School Committee
Regular MeetingSalem, MA · November 3, 2025
Agenda
Salem Public Schools
School Committee
Amanda Campbell AJ Hoffman
Beth Anne Cornell Mary A. Manning
Manny Cruz, Vice Chair Veronica Miranda
Mayor Dominick Pangallo, Chair
“Know Your Rights Under the Open Meeting Law, M.G.L. c.30A § 18-25 and
City Ordinance Sections 2-2028 through 2-2033”
REGULAR SCHOOL COMMITTEE MEETING
Notice is hereby given that the Salem School Committee will hold a Regular School
Committee meeting on November 3, 2025 at 7:00 p.m. This meeting will take place in
person at 29 Highland Ave., Rm. 227, Salem, MA. You can also join via Zoom using the
link below.
Zoom Link to participate:
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/85336428318?pwd=yzna64naxdhZGRuMBgEk4fhxM1g1nf.1
Passcode: 633180
1. Call of Meeting to Order
1. Summary of Public Participation Policy (School Committee Policy #6409).
Read aloud: The Salem School Committee would like to hear from the public on
issues that affect the school district and are within the scope of the Committee’s
responsibilities. Spanish interpretation is available for anyone who needs it. The
members of the School Committee would like to remind the public that Salem
Public School students regularly attend School Committee meetings. We
encourage all meeting participants to model respectful and productive public
discourse for our young learners.
2. Live Spanish Interpretation.
Spanish language interpretation is now provided for all regular School
Committee meetings. To listen to this meeting with Spanish language
interpretation, please see instructions below:
1. Click Interpretation
2. Click Spanish
3. (Optional) To hear the interpreted language only, click Mute Original Audio.
2. Approval of Agenda
3. Public Comment
If you wish to participate in the public comment portion of the meeting, you may come up to the
podium to speak during this section of the meeting. If you wish to provide a comment via Zoom,
you may do so by entering the Zoom meeting and clicking the raise hand feature. When it is your
turn to speak, a host will announce your name and will unmute your line and allow you to speak.
29 Highland Ave, Salem, MA 01970 Phone: 978-740-1212 Email: sdorai@salemk12.org
4. Approval of Consent Agenda
1. Approval of Minutes of Regular School Committee Meeting held on October 20, 2025
2. Approval of Field Trip to Orlando, Florida for Salem High School Basketball Team on
December 17-22, 2025
3. Approval of FY26 Warrants:
1. 10/23/2025 - $458,765.39
2. 10/30/2025 - $382,514.60
5. Student Representative Report
6. Superintendent’s Report
1. Elementary Reconfiguration Presentation and Discussion
2. Massachusetts School Building Authority (MSBA) Update
3. Finance and Operations Report
7. Subcommittee Reports
1. Finance Subcommittee
2. Personnel Subcommittee
3. Building & Grounds Subcommittee
4. Curriculum Subcommittee
5. Policy Subcommittee
8. Motions and Resolutions
1. Approval of Athletic Coaches Stipend Agreement with the Salem Teachers Union
2. Angela’s Preschool & Daycare License Renewal
3. Policy AA: School District Legal Status - First Reading
4. Policy AC: Nondiscrimination - First Reading
5. Policy AC-R: Harassment and Violence - First Reading
6. Policy ACA: Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Sex - First Reading
7. Policy ACE: Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Disability - First Reading
8. Policy ADC: Tobacco Products on School Premises Prohibited - First Reading
9. Announcements
10. Adjournment
Respectfully submitted by,
Shirley Dorai
Executive Assistant to the School Committee and Superintendent
“Persons requiring auxiliary aids and services for effective communication such as sign language
interpreter, an assistive listening device, or print material in digital format or a reasonable modification
in programs, services, policies, or activities, may contact the City of Salem ADA Coordinator at (978)
619-5630 as soon as possible and not less than 2 business days before the meeting, program, or event.”
Page 2
Escuelas Públicas de Salem
Comité Escolar
Amanda Campbell AJ Hoffman
Beth Anne Cornell Mary A. Manning
Manny Cruz, Vicepresidente Veronica Miranda
Alcalde Dominick Pangallo, Preside
“Conozca sus derechos bajo la Ley de Sesiones Públicas, M.G.L. c.30A § 18-25 y
Secciones 2-2028 a 2-2033 de la normativa municipal”
REUNIÓN REGULAR DEL COMITÉ ESCOLAR
Por la presente se notifica que el Comité Escolar de Salem celebrará una Reunión regular del
Comité Escolar el 3 de Noviembre, 2025 a las 7:00 p.m. Esta reunión tendrá lugar en persona en
29 Highland Ave., Rm. 227, Salem, MA. También puede unirse a través de Zoom utilizando el
enlace de a continuación.
Enlace Zoom para participar:
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/85336428318?pwd=yzna64naxdhZGRuMBgEk4fhxM1g1nf.1
Contraseña: 633180
1. Orden del día
1. Resumen de la Política de Participación Pública (Política del Comité Escolar nº 6409).
Lectura en voz alta: Al Comité Escolar de Salem le gustaría escuchar al público sobre
temas que afectan al distrito escolar y que están dentro del ámbito de las
responsabilidades del Comité. Habrá interpretación al español para quien lo necesite. Los
miembros del Comité Escolar desean recordar al público que los estudiantes de las
Escuelas Públicas de Salem asisten regularmente a las reuniones del Comité Escolar.
Animamos a todos los participantes de la reunión a modelar un discurso público
respetuoso y productivo para nuestros jóvenes estudiantes.
2. Interpretación en directo al español.
Ahora se ofrece interpretación en español para todas las reuniones regulares del
Comité Escolar. Para escuchar esta reunión con interpretación al español, por
favor vea las instrucciones a continuación:
1. Haga clic en Interpretation .
2. Haga clic en Spanish
3. (Opcional) Para escuchar sólo el idioma interpretado, haga clic en Mute
Original Audio.
2. Aprobación de la agenda
29 Highland Ave, Salem, MA 01970 Phone: 978-740-1212 Email: sdorai@salemk12.org
3. Comentarios del público
Si desea participar en la parte de comentarios públicos de la reunión, puede acercarse al
podio para hablar durante esta sección de la reunión. Si desea hacer un comentario a través de Zoom,
puede hacerlo entrando en la reunión de Zoom y haciendo clic en la función “levantar la mano”. Cuando
sea su turno para hablar, un moderador anunciará su nombre, activará su línea y le permitirá hablar.
4. Aprobación del orden del día
1. Aprobación del acta de la reunión regular del Comité Escolar celebrada el 20 de octubre de 2025.
2. Aprobación de la excursión a Orlando, Florida, para el equipo de baloncesto de Salem High School
Del 17 al 22 de diciembre de 2025
3. Aprobación de las órdenes de pago del ejercicio fiscal 2026:
1. 23-oct-2025 - $458 765,39
2. 30-oct-2025 - $382 514,601
5. Informe del representante estudiantil
6. Informe del Superintendente
1. Presentación y debate sobre la reconfiguración de la escuela elemental
2. Actualización de la Autoridad de Edificios Escolares de Massachusetts (MSBA)
3. Informe de finanzas y operaciones
7. Informes de los subcomités
1. Subcomité de Finanzas
2. Subcomité de Personal
3. Subcomité de Edificios y Terrenos
4. Subcomité de Planes de Estudios
5. Subcomité de Política
8. Mociones y resoluciones
1. Aprobación del acuerdo sobre los honorarios de los entrenadores deportivos con el sindicato de
maestros de Salem.
2. Renovación de la licencia de Angela’s Preschool and Daycare
3. Política AA: Estatus legal del distrito escolar - Primera lectura
4. Política AC: No discriminación - Primera lectura
5. Política AC-R: Acoso y violencia - Primera lectura
6. Política ACA: No discriminación por motivos de sexo - Primera lectura
7. Política ACE: No discriminación por motivos de discapacidad - Primera lectura
8. Política ADC: Prohibición de productos de tabaco en las instalaciones escolares - Primera lectura
9. Anuncios
10. Clausura
Respetuosamente presentado por,
Shirley Dorai
Asistente Ejecutiva del Comité Escolar y del Superintendente
“Las personas que necesiten ayudas y servicios auxiliares para una comunicación eficaz, como un intérprete de lenguaje de
señas, un dispositivo de ayuda auditiva o material impreso en formato digital, o una modificación razonable en los
programas, servicios, políticas o actividades, pueden ponerse en contacto con el Coordinador de la ADA de la Ciudad de
Salem en el (978) 619-5630 lo antes posible y no menos de 2 días hábiles antes de la reunión, programa o evento..”
Minutes of the Regular Session
of the Salem School Committee
Monday, October 20, 2025
Rm. 227, 29 Highland Ave.
Hybrid Meeting
Members Present: Mayor Pangallo, Vice Chair Cruz, Amanda Campbell, AJ Hoffman,
Beth Anne Cornell, Mary Manning and Veronica Miranda
Others in Attendance: Superintendent Stephen Zrike, Deputy Superintendent Carbone
and Assistant Superintendent Pauley
Members Absent: Mary Manning and Veronica Miranda
Call of Meeting to Order
T
Mayor Pangallo called the meeting to order at 7:00 pm and informed the public that the docket
contains the public participation procedure and how to access Spanish interpretation.
R
Approval of Agenda
Member Campbell made a motion to approve the agenda. Vice Chair Cruz seconded and it was
AF
so VOTED. Motion passed unanimously.
Public Comment
There was no public comment.
Approval of Consent Agenda
1. Approval of Minutes of Regular School Committee Meeting held on October 6, 2025
2. Approval of Field Trip to SkillsUSA Fall State Leadership Conference, Marlborough, MA for
Salem High School Students on November 23-24, 2025
3. Approval of FY26 Warrants:
1. 10/02/2025 - $1,251,512.12
D 2. 10/09/2025 - $1,250,799.20
3. 10/16/2025 - $920,487.81
Member Manning joined the meeting at 7:02 pm.
Member Campbell made a motion to approve the consent agenda. Vice Chair Cruz seconded. A
roll call vote was taken.
Member Campbell voted YES
Member Cornell voted YES
Vice Chair Cruz voted YES
Member Hoffman voted YES
Page 1
Member Manning voted YES
Member Miranda ABSENT
Mayor Pangallo voted YES
Motion passed with 6 votes in favor and 1 absent.
Student Representative Report
Student Representative Sula was not able to attend but had some notes that Superintendent
Zrike read aloud. The Student Advisory Committee meets weekly now with their advisor and are
trying to get more freshmen to join. They are focusing on the newcomer inclusivity project.
Student Representative Sula is now a member of the Student Advisory Council for Early College
which is a state-wide student group. The Career and Technical Programs have been securing
co-op positions for seniors. At the last Student Advisory Committee meeting, the topics
discussed included facilities, food as well as feedback about the elementary schools
reconfiguration
Superintendent’s Report
T
Superintendent Zrike said that meetings with school communities will be taking place over the
next two weeks about the process for the elementary school reconfiguration and also to
provide an opportunity for feedback. Superintendent Zrike also mentioned the meetings to
R
introduce the new grading system for report cards using the JumpRope program for elementary,
middle and Salem Prep schools. Superintendent Zrike thanked Salem High School for welcoming
about 50 members from the Barr Foundation who were visiting to see the student progress at
AF
the school.
1. Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) Update - Part 2
Superintendent Zrike presented Part 2 of the update as the first part was presented at
the previous School Committee meeting. Deputy Superintendent Carbone, Executive
Director of Academics, Sonia Lowe and Director of Multilingual Learner, Andre Fonseca
presented the rest of the slides.
In response to Member Cornell, Ms. Lowe said that all the schools are using the same
rubrics. Member Campbell asked for more data on how English learners perform
academically once they have acquired proficiency in the language. Superintendent Zrike
D
2.
added that the Horace Mann Laboratory School deserves credit for the progress of their
multilingual learners.
Collins Middle School Update and Middle School Pathway Exploration in Alignment
with Career and Technical Education (CTE) Regulations Policy - Draft
Superintendent Zrike said that the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and
Secondary Education (DESE) requires two policies connected to career and technical
education by November 1, 2025. Collins Middle School Principal, Gavin Softic and Dean
of Innovation, Chelsea Banks provided an update on the middle school.
Vice Chair Cruz suggested that School Committee members be invited to see the
progress at the Collins Middle School. Superintendent Zrike commented that the
Page 2
turnaround at the Collins Middle School is impressive and commended the staff for
welcoming and embracing the students and staff from the Saltonstall School.
3. Recruitment, Admission, and Retention for Career and Technical Education (CTE)
Programs Policy - Draft
Career and Technical Education Director, Mr. Mario Sousa provided a brief synopsis
about the changes in the policy.
4. Massachusetts School Building Authority (MSBA) Update
Mayor Pangallo provided the update.
3. Finance and Operations Report
Assistant Superintendent Pauley presented an update on operations.
1.
T
Angela’s Preschool & Daycare License Renewal
Assistant Superintendent Pauley provided background information about the
license. Vice Chair Cruz said that the leases offered by the school district need to
be reviewed so that the spaces and value assigned to the leases are examined to
ensure coherence and consistency.
AF
Subcommittee Reports
1.
2.
Finance Subcommittee
No report at this time.
Personnel Subcommittee
No report at this time.
3.
4.
R
Building and Grounds Subcommittee
No report at this time.
Curriculum Subcommittee
No report at this time.
D
5. Policy Subcommittee
Vice Chair Cruz said that normally three readings are required for a policy before
adoption.
Vice Chair Cruz made a motion to suspend Policy 6203 Policy Formulation so that Middle
School Pathway Exploration in Alignment with Career and Technical Education (CTE)
Regulations Policy, and the Recruitment, Admission, and Retention for Career and
Technical Education (CTE) Programs Policy can be fast tracked. Member Cornell
seconded. A roll call vote was taken.
Member Campbell voted YES
Page 3
Member Cornell voted YES
Vice Chair Cruz voted YES
Member Hoffman voted YES
Member Manning voted YES
Member Miranda ABSENT
Mayor Pangallo voted YES
Motion passed with 6 votes in favor and 1 absent.
Motions and Resolutions
1. Middle School Pathway Exploration in Alignment with Career and Technical Education
(CTE) Regulations Policy - Draft
Vice Chair Cruz made a motion to adopt the policy. Member Cornell seconded. A roll call
vote was taken.
Member Campbell voted YES
Member Cornell voted YES
Vice Chair Cruz voted YES
Member Hoffman voted YES
Member Manning voted YES
T
2.
AF
Member Miranda ABSENT
Mayor Pangallo voted YES
Motion passed with 6 votes in favor and 1 absent.
Recruitment, Admission, and Retention for Career and Technical Education (CTE)
Programs Policy - Draft
Vice Chair Cruz made a motion to adopt the policy. Member Cornell seconded. A roll call
vote was taken.
R
Member Campbell voted YES
Member Cornell voted YES
Vice Chair Cruz voted YES
Member Hoffman voted YES
Member Manning voted YES
Member Miranda ABSENT
D
3.
Mayor Pangallo voted YES
Motion passed with 6 votes in favor and 1 absent.
Approval for Alcohol to be Served at the Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony at the
Veteran’s Memorial Field House at Salem High School on November 18, 2025 during
After School Hours
Superintendent Zrike referred to the letter in the packet from the Hall of Fame
Committee.
In response to Mayor Pangallo, Superintendent Zrike said there is no policy for approvals
of this nature. In response to Member Campbell, Superintendent Zrike said that there
Page 4
was precedent for this in 2017. Member Manning commented that she was not in favor
of this matter. Vice Chair Cruz mentioned that other school districts have granted similar
approvals and added that the Hall of Fame Committee needs to ensure that all protocols
are being followed, and that they are working with a reputable vendor.
Member Cornell made a motion to approve the request. Vice Chair Cruz seconded. A roll
call vote was taken.
Member Campbell voted YES
Member Cornell voted YES
Vice Chair Cruz voted YES
Member Hoffman voted YES
Member Manning voted NO
Member Miranda ABSENT
Mayor Pangallo voted YES
4. T
Motion passed with 5 votes in favor, 1 against and 1 absent.
Angela’s Preschool & Daycare License Renewal
Vice Chair Cruz made a motion to refer this matter to the Building and Grounds
AF
Subcommittee. Member Campbell seconded. A roll call vote was taken.
Member Campbell voted YES
Member Cornell voted YES
Vice Chair Cruz voted YES
Member Hoffman voted YES
Member Manning voted YES
Member Miranda ABSENT
Mayor Pangallo voted YES
Motion passed with 6 votes in favor and 1 absent.
R
Announcements
There were no announcements.
Adjournment
D
Member Cambell made a motion to adjourn at 8:12 pm. Vice Chair Cruz seconded. A roll call
vote was taken. A roll call vote was taken.
Member Campbell voted YES
Member Cornell voted YES
Vice Chair Cruz voted YES
Member Hoffman voted YES
Member Manning voted YES
Member Miranda ABSENT
Mayor Pangallo voted YES
Motion passed with 6 votes in favor and 1 absent.
Page 5
Respectfully submitted by,
Shirley Dorai
Executive Assistant to the School Committee & Superintendent
T
AF
R
D
Page 6
October 30, 2025
RE: MSBA Update
School Committee Members,
Please see the following important updates regarding the Salem High School building project:
● The Design Team continues to hold additional meetings across departments at the high
school to complete the design layout.The team is moving forward with completing the
final design for the Schematic Design submission which is on track for the submission
due date of December 17th to the MSBA.
● Upcoming Meeting: The next School Building Committee meeting is scheduled for
Thursday, November 6th from 6-8 pm in the School Committee Chambers.
● Recordings of all meetings and presentations can be found on the Salem High School
Building Committee website.
Other important MSBA updates regarding the Accelerated Repair Projects:
● October 29, 2025, the MSBA’s Board of Directors voted to invite the City of Salem into
the Calendar Year 2025 Accelerated Repair Program (ARP) to partner with the MSBA in
conducting a Schematic Design Study at the Carlton Innovation School for a potential
roof and heat pump conversion replacement project and at the Horace Mann Laboratory
School for a potential roof and heat pump conversion replacement project.
● October 22, 2025, the City submitted the Project Funding Agreement (PFA) for the
Accelerated Repair Program project, for the roof replacement at the Bates Elementary
School. Once the PFA is executed and the budget is submitted to the MSBA, the City can
begin submitting requests for reimbursement to the MSBA.
Sincerely,
Stephen K. Zrike, Jr., Ed.D.
www.salemk12.org @SalemSchoolsk12 @SalemPublicSchools
COACHING STIPENDS Individuals serving as coaches will be compensated on the following basis.
The fact that a coaching position appears on this schedule does not mean it will be filled.
Proposed Categories
Category Included Sports Position FY26 FY27
Head Coach (1) $10,290 $10,500
Football Coordinator Coach (2) $4,300 $5,000
Assistant Varsity Coach (3) $3,000 $3,500
JV Head Coach (1) $3,000 $3,500
A Football* Assistant JV Coach (2) $2,500 $3,000
Head Coach (1) $6,200 $8,000
Assistant Var Coach (1) $3,200 $4,000
JV Coach (1) $3,500 $4,500
B Basketball, Wrestling** JV2/Freshman Coach (1) $3,500 $4,500
Head Coach $5,700 $7,000
Assistant Varsity Coach $2,700 $3,500
Soccer, Cross Country, Volleyball, JV Coach $3,200 $4,000
Baseball, Lacrosse, Softball, Tennis,
JV2/Freshman Coach $3,200 $4,000
Track (Winter and Spring),
C Swimming Assistant JV Coach $2,700 $3,000
Head Coach $5,700 $6,500
Assistant Varsity Coach $2,600 $3,250
JV Coach $2,600 $3,700
Golf, Sailing, Gymnastics,
D Cheerleading (Basketball, Football) JV2/Freshman Coach $2,600 $3,700
Head Coach $3,200 $3,500
Basketball, Track*** Assistant Coach $1,700 $1,900
Head Coach $2,100 $2,200
Unified Strength and Conditioning Assistant Coach $800 $1,100
Fall, Winter, Spring Faculty Manager $2,500 $2,500
Fall, Winter, Spring Academic Manager $3,500 $3,500
Other Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer Strength and Conditioning $5,000 $5,000
* The regular Football season shall be considered to end after Thanksgiving.
**The regular Wrestling season shall be considered to end after the Sectional meet.
***The regular Unified Track season shall be considered to end after the Sectional meet.
Additional Coaches: Excluding Football, each sport will be assigned a head coach and an assistant
coach. If the sport fields multiple levels (i.e. Varsity, JV, Freshman) then an additional coach will be
assigned for each additional level. For example, a sport that fields all three levels will have 4 total
coaches, a head coach, an assistant coach, a JV head coach, and a JV2/Freshman head coach.
Coaching Stipend for Post Season Play: In the event that a team participates in postseason league
competition, the head coach will submit the tentative schedule and necessary assistant coaching staff
(if applicable) for postseason play to the Athletic Director and High School Principal. The coach(es)
participating in postseason competition will receive an additional amount equal to 5% of their coaching
stipend for each week of postseason play up to a maximum additional amount of 15% of their stipend.
In the event that an individual player(s) makes the postseason, the head coach and the position coach
will be eligible to receive a postseason stipend.
In the event that a team participates in postseason league competition, the head coach will submit the
tentative schedule and necessary assistant coaching staff (if applicable) for postseason play to the
Athletic Director and High School Principal. A fund will be available to compensate coaches for
postseason play. This fund will be distributed at the end of the school year and all coaches whose
teams go to post season play will receive compensation for up to three weeks at a rate of $400 per
week for head coaches and $200 per week for assistant coaches. If the total compensation needed
exceeds the amount budgeted in the fund, the weekly rate of the postseason stipend will be pro rated
equally among coaches.
Percent Increases: Athletic stipends shall be increased each school year at the same rate as the
general wage increases for Teacher Unit members under this Agreement. If there is no set uniform
general wage increase rate applied across the unit, the parties shall negotiate a comparable increase to
the average general wage increase across the unit.
Docusign Envelope ID: 784144BF-763E-49CA-B1DD-6ECBC7431295
License Agreement
between
the Salem Public Schools
and
Angela’s Preschool & Daycare
THIS License is entered into on this 1st day of December 2023 by and between the SALEM
PUBLIC SCHOOLS, hereinafter called the “LICENSOR," and ANGELA’S PRESCHOOL &
DAYCARE, hereinafter called the “LICENSEE.”
1. Premises. In consideration of the covenants and agreements to be performed by the
LICENSEE as set forth herein, the LICENSOR does hereby grant a License unto the
LICENSEE, and the LICENSEE takes and accepts from the LICENSOR, upon the terms
and provisions of this License, the space within Salem High School at 77 Willson Street,
Salem, Massachusetts identified as classroom 118, classroom 119, classroom 124,
classroom 125, and the playground space outside of classroom 125.
2. Term: This agreement shall commence on December 1, 2023 and shall terminate on
November 30, 2025, with the option to renew, at the sole discretion of the LICENSOR, for
up to two additional years in one-year increments. LICENSEE may be open year-round
and will not necessarily follow the school calendar.
3. Fee. The fee for the License shall be waived in lieu of other valuable consideration in the
form of priority and subsidized rates for high school, school district staff, and provide
access and support to daycare for Salem High School scholars, and the establishment of
a collaborative partnership with the Salem High School Early Education program whereby
high school students may work at the premises as part of their course of studies.
4. Taxes. The LICENSEE hereby covenants with the LICENSOR that the LICENSEE shall
pay all Sales and Use Taxes due to the business conducted on the premises.
5. Utilities. The LICENSOR shall pay all charges for electricity, water, oil, gas, sewage
services furnished through the Licensed premises.
6. Licenses and Permits. All occupational licenses and other licenses, permits, and
variances necessary in the operation of the business to be carried on at the premises
shall be obtained, maintained, and paid for by the LICENSEE.
7. Use. The LICENSEE hereby covenants with the LICENSOR that the premises shall
be used solely as a preschool and daycare program and shall comply with all federal,
state, and local laws, by-laws, orders, and regulations.
1
Docusign Envelope ID: 784144BF-763E-49CA-B1DD-6ECBC7431295
8. Assignment. Since the LICENSEE'S personal integrity, character, and ability with the
LICENSOR were essential factors that induced the LICENSOR to enter into this
License with the LICENSEE, the LICENSEE hereby covenants with the LICENSOR
that the LICENSEE shall not assign, transfer, or sublet all or any portion of the demised
premises, equipment or the doing business to any other person or entity during the
term of the License, without the prior written approval of the LICENSOR.
It is further agreed that if at any time during the term of this License the LICENSEE shall
make any assignment for the benefit of creditors, or be decreed insolvent or bankrupt
according to law, or a receiver shall be appointed for the LICENSEE, then the LICENSOR
may, at its option, terminate the License, exercise of such option to be evidenced by notice
to that effect served upon the assignee, receiver, trustee or other people in charge of the
litigation of the property of the LICENSEE or the estate or any liability then accrued by
reason of any agreement or covenant herein contained on the part of the LICENSEE, or
the LICENSEE'S legal representatives.
9. Maintenance and Repairs. LICENSEE hereby covenants with the LICENSOR that the
LICENSEE shall, at its sole cost and expense, keep the demised premises in a good
state of repair. The LICENSOR will be responsible for all repairs (including but not
limited to structural and non-structural repairs) and maintenance, including painting
the interior and exterior of the building, maintaining the roof of the building, all
windows, doors, and openings, all electrical, heating, plumbing, air conditioning and
other systems installed within the building, septic systems, the parking area,
shrubbery, lights, signs, accessories, appurtenances, and equipment. The LICENSOR
shall keep the parking area and walkways free of obstructions, snow, and ice, and the
grass and lawn areas surrounding the building shall be cut and maintained by the
LICENSOR.
The LICENSEE shall not make any alterations, additions, and improvements to the
demised premises without the prior written approval of the LICENSOR. All erections,
alterations, additions, and improvements, whether temporary or permanent in
character, which may be made upon the demised premises either by LICENSOR or
LICENSEE, shall be the property of the LICENSOR and shall remain upon and be
surrendered with the Licensed premises as a part thereof at the termination of this
License, without compensation to the LICENSEE.
10. Insurance. LICENSEE hereby covenants and agrees at all times during the term
hereof to obtain, maintain and keep in force general public liability insurance against
claims and whatever nature for personal injury, death, or property damage occurring
on, in, or about the demised premises, with the Salem Public Schools listed as an
additional insured, and Worker's Compensation Insurance covering all of the
LICENSEE's employees, with responsible companies qualified to do business in
Massachusetts, and to deposit promptly with the LICENSOR upon demand
certification for such insurance bearing the endorsement that the policies will not be
canceled until after thirty (30) days written notice to the LICENSOR, said insurance is
in the following minimum amounts:
2
Docusign Envelope ID: 784144BF-763E-49CA-B1DD-6ECBC7431295
Bodily Injury, per occurrence: $1,000,000.00
Bodily Injury, aggregate: $2,000,000.00
Property Damage, per occurrence: $100,000.00 Worker's
Compensation: As required by law
Teacher's Professional Liability: $1,000,000.00 per occurrence
$2,000,000.00 aggregate
LICENSEE may obtain, maintain, and keep in force fire and/or extended coverage
insurance, the cost of same to be borne solely by LICENSEE, to cover LICENSEE'S own
personal and other property which may be brought into the building.
11. Indemnification. The LICENSOR and LICENSEE covenant that the LICENSEE shall have
sole and exclusive control and possession of the premises detailed in paragraph 1, above,
and the LICENSOR shall not be responsible for the loss of or property damage or injury to
persons, occurring in or about the premises, by reason of any existing or future condition,
defect, matter or thing in the space designated in said premises. The LICENSEE agrees
to indemnify and save the LICENSOR harmless from all claims and liability for losses or
damage to property, or injuries to persons, however, and wherever occurring in or about
the premises detailed in paragraph 1, above, and to reimburse the LICENSOR for costs
of all legal actions and attorneys' fees.
12. Fire or Other Unavoidable Casualties. In the event that the premises or any part thereof
during the term, be destroyed or damaged by fire or other unavoidable casualties, so that
the same shall be thereby rendered unfit for use as above, then, and in such case, the
agreement herein before reserved, or a just and proportional part thereof, according to the
nature and extent of the injuries sustained, shall be suspended or abated until the said
premises shall have been put in proper condition for use as above by the said LICENSOR,
at the LICENSOR'S expense or if destruction or damage is at least fifty percent (50%) or
more these premises shall thereby be determined to be unfit for normal operating
conditions and ended at the election of said LICENSOR or the LICENSEE or their
respective legal representatives.
13. Notices. All notices and demands, legal or otherwise, incidental to this License shall be in
writing. If the LICENSOR or its agent desires to give or serve upon the LICENSEE any
notice or demand, it shall be sufficient to send a copy thereof by certified mail, addressed
to the LICENSEE at the demised premises, or to deliver in hand to the LICENSEE a copy
thereof. Notices from the LICENSEE to the LICENSOR at the Superintendent’s Office,
Salem Public Schools, 29 Highland Avenue, Salem, MA, or to such party or place as the
LICENSOR may from time to time designate in writing.
14. Default. In case of violation or default in performance by the LICENSEE of any of the
covenants, agreements, and conditions of this License, and upon failure to discontinue
such violation or cure such default in performance within ten (10) days after notice thereof
given to the LICENSEE, this License shall thereafter, at the option of the LICENSOR,
3
Docusign Envelope ID: 784144BF-763E-49CA-B1DD-6ECBC7431295
become null and void. The LICENSOR may re-enter without further notice or demand, and
the LICENSEE shall be liable for all loss or damage resulting from such violation or default
in performance aforesaid.
15. Waiver. No waiver by the LICENSOR of any violation or default in performance by the
LICENSEE shall constitute or be construed as a waiver of any other violation or default in
performance, nor shall lapse of time after violation or default in performance by the
LICENSEE before the LICENSOR shall exercise its option under the previous paragraph,
operate to defeat the right of the LICENSOR to declare this License null and void and to
re-enter upon the demised premises after the said violation or default in performance.
16. Entire Agreement. This agreement constitutes the parties entire understanding and
supersedes any prior oral or written representations of the parties. This License may not
be modified or amended except in writing which both parties sign.
17. Termination: If, at any time during the term of this Agreement, LICENSOR determines that
the current Salem High School facility must cease operations, LICENSOR may terminate
the Agreement by giving written notice thereof to the LICENSOR specifying the effective
date of termination. Upon the date so specified, this Agreement shall terminate.
18. Governing Law. This License shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the
laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. If any provisions of this License shall to any
extent be invalid, the remainder of this License shall not be affected.
4
Docusign Envelope ID: 784144BF-763E-49CA-B1DD-6ECBC7431295
WITNESS our hands and seals on the date above set forth.
LICENSOR: LICENSEE:
Salem Public Schools Angela’s Preschool & Daycare
By:_________________________ By:_________________________
Dr. Stephen Zrike Kelly Hiraldo
Superintendent, Salem Public Schools Angela’s Daycare
By:_________________________
Beth Rennard
City Solicitor
By:_________________________
Anthony P. Delaney
Chief Procurement Officer
By:_________________________
Anna Freedman
Finance Director
By:_________________________
Dominick Pangallo
Mayor
5
Salem Public Schools Page 4
Return to Index
File: AA
SCHOOL DISTRICT LEGAL STATUS
DRAFT NOTE: MASC only. Recommend adoption.
The legal basis for public education in the District is vested in the will of the people as expressed in the
Constitution of Massachusetts and state statutes pertaining to education.
Under the General Laws of Massachusetts,
"... Every town shall maintain... a sufficient number of schools for the instruction of all children who
may legally attend a public school therein."
The public educational system of Salem structurally is a department of the municipality operated under
laws pertaining to education and under regulations of the Massachusetts Board of Education. The area
served by the Salem Public Schools is coterminous with the City of Salem.
LEGAL REFS.: Constitution of Massachusetts, Part II, Chapter V, Section II
M.G.L. 71:1
CROSS REF.: BB, School Committee Legal Status
Historical Note: Massachusetts has the oldest public school system in the nation. Dating back to
1647, the laws of the Massachusetts Bay Colony required towns to provide for a
program of public education.
SOURCE: MASC – Updated 2022
NOTE: A statement under this code is usually statutory and informational. This statement
presents statutory information relating to Massachusetts school districts. Historical notes on
the school district's organization and information on its areas or boundaries might also be
included.
The cross reference is to a related policy in this reference manual and is offered as a suggestion
for cross-referencing your own statement in this category.
Salem Public Schools Page 6
Return to Index
File: AC
NONDISCRIMINATION
DRAFT NOTE: While the Salem policy is recent, the MASC model policy includes retaliation.
The committee should discuss.
The Salem Public School District has the responsibility to reduce, as much as possible, any barriers that
prevent children students, students and staff from achieving their potential. To create that environment,
the Salem School Committee shall:
1. Promote the rights and responsibilities of all individuals as set forth in the state and federal
constitutions, applicable legislation and judicial interpretations;
2. Encourage positive experiences for all its students, staff, and other members of the community,
affirming the diversity of identities and experiences represented in the Salem schools
community;
3. Work toward a more integrated, harmonious community and to enlist all individuals, groups and
agencies—both private and governmental—to support this effort;
4. Use all appropriate communication and action techniques to hear and address the grievances of
any individuals and/or groups;
5. Initiate procedures and practices that will actively promote the objectives of this policy in the
Salem school system district.
This policy of nondiscrimination shall extend to all students, staff, the general public, and individuals
with whom the School District does business. No person shall be excluded from or discriminated against
in admission to a Salem public school, or in obtaining the advantages, privileges, and/or courses of study
of our public schools on account of race, color, ethnicity, national origin, ancestry, religion, disability,
age, genetic information, active military or veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, or
pregnancy-related condition, gender, gender identity, sex, sexual identity, sexual orientation, physical
appearance, or home status or any other protected category as defined by state and/or federal law.
If someone has a complaint or believes that they have been discriminated against because of their sex,
sexual orientation, gender identity, age, race, color, national origin or ethnicity, socioeconomic status,
religion and non-religion, disability, or pregnancy, they are encouraged to register that complaint with
the District’s 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 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 603 CMR 26.00; Amended 2012
Salem Public Schools Page 7
Return to Index
BESE regulations 603 CMR 28.00
Approved on Monday, January 22, 2024
SOURCE: Salem Policy 1101.1
Salem Public Schools Page 8
Return to Index
File: AC
NONDISCRIMINATION POLICY INCLUDING HARASSMENT AND RETALIATION
The ______School Committee and _____ Public Schools are committed to maintaining an education
and work environment for all school community members. that is free from all forms of discrimination,
including harassment and retaliation. The members of the school community include the School
Committee, employees, administration, faculty, staff, students, volunteers in the schools, and parties
contracted to perform work for the ______ Public Schools.
______ Public Schools does not exclude from participation, deny the benefits of __PS from or otherwise
discriminate against, individuals on the basis of race*, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity,
religion, disability, age, genetic information, active military/veteran status, marital status, familial
status, pregnancy, or pregnancy-related condition, homelessness, ancestry, ethnic background, national
origin, or any other category protected by state or federal law in the administration of its educational and
employment policies, or in its programs and activities.
This commitment to the community is affirmed by the following statements. The School Committee
commits to:
1. Promoting the rights and responsibilities of all individuals as set forth in the State and Federal
Constitutions, pertinent legislation, and applicable judicial interpretations.
2. Encouraging 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. Working toward a more integrated society and enlisting the support of individuals as well as
groups and agencies, both private and governmental, in such an effort.
4. Using all appropriate communication and action techniques to air and address the grievances of
individuals and groups.
5. Carefully consider, in all the decisions made within the school district, the potential benefits or
adverse consequences that those decisions might have on the human relations.
6. Initiating a process of reviewing policies and practices of the school district in order to achieve to
the greatest extent possible the objectives of this statement.
The _______ Public Schools requires all members of the school community to conduct themselves in
accordance with this policy.
It shall be a violation of this policy for any member of the school community to engage in any form of
discrimination, including harassment and retaliation, or to violate any other civil right of any member of
the school community. We recognize that discrimination can take a range of forms and can be targeted
or unintentional; however, discrimination in any form, including harassment and retaliation, will not be
tolerated.
1 of 2
Salem Public Schools Page 9
Return to Index
File: AC
It shall also be a violation of this policy for any school community member to subject any other member
of the school community to any form of retaliation, including, but not limited to, coercion, intimidation,
interference, punishment, discrimination, or harassment, for reporting or filing a complaint of
discrimination, cooperating in an investigation, aiding or encouraging another member of the school
community to report such conduct or file a complaint, or opposing any act or practice reasonably
believed to be prohibited by this policy.
*race to include traits historically associated with race, including, but not limited to, hair texture, hair
type, hair length and protective hairstyles.
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
No Child Left Behind Act of 2001, 20 U.S.C. § 7905 (The Boy Scouts of America
Equal Access Act)
M.G.L. 71B:1 et seq. (Chapter 766 of the Acts of 1972)
Acts of 2022, Chapter 117 -
https://malegislature.gov/Laws/SessionLaws/Acts/2022/Chapter117
CROSS REF: ACE, Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Disability
ACAB, Sexual Harassment
GBA, Equal Employment Opportunity
IJ, Instructional Materials
JB, Equal Educational Opportunities
SOURCE: MASC August 2022
Note: January 2025 – Reverted back to 2022 policy after Federal Court Ruling on Title IX
2 of 2
Salem Public Schools Page 10
Return to Index
File: AC-R
HARASSMENT AND VIOLENCE
DRAFT NOTE: The highlighted section below has the correct information for the state agencies.
Recommend the MASC version for clarity.
Salem Public Schools is committed to maintaining an educational and work environment free from all
forms of harassment and violence. Harassment based on race, color, ethnicity, national origin, ancestry,
religion, disability, age, genetic information, active military or veteran status, marital status, pregnancy,
or pregnancy-related condition, gender, gender identity, sex, sexual identity, sexual orientation, physical
appearance, or housing status or any other protected category as defined by state and/or federal law.
Salem Public Schools has a commitment to maintaining an educational environment and workplace
where bigotry and intolerance, or discrimination are not tolerated and where any form of intimidation,
threat, coercion and/or harassment that insults the dignity of others and interferes with their freedom to
learn or work is unacceptable.
It shall be a violation of this policy for any individual to inflict, threaten to inflict, or attempt to inflict
violence or otherwise harass or interfere with a student’s education or an employee’s work through
conduct or any other form of communication.
This policy applies to all school employees, students, volunteers, contracted vendors, and other members
of the school community. Each member of the school community has a responsibility to ensure that
harassment and violence does not occur in the schools or at school sponsored activities. The
Superintendent shall ensure that all members of the school community are informed of this policy.
Harassment is unwanted or unwelcome physical or verbal behavior relating to an individual’s actual or
perceived race, color, ethnicity, national origin, ancestry, religion, disability, national origin, age, genetic
information, active military or veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, or pregnancy-related condition,
gender, gender identity, sex, sexual identity, sexual orientation, physical appearance, or housing status or
any other protected category as defined by state and/or federal law which negatively impacts the
educational or work environment. This includes, but is not limited to, unsolicited remarks, gestures,
physical contact, bullying, threats and the display or circulation of written, online, or illustrated
derogatory materials and/or threatening material either physically or electronically.
Sexual harassment refers to sexually motivated behavior that is unwelcome and personally offensive,
and interferes with a student’s education or an employee’s work environment. Sexual harassment
consists of unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, sexually motivated physical conduct,
or other verbal or physical conduct or communication of a sexual nature.
In addition, sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, and other verbal or physical conduct of a sexual
nature constitute sexual harassment when any of the following occur:
1. Submission to such conduct or communication is made a term or condition either explicitly or
implicitly to obtain or maintain employment or an educational opportunity.
2. Submission to or rejection of such conduct by an individual is used as the basis for employment
or education decisions affecting such individuals .
3. Such conduct or communication whether intended or not, is unwelcome and has the purpose or
effect of unreasonably interfering with an individual's work or educational performance or
Salem Public Schools Page 11
Return to Index
creating an intimidating, hostile or offensive work or educational environment.
4. The conduct creates an intimidating, hostile, or offensive work or school environment.
“While all forms of harassment are prohibited, state and federal law requires school districts pay
particular attention to Sexual Harassment. Pursuant to Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972
(“Title IX”), Salem Public Schools has a specific procedure to address sexual harassment as
contemplated by Title IX.”
The definitions of discrimination, harassment and sexual harassment are broad. In addition to the above
examples, other unwelcome conduct, whether intended or not, that has the effect of creating a school or
work environment that is hostile, offensive, intimidating, or humiliating to either male, female or
non-binary students or workers also may constitute discrimination, harassment and/or sexual
harassment.
Any individuals who believe they have been harassed or who have witnessed or learned about the
harassment of another person in the school environment, should inform the Principal as soon as possible.
Staff who witness or have knowledge of actual or possible harassment or violence are required to report
the incident to a Principal, even if the victim does not express disapproval or wish to file a complaint. If
the individual does not wish to discuss the issue with the Principal, the individual should inform the
Superintendent via the Title IX Coordinator as explained below. Staff who witness or have knowledge of
actual or possible harassment or violence are required to report the incident to a building administrator,
even if the victim does not express disapproval or wish to file a complaint.
TITLE IX COORDINATOR
The Title IX Coordinators are responsible for ensuring Salem Public School District’s compliance with
Title IX and this Grievance Process. Contact information for the Title IX Coordinators, one responsible
for staff issues and the other for student issues, can be found in the staff and student handbooks.
All verbal and written complaints will be investigated promptly and in as impartial and confidential a
manner as possible, to ensure prompt and appropriate action.
Any student, employee or other member of the school community found to have engaged in harassment
shall be subject to disciplinary action, including, but not limited to, warning, suspension, expulsion or
termination, subject to applicable procedural requirements. In addition, retaliation against any individual
who has brought harassment or other inappropriate behavior to the attention of the school
administration, or who has cooperated in an investigation of a complaint under this policy, is unlawful
and will not be tolerated by the Salem Public Schools. Retaliation may also result in disciplinary action,
including, but not limited to, warning, suspension, expulsion or termination, subject to applicable
procedural requirements.
Under certain circumstances, sexual harassment may constitute child abuse under Massachusetts
General Laws Chapter 119, Section 51A. The Salem Public Schools shall comply with Massachusetts
laws in reporting suspected cases of child abuse to the Department of Social Services.
Certain circumstances may violate state or federal Civil Rights, Hate Crimes, or Harassment statutes.
The Salem Public Schools will comply with its Memorandum of Understanding and report appropriate
incidents to the Salem Police Department.
Salem Public Schools Page 12
Return to Index
Any individuals who believe that they have been the subject of any form of harassment or violence
should report the conduct to a teacher or administrator. Staff will forward the complaint to the building
administrator who will initiate an investigation.
Complaints may also be filed with the Civil Rights Compliance Officers/Title IX Coordinators, Salem
Public Schools, 29 Highland Avenue, Salem, MA.
Anyone filing a complaint may pursue their rights under the law and file a complaint with the
appropriate state and federal agencies at anytime www.mass.gov/mcad.:
Commonwealth of Massachusetts: Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination
1 Ashburton Place, Boston
Information and Complaints: 617-994-6000
Complaints must be filed within 6 months.
Federal Government: Education Department, Office for Civil Rights
33 Arch Street, Boston
Information and Complaints: 617-289-0111
Complaints must be filed within 180 days.
Federal Government: Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
J.W. McCormack Post Office & Courthouse, Boston
Information and Complaints: 617-565-3200
Complaints must be filed within 300 days.
Annually, each administrator will provide a written copy of this policy to all staff, and provide new
employees with a copy at the time of their employment.
LEGAL REFS.: Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, § 703; 42 USC 2000e et seq.
Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972; 20 USC 1681 et seq.
Title II, Americans with Disabilities Act; 42 USC 12131-12134
The Rehabilitation Act of 1973, §504; 29 USC 794
MGL 151B
MGL 151C
MGL 119:51A
MGL 76:5
See Complaint Form
Approved August 16, 2021
Note: Policy 4110 mirrors this policy with the exception of the highlighted section which reads as
follows:
Salem Public Schools Page 13
Return to Index
Complaints may also be made at the following state and federal agencies:
The state agency responsible for enforcing laws prohibiting harassment in employment is the
Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination (MCAD), located at 1 Ashburton Place, Boston,
MA.
The federal agency responsible for enforcing federal laws prohibiting harassment in the employment
context is the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) located at the John F. Kennedy
Federal Building, 475 Government Center, Boston, MA 02203.
The state agency responsible for enforcing laws prohibiting harassment in education is the Bureau of
Equal Education Opportunity, Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, 75
Pleasant Street, Malden, MA 02148-4906.
The federal agency responsible for enforcing the federal laws regarding discrimination and harassment
in relation to education is the Office for Civil Rights within the U.S. Department of Education located at
5 Post Office Square, Boston, MA (617 289-0111) OCR. Boston@ed.gov
SOURCE: Salem Policy 5410/4410
Salem Public Schools Page 14
Return to Index
File: AC-R
NONDISCRIMINATION POLICY INCLUDING HARASSMENT AND RETALIATION
__PS will respond promptly to any reports or complaints of discrimination, including harassment and
retaliation, or other violations of civil rights, pursuant to our detailed response protocol. Where it is
determined that discrimination or harassment has occurred, __PS will act promptly to eliminate the
conduct and will impose developmentally- appropriate disciplinary, restorative, and/or corrective action.
Any member of the school community who is found, after investigation, to have engaged in any form of
discrimination, including harassment or retaliation, against another member of the school community,
will be subject to consequences determined appropriate by the administration. Such consequences may
include restorative measures and corrective action, and/or student discipline or staff disciplinary action,
up to and including termination of employment.
Definitions
"Discrimination" and "Harassment" are defined as unwelcome conduct, whether verbal or physical, that
is based on any individual´s actual or perceived race*, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity,
religion, disability, age, genetic information, active military/veteran status, marital status, familial status,
pregnancy or pregnancy-related conditions, homelessness, ancestry, ethnic background, national origin,
or any other category protected by state or federal law, Discrimination and/or harassment includes, but is
not limited to:
● Display or circulation of written materials or pictures that are degrading to a person or group
described above.
● Verbal abuse or insults about, directed at, or made in the presence of, an individual or group
described above.
● Any action or speech that contributes to, promotes or results in a hostile or discriminatory
environment to an individual or group described above
● Any action or speech that is sufficiently severe, pervasive or persistent that it either (i) interferes
with or limits the ability of an individual or group described above to participate in or benefit
from employment or a program or activity of __PS; or (ii) creates an intimidating, threatening or
abusive educational or working environment.
Harassment may include, but is not limited to, any unwelcome, inappropriate, or illegal physical,
written, verbal, graphic, or electronic conduct, and that has the intent or effect of creating a hostile
education or work environment by limiting the ability of an individual to participate in or benefit from
the district´s programs and activities or by unreasonably interfering with that individual´s education or
work environment or, if the conduct were to persist, would likely create a hostile educational or work
environment.
"Title IX Sexual Harassment" (effective August 14, 2020) means verbal, physical or other conduct that
targets a person based on their sex, and that satisfies one or more of the following:
1 of 3
Salem Public Schools Page 15
Return to Index
File: AC-R
● A school employee conditioning educational benefits or services on participation in unwelcome
sexual conduct (i.e., quid pro quo);
● Any unwelcome conduct that a reasonable person would find so severe, pervasive, and
objectively offensive that it effectively denies a person equal access to the school's educational
program or activity;
● Any instance of "sexual assault", "dating violence", "domestic violence", or "stalking", as those
terms are defined by the Clery Act (20 U.S.C. 1092(f)(6)(A)(v)) and the Violence Against
Women Act (34 U.S.C. 12291(a)(8), (10) & (30)).
Allegations of Title IX Sexual Harassment shall be reported and investigated pursuant to the _____
Public Schools Protocol for Investigating Sexual Harassment and Retaliation Pursuant to Title IX.
Resources
The following individual is designated as the District ADA, Title VI, Title IX, and Sexual Harassment
Coordinator, and Grievance Officer for the School Committee, administration, faculty, staff, volunteers
in the schools, and for parties who are contracted to perform work for the _____ Public Schools, and can
be reached at:
Name/Position
Address
Phone
The following individual is designated as the District ADA, Title VI, Title IX, and Sexual Harassment
and Civil Rights Coordinator for students in the _____ Public Schools. In addition, the
_________________ is the District 504 Coordinator, and can be reached at:
Name/Position
Address
Phone
Inquiries concerning the _________ Public Schools´ policies and protocols, compliance with applicable
laws, statutes, and regulations, and complaints may also be directed to the Director of Human
Resources. Inquiries about laws, statutes, regulations and compliance may also be directed to the
Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education or the Office for Civil Rights, U.S.
Department of Education, 5 Post Office Square, 8th Floor, Suite 900, Boston, MA 02109; (617)
289-0111; Email: OCR.Boston@ed.gov; Website: www.ed.gov/ocr
*race to include traits historically associated with race, including, but not limited to, hair texture, hair
type, hair length and protective hairstyles.
2 of 3
Salem Public Schools Page 16
Return to Index
File: AC-R
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
No Child Left Behind Act of 2001, 20 U.S.C. § 7905 (The Boy Scouts of America
Equal Access Act)
M.G.L. 71B:1 et seq. (Chapter 766 of the Acts of 1972)
Acts of 2022, Chapter 117 -
https://malegislature.gov/Laws/SessionLaws/Acts/2022/Chapter117
CROSS REF: ACE, Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Disability
ACAB, Sexual Harassment
GBA, Equal Employment Opportunity
IJ, Instructional Materials
JB, Equal Educational Opportunities
Title IX Sexual Harassment Grievance Procedure
Civil Rights Grievance Procedure
SOURCE: MASC August 2022
Note: January 2025 – Reverted back to 2022 policy after Federal Court Ruling on Title IX
3 of 3
Salem Public Schools Page 17
Return to Index
File: ACA
NONDISCRIMINATION ON THE BASIS OF SEX
DRAFT NOTE: MASC only. Recommend adoption.
The School Committee, in accordance with Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, declares
that the school district does not and will not discriminate on the basis of sex, sexual orientation or
gender identity in the educational programs and activities of the public schools. This policy will extend
not only to students with regard to educational opportunities, but also to employees with regard to
employment opportunities.
The School Committee will continue to ensure fair and equitable educational and employment
opportunities, without regard to sex, sexual orientation or gender identity, to all of its students and
employees.
The Committee will designate an individual to act as the school district'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
REFERENCE: USDOE Notice of Interpretation -
https://www.ed.gov/news/press-releases/us-department-education-confirms-title-i
x-protects-students-discrimination-based-sexual-orientation-and-gender-identity
CROSS REF.: AC, Nondiscrimination Policy Including Harassment and Retaliation
SOURCE: MASC – Updated 2022
Note: January 2025 – Reverted back to 2022 policy after Federal Court Ruling on Title IX
Salem Public Schools Page 22
Return to Index
File: ACE
NONDISCRIMINATION ON THE BASIS OF DISABILITY
DRAFT NOTE: MASC only. Recommend adoption.
Title II of the Americans With Disabilities Act of 1992 requires that no qualified individual with a
disability shall, because the District's facilities are inaccessible to or unusable by individuals with
disabilities, be excluded from participation in, or be denied the benefits of the services, programs, and
activities of the District or be subject to discrimination. Nor shall the District exclude or otherwise deny
services, programs, or activities to an individual because of the known disability of a person with whom
the individual is known to have a relationship or association.
Definition: A "qualified individual with a disability" is an individual with a disability who, with or
without reasonable modification to rules, policies, or practices, the removal of architectural,
communication, or transportation barriers, or the provision of auxiliary aids and services, meets the
essential eligibility requirements for the receipt of services or the participation in programs or activities
provided by the District.
Reasonable Modification: The District shall make reasonable modification in policies, practices, or
procedures when the modifications are necessary to avoid discrimination on the basis of disability,
unless the District can demonstrate that making the modifications would fundamentally alter the nature
of the service, program, or activity.
Communications: The District shall take the appropriate steps to ensure that communications with
applicants, participants, and members of the public with disabilities are as effective as communications
with others. To this end, the District shall furnish appropriate auxiliary aids and services where
necessary to afford an individual with a disability an equal opportunity to participate in, and enjoy
benefits of, a service, program, or activity conducted by the District. In determining what type of
auxiliary aid or service is necessary, the District shall give primary consideration to the requests of the
individuals with disabilities.
Auxiliary Aids and Services: "Auxiliary aids and services" includes (1) qualified interpreters, note
takers, transcription services, written materials, assisted listening systems, and other effective methods
for making aurally delivered materials available to individuals with hearing impairments; (2) qualified
readers, taped texts, audio recordings, Braille materials, large print materials, or other effective methods
for making visually delivered materials available to individuals with visual impairments; (3) acquisition
or modification of equipment or devices and (4) other similar services and actions.
Limits of Required Modification: The District is not required to take any action that it can
demonstrate would result in a fundamental alteration in the nature of a service, program, or activity or in
undue financial and administrative burdens. Any decision that, in compliance with its responsibility to
provide effective communication for individuals with disabilities, would fundamentally alter the service,
program, or activity or unduly burden the District shall be made by the School Committee after
considering all resources available for use in funding and operating the program, service, or activity. A
written statement of the reasons for reaching that conclusion shall accompany the decision.
1 of 2
Salem Public Schools Page 23
Return to Index
File: ACE
Notice: The District shall make available to applicants, participants, beneficiaries, and other interested
persons information regarding the provisions of Title II of the American with Disabilities Act (ADA)
and its applicability to the services, programs, or activities of the District. The information shall be made
available in such a manner as the School Committee and Superintendent find necessary to apprise such
persons of the protections against discrimination assured them by the ADA.
Compliance Coordinator: The District shall designate at least one employee to coordinate its efforts to
comply with and carry out its responsibilities under Title II of ADA, including any investigation of any
complaint communicated to it alleging its noncompliance or alleging any actions that would be
prohibited under ADA. The District shall make available to all interested individuals the name, office
address, and telephone number of the employee(s) so designated and shall adopt and publish procedures
for the prompt and equitable resolution of complaints alleging any action that would be prohibited under
the ADA. The school district receives federal financial assistance and must comply with the above
requirements. Additionally, the School Committee is of the general view that:
1. Discrimination against a qualified disabled person solely on the basis of disability is unfair; and
2. To the extent possible, qualified disabled persons should be in the mainstream of life in the
school community. Accordingly, employees of the school district will comply with the above
requirements of the law and policy statements of this Committee to ensure nondiscrimination on
the basis of disability.
SOURCE: MASC Reviewed 2022
LEGAL REFS.: Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Section 504, as amended
Education for All Disabled Children Act of 1975
M.G.L. 71B:1 et seq. (Chapter 766 of the Acts of 1972)
Title II, Americans with Disabilities Act of 1992, as amended
Board of Education Chapter 766 Regulations, adopted 10/74, as amended through
3/28/78
CROSS REFS.: IGB, Support Services Programs
NOTE: Due to federal and state laws, many school committees are adopting policies and extensive
regulations pertaining to Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Disability. At times, policy,
regulations, and specific plans for action are combined in one long statement presented as policy.
Other school districts present policy and regulatory statements separately.
2 of 2
Salem Public Schools Page 27
Return to Index
File: ADC
TOBACCO PRODUCTS ON SCHOOL PREMISES PROHIBITED
DRAFT NOTE: MASC only. Recommend adoption.
Use of any tobacco products, including, but not limited to: cigarettes, cigars, little cigars, chewing
tobacco, pipe tobacco, snuff, electronic cigarettes, electronic cigars, electronic pipes or other similar
products that rely on vaporization or aerosolization, within the school buildings, school facilities, on
school grounds or school buses, or at school sponsored events by any individual, including school
personnel and students, is prohibited at all times.
A staff member determined to be in violation of this policy shall be subject to disciplinary action.
A student determined to be in violation of this policy shall be subject to disciplinary action pursuant to
the student discipline code.
This policy shall be promulgated to all staff and students in appropriate handbook(s) and publications.
Signs shall be posted in all school buildings informing the general public of the District policy and
requirements of state law.
SOURCE: MASC - Updated 2022
LEGAL REF: M.G.L. 71:37H; 270:6
CROSS REFS.: GBED, Tobacco use on School Property by Staff Members Prohibited
JICH, Alcohol, Tobacco and Drug Use by Students Prohibited
Get email alerts for Salem
A daily email when new agendas and minutes are posted.