Elementary Student Handbook 2024-2025 | Page 61

LIBRARY / MEDIA CENTER
Enfield โ€™ s elementary library program offers a variety of current print and non-print materials which support and enrich the curriculum . A full range of system-wide services are coordinated by a certified library / media specialist . There is unified curriculum in library skills for students from kindergarten through Grade 5 . An appreciation and awareness of the world of literature is encouraged .
Classes visit the library on a weekly basis , and materials may be checked out at any time . Volunteers are an active and welcome part of the program . Please contact your building library aide if you would like to volunteer .
Books in circulation are in good condition . Students are expected to maintain the condition of a book / books upon check out and to return the book / books in the same condition within the established time frame . Lost books and books damaged beyond repair are to be paid in full before the last day of school . If lost books are found after paying , the money will be refunded .
LOST AND FOUND
Articles of clothing , books , school bags , and lunch boxes that are marked with the child โ€™ s name will be returned to the owner immediately . Articles found at school are to be taken to the Lost and Found section where they may be claimed . Unclaimed items may be donated to charitable organizations .
NONDISCRIMINATION โ€“ TITLE IX 5145.4
It is the policy of the Enfield Board of Education not to discriminate on the basis of gender in its educational programs , activities , or employment policies as required by Title IX of the 1972 Education Amendments , or on any other basis prohibited by Connecticut State and / or Federal Non-Discrimination Laws .
Inquiries regarding compliance with Title IX may be directed to the Title IX Coordinator . The Board of Education appoints the Superintendent of Schools or his designated agent as Title IX Coordinator .
The Board shall , at least annually , notify all students , parents , and employees of the name , address and telephone number of the Title IX Coordinator .
ADDRESS To ensure correspondence is received , use the complete address as shown : Office for Civil Rights / ED 8 th Floor 5 Post Office Square , Suite 900 Boston , MA 02109-3921 Telephone : ( 617 ) 289-0111 Facsimile : ( 617 ) 289-0150 Email : OCR . Boston @ ed . gov
Legal Reference :
Connecticut General Statutes 19-581 through 585 AIDS testing and medical information . 10-209 Records not to be public . 46a-60 Discriminatory employment practices prohibited . Section 504 and the Federal Vocational Rehabilitation Act of 1973 , 20 U . S . C . 706 ( 7 )( b ). American Disability Act of 1989 ( 42 U . S . C . Ch 126 ยง 12112 ), as amended by ADA Amendments Act of 2008
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