CONNECTICUT SCHOOL CLIMATE POLICY( continued) 5131.911
Accountability( continued)
b. a restorative school environment focused on overcoming barriers to teaching and learning by building and supporting meaningful school-wide relationships, and intentionally re-engaging any disengaged students, educators, and families of students in the school community.
3. The school community ' s practices are identified, prioritized, and supported to:
a. promote learning and the positive academic, social, emotional, ethical, and civic development of students;
b. enhance engagement in teaching, learning, and school-wide activities; c. address barriers to teaching and learning; and
d. develop and sustain a restorative infrastructure that builds capacity, accountability, and sustainability.
4. The school community creates a school environment where everyone is safe, welcomed, supported, and included in all school-based activities.
5. The school community creates a restorative system that cultivates a sense of belonging through norms and activities that promote social and civic responsibility, and a dedication to cultural responsiveness, diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Adopted: January 24, 2012 Revised: March 27, 2012 Revised: May 12, 2015 Adopted: February 23, 2021 Revised: May 10, 2022 Adopted: June 10, 2025
DAMAGED / LOST INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS 6161.21
It is the intent of the Board of Education to impose sanctions against students who damage school property, lose and / or damage textbooks, and any other educational materials. The Superintendent of Schools is authorized by the Board of Education to set regulations and adopt any guidelines necessary to carry out the intent of this policy.
In cases where students refuse to pay the charges for damaged and / or lost materials, they may have grades, transcripts, and / or report cards withheld.
Legal References:
Connecticut General Statutes 10-221( c) Boards of education to prescribe rules. 10-228 Free textbooks, supplies, materials, and equipment
Policy Adopted: May 21, 2021 31