Non-Discrimination
The Hopkinton Public Schools do not discriminate and are committed to maintaining a school environment free of harassment on the basis of race, traits historically associated with race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, sex stereotypes and sex characteristics, gender identity, ancestry, athletic performance, homelessness, socioeconomic status, disability, pregnancy or pregnancy related condition, academic performance, or proficiency in the English language in admission to, access to, employment in, or treatment in its programs and activities. Harassment by administrators, certified and support personnel, students, vendors and other individuals at school or at school-sponsored events is unlawful and is strictly prohibited. The Hopkinton Public Schools require all employees and students to conduct themselves in an appropriate manner with respect to their fellow employees, students and all members of the school community.
Accessibility
All district academic and nonacademic programs and events will take place in physically accessible locations. Interested persons, including those with hearing or visual impairments, can obtain information about the location of services, activities, and facilities that are usable and accessible by disabled persons and/or to request accessibility assistance for hearing or visual impairments by contacting the Office of the Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum, Instruction, Assessment and Professional Development at (508) 417-9360. For interpretation or translation support, contact the Director of English Language Acquisition, Equity and Access at (508) 417-9360.
Harassment
The Hopkinton Public Schools and the Hopkinton School Committee are committed to providing equal educational opportunities and a safe learning and workplace environment free from discrimination, including sex-based discrimination, sexual harassment, and retaliation. The Hopkinton Public Schools and the Hopkinton School Committee will not tolerate any form of discrimination, including sexual harassment and retaliation, within the school community.
Protocol for Reporting and Investigating Sexual Harassment & Retaliation Pursuant to Title IX
HPS Discrimination Complaint Form
Hopkinton School Committee Policies Related to Non-Discrimination
AC - Non-Discrimination and Civil Rights Notice to Students, Parents and EmployeesACAB - HarassmentACE - Non-Discrimination on the Basis of Disability
State and Federal and Legislation Addressing Discrimination in Educational Institutions & District Contacts
For all inquiries or complaints:
Office/Mailing Address: 89 Hayden Rowe Street, Hopkinton, MA 01748
Main HPS Phone Number Connecting All Departments: 508-417-9360
Title I: Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990
Prohibits discrimination, exclusion from participation and denial of benefits on the basis of disability in the areas of employment.
District Coordinator: Abigail Hanscom, Director of Student Services
Title II: Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990
Prohibits discrimination, exclusion from participation and denial of benefits on the basis of disability in the areas of education, programming and activities.
District Coordinators:
Jeffrey LaBroad, Assistant Superintendent (Students)
Sheena Martin, Director of Human Resources (Staff)
Title VI: Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964
Prohibits discrimination, exclusion from participation and denial of benefits on the basis of race, color and/or national origin.
Lauren Dubeau, Principal, Marathon School
David Brauninger, Principal, Elmwood School
Matthew Cotter, Principal, Hopkins School
Matt Lefebvre, Principal, Hopkinton Middle School
Evan Bishop, Principal, Hopkinton High School
Title IX: Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972
Prohibits discrimination, exclusion from participation and denial of benefits based on sex in educational programs and activities receiving federal financial assistance.
District Coordinators:
Jeffrey LaBroad, Assistant Superintendent (Students)
Sheena Martin, Director of Human Resources (Staff)
Title X, NCLB: The No Child Left Behind Act of 2001
Governs elementary and secondary education, Title X Part C is the McKinney-Vento Homeless Educational Assistance Improvement Act of 2001.
District Coordinators:
Elementary/Secondary Education: Carol Cavanaugh, Superintendent
McKinney-Vento Act: Abigail Hanscom, Director of Student Services
Section 504: Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973
Prohibits discrimination, exclusion from participation and denial of benefits on the basis of disability.
District Coordinator: Abigail Hanscom, Director of Student Services
MGL Ch. 76, Section 5: Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 76, Section 5
Prohibits discrimination in all public schools on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin, religion and/or sexual orientation. This state law encompasses all aspects of the federal laws listed above and adds sexual orientation.
District Coordinator: Carol Cavanaugh, Superintendent
Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA: Amended 2004)
Federal special education law mandating that all children with disabilities have available to them a free appropriate public education in the least restrictive environment that emphasizes special education and related services designed to meet their unique needs and prepare them for employment and independent living.
District Coordinator: Abigail Hanscom, Director of Student Services
MIC3 - Military Interstate Children’s Compact Commission (MA Valor Act of 2012)
Provide support and assistance to the students of active-duty military families to ensure the timely enrollment and graduation of this mobile population.
District Coordinator: Abigail Hanscom, Director of Student Services