Saftey
There is currently no policy surrounding School Climate in Vermont. For more information on school climate, please visit us at Services – National School Climate Center
Vermont Statutes 16 V.S.A. § 1161a. Discipline.
Schools need a comprehensive plan for responding to student misbehavior and describing the behaviors on and off school campuses that constitute misbehavior, such as bullying, hazing, and harassment.
https://legislature.vermont.gov/statutes/section/16/025/01161A
Vermont Statutes 16 V.S.A. § 570. Harassment, hazing, and bullying prevention policies
Each school board shall develop, adopt, ensure the enforcement of, and make available harassment, hazing, and bullying prevention policies that shall be at least as strict as model policies developed by the Secretary of Education. Annually, before the commencement of curricular and co-curricular activities, the school board shall provide notice of the policy and procedures developed to students, parents/guardians, and staff members.
https://legislature.vermont.gov/statutes/section/16/009/00570
Vermont Statutes 16 V.S.A. § 570c. Bullying.
The policy school boards develop should include procedures for;
- How parents, students, and teachers can report bullying and file complaints.
- Investigating reports or incidents of bullying.
- Consequences if after investigation the incident or report was true.
https://legislature.vermont.gov/statutes/section/16/009/00570c
Vermont Statutes 16 V.S.A. § 11. Classifications and definitions.
Provides definitions of harassment and bullying as well as what actions constitute harassment and bullying. In addition, prohibits harassment based on race, ethnicity, gender identity, sexuality, and disability. The policy also covers bullying that takes place off school grounds.
https://legislature.vermont.gov/statutes/section/16/001/00011
Who does this protect? Students,
Does this policy include ways for families to be involved? Yes
Code of Vermont Rules 22-000-009 Section 4102 Emergency Plan.
A comprehensive emergency plan needs to be developed, updated, and tested annually. Should include provision for such disasters as fire, smoke, tornado, nuclear disaster, snow, blizzard, ice, flood, earthquake, bomb threat, civil disturbance, bus accidents, and other emergencies.
https://regulations.justia.com/states/vermont/agency-22/sub-agency-000/chapter-009/22-000-009/
Vermont Statutes 16 V.S.A § 1481 Fire and emergency preparedness drills.
A drill shall be held at least once each month during the school year.
https://legislature.vermont.gov/statutes/section/16/033/01481
Vermont Statutes 16 V.S.A. § 563. Powers of school boards; a form of vote.
The School board will keep the school buildings and grounds in good repair, suitably equipped, insured, and in safe and sanitary condition at all times.
https://legislature.vermont.gov/statutes/section/16/009/00563
Vermont Statutes 16 V.S.A. § 1166. Possession of a firearm at school.
Students should not have or carry firearms or dangerous weapons on school grounds.
https://legislature.vermont.gov/statutes/section/16/025/01166
Who does this protect? Students, Staff
Does this policy include ways for families to be involved? Yes
Teaching/Learning
Vermont Statutes 16 V.S.A. § 2902. A tiered system of support and educational support team.
Accommodations for students who require support beyond what can be provided in the general education classroom and intensive, individualized interventions for any student requiring a higher level of support should be included in the tiered system of support.
https://legislature.vermont.gov/statutes/section/16/099/02902
Who does this protect? Students, Students with disabilities
Does this policy include ways for families to be involved? Yes
Interpersonal Relationships
Vermont Statutes 16 V.S.A. § 11. Classifications and definitions.
Prohibits harassment based on race, ethnicity, gender identity, sexuality, and disability. The policy also covers bullying that takes place off school grounds.
https://legislature.vermont.gov/statutes/section/16/001/00011
Institutional Environments
Vermont Statutes 16 V.S.A. § 165 Education Quality Standard; equal education opportunities; independent school.
The school, through a process including parents, teachers, students, and community members, develops, implements, and annually updates a continuous improvement plan to improve student performance within the school.
https://legislature.vermont.gov/statutes/section/16/003/00165
Code of Vermont Rules 22-000-003 2125 CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT PLAN.
The plan shall be designed to improve the performance of all students enrolled in the district and it will be developed with the involvement of school board members, students, teachers, administrators, parents, and other community members.
https://regulations.justia.com/states/vermont/agency-22/sub-agency-000/chapter-003/22-000-003/
Who does this protect? Students, Parents
Does this policy include ways for families to be involved? Yes
Code of Vermont Rules 22-000-009 Section 4102 Emergency Plan.
A comprehensive emergency plan needs to be developed, updated, and tested annually. Should include provision for such disasters as fire, smoke, tornado, nuclear disaster, snow, blizzard, ice, flood, earthquake, bomb threat, civil disturbance, bus accidents, and other emergencies.
https://regulations.justia.com/states/vermont/agency-22/sub-agency-000/chapter-009/22-000-009/
Vermont Statutes 16 V.S.A § 1481 Fire and emergency preparedness drills.
A drill shall be held at least once each month during the school year.
https://legislature.vermont.gov/statutes/section/16/033/01481
Vermont Statutes 16 V.S.A. § 563. Powers of school boards; form of vote.
School board will keep the school buildings and grounds in good repair, suitably equipped, insured, and in safe and sanitary condition at all times.
https://legislature.vermont.gov/statutes/section/16/009/00563
Vermont Statutes 16 V.S.A. § 1166. Possession of a firearm at school.
Students should not have or carry firearms or dangerous weapons on school grounds.
https://legislature.vermont.gov/statutes/section/16/025/01166
Who does this protect? Students, Staff
Does this policy include ways for families to be involved? Yes
Social Media
There is currently no policy surrounding Leadership in Vermont. For more information on school climate, please visit us at Services – National School
There is currently no policy surrounding Professional Relationships in Vermont. For more information on school climate, please visit us at Services – National School