Inter-district school building projects;

6. Inter-district program collaborative for students and staff;

7. Minority staff recruitment;

8. Distance learning through the use of technology;

9. Experiences that increase awareness of the diversity of individuals and cultures; and

10. Community and parental involvement in the school district. 

The Board shall report by October 1, 1998 and biennially thereafter, to its regional education service center on district programs and activities undertaken to reduce racial, ethnic and economic isolation. Such information shall, through the regional service center and the Commission of Education, be reported to the Governor and the General Assembly. 

(cf. 1110.1 Parental Involvement)

(cf. 1212 School Volunteers)

(cf. 1330 Use of School Facilities)

(cf. 5117.1 Intra-District Choice/Open enrollment)

(cf. 5117.2 Inter-District Choice)

(cf. 5117 School District Lines)

(cf. 5118 Nonresident Attendance)

(cf. 6010 Goals and Objectives)

(cf. 6114.7 Safe Schools)

(cf. 7010 Goals and Objectives - Construction)

(cf. 7100 Planning-Construction) 

Legal Reference:    

Connecticut General Statutes 

10-4a Educational interests of state defined, as amended by PA 97-290 An Act Enhancing Education Choices and Opportunities.

10-220 Duties of boards of education 

Policy adopted: October 15, 2007 THOMASTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS Thomaston, Connecticut