Specific procedures governing the reporting of abuse and neglect are in effect. Each student is encouraged to develop and achieve individual educational goals. The district will provide every student with equal educational opportunities regardless of race, color, creed, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, age, economic status, marital status, or disability. No student will be excluded on such basis from participating in or having access to any course offerings, student athletics, counseling services, extracurricular activities or other school resources.
Every child has the right to feel safe, valued and comfortable in school.
No one else s behavior should ever make children feel afraid or embarrassed because of their color, religion, country in which they or their parents were born, their sex, or any disability they may have. The Marlborough School District has zero tolerance for harassment of any kind. To maintain a productive and positive learning environment, the Board of Education will make very attempt to halt any harassment of which they become aware by calling attention to this policy or by direct disciplinary action, if necessary. The school superintendent shall develop and implement regulations which define the terms and procedures necessary to this policy. Student records shall include only information which is appropriate and necessary for operation of the school system and of importance in helping the child or protecting others.