Annual Notifications to the Public

The Governing Boards of the Central Vermont Supervisory Union, Paine Mountain School District and Echo Valley Community School District are committed to maintaining a safe school environment that is free from harassment and discrimination. The Board prohibits, at school or at school-sponsored or school-related activities, sexual harassment targeted at any student by anyone. The Board also prohibits retaliatory behavior or action against any person who reports, files a complaint or testifies about, or otherwise supports a complainant in alleging sexual harassment.

The District strongly encourages any student who feels that he/she is being or has been sexually harassed on school grounds or at a school-sponsored or school-related activity by another student or an adult, or who has experienced off-campus sexual harassment that has a continuing effect on campus, to immediately contact his/her teacher, the principal, or any other available school employee. Any employee who receives a report or observes an incident of sexual harassment shall notify the principal or Title IX coordinator. Once notified, the principal or Title IX coordinator, shall take the steps to investigate and address the allegation, as specified in the accompanying administrative regulation.

Any student who believes that he/she has been subjected to sexual harassment by another student, an employee, or a third party or who has witnessed sexual harassment is strongly encouraged to report the incident to his/her teacher, the principal, or any other available school employee. Within one school day of receiving such a report, the school employee shall forward the report to the principal or Title IX coordinator. In addition, any school employee who observes an incident of sexual harassment involving a student shall, within one school day, report his/her observation to the principal, district compliance officer, or designee. The employee shall take these actions, whether or not the alleged victim files a complaint.

When a report or complaint of sexual harassment involves off-campus conduct, the principal shall assess whether the conduct may create or contribute to the creation of a hostile school environment. If he/she determines that a hostile environment may be created, the complaint shall be investigated and resolved in the same manner as if the prohibited conduct occurred at school.

CVSU Policy S.22.R-Prevention of Sexual Harassment As Prohibited by Title IX 

 

The Central Vermont Supervisory Union is interested in locating children and youth who may be experiencing homelessness. These children and youth are entitled to receive an education and have a full and equal opportunity to succeed in schools within the supervisory union.

If you know of any child experiencing temporary homelessness in the area who is not enrolled in school, please contact 

Abby Wiggins
Central Vermont Supervisory Union
111B Brush Hill Road
Williamstown, VT 05679
Phone: 802-433-5818

CVSU Policy S.33.R-Students Experiencing Homelessness

Central Vermont Supervisory Union is Seeking to Identify All Children with Disabilities Residing in Northfield, Orange, Washington and Williamstown. 

Under federal and state law, including the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Central VT Supervisory Union has a duty to locate, identify, and evaluate all children with disabilities residing in Washington, Orange, Williamstown and Northfield, ages birth through 21, regardless of whether they are currently enrolled in public school. Homeless children temporarily residing in any of these towns, and children enrolled in programs of home study and/or private schools are also covered by this effort. 

Where a child is found to meet certain statutory criteria, the school district has a duty to provide certain educational services and/or modifications and accommodations so that the child may receive a free and appropriate public education as defined by law. 

If you are aware of a child who may have a disability, you may contact the school district as follows, to make a referral for identification and/or evaluation, call or write:

Abby Wiggins
Director of Special Services 
Central Vermont Supervisory Union
111B Brush Hill Road
Williamstown, VT 05679
802-433-7037

In compliance with Section 504 Act of 1973 the Central Vermont Supervisory Union provides this notice to all employees, beneficiaries, and the citizens who reside in the member towns of Northfield, Orange, Washington and Williamstown. 

1. Central Vermont Supervisory Union is responsible for identifying, evaluating, and affording access to appropriate educational services if a student is found 504 eligible. 
2. Central Vermont Supervisory Union and its member districts (Paine Mountain and Echo Valley Community) do not discriminate against otherwise qualified individuals who may have handicapping conditions in admission and/or access to education or employment in its programs and activities. 
3. Any individual with a complaint or concern regarding Central Vermont Supervisory Union’s compliance with Section 504 may seek a resolution through:

Abby Wiggins
Director of Special Services
Central Vermont Supervisory Union
111B Brush Hill Road
Williamstown, VT 05679,   802-433-1877

The Protection of Pupil Rights Amendment (PPRA) gives parents and eligible students certain rights concerning student surveys, instructional materials, collection and use of student information for marketing, and certain physical examinations or screenings.

For purposes of PPRA, an “eligible student” is a student who is 18 years of age or an emancipated minor under Vermont law. PPRA rights transfer from the parent to the eligible student.

Surveys Concerning Protected Information

Surveys Funded by the U.S. Department of Education

CVSU or a member district must obtain prior written consent before requiring a student to participate in a survey, analysis, or evaluation funded in whole or in part by a program of the U.S. Department of Education if the activity concerns one or more of the following eight protected areas:

• Political affiliations or beliefs of the student or the student’s parent;
• Mental or psychological problems of the student or the student’s family;
• Sex behavior or attitudes;
• Illegal, antisocial, self-incriminating, or demeaning behavior;
• Critical appraisals of individuals with whom the student has a close family relationship;
• Legally recognized privileged or similar relationships, including relationships with attorneys, physicians, and ministers;
• Religious practices, affiliations, or beliefs of the student or the student’s parent; or
• Income, except when income information is required by law to determine eligibility for participation in a program or receipt of financial assistance.

A student will not be required to participate in such an activity unless the required prior written consent has been received.

Other Surveys Concerning Protected Information

When a survey concerning one or more of the eight protected areas is not funded in whole or in part by the U.S. Department of Education, CVSU will provide parents and eligible students with advance notice and an opportunity to opt the student out of participating.

Activities Requiring Notice and an Opportunity to Opt Out

CVSU will provide parents and eligible students with advance notice and an opportunity to opt out of the following activities:

• Administration of a protected-information survey that is not funded in whole or in part by the U.S. Department of Education;
• An activity involving the collection, disclosure, or use of personal information obtained from students for marketing, selling, or otherwise distributing the information to others; and
• A nonemergency, invasive physical examination or screening that is required as a condition of attendance, administered by the school or its agent, scheduled by the school in advance, and not necessary to protect the immediate health or safety of the student or other students.

The physical-examination and screening provision does not apply to:

• Hearing, vision, or scoliosis screenings;
• An examination or screening permitted or required by Vermont law; or
• An examination or screening necessary to protect the immediate health or safety of a student or other students.

The marketing provision does not apply to the collection, disclosure, or use of personal information collected from students for the exclusive purpose of developing, evaluating, or providing educational products or services for students or educational institutions, as permitted by PPRA.

Right to Inspect Surveys and Materials

A parent or eligible student has the right to inspect, upon request and before administration or use:

• A survey concerning one or more of the eight protected areas;
• A survey created by a third party before it is administered or distributed to students;
• An instrument used to collect personal information from students for marketing, sales, or other distribution purposes; and
• Instructional material used as part of the student’s educational curriculum.

A parent or eligible student who wishes to inspect a survey, data-collection instrument, or instructional material should submit a request to the student’s school principal. The request should identify the material to be inspected.

The school will arrange access within a reasonable period of time and, when applicable, before the survey, activity, or material is administered or used. The school will notify the requester of the date, time, location, or manner in which the material may be inspected.

Student Privacy Protections

CVSU and its member districts will take reasonable steps to protect student privacy when:

• A survey concerning protected information is administered;
• Personal information is collected, disclosed, or used for marketing, sales, or distribution; or
• A third party conducts a covered activity involving students.

CVSU will review covered surveys and activities before use when required. Access to personally identifiable student information will be limited to authorized individuals with a legitimate educational or operational need, and information will be handled in accordance with FERPA, PPRA, board policy, and applicable privacy and data-security requirements.

Additional information is available in the CVSU Pupil Privacy Policy.

Annual and Activity-Specific Notices

CVSU will provide parents and eligible students with notice of PPRA rights and applicable policies at least annually, ordinarily at the beginning of each school year. CVSU will also provide notice within a reasonable period of time after a substantive change to its PPRA policies.

When CVSU has identified the specific or approximate dates of covered activities at the beginning of the school year, the annual notice will include those dates when practicable.

For a covered survey, marketing activity, examination, or screening scheduled after the annual notice is distributed, CVSU will provide affected parents and eligible students with reasonable advance notice. The direct notice will:

• Describe the activity;
• Provide the specific or approximate date;
• Explain whether prior consent is required or an opt-out right applies;
• State how and by when consent or an opt-out request must be submitted; and
• Explain how the covered survey or material may be inspected.

Direct notice may be provided through U.S. mail, email, the district’s family-notification system, or another method reasonably designed to reach the affected parent or eligible student. Posting information on the website does not replace direct notice when PPRA requires direct notification of a scheduled activity.

How to Submit an Opt-Out Request

When an opt-out opportunity applies, the parent or eligible student should submit the request using the method described in the activity-specific notice.

Unless the notice provides another method, a written opt-out request may be submitted to the student’s school principal. The request should identify:

• The student;
• The covered survey, examination, screening, or activity;
• The parent or eligible student submitting the request; and
• The request that the student not participate.

The school will provide an appropriate alternative when required and will not penalize a student for exercising a PPRA opt-out right.

Questions and Complaints

Questions about PPRA, inspection requests, consent, or opt-out procedures may be directed to the student’s school principal or:

Central Vermont Supervisory Union
111B Brush Hill Road
Williamstown, VT 05679
802-433-5818

 

A parent or eligible student who believes PPRA rights have been violated may file a complaint with:

Student Privacy Policy Office
U.S. Department of Education
400 Maryland Avenue, SW
Washington, DC 20202

 

Information about filing a complaint is available through the U.S. Department of Education Student Privacy Policy Office.

Requests for Paper, Translated, or Accessible Copies

Families and eligible students may request a paper copy, translated copy, or accessible-format copy of this notice, the CVSU Pupil Privacy Policy, or an activity-specific PPRA notice by contacting the student’s school office or CVSU Central Office at 802-433-5818.

The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) gives parents and eligible students certain rights concerning student education records.

An “eligible student” is a student who is 18 years of age or older or who attends a postsecondary institution. When a student becomes eligible, FERPA rights transfer from the parent to the student.

These rights include:

1. Right to Inspect and Review Education Records

Parents and eligible students have the right to inspect and review the student’s education records within 45 days after Central Vermont Supervisory Union or one of its member districts receives a request for access.

A parent or eligible student who wishes to inspect education records should submit a written request to the student’s school principal. The request should identify the records to be inspected.

The school will make arrangements for access and notify the parent or eligible student of the date, time, and location or manner in which the records may be inspected.

2. Right to Request Amendment of Education Records

Parents and eligible students have the right to request amendment of education records they believe are inaccurate, misleading, or otherwise in violation of the student’s privacy rights under FERPA.

A parent or eligible student requesting an amendment should write to the student’s school principal, clearly identify the portion of the record to be changed, and explain why it should be changed.

If CVSU or the member district decides not to amend the record as requested, the parent or eligible student will receive written notice of the decision and information about the right to a hearing. Additional information about the hearing process will be provided when the parent or eligible student is notified of the decision.

3. Right to Consent to Disclosure

Parents and eligible students have the right to provide written consent before CVSU or a member district discloses personally identifiable information from a student’s education records, except when FERPA permits disclosure without consent.

School Officials with Legitimate Educational Interests

FERPA permits disclosure without consent to school officials who have legitimate educational interests.

A school official may include:

• An administrator, supervisor, teacher, instructor, or other employee of CVSU or a member district;
• A school nurse, health professional, counselor, or other student-support employee;
• A member of a school board;
• A contractor, consultant, volunteer, or other outside party performing an institutional service or function for which CVSU or the school would otherwise use employees, provided the party is under the direct control of CVSU or the school regarding the use and maintenance of education records;
• An attorney, auditor, medical consultant, therapist, evaluator, or technology-service provider;
• A parent or student serving on an official committee, such as a disciplinary, grievance, or safety committee; or
• A parent, student, volunteer, or other person assisting another school official in performing an authorized task.

A school official has a legitimate educational interest when the official needs to review an education record to fulfill a professional, contractual, supervisory, administrative, instructional, support, safety, or other authorized responsibility for CVSU or a member district.

Parties receiving education records under the school-official exception must use the records only for the authorized purpose and may not redisclose personally identifiable information except as permitted by FERPA.

Enrollment and Transfer Records

Upon request, CVSU or a member district may disclose education records without consent to officials of another school, school system, or postsecondary institution in which the student seeks or intends to enroll, or is already enrolled, when the disclosure is related to the student’s enrollment or transfer.

CVSU and its member districts will forward such records upon request without providing additional notice to the parent or eligible student for each disclosure.

4. Right to File a Complaint

Parents and eligible students have the right to file a complaint with the U.S. Department of Education concerning an alleged failure by CVSU or a member district to comply with FERPA.

Complaints may be submitted to:

Student Privacy Policy Office
U.S. Department of Education
400 Maryland Avenue, SW
Washington, DC 20202

 

Information about filing a complaint is available through the U.S. Department of Education Student Privacy Policy Office.

Other Disclosures Permitted Without Consent

FERPA permits CVSU and its member districts to disclose personally identifiable information from education records without prior written consent when the disclosure satisfies an exception contained in federal law.

Depending on the circumstances and applicable requirements, permitted disclosures may include:

• Disclosures to school officials with legitimate educational interests;
• Disclosures to another school, school system, or postsecondary institution related to a student’s enrollment or transfer;
• Disclosures to authorized representatives of the U.S. Comptroller General, U.S. Attorney General, U.S. Secretary of Education, or state and local educational authorities for an authorized audit, evaluation, enforcement, or compliance activity;
• Disclosures related to financial aid for which a student has applied or received;
• Disclosures to state or local officials authorized by law concerning the juvenile justice system;
• Disclosures to organizations conducting certain studies for or on behalf of CVSU or a member district, when applicable FERPA requirements are met;
• Disclosures to accrediting organizations;
• Disclosures to parents of an eligible student when the student is a dependent for federal income-tax purposes;
• Disclosures required by a judicial order or lawfully issued subpoena, subject to applicable notice requirements;
• Disclosures to appropriate parties in connection with a health or safety emergency;
• Disclosures of information designated as directory information after applicable notice and opt-out requirements have been satisfied;
• Disclosures to an authorized child-welfare agency or tribal-organization representative who is legally responsible for a student in foster care placement; and
• Disclosures to the U.S. Secretary of Agriculture or an authorized representative of the Food and Nutrition Service for authorized monitoring, evaluation, or performance-measurement activities involving federal child-nutrition programs.

Except when FERPA provides otherwise, CVSU or the school will maintain a record of requests for and disclosures of personally identifiable information from a student’s education records. Parents and eligible students have the right to inspect the record of disclosures.

Directory Information
CVSU may disclose information it has designated as directory information unless a parent or eligible student submits a timely written opt-out request.

The directory-information categories, permitted uses, opt-out deadline, and submission instructions are provided in the CVSU Personally Identifiable Information and Directory Information Notice.

Questions and Requests for Copies

Questions about FERPA, education records, or this notice may be directed to the student’s school principal or:

Central Vermont Supervisory Union
111B Brush Hill Road
Williamstown, VT 05679
802-433-5818

Families and eligible students may request a paper copy, translated copy, or accessible-format copy of this notice by contacting the student’s school office or CVSU Central Office.

 

The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) generally requires Central Vermont Supervisory Union and its member districts (CVSU) to obtain written consent before disclosing personally identifiable information from a student’s education records.

FERPA permits CVSU to disclose information it has designated as “directory information” without prior written consent unless a parent or eligible student submits a written request limiting or prohibiting the disclosure.

An “eligible student” is a student who is 18 years of age or older or who attends a postsecondary institution.

What Is Directory Information?

Directory information is information contained in a student’s education records that generally would not be considered harmful or an invasion of privacy if disclosed.

Designating information as directory information permits CVSU to recognize student participation and achievement and to include appropriate information in school-related publications and activities without obtaining separate written consent for every use.

Examples may include:

• A playbill identifying a student’s role in a school production;
• An honor roll or recognition list;
• A graduation or awards program;
• A yearbook;
• A team roster or athletic program; and
• Other school publications recognizing student participation or achievement.

Directory information may also be disclosed to outside organizations when permitted by law and consistent with the purpose for which the information was designated. Examples of outside organizations may include yearbook publishers, class-ring companies, news organizations covering school activities, and organizations supporting authorized school programs.

Information Designated as Directory Information by CVSU

CVSU has designated the following categories as directory information:

• Student’s name;
• Mailing address;
• Birthday, limited to month and day;
• Dates of enrollment;
• Parent’s or legal guardian’s name and mailing address;
• Student’s grade-level classification;
• Student’s participation in officially recognized school activities and sports;
• Weight and height of members of athletic teams; and
• Diplomas, certificates, awards, and honors received by the student.

Information not included in this list has not been designated as directory information under this notice and will not be disclosed as directory information.

Right to Limit or Prohibit Disclosure

A parent or eligible student may prohibit disclosure of all directory information or may identify particular categories of directory information that CVSU may not disclose.

A written opt-out request should:

• Identify the student;
• Identify the school the student attends;
• State whether disclosure of all directory information is prohibited or identify the particular categories that may not be disclosed;
• Include the name and signature of the parent or eligible student; and
• Be submitted to the student’s school office.

The request must be submitted by September 10 of each school year.

For a student who enrolls after September 10, the parent or eligible student should submit an opt-out request within 10 school days after receiving this notice.

An opt-out request applies prospectively. CVSU cannot retrieve information that was appropriately disclosed before the school received the request. Families and eligible students should review and renew their selections as part of the annual registration process.

Questions about submitting an opt-out request should be directed to the student’s school office.

Photographs, Videos, Student Work, and Media Permission

The directory-information opt-out process is related to, but may not be identical to, CVSU’s annual media, photograph, video, or student-work permission process.

Families wishing to restrict both disclosure of directory information and school use of photographs, videos, recordings, or student work should:

1. Complete the applicable annual media-permission selections; and
2. Submit a written directory-information opt-out request identifying the categories of information that may not be disclosed.

A media-permission selection does not necessarily serve as a directory-information opt-out, and a directory-information opt-out may not address every use covered by the media-permission process.

Military Recruiters and Institutions of Higher Education

Federal law requires school districts receiving certain federal funds to provide specified information about secondary students to military recruiters and institutions of higher education upon request unless a parent—or the student if age 18 or otherwise eligible—submits a written request that the information not be released.

The information subject to these federal provisions includes the secondary student’s:

• Name;
• Address;
• Electronic mailing address; and
• Telephone listing.

Military recruiters must receive the same access to secondary students that the school generally provides to institutions of higher education or prospective employers.

A parent or eligible student may opt out of disclosure of this information to:

• Military recruiters;
• Institutions of higher education; or
• Both military recruiters and institutions of higher education.

The written request should identify the student, the school, and the disclosure being prohibited. It should be submitted to the student’s school office by September 10 of each school year.

For a secondary student who enrolls after September 10, the request should be submitted within 10 school days after receiving this notice.

A written directory-information opt-out that clearly prohibits disclosure of the applicable contact information to military recruiters or institutions of higher education will also be honored for these requests.

Questions and Requests for Copies

Questions about directory information, media permission, or recruiter-access opt-outs may be directed to the student’s school principal or:

Central Vermont Supervisory Union
111B Brush Hill Road
Williamstown, VT 05679
802-433-5818

Families and eligible students may request a paper copy, translated copy, or accessible-format copy of this notice by contacting the student’s school office or CVSU Central Office.

Additional information about education-record rights is available in the CVSU Annual Notification of Rights Under FERPA.

Central Vermont Supervisory Union makes every effort to establish and maintain a positive and safe learning environment in order to promote academic achievement and positive social, emotional, and behavioral development. By providing multi-tiered support systems focused on positive behavioral interventions and supports, we promote the use of positive behaviors and prevent unsafe behaviors. This is accomplished by teaching, prompting and encouraging prosocial behaviors for all students and staff members. For students who struggle to meet behavioral expectations in spite of these things, our school provides a continuum of additional, evidence-based strategies and supports.

The use of physical restraint and seclusion is considered only for rare emergency situations when a student poses an imminent threat of significant physical injury to themselves or others. Our school operates in compliance with Vermont State Rule 4500 regarding the use of restraints and seclusions in schools. These interventions (again, only used when a student poses an imminent threat of significant physical injury) are implemented only as a last resort, after all other less restrictive interventions have been tried, and only by staff members who have been trained to do so. The restraint or seclusion is ended as soon as the student demonstrates that he/she is in unnecessary pain or significant physical distress, as soon as the student’s behavior no longer poses an imminent danger of physical injury, or when less restrictive interventions would be effective in stopping the dangerous behaviors. Following any restraint or seclusion, the student will be evaluated and monitored for the remainder of the school day and a series of reports will be made to ensure that parents/caregivers and the building administrator are informed of the incident. When necessary, reports are also provided to the superintendent of Central Vermont Supervisory Union and to the secretary of Vermont’s Agency of Education. Debriefing in the days following these interventions is provided for the student, for staff members involved, and for parents/caregivers to examine the incident further, to ensure that proper procedures were used, and to examine any follow-up actions that should occur to prevent a similar incident from happening again.

Once again, please understand that our school emphasizes and prioritizes the use of positive behavioral interventions and supports to prevent the need for restraints and seclusions.

Should you have any questions or concerns regarding our school’s efforts to maintain a positive and safe learning environment, feel free to contact your school principal or the superintendent.

Questions or concerns about the rules governing restraint and seclusion in Vermont schools may be directed to
Tracy Harris, Coordinator for Behavioral Supports, Vermont Agency of Education.
Ms. Harris is available at tracy.harris@vermont.gov or (802) 479-1421.

Central Vermont Supervisory Union Civil Rights Complaint Procedure 

Individuals and groups are never discouraged from submitting a complaint of discrimination. Complaints may be written or verbal. Complaints may be anonymous. Central Vermont Supervisory Union instructs program participants to send complaints of discrimination directly to the USDA Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights (OASCR). The complainant must file within 180 days of the alleged act of discrimination. The superintendent or appointed designee is responsible for implementing the Civil Rights Complaint Procedure. The complainant can file on their own directly with the USDA or report the complaint to the School Food Authority (SFA) or sponsor. 

The contact information is found on the “And Justice for All” posters, which are prominently displayed in all required areas. 

All complaints alleging discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, sex (including gender identity and sexual orientation), or disability will be forwarded to the USDA Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights immediately.

mail:
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights
1400 Independence Avenue, SW
Washington, D.C. 20250-9410
fax:
(202) 690-7442; or
email:
program.intake@usda.gov

Complaints should be put into writing by the complainant, using USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form,
(AD-3027), (AD-3027) are found online at: https://www.usda.gov/oascr/how-to-file-a-program-discrimination-complaint.

This form is available in English and Spanish.

• English version:
  https://www.usda.gov/sites/default/files/documents/USDA-OASCR%20P-Complaint-Form-0508-0002-508-11-28-17Fax2Mail.pdf 

• Spanish Version:
  https://www.usda.gov/sites/default/files/documents/ad-3027s.pdf 

 

In the event that a complainant makes the allegations verbally or in person and refuses or is not inclined to place such allegations in writing, the person to whom the allegations are made must record the details of the complaint for the complainant. Every effort will be made to have the complainant provide the following information:

• Name and contact information for the complainant.

• The date(s) during which the alleged discriminatory actions occurred or, if continuing, the duration of such actions.

• The specific location and name of the entity delivering the service or benefit. 

• The nature of the incident or action that led the complainant to feel that discrimination was a factor. 

• The basis on which the complainant feels discrimination exists within any of the protected classes. 

• The names, titles, and business addresses of persons who may have knowledge of the discriminatory action.

If the USDA determines that a civil rights complaint warrants an investigation, it will occur based on established FNS policy and procedures, and then finalized into a report. They will investigate the complaint and this is the sole responsibility of the USDA.

In addition to submitting the complaint to the USDA, the SFA will keep a Civil Rights Complaint Log on site. Maintaining confidentiality is crucial. As much information as possible will be documented, including: 

1. Name and contact information of complainant
2. Description of incident including date, time, location, and persons present
3. Relevant Protected Base(s)
4. Name of organization and individuals alleged to have engaged in discrimination
5. Date of referral to USDA
6. The findings of any investigation conducted
7. Description of the final disposition of the complaint including any corrective action planned or taken

The SFA will also notify Child Nutrition Programs at the Vermont Agency of Education of any complaints of discrimination. The State Agency maintains the information in a confidential database with limited access. Child Nutrition Programs does not investigate complaints of discrimination, but ensures complaints are received by the USDA and will cooperate in the tracking, processing, and resolving of complaints of discrimination.

The Vermont Agency of Education does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, creed, marital status, sex, disability, age, gender identity, or sexual orientation in its programs and activities. Complaints alleging discrimination related to the Vermont Agency of Education protected bases of religion or martial/civil union status, will be sent to Emily Simmons, General Counsel, at emily.simmons@vermont.gov or (802)-828-1518. 

Dear Parents, Teachers, Staff and Community, 

In accordance with the 40 CFR Part 763 (enacted by Congress in 1986) of the Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act (AHERA). Section 763.93 pertaining to the Asbestos in Schools Identification and Notification Rule, Central Vermont Supervisory Union hereby notifies all parties of the Asbestos Management Plans availability. 

The Asbestos Management Plan is available for review by the public at the school’s administrative offices during regular operating hours. 

For additional information about AHERA or any specific questions regarding the Asbestos Management Plan, you may contact the Director of Operations Ermin Milak at emilak@cvsu.org. 

Ermin Milak
Director of Facilities  

Name of Organization: Central Vermont Supervisory Union (CVSU)  
Name of Program: CVSU Afterschool and Summer Programs
Contact Information for Program Staff: David Munson-Director of Afterschool Programs, dmunson@cvsu.org or 802-433-7060 

Because this program is supported in whole or in part by financial assistance from the Federal Government, we are required to let you know that: 

• We may not discriminate against you on the basis of religion, a religious belief, a refusal to hold a religious belief, or a refusal to attend or participate in a religious practice; 
• We may not require you to attend or participate in any explicitly religious activities (including activities that involve overt religious content such as worship, religious instruction, or proselytization) that are offered by our organization, and any participation by you in such activities must e purely voluntary; 
• We must separate in time or location any privately funded explicitly religious activities (including activities that involve overt religious content such as worship, religious instruction or proselytization) from activities supported with direct Federal financial assistance; 
• You may report violations of these protections, including any denials of services or benefits by an organization, by contacting or filing a written complaint with the Office of the Assistant Secretary of Civil Rights, Center for Civil Rights Enforcement, Program Compliant Division by mail, fax, or email at: 
  • Untied States Department of Agriculture 
    Director, Center for Civil Rights Enforcement
    1400 Independence Ave. SW
    Washington DC, 20250-9410
    Fax: (202) 690-7442
    Email: program.intake.@usda.gov 
• If you would like to seek information about whether there are any other federally funded organizations that provide these kinds of services in your area, please contact Rosie Krueger, mary.krueger@vermont.gov, State Director of Child Nutrition Programs. 

This written notice must be provided to you before you enroll in the program or receive services from the program, unless the nature of the service provided, or exigent circumstances make it impracticable to provide such notice before we provide the actual service. In such an instance, this notice must be provided to you at the earliest available opportunity.