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Agreement Not to Limit Statutory Powers. Except as otherwise expressly provided herein no provision of this Agreement shall in any manner be deemed to limit any power now or hereafter conferred by law upon the Regional School District or the Regional District School Committee established hereby. REGIONAL SCHOOL DISTRICT PLANNING BOARD s/ ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇. ▇▇▇▇▇▇ s/ ▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇. ▇▇▇▇▇ s/ ▇▇▇▇▇ ▇. ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ s/ ▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇. ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ s/ ▇. ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇ s/ ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇. ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ Approved The Commonwealth of Massachusetts The Commonwealth of Massachusetts Department of Education Emergency Finance Board s/ ▇▇▇▇ ▇. ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇, ▇▇. ▇/ ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇ s/ ▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇. ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ s/ ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇. ▇▇▇▇▇▇ s/ ▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇. ▇▇▇▇ March 24, 1953 March 20, 1953 *As amended by votes taken at the annual town meetings, Monday, March 7, 1960, in the towns of Dover and Sherborn. **This sentence amended by votes taken at the annual town meetings, Monday, March 9, 1964, in the town of Dover and Sherborn. (Refers to section 8, second sentence – later further amended, see + + below.) ***As amended by votes taken at the annual town meetings, March 14, 1966, in Dover and Sherborn. ****As amended by votes taken at the special town meetings, December 12, 1966, in Dover and Sherborn. + As amended by vote of the Dover Sherborn Regional School District Committee on January 2, 1973 as implemented under section 4 of chapter 1025 of the Acts of 1973 and is authorized under general law chapter 510 Acts of 1970. Amended by votes taken at annual town meetings: Sherborn on April 24, 1989, Dover on May 1, 1989, as follows: by deleting there from section 4 (e), which is known as the "prior year‟s adjustment" clause, to be effective for fiscal year 1992. + + As amended by vote of the Dover Sherborn Regional School District Committee on January 7, 1974, as implemented under section 4 of chapter 1025 of the Acts of 1973 and as authorized under General Law chapter 510 Acts of 1970. + + + As amended by votes taken at annual town meetings: Sherborn – April 20, 1980; Dover – May 12, 1980. + + + + As amended by votes taken at special town meetings: Dover – October 24, 1994; Sherborn – November 29, 1994 June, 1982 September, 1989 December, 1994 The School Committees have the dual responsibility for implementing statutory requirements pertaining to public education and local citizens' expectations for the education of the community‟s youth. They also have an obligation to determine and assess citizens' desires. When citizens elect delegates to represent them in the conduct of public education, their representatives have the authority to exercise their best judgment in determining policies, making decisions, and approving procedures for carrying out the responsibility. The School Committees therefore affirm and declare their intent to: 1. Maintain two-way communication with citizens of the communities. The public will be kept informed of the progress and problems of the school system, and citizens will be urged to bring their aspirations and feelings about their Schools to the attention of the bodies, which have been chosen to represent them in the management of public education. 2. Establish policies and make decisions on the basis of declared educational philosophy and goals. All decisions made by this Committees will be made with priority given to the purposes set forth, most crucial of which is the optimal learning of the children enrolled in our Schools. 3. Act as a truly representative body for members of the communities in matters involving public education. The Committees recognize that ultimate responsibility for public education rests with the state, but individual School Committees have been assigned specific authority through state law. The Committees will not relinquish any of this authority since it believes that decision-making control over the children's learning should be in the hands of local citizens as much as possible. FIRST READING: September 22, 2009 SECOND READING: May 22, 2012 ADOPTED: May 22, 2012 SOURCE: MASC Public schools have the responsibility to overcome, insofar as possible, any barriers that prevent children from achieving their potential. The Schools will do their part. This commitment to the community is affirmed by the following statements that the School Committees intend to: 1. Promote the rights and responsibilities of all individuals as set forth in the State and Federal Constitutions, pertinent legislation, and applicable judicial interpretations. 2. Encourage positive experiences in human values for children, youth and adults, all of whom have differing personal and family characteristics and who come from various socioeconomic, racial and ethnic groups. 3. Work toward a more integrated society and to enlist the support of individuals as well as groups and agencies, both private and governmental, in such an effort. 4. Use all appropriate communication and action techniques to air and reduce the grievances of individuals and groups. 5. Carefully consider, in all the decisions made within the Schools, the potential benefits or adverse consequences that those decisions might have on the human relations aspects of all segments of society. 6. Initiate a process of reviewing policies and practices of the Schools in order to achieve to the greatest extent possible the objectives of this statement. The Committees‟ policy of nondiscrimination will extend to students, staff, the general public, and individuals with whom it does business; no person shall be excluded from or discriminated against in admission to a public school of any town or in obtaining the advantages, privileges, and courses of study of such public school on account of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, , or disability. If someone has a complaint or feels that they have been discriminated against because of their race, color, sex, gender identity, religion, national origin, sexual orientation or disability, their complaint should be registered with the Title IX compliance officer. LEGAL REFS.: Title VI, Civil Rights Act of 1964 Title VII, Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended by the Equal Employment Opportunity Act of 1972 Executive Order 11246, as amended by E.O. 11375 Equal Pay Act, as amended by the Education Amendments of 1972 Title IX, Education Amendments of 1972 Rehabilitation Act of 1973 Education for All Handicapped Children Act of 1975 M.G.L. 71B:1 et seq. (Chapter 766 of the Acts of 1972) 76:5; Amended 2011 M.G.L.76:16 BESE regulations 63 CMR 26.00 Amended 2012 BESE regulations 603 CMR 28.00 1 of 2 CROSS REFS.: ACA- ACE, Subcategories for Nondiscrimination GBA, Equal Employment Opportunity JB, Equal Educational Opportunities FIRST READING: October 21, 2014 SECOND READING: Dover School Committee October 29, 2014, Dover-Sherborn Regional School Committee November 4, 2014 Sherborn School Committee November 18, 2014 ADOPTED: November 18, 2014 SOURCE: MASC The School Committees, in accordance with Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, declare that the Schools do not and will not discriminate on the basis of sex in educational programs and activities. This policy will extend not only to students with regard to educational opportunities, but also to employees with regard to employment opportunities. The School Committees will continue to ensure fair and equitable educational and employment opportunities, without regard to sex, to all of its students and employees. The Committees will designate an individual to act as the school system's Title IX compliance officer. All students and employees will be notified of the name and office address and telephone number of the compliance officer. LEGAL REFS.: Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 45 CFR, Part 86, (Federal Register, 6/4/75) M.G.L. 76:5; 76:16 (Chapter 622 of the Acts of 1971) BESE 603 CMR 26.00 CROSS REF.: AC, Nondiscrimination FIRST READING: October 21, 2014 SECOND READING: Dover School Committee October 28, 2014 Dover-Sherborn Regional School Committee November 4, 2014 Sherborn School Committee November 18, 2014 ADOPTED: November 18, 2014 SOURCE: Dover-Sherborn Regional Committee

Agreement Not to Limit Statutory Powers. Except as otherwise expressly provided herein no provision of this Agreement shall in any manner be deemed to limit any power now or hereafter conferred by law upon the Regional School District or the Regional District School Committee established hereby. REGIONAL SCHOOL DISTRICT PLANNING BOARD s/ ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇. ▇▇▇▇▇▇ s/ ▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇. ▇▇▇▇▇ s/ ▇▇▇▇▇ ▇. ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ s/ ▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇. ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ s/ ▇. ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇ s/ ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇. ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ Approved The Commonwealth of Massachusetts The Commonwealth of Massachusetts Department of Education Emergency Finance Board s/ ▇▇▇▇ ▇. ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇, ▇▇. ▇/ ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇ s/ ▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇. ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ s/ ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇. ▇▇▇▇▇▇ s/ ▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇. ▇▇▇▇ March 24, 1953 March 20, 1953 *As amended by votes taken at the annual town meetings, Monday, March 7, 1960, in the towns of Dover and Sherborn. **This sentence amended by votes taken at the annual town meetings, Monday, March 9, 1964, in the town of Dover and Sherborn. (Refers to section 8, second sentence – later further amended, see + + below.) ***As amended by votes taken at the annual town meetings, March 14, 1966, in Dover and Sherborn. ****As amended by votes taken at the special town meetings, December 12, 1966, in Dover and Sherborn. + As amended by vote of the Dover Sherborn Regional School District Committee on January 2, 1973 as implemented under section 4 of chapter 1025 of the Acts of 1973 and is authorized under general law chapter 510 Acts of 1970. Amended by votes taken at annual town meetings: Sherborn on April 24, 1989, Dover on May 1, 1989, as follows: by deleting there from section 4 (e), which is known as the "prior year‟s adjustment" clause, to be effective for fiscal year 1992. + + As amended by vote of the Dover Sherborn Regional School District Committee on January 7, 1974, as implemented under section 4 of chapter 1025 of the Acts of 1973 and as authorized under General Law chapter 510 Acts of 1970. + + + As amended by votes taken at annual town meetings: Sherborn – April 20, 1980; Dover – May 12, 1980. + + + + As amended by votes taken at special town meetings: Dover – October 24, 1994; Sherborn – November 29, 1994 June, 1982 September, 1989 December, 1994 The School Committees have the dual responsibility for implementing statutory requirements pertaining to public education and local citizens' expectations for the education of the community‟s youth. They also have an obligation to determine and assess citizens' desires. When citizens elect delegates to represent them in the conduct of public education, their representatives have the authority to exercise their best judgment in determining policies, making decisions, and approving procedures for carrying out the responsibility. The School Committees therefore affirm and declare their intent to: 1. Maintain two-way communication with citizens of the communities. The public will be kept informed of the progress and problems of the school system, and citizens will be urged to bring their aspirations and feelings about their Schools to the attention of the bodies, which have been chosen to represent them in the management of public education. 2. Establish policies and make decisions on the basis of declared educational philosophy and goals. All decisions made by this Committees will be made with priority given to the purposes set forth, most crucial of which is the optimal learning of the children enrolled in our Schools. 3. Act as a truly representative body for members of the communities in matters involving public education. The Committees recognize that ultimate responsibility for public education rests with the state, but individual School Committees have been assigned specific authority through state law. The Committees will not relinquish any of this authority since it believes that decision-making control over the children's learning should be in the hands of local citizens as much as possible. FIRST READING: September 22, 2009 SECOND READING: May 22, 2012 ADOPTED: May 22, 2012 SOURCE: MASC Public schools have the responsibility to overcome, insofar as possible, any barriers that prevent children from achieving their potential. The Schools will do their part. This commitment to the community is affirmed by the following statements that the School Committees intend to: 1. Promote the rights and responsibilities of all individuals as set forth in the State and Federal Constitutions, pertinent legislation, and applicable judicial interpretations. 2. Encourage positive experiences in human values for children, youth and adults, all of whom have differing personal and family characteristics and who come from various socioeconomic, racial and ethnic groups. 3. Work toward a more integrated society and to enlist the support of individuals as well as groups and agencies, both private and governmental, in such an effort. 4. Use all appropriate communication and action techniques to air and reduce the grievances of individuals and groups. 5. Carefully consider, in all the decisions made within the Schools, the potential benefits or adverse consequences that those decisions might have on the human relations aspects of all segments of society. 6. Initiate a process of reviewing policies and practices of the Schools in order to achieve to the greatest extent possible the objectives of this statement. The Committees‟ policy of nondiscrimination will extend to students, staff, the general public, and individuals with whom it does business; no person shall be excluded from or discriminated against in admission to a public school of any town or in obtaining the advantages, privileges, and courses of study of such public school on account of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, , or disability. If someone has a complaint or feels that they have been discriminated against because of their race, color, sex, gender identity, religion, national origin, sexual orientation or disability, their complaint should be registered with the Title IX compliance officer. LEGAL REFS.: Title VI, Civil Rights Act of 1964 Title VII, Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended by the Equal Employment Opportunity Act of 1972 Executive Order 11246, as amended by E.O. 11375 Equal Pay Act, as amended by the Education Amendments of 1972 Title IX, Education Amendments of 1972 Rehabilitation Act of 1973 Education for All Handicapped Children Act of 1975 M.G.L. 71B:1 et seq. (Chapter 766 of the Acts of 1972) M.G.L. 76:5; Amended 2011 M.G.L.76:16 BESE regulations 63 CMR 26.00 Amended 2012 BESE regulations 603 CMR 28.00 1 of 2 CROSS REFS.: ACA- ACE, Subcategories for Nondiscrimination GBA, Equal Employment Opportunity JB, Equal Educational Opportunities FIRST READING: October 21, 2014 SECOND READING: Dover School Committee October 29, 2014, Dover-Sherborn Regional School Committee November 4, 2014 Sherborn School Committee November 18, 2014 ADOPTED: November 18, 2014 SOURCE: MASC The School Committees, in accordance with Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, declare that the Schools do not and will not discriminate on the basis of sex in educational programs and activities. This policy will extend not only to students with regard to educational opportunities, but also to employees with regard to employment opportunities. The School Committees will continue to ensure fair and equitable educational and employment opportunities, without regard to sex, to all of its students and employees. The Committees will designate an individual to act as the school system's Title IX compliance officer. All students and employees will be notified of the name and office address and telephone number of the compliance officer. LEGAL REFS.: Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 45 CFR, Part 86, (Federal Register, 6/4/75) M.G.L. 76:5; 76:16 (Chapter 622 of the Acts of 1971) BESE 603 CMR 26.00 CROSS REF.: AC, Nondiscrimination FIRST READING: October 21, 2014 SECOND READING: Dover School Committee October 28, 2014 Dover-Sherborn Regional School Committee November 4, 2014 Sherborn School Committee November 18, 2014 ADOPTED: November 18, 2014 SOURCE: Dover-Sherborn Regional CommitteeCommittee All persons associated with the Schools including, but not necessarily limited to, the Committees, the administration, staff, and students, are expected to conduct themselves at all times so as to provide an atmosphere free from sexual harassment. Any person who engages in sexual harassment while acting, as a member of the school community, will be in violation of this policy. Further, any retaliation against an individual who has complained about sexual harassment or retaliation against individuals for cooperating in an investigation of a sexual harassment complaint is similarly unlawful and will not be tolerated. Because the School Committees take allegations of sexual harassment seriously, we respond promptly to complaints of sexual harassment and where it is determined that such inappropriate conduct has occurred, we act promptly to eliminate the conduct and impose such corrective action as is necessary, including disciplinary action where appropriate. Please note that while this policy sets forth our goals of promoting a workplace and school environment that is free of sexual harassment, the policy is not designed or intended to limit our authority to discipline or take remedial action for workplace or school conduct which we deem unacceptable, regardless of whether that conduct satisfies the definition of sexual harassment.