Non Discrimination Statement

The Board of Education complies with all applicable federal, state and local laws prohibiting the exclusion of any person from any of its educational programs or activities, or the denial to any person of the benefits of any of its educational programs or activities because of race, color, religion, age, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, alienage, ancestry, disability, pregnancy, genetic information, veteran status, or gender identity or expression, subject to the conditions and limitations established by law.


 It is the policy of the Board that any form of discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, alienage, ancestry, disability, pregnancy, genetic information, veteran status, or gender identity or expression, or any other basis prohibited by state or federal law is prohibited, whether by students, Board employees or third parties subject to the control of the Board.  The Board’s prohibition of discrimination or harassment in its educational programs or activities expressly extends to academic, nonacademic and extracurricular activities, including athletics.  It is also the policy of the Board to provide for the prompt and equitable resolution of complaints alleging any discrimination on the basis of protected characteristics such as race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, alienage, disability (including pregnancy), veteran status, or gender identity or expression.

 Inquiries regarding the Bethel Public School's nondiscrimination policies should be directed to:


Title IX District Coordinator 

Dr. Kristen Brooks

Assistant Superintendent

1 School Street

Bethel, CT 06801

Phone: (203) 794-8613

email: [email protected]

Section 504 District Coordinator

Dr. Christine Sipala

Director of Special Education and Pupil Services

1 School Street

Bethel, CT 06801

Phone: (203) 794-8616

email: [email protected]