Section 1000 Commnuity

In order to assist individuals who may experience sudden cardiac arrest or a similar life-threatening emergency during the school’s normal operational hours, during school-sponsored athletic practices and athletic events taking place on school grounds, and during school sponsored events not occurring during the normal operational hours of the school, the Clinton Board of Education maintains at each school under the Board’s jurisdiction, automatic external defibrillators and school personnel trained in the operation of such automatic external defibrillators and the use of cardiopulmonary resuscitation.  It is the policy of the Clinton Board of Education to support the use of these automatic external defibrillators and trained school personnel during medically appropriate circumstances.

Requirements concerning the use and maintenance of AEDs are set forth in the accompanying Administrative Regulations as may be supplemented by or amended by the Administration from time to time.

For purposes of this policy and the accompanying regulations, an AED is a device that:

1. is used to administer an electric shock through the chest wall to the heart;
2. contains internal decision-making electronics, microcomputers or special software that allows it to interpret physiologic signals, make medical diagnosis and, if necessary, apply therapy;
3. guides the user through the process of using the device by audible or visual prompts; and
4. does not require the user to employ any discretion or judgment in its use.

 

Legal Reference:

Conn. Gen. Stat. § 19a-175  Definitions

Conn. Gen. Stat. § 52-557b  Good Samaritan Law

Conn. Gen. Stat. § 10-212d  Availability of Automatic External Defibrillators in Schools

 

Policy adopted: April 5, 2010

Policy revised: March 18, 2019

 

1101 Regulation

 

It is the policy of the Clinton Board of Education to implement a green cleaning program in which the Board procures and properly uses environmentally preferable cleaning products in school buildings and facilities.  Pursuant to subsection (a)(2)(A) of section 10-231g of the Connecticut General Statutes, any disinfectant, disinfecting cleaner, sanitizer or any other antimicrobial product approved by federal law may be used by the Board.

The Clinton Board of Education shall provide the staff of each school and, upon request, the parents and guardians of each child enrolled in each school with a written statement of the school district’s green cleaning program. Such notice shall include: (1) the types and names of environmentally preferable cleaning products being applied in schools, (2) the location of the application of such cleaning products in the school buildings and facilities, (3) the schedule of when such cleaning products are applied in the school buildings and facilities, (4) the statement, "No parent, guardian, teacher or staff member may bring into the school facility any consumer product which is intended to clean, deodorize, sanitize or disinfect." and (5) the name of the school administrator, or a designee, who may be contacted for further information. Such notice shall be provided to the parents or guardians of any child who transfers to a school during the school year and to staff hired during the school year. 

The Clinton Board of Education shall make such notice, as well as the report submitted to the Department of Education pursuant to subsection (a) of section 10-220 of the Connecticut General Statutes (i.e. required report on condition of facilities, action taken to implement the Board’s long-term school building program, indoor air quality and green cleaning program), available on its web site and the web site of each school under such board's jurisdiction. If no such web site exists, the board shall make such notice otherwise publicly available.

Legal Reference:

Conn. Gen. Stat. § 10-220(a)

Conn. Gen. Stat. § 10-231g

Policy adopted: March 18, 2019

Policy revised: October 18, 202

It is the policy of the Clinton Board of Education to implement an integrated pest management plan to reduce the amounts of pesticides applied in any building, or the grounds of any Clinton public school, by using all available pest control techniques including judicious use of pesticides, when warranted, to maintain a pest population at or below an acceptable level, while decreasing the use of pesticides.

The decision to apply pesticide in any building, or the grounds of any Clinton public school is dependent on results of periodic monitoring for pest populations to determine if a pest problem exists that exceeds acceptable threshold levels.

No application of pesticide shall be made in any building, or the grounds of any Clinton public school during regular school hours or during planned activities at any school, except as provided by Connecticut statute or regulation. 

Parents or guardians of children in any school and/or staff members in any school may register for prior notice of pesticide application at their school.  Each school shall maintain a registry of persons requesting such notice, and shall provide notice to registered individuals in accordance with applicable Connecticut statutory and regulatory provisions.  

The Superintendent may direct that an emergency application of a lawn care pesticide be made without prior notice to parents or guardians of children in any school and/or staff members in the event of a threat to human health, subject to applicable Connecticut statutory and regulatory provisions. 

The Superintendent may direct that an emergency application of a pesticide be made during regular school hours or during planned activities at school without prior notice to parents or guardians of children and/or staff members in any school in the event of an immediate threat to human health, subject to applicable Connecticut statutory and regulatory provisions. 

There shall be no application of any lawn care pesticide on the grounds of any school with students in grade eight (8) or lower, except on an emergency basis, subject to applicable Connecticut statutory and regulatory provisions.

Legal Reference:

Conn. Gen. Stat. § 10-231a

Conn. Gen. Stat. § 10-231b

Conn. Gen. Stat. § 10-231d

Policy adopted: July 10, 2000

Policy revised: March 1, 2010

Policy revised: March 18, 201

 

1003 Regulation

The Board recognizes the important role the media serves in reporting information about the district's program, services and activities. Therefore, the district will make every reasonable effort to provide media access to students.

School administrators shall be authorized to grant permission and set parameters for media access to students in their respective schools. The media may interview and photograph students involved in instructional programs and school activities including athletic events provided their presence will not be unduly disruptive and shall comply with Board policies and district goals.

Media representatives shall be required to report to the administration for prior approval before accessing students involved in instructional programs and activities not attended by the general public. The building administrator has the right to restrict interaction with students on school property if he/she deems it interferes or disrupts the educational process.

Media representatives wishing to photograph or identify particular students, must obtain parental or guardian approval as well. Such permission shall not be required before photographs, videotapes, and/or articles referring to students involved in athletic events may be published.

Parents who do not want their student interviewed, photographed, or videotaped by the media shall inform the school principal accordingly.

Parents who do not want their student interviewed, photographed, or videotaped by the media should direct their student accordingly.

District employees may release student information to the media only in accordance with applicable provisions of the education records law and Board policies governing directory information and personally identifiable information.

Parents will be advised of the district's media access to students policy at the time of the student's registration and each fall in the student/parent handbook.

Legal Reference:

Conn. Gen. Stat. § 1-213

Conn. Gen. Stat. § 10-209

Federal Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act, Sec. 438, 20 U.S.C. Sec 1232g (1988).

Title I – Amendments to the Individuals with Disabilities Act (PL 105-17)

Policy adopted: May 7, 2001

Policy revised: March 18, 2019

Videotaping and filming of school district employees shall have the prior written consent of the building principal and the participating employees. If any student is to be filmed or videotaped and will be on the film or videotape, prior written consent/release/waiver shall be obtained from the student's parent/guardian. If film or videotape is to be used for any purpose other than the purpose set forth on the original consent forms, then a release or new waiver form shall be obtained.

Policy adopted: May 7, 2001

Policy revised: March 18, 201

 

112.6 Regulation

In an effort to maintain the safety, security, and privacy of students, staff and visitors, the ClintonClinton Public Schools has determined that the operation of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV), also commonly referred to as drones, is prohibited by any persons on or over District property, including all buildings and grounds.

For the purposes of this policy, a UAV or drone is any aircraft without a human pilot aboard the

device.

An exception to this policy may be made in specific cases where circumstances warrant, but

must be approved in advance by the Superintendent of Schools or his/her designee. Approval

must include an acceptance to follow all applicable Federal Aviation Administration regulations,

including but not limited to FAA Advisory Circular 91-57A, FAA registration requirements, and

all and subsequent guidelines and regulations as applicable.

Violations

Violators may be subject to disciplinary action, including immediate removal from school

grounds and notification to the appropriate authorities.

 

Legal Reference:

FAA Advisory Circular No. 91-57A

Public Law 1112-95, The FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012

Title 49 U.S.C. § 40101

FAA 14 CFR, Parts 1, 45, 47, 48, 91, 375

 

Policy adopted: May 15, 2017

Policy revised: November 18, 2019

Advertising and promotional materials may be distributed to parents by the district’s electronic process upon approval by the Superintendent.  The Superintendent, or his/her designee, may approve such distribution provided that:

1. The materials relate to school, community, and local recreational or civic activities.
2. The materials do not relate to any religious belief or activity.
3. The materials do not promote private or commercial gain or profit.
4. The materials do not promote any political position, party, or candidate.

The following guidelines should be followed for distribution:

1. All notices and memos developed within any of the schools may be distributed with prior approval of the building administrator(s).
2. All notices and memos developed by parent groups directly affiliated with any of the schools may be distributed with prior approval of the Superintendent.
3. All other agencies, including but not limited to, non-commercial, non-profit, charitable, or civic groups, must electronically submit any and all materials for distribution to the Superintendent for review.  Materials will be evaluated with the following criteria in mind:
   1. Appearance, including format and acceptable grammatical style.
   2. Educational, recreational, and/or cultural value to students and parents of the activity being advertised.
   3. Conformity of material with established Board of Education policies.
   4. Requests for fund raising events will be evaluated in terms of the benefits for the school(s).
4. Requests should be submitted at least two weeks prior to the desired week of distribution.  Agencies requesting distribution of materials will be notified of the disposition of their request.

Policy adopted: September 23, 1991

Policy revised: April 2001

Policy revised: March 18, 2019

The Board of Education recognizes the importance of school volunteers at all levels of schooling.  Volunteers can enhance collaboration between the school and community, broaden the school’s educational environment and ultimately enrich students’ school experience.  The Board further acknowledges that it may, from time to time, be asked to provide learning experiences for student interns within the school environments, which experiences are not part of the teacher preparation program, as defined in section 10-10a of the Connecticut General Statutes. In recognition of the benefit of having volunteers, interns and other such non-employees providing services within the schools, the Board supports the involvement of these individuals in accordance with suitable regulations and safeguards to be developed by the Administration.    

Volunteers, interns and other such non-employees working within the schools (“volunteers”) must work under the supervision of Clinton Public Schools staff.  Volunteers are held to the same standards of conduct as school staff and must observe all Board of Education policies, including applicable policies on the confidentiality of student information.  

Volunteers may be required to submit to state and federal criminal record checks and a record check of the Department of Children and Families (“DCF”) Child Abuse and Neglect Registry.  No person who is required to register as a sex offender under state or federal law, or whose name is currently listed on the DCF registry, may volunteer in the Clinton Public Schools.

All volunteers must comply with all school health and safety protocols in place at the time, including but not limited to any health screening protocols.

No employee of the Clinton Public Schools shall serve as a volunteer in any capacity, except as may be approved by the Superintendent or his/her designee based on the specific situation.

Persons interested in volunteering their services should contact the school principal.

 

Legal Reference:

Conn. Gen. Stat. § 10-4g

Conn. Gen. Stat. § 10-220

Conn. Gen. Stat. § 10-235

Conn. Gen. Stat. § 54-250 et seq.

Policy adopted: September 23, 1991

Policy revised: September 7, 1993

Policy revised: May 7, 2001

Policy revised: March 18, 2019

Policy revised: October 18, 2021

 

1240 Regulation

The Clinton Board of Education (the “Board”) welcomes visits by citizens, taxpayers, and parents to all school buildings.  In order to promote a safe and productive educational environment for all students and staff, the Board requires all visitors to receive prior approval from the school principal or designee before being permitted to visit any school building.  The Board, through the administration, reserves the right to limit visits in accordance with administrative regulations.  

The Board further desires to work collaboratively with parents with an educational nexus with the Clinton Public Schools (the “District”), its educational programs or the student being observed, to observe their students in their current classrooms or observe proposed educational placements in the Board’s schools. The Board, through the administration, reserves the right to limit observations of current and proposed educational placements in accordance with administrative regulations and the Board’s Guidelines for Independent Educational Evaluations.

Upon arrival, all visitors and observers must comply with any and all applicable building security procedures, including but not limited to utilizing security buzzers for access, complying with requests for photo identification, reporting directly to and signing in and out at the visitors’ reception area of the school office, prominently displaying visitors’ badges or other identification required for visitors to the school buildings, limiting access to those areas of the buildings and grounds for which the visitors/observers have authorized access, refraining from engaging with students and/or staff except as permitted by the school officials and consistent with the purpose of the visit in question, and complying with directives of school officials at all times.  All visitors and observers permitted into school buildings or on school grounds must comply with all school health and safety protocols in place at the time, including but not limited to any health screening or personal protective equipment (“PPE”) protocols.

In the event that a federal immigration authority appears in person at a school in the District or otherwise contacts a school to request information, in accordance with applicable law and pursuant to the Guidance to K-12 Public Schools Pertaining to Immigration Activities developed by the Connecticut State Department of Education (“CSDE”) or any subsequent applicable CSDE guidance, such authority shall be directed to communicate with the administrator designated for such interactions, who will follow the protocols outlined in the school’s Security and Safety Plan. For purposes of this policy, a “federal immigration authority” means “any officer, employee or other person otherwise paid by or acting as an agent of the United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement or any successor agency thereto or any division thereof or any officer, employee or other person otherwise paid by or acting as an agent of the United States Department of Homeland Security or any successor agency thereto who is charged with enforcement of the civil provisions of the Immigration and Nationality Act.”

 

Legal Reference:

Conn. Gen. Stat. § 10-222m 

Conn. Gen. Stat. § 54-192h

Public Act No. 25-1, “An Act Concerning Interactions Between School Personnel and Immigration Authorities, the Purchase and Operation of Certain Drones, Grants to Certain Nonprofit Organizations, and Student Athlete Compensation Through Endorsement Contracts and Revenue Sharing Agreements”

Connecticut State Department of Education, Guidance to K-12 Public Schools Pertaining to Immigration Activities (January 28, 2025).

Connecticut State Department of Education, Guidelines Regarding Independent Educational Evaluations at Public Expense and In-School Observations (March 28, 2018).

 

Policy adopted: September 23, 1991

Policy revised: September 7, 1993

Policy revised: May 7, 2001

Policy revised: March 18, 2019

Policy revised: October 18, 2021

Policy revised: August 18, 2025

 

1250 Regulation

Board members and school personnel shall refer persons making complaints about the schools to the most immediate level at which the problems can be resolved and, as may be necessary, through lines of organization to the Superintendent of Schools. Parents should be made aware of the proper channels of communication and the appeal process. The decision of the principal regarding a student must include notice to the parents of the next step of appeal, if appropriate. Any appeal of a decision of the Superintendent to the Board shall be in writing and signed.

 

Legal Reference:

Keyishian v. Board of Regents, 385 U.S. 589, 603 (1967).

President's Council, District 25 v. Community School Board No. 25 (457 F. 2d 289 (1972), cert. denied 409 U.S. 998 (1976). 

Minarcini v. Strongsville City School District, 541 F. 2d 577 (6th Cir. 1976). Board of Education, Island Trees Union Free School

District No. 26 v. Pico, 457 U.S. 853 (1982).

Academic Freedom Policy (adopted by Connecticut State Board of Education, 9/9/81).

Conn. Gen. Stat. § 10-238. Petition for hearing by Board of Education.

Policy adopted: September 23, 1991

Policy revised: May 21, 2001

Policy revised: March 18, 2019

Purpose

The Board of Education promotes mutual respect, civility, and orderly conduct among Board members, district employees, parents, and the public.  This policy is not intended to deprive any individual of his/her right to freedom of expression, but only to maintain to the extent possible, and reasonable, a safe, harassment-free environment.

In the interest of presenting Board members and district employees as positive role models to the students as well as to the community, the Board encourages positive communication and discourages volatile, hostile, or aggressive actions.  The Board seeks parental and public cooperation with this endeavor.

Standards for Conduct

The Board expects staff, students, parents, and members of the public while at school, on school property, or at a school function to communicate and act in a manner that promotes respect for the dignity and worth of all individuals, regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, age, disability, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, socio-economic status, or role within the school community.  All adults participating in the school community are expected to communicate and act in a manner that consistently provides positive role models for students.  The Board will regulate conduct by staff, students, parents, and members of the public while at school, on school property, or at a school function when such conduct is contrary to these fundamental principles.

Specifically, the Board will regulate disruptive conduct by members of the school community that:

1. interferes, disrupts, or undermines the effective operation of the school district;
2. is used to engage in harassing, defamatory, obscene, abusive, discriminatory, threatening, or similarly inappropriate communications;
3. breaches confidentiality obligations of school district employees; or
4. violates the law, Board policies, and/or other school rules and regulation.

Examples of Disruptive Conduct

Examples of disruptive conduct include, but are not limited to:

1. using loud and/or offensive language (for example, swearing or display of temper);
2. invading another person’s space by moving close to the individual in an aggressive manner;
3. threatening to do physical harm to a teacher, school administrator, school employee, student, or member of the community;
4. damaging, destroying, or threatening to destroy or damage school property;
5. harassing, defamatory, obscene, abusive, discriminatory, or threatening verbal, written, or electronic communications;
6. any other behavior which disrupts the orderly operation of the school, a school activity, or any other activity sponsored by the district.

Complaint Process

Any employee, student, parent, or member of the public who believes s/he was subject to disruptive conduct should bring such behavior to the attention of the building administrator and/or the Superintendent.

Disciplinary Consequences

Employees found to be in violation of this policy may be subject to disciplinary action.  Students found to be in violation of this policy may be subject to disciplinary action in accordance with Board policy.

Parents or other members of the school community found to be in violation of this policy may be directed to leave school property, a school building, or any activity sponsored by the district.  Repeat violations may result in a long-term denial of access to school property, school buildings, or activities sponsored by the district.

 

Policy adopted: May 21, 2001

Policy revised: March 18, 201

Schools will not participate in community activities such as poster and/or essay contests sponsored by any organization without approval by the Superintendent of Schools or the building principal.

The decision to approve or disapprove requests for school participation will be based on the following factors:

1. The educational value of the activity to the students
2. The amount of time required from regular school activities
3. The number of similar requests received by the school
4. The relationship to the school district's instructional objectives.

 

Policy adopted: September 23, 1991

Policy revised: August 20, 2001

Policy revised: March 18, 2019

In accordance with Conn. Gen. Stat. § 10-239, the Board of Education (the “Board”) may permit the use of any school facility for nonprofit educational or community purposes whether or not school is in session.  The Board may also grant the temporary use of any school facility for public, educational or other purposes, including the holding of political discussion, at such time the facility is not in use for school purposes.  In addition, the Board shall grant such use for any purpose of voting under the provisions of Title 9 of the Connecticut General Statutes whether or not school is in session.  In accordance with 20 U.S.C. § 7905, the Board shall not deny equal access to or a fair opportunity to meet, or otherwise discriminate, against any group officially affiliated with the Boy Scouts of America (or any other youth group listed as a patriotic society in Title 36 of the United States Code) that wishes to conduct a meeting using school facilities pursuant to this policy.  Such uses shall be governed by the following rules and procedures, and shall be subject to such restrictions as the Superintendent or his/her designee considers expedient.

Consistent with this policy, the Superintendent shall develop and promulgate Administrative Regulations and associated forms governing use of school buildings and facilities by community and other groups.  Since the primary purpose of school facilities is for educational activities, such activities will have priority over all other requested uses.

1. Application Procedure

Applications for use of facilities shall be submitted to the Athletics Department Administrative Assistant.  The Administrative Assistant will obtain all necessary approvals (Principal, Director of Buildings & Grounds, Superintendent) for the space requested.

Groups requesting use of school buildings and facilities must identify the specific facilities desired, and approval will be for those specific facilities only.  All school equipment on the premises shall remain in the charge and control of the building principal or responsible administrator, and shall not be used without the express written permission of the administrator.

Principals and other responsible administrators shall submit copies of each building use form with a notation of whether such uses have been approved.  Approval of school facilities by the principal or other responsible party may be revoked at any time by the Superintendent or his/her designee.

2. Eligible Organizations and Priority of Use

Administrators responsible for approving/disapproving requests for use of school district facilities will use the following guidelines regarding priority of usage of such facilities:

Order of priority:

School-sponsored programs, activities, and clubs. Activities of school-related organizations (e.g. PTA, Booster Clubs, Friends of Groups, Safe Grad Committee, and similar organizations). Town department or agency activities (Parks & Recreation activities are top priority). Activities of non-profit organizations operating within the Town, other than school-related organizations covered by category #2 above. Activities of for-profit organizations operating within the Town.??????? Out-of-town organizations.

3. Restrictions on Use of School Facilities

The following restrictions shall apply to the use of school facilities:

Illegal activities will not be tolerated. Use or possession of tobacco (including electronic nicotine delivery systems), vapor products, alcoholic beverages or unauthorized controlled substances shall not be permitted on school property. Refreshments may not be prepared, served or consumed without the prior approval of the responsible administrator.  Notwithstanding, only those beverages permitted by state law may be sold during the school day.  The responsible administrator may permit other beverages to be sold at the location of events occurring after the end of the regular school day or on the weekend as long as they are not sold from a vending machine or at a school store.   Upon approval by the administrator, refreshments may be prepared, served and consumed only in areas designated by the responsible administrator. Obscene advertising, decorations or materials shall not be permitted on school property. Advertising, decorations or other materials that promote the use of illegal drugs, tobacco products (including electronic nicotine delivery systems), vapor products, or alcoholic beverages shall not be permitted. Activities that are disruptive of the school environment are not permitted.

Any violation of this Policy or any applicable Administrative Regulations may result in permanent revocation of the privilege to use school facilities against the organization and/or individuals involved.

4. Fees and Other Costs

Users of school facilities shall be responsible for the fees and costs set out in a fee schedule established by the Superintendent with the approval of the Board of Education.  The following guidelines shall be incorporated into such fee schedule:

Category	Fee
School-sponsored programs and activities.	No rental fee or associated costs
Activities of school-related organizations (e.g. PTA, Booster Clubs, Friends of Groups, Safe Grad Committee, and similar organizations).	No rental fee or associated costs
Town department or agency activities.	Associated Costs
Activities of non-profit organizations operating within the Town, other than school-related organizations covered by category #2 above.	Associated Costs
Activities of for-profit organizations operating within the Town.	No rental fee or associated costs
Out-of-town organizations.	No rental fee or associated costs

“Associated costs” shall include, but shall not be limited to, fees for the services of any custodial personnel, food service personnel, security personnel or other personnel deemed by the responsible administrator to be necessary in connection with the use of a school district facility.  Such costs shall be at the rates set forth in the fee schedule.  Rental fees and/or associated costs otherwise applicable may be waived by the Superintendent or his/her designee if such waiver is deemed by the Superintendent or his/her designee to be in the best interest of the school system and/or the Town.

5. Responsibility for Damage to Property or Loss of Property

In order to use school district facilities, any organization or individual requesting such use must agree to assume responsibility for any damage to and/or theft or loss of any school district property arising out of the use of the facilities.

6. Health and Safety Protocols

In order to use school district facilities, any organization or individual requesting such use must agree to abide by all health and safety protocols in place by the school district at the time of use, including but not limited to protocols relating to cleaning of facilities, signage, and health screenings of individuals requesting access to the facilities.

Legal Reference:           

Conn. Gen. Stat. § 10-239

Conn. Gen. Stat. § 10-215f

Conn. Gen. Stat. § 10-221q

Conn. Gen. Stat. Title 9

Boy Scouts of America Equal Access Act, 20 U.S.C. § 7905 Patriotic and National Organizations, 36 U.S.C. § 1010 et seq.

Policy adopted: September 23, 1991

Policy revised: July 17, 1995

Policy revised: October 15, 2001

Policy revised: September 17, 2007

Policy revised: September 6, 2016

Policy revised: March 18, 2019

Policy revised: October 18, 2021

Policy revised: December 5, 2022

The Clinton Board of Education (the “Board”) prohibits smoking, including smoking using an electronic nicotine delivery system (e.g., e-cigarettes), electronic cannabis delivery system, or vapor product, within any of its schools, including in any area of a school building, including but not limited to, any indoor facility owned or leased or contracted for, and utilized by the Board for the provision of routine or regular preschool, kindergarten, elementary, or secondary education or library services to children, or on the grounds of such school or at any school-sponsored activity.  

The Board further prohibits smoking, including smoking using an electronic nicotine delivery system (e.g., e-cigarettes), electronic cannabis delivery system, or vapor product on the real property of any administrative office building(s).  Real property means the land and all temporary and permanent structures comprising the district's administrative office building(s) and includes, but is not limited to, storage facilities and parking lots.  

The following definitions shall apply to this policy:

“Any area” shall mean the interior of a school building and the outside area within twenty-five feet of any doorway, operable window or air intake vent of a school building.

“Cannabis” shall mean marijuana, as defined in Conn. Gen. Stat. § 21a-240.

“Electronic cannabis delivery system” shall mean an electronic device that may be used to simulate smoking in the delivery of cannabis to a person inhaling the device and includes, but is not limited to, a vaporizer, electronic pipe, electronic hookah and any related device and any cartridge or other component of such device.

“Electronic nicotine delivery system” shall mean an electronic device used in the delivery of nicotine to a person inhaling from the device and includes, but is not limited to, an electronic cigarette, electronic cigar, electronic cigarillo, electronic pipe or electronic hookah and any related device and any cartridge or other component of such device, including, but not limited to, electronic cigarette liquid or synthetic nicotine.  

“School-sponsored activity” shall mean any activity sponsored, recognized or authorized by the Board and includes activities conducted on or off school property. 

“Smoke” or “smoking” shall mean the burning of a lighted cigar, cigarette, pipe or any other similar device, whether containing, wholly or in part, tobacco, cannabis or hemp.

 “Vapor product” shall mean any product that employs a heating element, power source, electronic circuit or other electronic, chemical or mechanical means, regardless of shape or size, to produce a vapor that may or may not include nicotine or cannabis, and is inhaled by the user of such product.  

Legal Reference:

Conn. Gen. Stat. § 10-233a(h)

Conn. Gen. Stat. § 19a-342

Conn. Gen. Stat. § 19a-342a

Conn. Gen. Stat. § 21a-415

Conn. Gen. Stat. § 53-344b

June Special Session, Public Act No. 21-1

Pro-Children Act of 2001, Pub. L. 107-110, 115 Stat. 1174, 20 U.S.C. § 7183

 

Policy adopted: November 1, 1993

Policy revised: October 15, 2001

Policy revised: September 17, 2007

Policy revised: March 18, 2019

Policy revised: November 18, 2019

Policy revised: May 16, 2022

1. Definitions
2. Deadly Weapon means "any weapon, whether loaded or unloaded, from which a shot may be discharged, or a switchblade knife, gravity knife, billy, blackjack, bludgeon, or metal knuckles."  Conn. Gen. Stat. § 53a-3 (6).
3. Firearm means "any sawed-off shotgun, machine gun, rifle, shotgun, pistol, revolver, or other weapon, whether loaded or unloaded, from which a shot may be discharged."  Conn. Gen. Stat. § 53a-3 (19).
4. Peace Officer means “a member of the Division of State Police within the Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection or an organized local police department, a chief inspector or inspector in the Division of Criminal Justice, a state marshal while exercising authority granted under any provision of the general statutes, a judicial marshal in the performance of the duties of a judicial marshal, a conservation officer or special conservation officer, as defined in section 26-5, a constable who performs criminal law enforcement duties, a special policeman appointed under section 29-18, 29-18a or 29-19, an adult probation officer, an official of the Department of Correction authorized by the Commissioner of Correction to make arrests in a correctional institution or facility, any investigator in the investigations unit of the office of the State Treasurer, an inspector of motor vehicles in the Department of Motor Vehicles, who is certified under the provisions of sections 7-294a to 7-294e, inclusive, a United States marshal or deputy marshal, any special agent of the federal government authorized to enforce the provisions of Title 21 of the United States Code, or a member of a law enforcement unit of the Mashantucket Pequot Tribe or the Mohegan Tribe of Indians of Connecticut created and governed by a memorandum of agreement under section 47-65c who is certified as a police officer by the Police Officer Standards and Training Council pursuant to sections 7-294a to 7-294e, inclusive.”  Conn. Gen. Stat. § 53a-3 (9).
5. Real Property means the land and all temporary and permanent structures comprising the district's elementary and secondary schools, and administrative office buildings.  Real property includes, but is not limited to, the following:  classrooms, hallways, storage facilities, theatres, gymnasiums, fields and parking lots.
6. School-Sponsored Activity "means any activity sponsored, recognized or authorized by a board of education and includes activities conducted on or off school property."  Conn. Gen. Stat. § 10-233a(h).
7. Prohibition of Deadly Weapons or Firearms

In accordance with Conn. Gen. Stat. § 29-28(e) and § 53a-217b, the possession and/or use of a deadly weapon or firearm on the real property of any school or administrative office building in this district, on school transportation, or at a school-sponsored activity, is prohibited, even if the person possessing the deadly weapon or firearm has a permit for such item.

3. Peace Officer Exception

A peace officer engaged in the performance of his or her official duties who is in lawful possession of a deadly weapon or firearm may bring such item on the real property of any school or administrative office building in this district, on school transportation, or to a school-sponsored activity.

4. Other Exceptions

Persons in lawful possession of a deadly weapon or firearm may possess such item on the real property of any school or administrative office building in this district, on school transportation, or to a school-sponsored activity, if:

1. The person brings the deadly weapon or firearm on the real property of any school or administrative office building, on school transportation, or to a school-sponsored activity for use in a program approved by school officials.  In such case, the person must give school officials notice of his/her intention to bring such item, and the person must receive prior written permission from the Superintendent.
2. The person possesses the deadly weapon or firearm on the real property of any school or administrative office building, on school transportation, or at a school-sponsored activity pursuant to a written agreement with school officials or a written agreement between such person's employer and the Superintendent.
3. Consequences
4. Unless subject to one of the exceptions listed above, any person who possesses a deadly weapon or firearm on the real property of an elementary or secondary school in this district, or administrative office building, on school transportation, or at a school-sponsored activity, whether or not the person is lawfully permitted to carry such deadly weapon or firearm, will be reported to the local police authorities once school officials become aware of its possession.
5. A student who possesses and/or uses any deadly weapon or firearm on the real property of an elementary or secondary school in this district, or administrative office building, on school transportation, or at a school-sponsored activity in violation of this policy shall be disciplined in accordance with Board of Education Student Discipline Policy.
6. The Board of Education reserves the right to forbid anyone caught possessing a deadly weapon or firearm on the real property of its school buildings or administrative office buildings, on school transportation, or at a school-sponsored activity, from using any and all school facilities.

Legal Reference:

Conn. Gen. Stat. § 10-233a

Conn. Gen. Stat. § 10-244a

Conn. Gen. Stat. § 29-28(e) 

Conn. Gen. Stat. § 53a-3

Conn. Gen. Stat. § 53a-217b

Policy adopted: March 18, 2019

Policy revised: October 18, 2021

Pursuant to state law, the Connecticut Department of Public Safety is obligated to notify school superintendents whenever a sexual offender is released into the community or whenever a registered sexual offender changes his or her address.

School district personnel shall cross-reference the Connecticut Department of Public Safety’s sexual offender registry prior to hiring any new employee and prior to permitting a volunteer to work with students in any capacity.   Registration as a sexual offender constitutes grounds for denial of employment and/or volunteer opportunities in the Clinton Public Schools.  

The Superintendent or his/her designee shall provide training to appropriate staff members regarding the methods for accessing the sexual offender registry information posted on the Connecticut Department of Public Safety and the provisions of these regulations.

Legal Reference: Conn. Gen. Stat. § 54-258

Regulation adopted: March 18, 2019

The Clinton Board of Education (the “Board”) will develop and implement an all-hazards security and safety plan with a school-specific annex for each school within the Clinton Public Schools (the “District”) or a school security and safety plan for each school within the District (together, “School Security and Safety Plans”) to bolster existing emergency preparedness, response capability, and school safety and security measures and to address all-hazards threats.  

School Security and Safety Plans will be based on the school security and safety plan standards developed by the Connecticut Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection (“DESPP”), the Guidance to K-12 Public Schools pertaining to Immigration Activities developed by the Connecticut State Department of Education (“CSDE”), and other applicable  requirements.

For the school year commencing July 1, 2024, and each school year thereafter, each School Security and Safety Plan shall be updated to include protocols for interacting with a federal immigration authority who appears in person at a school in the District or otherwise contacts a school to request information. For purposes of this policy, a “federal immigration authority” means “any officer, employee or other person otherwise paid by or acting as an agent of the United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement or any successor agency thereto or any division thereof or any officer, employee or other person otherwise paid by or acting as an agent of the United States Department of Homeland Security or any successor agency thereto who is charged with enforcement of the civil provisions of the Immigration and Nationality Act.”

Such protocols shall be based on applicable law and the CSDE’s Guidance to K-12 Public Schools Pertaining to Immigration Activities”), or any subsequent applicable CSDE guidance, and shall include, at a minimum:

1. the designation of at least one administrator at each school to serve as the individual responsible for interacting with the federal immigration authority;
2. provisions that such administrator, or any other school employee, may:
   1. request and record a federal immigration authority’s identification, including the name, badge or identification number, telephone number and business card of such federal immigration authority;
   2. ask such federal immigration authority if the federal immigration authority is in possession of a judicial warrant to support the federal immigration authority’s request and, if so, to produce such judicial warrant;
   3. review any warrant or other materials that the federal immigration authority produces to determine who issued such warrant and what the warrant or other material authorizes the federal immigration authority to do; and
   4. consult with legal counsel for the Board, or guidance developed by such legal counsel, on how to interact with the federal immigration authority with regards to the nature of the request, whether a warrant is produced, the details of any such warrant, whether such warrant is a judicial warrant or an administrative warrant, whether the federal immigration authority is claiming exigent circumstances, and any other consideration identified by the Board’s legal counsel; and
3. permission for other school personnel to direct such federal immigration authority who requests access to any records, information, the interior of the school building or other school personnel to communicate with the administrator designated to interact with the federal immigration authority.

The Board shall annually submit its School Security and Safety Plans to DESPP, in accordance with state law.

School Security and Safety Plans should be kept securely and will only be provided to the Board of Education, school staff and administration, members of the school security and safety committees, members of state and local law enforcement, first responders, local municipal officials or other persons authorized by the Board of Education or the Superintendent (e.g., consultants, contractors).  Pursuant to Connecticut General Statutes § 1-210(b)(19), School Security and Safety Plans will not be available to the public.

 

Legal Reference:

Conn. Gen. Stat. § 1-210 (b)(19)

Conn. Gen. Stat. § 10-222m

Conn. Gen. Stat. § 10-222n

Conn. Gen. Stat. § 10-222aa

Conn. Gen. Stat. § 10-231

Conn. Gen. Stat. § 28-7

Conn. Gen. Stat. § 54-192h

Public Act No. 25-1, “An Act Concerning Interactions Between School Personnel and Immigration Authorities, the Purchase and Operation of Certain Drones, Grants to Certain Nonprofit Organizations, and Student Athlete Compensation Through Endorsement Contracts and Revenue Sharing Agreements”

State Standards: Connecticut Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection, School Security and Safety Plan Standards

Connecticut State Department of Education, Guidance to K-12 Public Schools Pertaining to Immigration Activities (January 28, 2025).

Federal Guidance: Federal Emergency Management Agency, Guide for Developing High-Quality School Emergency Operations Plans (June 2013).

Policy adopted: March 18, 2019

Policy revised: August 18, 202

1334 Regulation

Protected Class Discrimination Prohibited

It is the policy of the Clinton Board of Education (the “Board”) that any form of discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, alienage, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, age, disability, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, veteran status, status as a victim of domestic violence, sexual assault, or human trafficking, or any other basis prohibited by state or federal law (“Protected Class”) is prohibited in the Clinton Public Schools (the “District”), whether by students, Board employees, Board members or third parties subject to the control of the Board, subject to the conditions and limitations established by law.  The Board’s prohibition of discrimination or harassment in its educational programs or activities expressly extends to academic, nonacademic and extracurricular activities, including athletics and school-sponsored activities, as well as the District website.    When the Board has created a limited public forum, the Board shall provide equal access to the Boy Scouts and other groups as required by law.

Retaliation Prohibited

The Board further prohibits reprisal or retaliation against any individual who reports incidents in good faith that may be a violation of this policy, or who participates in the investigation of such reports.

Discrimination on the Basis of a Protected Class Association Prohibited

Discrimination and/or harassment against any individual on the basis of that individual’s association with someone in a Protected Class may also be considered a form of Protected Class discrimination and/or harassment, and is therefore prohibited by this policy.

Scope and Applicability

Students, Board employees, Board members and community members (e.g., other individuals affiliated with the District, accessing or seeking access to District facilities) are expected to adhere to a standard of conduct that is respectful of the rights of all members of the school community.

Definitions

The following definitions apply for purposes of this policy:

1. Discrimination:   Discrimination in violation of this policy occurs when an individual is denied participation in, or the benefits of, a program or activity of the Board because of such individual’s actual or perceived membership in a Protected Class.
2. Harassment: Harassment is a form of Protected Class discrimination that is prohibited by law and by this policy.  Harassment constitutes unlawful discrimination when it creates a hostile environment, which occurs when the harassment is sufficiently severe, pervasive, or persistent so as to interfere with or limit an individual’s ability to participate in or benefit from the services, activities, or opportunities offered by the District.

The following non-exhaustive list provides examples of the types of prohibited conduct that may be considered Protected Class harassment that can lead to a hostile environment:

• objectively offensive racial, ethnic, or religious epithets (or epithets commonly associated with any Protected Class membership, including but not limited to epithets relating to sex, sexual orientation, and/or gender identity or expression); 
• other words or phrases considered demeaning or degrading on the basis of Protected Class membership;
• display of images or symbols commonly associated with discrimination against individuals on the basis of their membership in a Protected Class;
• graphic, written or electronic communications that are harmful or humiliating based on Protected Class membership; 
• bigoted conduct or communications; or
• physical, written, electronic or verbal threats based on Protected Class membership.

Harassment does not have to involve intent to harm, be directed toward a specific person, or involve repeated incidents.  

Sexual harassment is a form of harassment that is prohibited by law and Board policy.  For more information regarding harassment based on sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, or gender identity or expression, contact the District’s Title IX Coordinator at:

Marco Famiglietti
Assistant Superintendent
Clinton Public Schools
137-B Glenwood Road
Clinton, CT 06413
Telephone: 860-664-6500
Email: mfamiglietti@clintonpublic.net 

3. Gender identity or expression: Gender identity or expression refers to a person's gender-related identity, appearance or behavior, whether or not that gender-related identity, appearance or behavior is different from that traditionally associated with the person's physiology or assigned sex at birth, which gender-related identity can be shown by providing evidence including, but not limited to, medical history, care or treatment of the gender-related identity, consistent and uniform assertion of the gender-related identity or any other evidence that the gender-related identity is sincerely held, part of a person's core identity or not being asserted for an improper purpose. 
4. Sexual orientation: Sexual orientation refers to a person’s identity in relation to the gender or genders to which they are romantically, emotionally or sexually attracted, inclusive of any identity that a person (i) may have previously expressed, or (ii) is perceived by another person to hold.
5. Veteran: A veteran is any person honorably discharged from, released under honorable conditions from or released with an other than honorable discharge based on a qualifying condition from active service in, the United States Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Coast Guard, Air Force, and Space Force and any reserve component thereof, including the Connecticut National Guard.  “Qualifying condition” means (i) a diagnosis of post-traumatic stress disorder or traumatic brain injury made by an individual licensed to provide health care services at a United States Department of Veteran Affairs facility, (ii) an experience of military sexual trauma disclosed to an individual licensed to provide health care services at a United States Department of Veterans Affairs facility, or (iii) a determination that sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression was more likely than not the primary reason for an other than honorable discharge, as determined in accordance with Conn. Gen. Stat. §§ 27-103(c)(d).
6. Race: The term race is inclusive of ethnic traits historically associated with race, including but not limited to, hair texture and protective hairstyles.  “Protective hairstyles” includes, but is not limited to, wigs, headwraps and hairstyles such as individual braids, cornrows, locs, twists, Bantu knots, afros and afro puffs.
7. Domestic violence: Domestic violence means (1) a continuous threat of present physical pain or physical injury against a family or household member, as defined in Conn. Gen. Stat. § 46b-38a; (2) stalking, including but not limited to, stalking as described in Conn. Gen. Stat. § 53a-181d, of such family or household member; (3) a pattern of threatening, including but not limited to, a pattern of threatening as described in Conn. Gen. Stat. § 53a-62, of such family or household member or a third party that intimidates such family or household member; or (4) coercive control of such family or household member, which is a pattern of behavior that in purpose or effect unreasonably interferes with a person's free will and personal liberty. “Coercive control” includes, but is not limited to, unreasonably engaging in any of the following: (a) isolating the family or household member from friends, relatives or other sources of support; (b) depriving the family or household member of basic necessities; (c) controlling, regulating or monitoring the family or household member's movements, communications, daily behavior, finances, economic resources or access to services; (d) compelling the family or household member by force, threat or intimidation, including, but not limited to, threats based on actual or suspected immigration status, to (i) engage in conduct from which such family or household member has a right to abstain, or (ii) abstain from conduct that such family or household member has a right to pursue; (e) committing or threatening to commit cruelty to animals that intimidates the family or household member; or (f) forced sex acts, or threats of a sexual nature, including, but not limited to, threatened acts of sexual conduct, threats based on a person's sexuality or threats to release sexual images.

Alleged Discrimination/Harassment of Students or Employees

Complaints of alleged discrimination and/or harassment of students and/or employees will be investigated in accordance with the non-discrimination policies applicable to students and/or personnel respectively.  Complaints pertaining to specific forms of discrimination and/or harassment, such as sexual harassment or disability- based harassment, have specific policies and procedures applicable to these forms of harassment and will be investigated in accordance with the specific procedures for such issues. If a complaint involves allegations of discrimination or harassment of an employee or student based on sex, such complaints will be handled in accordance with the procedures set forth in the applicable Board policy regarding sex discrimination and sexual harassment. Complaints involving allegations of discrimination or harassment of an employee or of a student based on disability will be addressed in accordance with the procedures set forth in  the applicable Board policy regarding Section 504/ADA.  

Alleged Discrimination/Harassment of Community Members on the Basis of Sex

In the event the District receives a complaint alleging discrimination or harassment of a community member (e.g., an individual affiliated with the District, accessing or seeking access to District facilities who is not a student or an employee) on the basis of sex, the complaint shall be referred to the District’s Title IX Coordinator, who shall take steps designed to ensure that applicable state and federal law are followed.

Alleged Discrimination/Harassment of Community Members on the Basis of Disability

In the event the District receives a complaint alleging discrimination or harassment of a community member (e.g., an individual affiliated with the District, accessing or seeking access to District facilities who is not a student or an employee) based on disability, the complaint shall be referred to the District’s Section 504/ADA Coordinator, who shall take steps designed to ensure that applicable state and federal law are followed.

Reporting to District Officials

It is the policy of the Board to provide for the prompt and equitable resolution of complaints alleging Protected Class discrimination or harassment.  The District will investigate both formal and informal complaints of discrimination, harassment or retaliation.

Any individual who believes a community member has experienced Protected Class discrimination or harassment or an act of retaliation or reprisal in violation of this policy should report such concern in writing to the Assistant Superintendent in accordance with the Board’s complaint procedures included in the Board’s Administrative Regulations Regarding Non-Discrimination/Community, which accompany this policy, and are available online at https://www.clintonpublic.netClinton Public Schools Website or upon request from the main office of any District school.

Reporting to State and Federal Agencies

In addition to reporting to District officials in accordance with this policy, individuals may also file a complaint with the following agencies:

Office for Civil Rights, U.S. Department of Education (“OCR”):

Office for Civil Rights, Washington DC Office
U.S. Department of Education
400 Maryland Avenue, SW
Washington, DC 20202-1475
Telephone: 202-453-6020

http://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ocr/docs/howto.htmlOffice of Civil Rights Website 

Connecticut Commission on Human Rights and Opportunities:

Connecticut Commission on Human Rights and Opportunities
450 Columbus Blvd
Hartford, CT 06103-1835
Telephone: 860-541-3400 or Toll Free Number 1-800-477-5737

Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (employees only):

Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, Boston Area Office
John F. Kennedy Federal Building
475 Government Center
Boston, MA  02203
Telephone: 800-669-4000

Questions/Requests for Accommodations

Any parent, student, staff member, Board member or community member (e.g., other individual affiliated with the District, accessing or seeking access to District facilities) who:

1. has questions or concerns about this policy or its accompanying regulations; OR
2. wishes to request or discuss accommodations based on religion; OR
3. who would like a copy of the Board’s complaint procedures or complaint forms related to claims of discrimination or harassment, may contact any District administration or the following District official: 

Marco Famiglietti
Assistant Superintendent
Clinton Public Schools
137-B Glenwood Road
Clinton, CT 06413
Telephone: 860-664-6500
Email: mfamiglietti@clintonpublic.net 

Any parent, student, staff member, Board member or community member (e.g., other individual affiliated with the District, accessing or seeking access to District facilities) who has questions or concerns about the Board’s policies regarding discrimination or harassment on the basis of sex may contact the District’s Title IX Coordinator:

Marco Famiglietti 
Assistant Superintendent
Clinton Public Schools
137-B Glenwood Road
Clinton, CT 06413
860-664-6500
mfamiglietti@clintonpublic.net 

Any parent, student, staff member, Board member or community member (e.g., other individual affiliated with the District, accessing or seeking access to District facilities) who has questions or concerns about the Board’s policies regarding discrimination or harassment on the basis of disability, and/or who may wish to request or discuss accommodations for a disability, may contact the District’s Section 504/ADA Coordinator:

Kimberly Pearce
Director of Special Services
Clinton Public Schools

137-B Glenwood Road

Clinton, CT 06413

Telephone: 860-664-6505

Email: kpearce@clintonpublic.net 

Legal Reference:

Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, 42 U.S.C. § 2000d et seq.

Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, 42 U.S.C. § 2000e et seq.

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

Boys Scouts of America Equal Access Act, 20 U.S.C. § 7905

Age Discrimination in Employment Act, 29 U.S.C. § 621 et seq.

Americans with Disabilities Act, 42 U.S.C. § 12101

Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, 29 U.S.C. § 794

Conn. Gen. Stat. § 1-1n. “Gender Identity or Expression” defined

Conn. Gen. Stat. § 27-103, Definitions

Conn. Gen. Stat. § 46a-51, Definitions

Conn. Gen. Stat. § 46a-58, Deprivation of Rights

Conn. Gen. Stat. § 46a-60, Connecticut Fair Employment Practices Act

Conn. Gen. Stat. §46a-81c. Sexual orientation discrimination:  Employment

Conn. Gen. Stat. §46b-1, Family relations matters and domestic violence defined.

Public Act No. 25-139, “An Act Concerning Human Trafficking and Sexual Assault Victims”

Policy adopted: May 19, 2003

Policy revised: October 17, 2005

Policy revised: December 5, 2011

Policy revised: February 1, 2016

Policy revised: March 18, 2019

Policy revised: November 4, 2019

Policy revised: January 3, 2022

Policy revised: February 5, 2024

Policy revised: December 2, 2024

Policy revised: December 1, 2025

1400 Regulation