Somerset Berkley Regional School District Somerset Public Schools INCLEMENT WEATHER Dear Parent/Guardian: During inclement weather, the Superintendent may implement a delay ranging from 60 to 120 minutes depending on the circumstances. Morning Preschool will be canceled. We understand that a decision to open, close, or delay in bad weather has a large effect on families. We also understand that our students are better served –academically and socially – by being in school. But as always, our top priority is the safety of our students and staff. Please understand that the decision to open, close, or delay in bad weather is based on a careful analysis of all relevant factors, including:  Information on road conditions from our bus contractor, highway department and police;  Amount of snow and ice accumulated;  Whether precipitation is continuing or expected to continue;  Building conditions (such as whether we have electricity and heat);  Parking lot conditions;  Temperature and wind chill;  Weather predictions; and  What other area school districts are doing (contact with area superintendents). As Superintendent, I will weigh these factors and take action to close schools or delay the opening of schools. Such decision will only be made after consultation with public works and public safety authorities, and with school officials from neighboring towns. The decision to delay or close schools will be made at the earliest possible time. Sincerely, Jeffrey Schoonover Superintendent of Schools Somerset Berkley Regional School District Somerset Public Schools Dear Parent/Guardian: The following materials are being forwarded in accordance with regulations in support of laws affecting the rights of students, their parents or guardians, and of school department employees. Please review these notices and become familiar with the information provided. Should you have any questions, please contact your child's principal. School Location Principal Phone Chace Street School 538 Chace Street Mr. Timothy Plante 508-324-3160 North Elementary School 580 Whetstone Hill Road Dr. Paula Manchester 508-324-3170 South School 700 Read Street Mrs. Stephanie Brown 508-324-3180 Middle School 1141 Brayton Avenue Dr. Pauline Camara 508-324-3140 High School 625 County Street Dr. Susan Brelsford 508-324-3115 Sincerely, Jeffrey Schoonover Superintendent of Schools Somerset Berkley Regional School District Somerset Public Schools Somerset Berkley Regional School District Somerset Public Schools RIGHTS AND PRIVILEGES Non-Discrimination Against Students Chapter 76, section 5 of the Massachusetts General Laws provides, in pertinent part, that: “[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, gender identity, religion, national origin or sexual orientation.” The Somerset Public Schools and the Somerset Berkley Regional School District are committed to providing a safe and welcoming environment in which all students can learn and access all activities related to their education. The Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education has enacted regulations, found at 603 CMR 23.00, to ensure that Massachusetts public schools do not discriminate against students, and that all students have equal rights of access and equal enjoyment of the opportunities, advantages, privileges, and courses of study at public schools across the state. These regulations address five areas of special policy: school admissions, courses of study, guidance services, course content, and extracurricular and athletic activities. If you have any questions or concerns regarding M.G.L. c. 76, s. 5 or 603 CMR 26.00, and how either affect your child, please do not hesitate to contact the principal at your child's school. Copies of the law and regulations can be obtained online or from the: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education 75 Pleasant Street Malden, Massachusetts 02148-4906 (781) 338-3000 Non-Discrimination Statement The Somerset Public Schools and Somerset Berkley Regional School District do not discriminate in admission to, access to, treatment in, or employment in its services, programs and activities:     on the basis of race, color or national origin (Title VI of the Civil Right Act of 1964 (Title VI)); on the basis of sex (Tit