08/11/2026
August 11, 2026
Dear Region One Families, Staff, and Community Members:
As we begin the 2026–2027 school year, we are providing our annual notification of policies and legally required information for students, families, staff, and community members.
The Connecticut Association of Boards of Education (CABE) identifies a number of state and federal requirements that school districts must communicate annually. These notifications help ensure that families and staff are aware of their rights, responsibilities, and the policies that govern our schools.
The following policies and notices are among those required or recommended for annual notification:
Student and Family Policies
5112 / 5113 / 5113.2 – Attendance, Truancy and Enrollment
5114 – Student Conduct and Discipline
5118.1 – Homeless Students/McKinney-Vento Rights
5123 – Promotion and Retention
5125 – Student Educational Records and FERPA Rights
5125.11 – Health/Medical Records
5131.6 – Alcohol, Drugs and Controlled Substances
5131.7 – Weapons and Dangerous Instruments
5131.911 – Bullying Prevention and Safe School Climate
5141.21 – Administration of Medication
5141.4 – Reporting of Suspected Child Abuse, Neglect and Sexual Assault
5141.5 – Youth Su***de Prevention
5144.1 / 5144.2 – Physical Restraint, Seclusion and Exclusionary Time Out
5145.14 – Uniform Treatment of Military Recruiters
5145.44 / 5145.5 / 5145.6 – Nondiscrimination, Title IX and Sexual Harassment
6162.51 – Surveys of Students and Student Privacy
6146.1 – Grading and Assessment Systems
6148 – FAFSA Completion Program
6154 – Homework
6159 / 6171 – Special Education and Individualized Education Programs
6171.2 – Preschool Students with Disabilities
6172.1 – Gifted and Talented Education
6172.4 – Title I Parent and Family Engagement, when applicable
Nondiscrimination and Civil Rights
Region One is committed to providing an educational environment free from discrimination and harassment. Information regarding nondiscrimination, Title IX, Section 504, the Americans with Disabilities Act, and related grievance procedures is available to students, families, employees, and applicants.
The Region also provides required contact information for the individuals responsible for addressing complaints under these laws.
Additional Annual Notices
CABE also identifies several additional notices that school districts are required to provide or make available, including:
FERPA – Annual notification of parental and student rights
PPRA – Protection of Pupil Rights and student privacy
McKinney-Vento – Educational rights of students experiencing homelessness
IDEA – Special Education procedural safeguards
Title I – Parent and family engagement and related rights, when applicable
Teacher and paraprofessional qualifications
English Learner program notifications, when applicable
Free and reduced-price meal information and meal charging procedures
School Wellness Policy
Asbestos Management Plan availability
Pesticide application notification
Nondiscrimination and Title IX notices
Military recruiter access and the opportunity to opt out of the release of directory information
Student survey and privacy protections
As part of our ongoing policy review and revision process, we will continue to update our policy manual to reflect changes in Connecticut and federal law and best practices in public education.
Families and community members are encouraged to review the Region One Board of Education policies available through the District's website. https://region1schools.org/boes-links-to-all-seven/re-1-boe-policies/
Thank you for your continued partnership and support of our schools and, most importantly, our students.
Sincerely,
Melony Brady-Shanley
Superintendent of Schools
Regional School District No. 1
