The district shall in no way infringe upon individuals rights and freedoms of political involvement. However, employees and volunteers of the district must not misuse their position in the school to influence the academic process in the interest of their own political ambitions or those of a political group. Employees, volunteers and other citizens of the district will not engage in political activity on school premises during school hours. Refer to policy JGA, Corporal Punishment. Information about students is confidential.
Confidentiality includes all students, regular and special education.
If you have a concern about any aspect of the school program, you should take it up directly with the school principal. Under Vermont law, any school employee having reason to suspect that a child has been abused or neglected shall report the same to the appropriate authorities. You should not speak with anyone else. The child and the family have a right to confidentiality and privacy as well as protection. Under no circumstance should you attempt to counsel the student or investigate further.