Non-discrimination/ Title IX

The Woodbridge School District is committed to promoting a secure and happy school climate, conducive to teaching and learning, that is free from threat, harassment, and any type of bullying behavior.

Consistent with State and federal law, the District shall promote nondiscrimination and an environment free of harassment based on an individual’s race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, ancestry, disability (including, but not limited to, intellectual disability, past or present history of mental disorder, physical disability or learning disability), genetic information, marital status or age, or because of the race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, genetic information, marital status or age of any other persons with whom the individual associates or status as a Veteran. The District provides equal access to the Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, and all other designated youth groups. “Race” is inclusive of ethnic traits historically associated with race, including, but not limited to, hair texture and protective hairstyles. “Protective hairstyles” includes, but is not limited to, wigs, headwraps, and hairstyles such as individual braids, cornrows, locs, twists, Bantu knots, afros, and afro puffs.

Relevant Woodbridge Board of Education polices are:

• Policy 0521, “Nondiscrimination”

• Policy 2111, “Equal Employment Opportunity”

• Policy 4000.1, “Title IX”

• Policy 4111.1, “Affirmative Action”

• Policy 4117, “Harassment”

• Policy 4118.112, “Sexual Harassment”

• Policy 4118.113, “Harassment”

• Policy 5145.44, “Title IX”

• Policy 5145.5, “Sex Discrimination and Sexual Harassment”

• Policy 5145.52, “Harassment/Intimidation”

The designee for implementation of these policies and their regulations is Director of Special Services Carrie Borcherding , who serves as the District’s Title IX Coordinator, and may be reached at Beecher Road School, 40 Beecher Road, Woodbridge, CT, 06111 / cborcherding@woodbridgeps.org / 203-389-6598.

Individuals with questions or concerns may also contact Superintendent Vonda Tencza. ( vtencza@woodbridgeps.org ).