Clinton Public Schools: Creating a Safe, Supportive, and Inclusive School Climate
The Clinton Board of Education is committed to fostering a safe, supportive, and inclusive school environment for all students and staff. In support of this goal and state law, the board has adopted the Connecticut School Climate Policy (5068). This policy provides information for reporting, assessing, and responding to challenging behavior and bullying.
For questions or concerns, please review the provided information and contact the appropriate School Climate Specialist at your school:
School-Based School Climate Specialists
- Joel Elementary: Abby Rice, Assistant Principal, (860) 664-6501
- Eliot Middle School: Colin Delaney, Assistant Principal, (860) 664-6503
- The Morgan School: Christopher Luther, Assistant Principal, (860) 664-6504
Reporting Challenging Behavior and Bullying
Challenging behavior is any behavior that negatively impacts school climate or interferes with learning or safety of students or staff. If you are a student, parent, guardian, or school employee and you'd like to report an alleged incident of challenging behavior or bullying, follow the directions below:
- File a written report: Use the Challenging Behavior Reporting Form to submit a written report. This form is available on the Board's website and in each student handbook. Reports should be reasonably specific, including the date, location, a description of what happened, and the names of potential witnesses.
- Submit the report: The form can be filed with the building principal, program administrator, or the School Climate Specialist. Students may choose to submit the form anonymously. All reports are then forwarded to the School Climate Specialist for review.
- Get assistance: You can complete the form electronically or in hard copy, or you can meet with the School Climate Specialist for help.
- Confirmation: After you submit a form, the School Climate Specialist will provide you with a confirmation of receipt within three school days.
Assessing Challenging Behavior and Bullying
Once a report is submitted, the School Climate Specialist or another designated administrator will begin an investigation. This investigation involves a few key steps:
- Review the report: The administrator will review the information provided in the Challenging Behavior Reporting Form.
- Gather information: To do this, the administrator will consult with individuals who may have relevant information, including the person who made the report, the individuals affected by the behavior, and any witnesses. They will also review any relevant materials, such as records, statements, or videos.
- Confidentiality: Throughout this process, confidentiality is maintained to the extent possible, in accordance with state and federal law.
- Investigation Form: The administrator will complete an Investigation Form during the assessment.
- Determining a response: Within a reasonable amount of time, the School Climate Specialist will decide what actions, if any, should be taken to address the behavior and prevent it from happening again.
- Notifying the reporter: Within three school days of completing the assessment, the School Climate Specialist will complete a Response Process(es) Notification Form and provide it to the person who originally filed the report. This form will describe the steps taken, keeping in mind student confidentiality.
Administrators Only: Use Adobe Acrobat or Google to complete forms
Investigation Form
Response Process(es) Notification Form
Discrimination/Harassment and Other Policies
The Board of Education also prohibits any form of sex discrimination or sexual harassment in its programs and activities. Clinton Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religious creed, age, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, ancestry, or disability. We encourage anyone who has experienced sex discrimination or sexual harassment to report it promptly.
For questions or to file a grievance regarding discrimination and civil rights, please contact the appropriate compliance officer listed below. Safety questions should be directed to the school climate specialist.
📞 Who to Contact
District School Climate Coordinator, Title VI, and Title IX
Marco Famiglietti Assistant Superintendent Clinton Public Schools 137-B Glenwood Road Clinton, CT 06413 Telephone: (860) 664-6500
Section 504 (Rehabilitation Act)
Kimberly Pearce Special Services Director Clinton Public Schools 137-B Glenwood Road Clinton, CT 06413 Telephone: (860) 664-6505
School-Based School Climate Specialists
- Joel Elementary: Abby Rice, Assistant Principal, (860) 664-6501
- Eliot Middle School: Colin Delaney, Assistant Principal, (860) 664-6503
- The Morgan School: Christopher Luther, Assistant Principal, (860) 664-6504
NONDISCRIMINATION POLICY
Clinton Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Except in the case of a bona fide occupational need, the Clinton Public Schools do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, age, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, ancestry, or disability. The compliance officer for the Clinton Public Schools has the responsibility to monitor compliance with this policy.
Questions or issues regarding discrimination and civil rights should be brought to the attention of the district discrimination and civil rights coordinators and school-based coordinators. If you wish to discuss the regulations governing these policies, or wish to discuss a concern or file a grievance, please contact the appropriate compliance officer. Forms are linked below or can be obtained directly from the compliance officers. The purpose of the grievance procedure is to secure, at the lowest possible administrative level, equitable solutions to problems that may arise concerning claims of discrimination. If you have additional questions, please feel free to contact any of the compliance officers. Safety questions and concerns should be directed to the building supervisor.
POLICIES (PERSONNEL)
Policy #4302 Sex Discrimination and Sexual Harassment in the Workplace
Policy #4303 Non-Discrimination
Policy #4304 Employees and Section 504