Annual Notices 2022-2023 school year

SPS EXISTING WRITTEN POLICY

POLICY #

TOPIC 

5007R

Homeless students and children in foster care.

5008, Parent-School Compact

Title I School, parent engagement

5140

School Wellness

5113, 5113R, 5113A-R, APPENDIX

Attendance and Excuses

5131, 5131R

Student behavior

5131.6, 5131.6R

Substance abuse by a minor

5124

Reporting

5135.2, 5135.2R

High School Graduation requirements

5135, 5135R

Promotion and retention

5131

Rights and Responsibilities

6146.3, 6146.3R

Grading and weighting of grades

1110.1

Parent involvement

5132R

Acceptable use of the internet and internet safety policy

5145.44

5145.44R

4000.1

4000.1R

Title IX Policy

6172

Family Living. Sex Education. and Personal Safety

5130, 5130R

Smoke Free Environment

5141, 5141R

Health and Welfare

5141.1

Communicable diseases

5141.2, 5141.2R

Administration of medicines

4113, 4113R

Child Abuse/Neglect

5117.2

Interdistrict magnet schools

5144.1

Physical restraint / seclusion / exclusionary time out

5115

FERPA

5116 and Notification of Rights Under the Protection of Pupil Rights Amendment (“PPRA”)

Student Privacy; Surveys

3541.43 & 3541.43R

Transportation equipment – contract vehicles 

5142

Equal access to recruiters

6154

Homework

6175

Instruction on Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS)

5135, 5135R

Promotion and Retention

6115

Ceremonies and observations

4118.234

Prohibition on Recommendations for Psychotropic Drugs

5144.1

Physical restraint / seclusion / exclusionary time out

5005, 5005R

Bullying Behavior in Schools

4115.5, 4115.5R

Concussion and head injury awareness and prevention

6164.2

6164.2R

Youth Suicide Prevention and Intervention

SPS NOTIFICATIONS

TOPIC

NOTIFICATIONS

Remote Parent Teacher Conferences

Parents have the option of attending any parent-teacher conference by telephonic, video or other conferencing platform. 

5141.25 – Students with Special Healthcare Needs (Food Service)

Students with Special Health Care Needs (life threating food allergies)

The Stamford Public Schools recognizes that food allergies may be life threatening. For this reason, the district is committed to developing strategies and practices to minimize the risk of accidental exposure to life threatening food allergens and to ensure prompt and effective medical response should a child suffer an allergic reaction while at school.

The district further recognizes the importance of collaborating with parents and appropriate medical staff in developing such practices and encourages strategies to enable the student to become increasingly proactive in the care and management of his or her food allergy, as developmentally appropriate. Under state law, children with life-threatening food allergies may be entitled to an individualized heath care plan, regardless of the child’s status as a child with a disability under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 or under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act. The Stamford Public Schools has developed guidelines for managing students with life-threatening food allergies. For more information, please see Policy #5141.25, and please contact the Food Service Director at (203) 977-4732, and your building principal.

Modification of meal services for students with disabilities.

Meal modifications for student with disabilities.  To request modifications to meal services to accommodate children with disabilities, contact both the Food Services Director at (203) 977-4732 and your building principal.

Meal Eligibility Notification

GREAT NEWS FOR YOU AND YOUR CHILDREN!  STAMFORD PUBLIC SCHOOLS HAS BEEN APPROVED TO PROVIDE FREE HEALTHY BREAKFAST AND LUNCH TO ALL STUDENTS DURING THE 2022-23 SCHOOL YEAR.

Stamford Public Schools will no longer be accepting Free/Reduced Meal applications. The district has chosen to participate in the Community Eligibility Program. More information can be found at  https://www.stamfordpublicschools.org/departments/chartwells-dining-services

Asbestos Notification

In compliance with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act (AHERA), this district has performed inspections of each of our school buildings for asbestos containing building materials. The inspection findings and asbestos management plans are on file and available for inspection by members of the public at that school’s office during regular hours. Copies of all of the plans are also available for inspection by appointment during business hours at the Board of Education, Facilities Department, 3^rd floor, 888 Washington Boulevard, Stamford Government Center.  Please contact (203) 977-4525 to schedule an appointment.

Indoor Air Quality

In accordance with Connecticut General Statutes §10-220, the Stamford Board of Education provides a uniform inspection and evaluation of indoor air quality for every school building constructed, extended, renovated, or replaced on or after January 1, 2003. The results of this inspection and evaluation procedure are available for public inspection.

For more information, please call the Board of Education, Facilities Department, 3^rd floor, 888 Washington Boulevard, Stamford Government Center.  Please contact (203) 977-4525 to schedule an appointment.

Green Cleaning

The Stamford Board of Education has implemented a green cleaning program for the cleaning and maintenance of all school buildings and facilities in the district. As part of this program, no parent, guardian, teacher, or staff member may bring into any school facility any consumer product which is intended to clean, deodorize, sanitize, or disinfect. The school district's green cleaning program, including a list of products used, the location of those products in the school buildings and facilities, and the schedule of when such cleaning products are applied, is available for public inspection. For more information, please contact the Board of Education, Facilities Department, 3^rd floor, 888 Washington Boulevard, Stamford Government Center.  Please contact (203) 977-4525 to schedule an appointment.

Pest Management

INTEGRATED PEST MANAGEMENT PLAN NOTIFICATION

Pursuant to Connecticut Public Act 99-165 (An Act Concerning Notice of Pesticide Applications at Schools and Day Care Centers), parents or guardians of children in any school may register for prior notice of pesticide application at their school. Each school is required to maintain a registry of persons requesting such notice. To obtain more information about the pre-notification registry, please contact the Board of Education, Facilities Department, 3^rd floor, 888 Washington Boulevard, Stamford Government Center.  Please contact (203) 977-4525 to schedule an appointment.

Teacher & Para qualifications

Parents/guardians have the right to request information at the beginning of the school year about whether the student’s teacher has met state qualifications (certification) and licensing criteria for the grade levels and subject areas in which the teacher is providing instruction; whether the teacher is under an emergency or other provisional status, and whether the teacher is teaching in the field of discipline covered by the teacher’s certification. Parents/guardians have the right to know whether their children are provided services by a paraprofessional and such person’s qualifications.

10-4a & 10-4b

Notice of rights and remedies under Connecticut General Statutes §10-4a and §10-4b.

A resident of a local or regional school district, or parent or guardian of a student enrolled in the public schools of such school district who has been unable to resolve a complaint with the local board of education may file a written complaint with the Commissioner of Education alleging the failure or inability of such board of education to implement the educational interests of the state.  The complaint must be in writing and signed by or on behalf of the complainant. The Commissioner of Education must make a complaint form available.  The Commissioner may order an investigation if the Complaint is found to be substantial.  After review of the investigation report, the State Board of Education may either dismiss the complaint or order an inquiry (including a hearing and a final decision).  If the State Board of Education finds that the local board of education has failed or is unable to make reasonable provision to implement the educational interests of the state, the State Board of Education shall take action as allowed by relevant statute and/or regulation.  For additional information see Connecticut General Statues section 10-4a and section 10-4b and associated regulations.

ESSA

ESSA requires the publishing of state and local report cards on their websites. More information can be found at  https://www.stamfordpublicschools.org/about-us/sps-ct-report-card-2020-21.

Student Data Privacy Act

Information concerning contracts between the Board and outside vendors that implicates student data privacy is available on the Stamford Public Schools website. 

Within five business days of executing a contract with a software contractor or information storage contractor that involves student personally identifiable information, the Board of Education will post notice of such contract on the Board’s website.  Contracts to share or provide access to student information, student records or student-generated content with a contractor may be found on the District’s website at  https://www.stamfordpublicschools.org/departments/finance-and-purchasing/student-data-privacy

Non-Discrimination

Stamford Public Schools is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all qualified persons. Stamford Public Schools does not discriminate in any employment practice, education program, or educational activity on the basis of race, color, religious creed, sex, age, national origin, ancestry, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability (including, but not limited to, intellectual disability, past or present history of mental disorder, physical disability or learning disability), genetic information & testing, Family & Medical Leave, protected veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by Connecticut state and/or federal nondiscrimination laws. Stamford Public Schools provides equal access to Boy Scouts of America and other designated youth groups. Stamford Public Schools does not unlawfully discriminate in employment against qualified persons with a prior criminal conviction.

Stamford Public Schools prohibits Retaliation against individuals who bring forth any complaint, orally or in writing, to the employer or the government, or against any individuals who assist or participate in the investigation of any complaint or otherwise oppose discrimination.

For further information, visit the US Department of Education website or call (800) 421-3481

Inquiries and reports regarding Stamford Public Schools’ nondiscrimination policies should be directed to:

Christopher Soules

Executive Director of Human Resources and Talent Development

Title IX Coordinator/Americans with Disabilities Act Compliance Coordinator

Stamford Public Schools

888 Washington Blvd

5th Floor

Stamford, CT 06901

(203) 977-4975

Military Recruiters

Release of Information to Military Recruiters

School districts are legally obligated to provide military recruiters or institutions of higher education, upon request, with the names, addresses, and telephone numbers, and other directory information of secondary school students, unless a parent/guardian or eligible student objects in writing to such disclosure. Such objection must be in writing and shall be effective for one year.   All such objection must be delivered to the Stamford Public Schools Office of Research at 888 Washington Boulevard, Stamford, CT 06905.  See also Policy 5115.

Availability of Tech/VoAg

Parents/guardians and students are hereby informed of the availability of (1) vocational, technical and technological education and training at technical high schools, and (2) agricultural sciences and technology education at regional agricultural science and technology education centers.  For additional information you may contact your student’s school counseling department.