1110.1

Community Relations

Communication with the Public

Parent Involvement

The Board of Education recognizes that a child's education is a responsibility shared by the school and family. To support the goal of the school district to educate all students effectively, school personnel and parents must be knowledgeable partners.

Although parents are diverse in culture, language, and needs, they share the school's commitment to the educational success of their children. This school district and its schools, in collaboration with parents, shall establish programs and practices that enhance parent involvement and reflect the specific needs of students and their families.

The Board supports development, implementation, and regular evaluation of parent involvement in each school in a variety of roles at all grade levels. The parent involvement programs will be comprehensive and coordinated including, but not be limited to, the following concepts of successful parent involvement programs:

A.  Communication between home and school is regular, two-way, and meaningful.

B.  Responsible parenting is promoted and supported.

C.  Parents play an integral role in assisting student learning.

D.  Parents are welcome in the school, and their support and assistance are sought.

E.  Parents are full partners in the decisions that affect children and families.

F.  Community resources are made available to strengthen school programs, family practices, and student learning.

The Board of Education supports professional development opportunities for staff members to enhance understanding of effective parent involvement. The Board also recognizes the importance of administrative leadership in setting expectations and creating a climate conducive to parental participation. In addition to programs at the school level, the Board of Education supports the development, implementation, and regular evaluation of a program to involve parents in the decisions and practices of the school district, using to the degree possible the components listed above.

Engaging parents is essential to improved student achievement. This school district shall foster and support active parent involvement.

Legal Reference:  Connecticut General Statutes

10-221 Boards of Education to prescribe rules, policies, and procedures as amended by P.A. 97-290. P.A. 10-111, and P.A. 21-46 An Act Concerning Social Equity and the Health, Safety and Education of Children.

Policy adopted:  2-13-23