ROLLERBLADES/SKATEBOARDS/SCOOTERS
No rollerblades, Heelys roller shoes, skateboards, scooters, or similar devices are allowed on school
grounds. Students are reminded to use extreme caution while rollerblading or skateboarding and to be
careful of pedestrians.
CHILD ABUSE
CHILD ABUSE, NEGLECT AND SEXUAL ASSAULT
All school employees, including teachers, superintendents, principals, coaches of intramural or
interscholastic athletics, paraprofessionals, and other professional school staff, including guidance
counselors, social workers, psychologists, and licensed nurses, are obligated by law (C.G.S. 17a-101) to
report suspected child abuse, neglect, or if a child is placed in imminent danger of serious harm or sexual
assault by a school employee to the Connecticut State Department of Children and Families Services.
Specific procedures governing the reporting of abuse and neglect are in effect, and staff receive yearly
training in their use.
Reporting of child abuse, neglect, and sexual assault by a school employee is a responsibility which is
taken seriously. If there is any doubt about reporting suspected abuse, neglect, or a sexual assault, a
report will be made. The school will work with the parents and appropriate social agencies in all cases.
Child abuse is defined as any physical injury inflicted by other than accidental means or injuries which
are not in keeping with the explanation given for their cause. Improper treatment such as malnutrition,
sexual molestation, deprivation of necessities, emotional abuse, cruel punishment, or neglect are also
considered child abuse.
The Board of Education will post in each school the telephone number of the Department of Children
and Families’ child abuse hotline, Careline, and the Internet web address that provides information about
the Careline in a conspicuous location frequented by students. Such posting shall be in various languages
appropriate for the students enrolled in the school.
COMPUTER POLICY
COMPUTER NETWORK AND/OR INTERNET STUDENT
ACCEPTABLE USE AGREEMENT POLICY
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The Board of Education provides computers/devices, networks, and Internet access to support the
educational mission of the schools and to enhance the curriculum and learning opportunities for students
and school staff.
The purpose of this policy is to ensure that students utilize Enfield Public Schools’ computers/devices,
networks, and Internet services for school-related purposes and is consistent with the Enfield Public
Schools’ stated mission, goals, and objectives. The Enfield Public Schools reserves the right to place
restrictions on the material accessed or posted and to enforce all rules set forth in the Enfield Board of
Education Policies, Administrative Regulations, and applicable local, state, and federal laws.
The district recognizes its responsibility to educate students regarding appropriate behavior on social
networking and chat room sites about cyberbullying. Therefore, students shall be provided instruction
about appropriate online behavior, including interacting with other individuals on social networking sites
and in chat rooms and cyberbullying awareness and response.
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