A Handbook for Elementary School Students

2023-2024

Foxborough Public Schools

A Handbook for

Elementary School Students

MABELLE M. BURRELL SCHOOL

16 Morse St.

Foxborough, MA

508-543-1605

VINCENT M. IGO SCHOOL

70 Carpenter St.

Foxborough, MA

508-543-1680

CHARLES G. TAYLOR SCHOOL

196 South St.

Foxborough, MA

508-543-1607

 
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Table of Contents 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
LETTER FROM THE PRINCIPAL ................................................................................................................ 5 
IGO SCHOOL HISTORY ............................................................................................................................ 6 
PHILOSOPHY OF THE FOXBOROUGH PUBLIC SCHOOLS ......................................................................... 7 
GENERAL INFORMATION........................................................................................................................ 8 
FOXBOROUGH PUBLIC SCHOOL INFORMATION .............................................................................................................. 8 
CENTRAL OFFICE – IGO ADMINISTRATION BUILDING ...................................................................................................... 8 
SCHOOL BUILDINGS ......................................................................................................................................................... 8 
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL HOURS......................................................................................................................................... 8 
TARDINESS ....................................................................................................................................................................... 8 
ABSENCES ........................................................................................................................................................................ 8 
ARRIVAL PROCEDURES AT THE IGO SCHOOL ................................................................................................................... 9 
DISMISSAL PROCEDURES AT THE IGO SCHOOL ................................................................................................................ 9 
SCHOOL CALENDAR ....................................................................................................................................................... 10 
SCHOOL CANCELLATION ................................................................................................................................................ 10 
MESSAGES TO STUDENTS .............................................................................................................................................. 10 
VISITORS AND VOLUNTEERS .......................................................................................................................................... 10 
LOST AND FOUND .......................................................................................................................................................... 11 
SCHOOL DRESS............................................................................................................................................................... 11 
SCHOOL PICTURES ......................................................................................................................................................... 11 
SNACKS AND DAILY RECESS ........................................................................................................................................... 11 
SCHOOL LUNCH PROGRAM ........................................................................................................................................... 11 
EXTENDED DAY CHILD CARE PROGRAM ........................................................................................................................ 11 
COMMUNICATION ............................................................................................................................... 12 
OPEN HOUSE ................................................................................................................................................................. 12 
CONFERENCES ............................................................................................................................................................... 12 
COMMUNICATING WITH THE PRINCIPAL ...................................................................................................................... 12 
COMMUNICATING WITH TEACHERS .............................................................................................................................. 12 
SCHOOL COMMUNICATION ........................................................................................................................................... 13 
TRANSPORTATION AND SAFETY ........................................................................................................... 13 
BUS TRANSPORTATION .................................................................................................................................................. 13 

 
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FAMILY RESPONSIBILITIES ............................................................................................................................................. 13 
STUDENT RESPONSIBILITIES .......................................................................................................................................... 13 
DISCIPLINE ON BUSES .................................................................................................................................................... 14 
BUS EVACUATIONS ........................................................................................................................................................ 14 
TRANSPORTATION INQUIRIES ....................................................................................................................................... 14 
ARRIVAL AND DISMISSAL OF CHILDREN BY CAR ............................................................................................................ 14 
CROSSING GUARDS ........................................................................................................................................................ 14 
BICYCLES & SCOOTERS ................................................................................................................................................... 14 
EMERGENCY DRILLS ....................................................................................................................................................... 15 
HEALTH ................................................................................................................................................. 15 
EMERGENCY INFORMATION .......................................................................................................................................... 15 
MEDICATION / TREATMENTS ........................................................................................................................................ 15 
FIELD TRIP MEDICATIONS .............................................................................................................................................. 15 
PHYSICAL EXAMS / IMMUNIZATION RECORDS .............................................................................................................. 15 
HEARING SCREENING..................................................................................................................................................... 16 
ILLNESS .......................................................................................................................................................................... 16 
LIFE THREATENING ALLERGIES....................................................................................................................................... 16 
HEALTH INSURANCE ...................................................................................................................................................... 16 
POLICIES AND PROCEDURES ................................................................................................................ 16 
SECURITY CAMERAS ....................................................................................................................................................... 16 
NEW REGISTRATION – MOVING INTO FOXBOROUGH ................................................................................................... 17 
TRANSFER PROCEDURE – MOVING OUT OF FOXBOROUGH .......................................................................................... 17 
STUDENT PLACEMENT POLICY ....................................................................................................................................... 17 
BEHAVIORAL EXPECTATIONS ......................................................................................................................................... 18 
DEFINITION OF HARASSMENT ....................................................................................................................................... 18 
DEFINITION OF BULLYING .............................................................................................................................................. 19 
HOW TO REPORT HARASSMENT OR BULLYING ............................................................................................................. 20 
DISCIPLINARY PROCEDURES .......................................................................................................................................... 20 
SUMMARY OF REGULATIONS PERTAINING TO STUDENT RECORDS .............................................................................. 20 
COMMUNITY USE OF BUILDINGS .................................................................................................................................. 21 
FEDERAL CIVIL RIGHTS LAWS AND DISTRICT COORDINATOR INFORMATION ..................................... 21 
EQUAL EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES LAWS .............................................................................................................. 22 
CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTIONAL INFORMATION ........................................................................... 23 
GENERAL INFORMATION ON CURRICULUM .................................................................................................................. 23 
INSTRUCTIONAL SCHEDULE ........................................................................................................................................... 23 
HOMEWORK POLICIES ................................................................................................................................................... 23 
ASSESSMENT AND GRADING POLICIES .......................................................................................................................... 24 
STANDARDIZED TESTING ............................................................................................................................................... 24 
SPECIAL RESOURCES AND PROGRAMS ................................................................................................ 25 
PROJECT EARLY PRESCHOOL .......................................................................................................................................... 25 
SPECIAL EDUCATION PROGRAMS .................................................................................................................................. 25 
SCHOOL COUNSELOR ..................................................................................................................................................... 25 
FIELD TRIPS AND PROGRAMS ........................................................................................................................................ 25 
SCHOOL COUNCIL ................................................................................................................................. 25 
PURPOSE AND MEMBERSHIP ........................................................................................................................................ 25 
MEETINGS ...................................................................................................................................................................... 26 

PARENT-TEACHER ORGANIZATION ...................................................................................................... 26

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES ............................................................................................................... 26

PHOTO/VIDEO CONSENT...................................................................................................................... 26

INTERNET ACCEPTABLE USE POLICY .................................................................................................... 27

LETTER FROM THE PRINCIPAL

Dear Families,

Welcome to a new school year! The Vincent M. Igo School is a student-centered

neighborhood school with talented children, dedicated faculty and staff, and an

involved parent community. Igo radiates a strong home-school connection. Our school

is home to approximately four hundred students and is the largest elementary school

in the Foxborough Public Schools. The faculty and staff work hard each day to provide

all students with a challenging and high-quality educational experience. We believe

that by working together as partners in education, we can ensure that your children’s

elementary experience is as exciting, rewarding and productive as possible.

The Igo School has developed a tradition and culture of high expectations for both

academics and behavior. It is our belief that every child can learn. We instill an

inclusive environment that celebrates diversity, culture, and all learning styles. The

invested partnerships established between the students, teachers and parents

enhances students’ learning and development. We strive to stimulate all children’s

intellectual curiosity and love of learning. In the process of acquiring skills and

knowledge, we encourage students to ask questions, take risks and be willing to make

mistakes in their quest for greater understanding. We work to create a climate based

on caring relationships that communicate possibilities and hope. The challenges

facing our students require problem solving, communication, and teamwork in order

to achieve success. Each day provides valuable opportunities for our students to learn

and grow. The strength of our school depends upon the cooperation and effort of

teachers and parents in the educational process. Research, experience and common-

sense confirms that a strong home/school relationship is vital to a child’s success. We

take pride in the educational programs offered to students and believe that every

child is special and capable of learning. We are proud of our school and invite you to

be involved at all levels.

This handbook has been prepared as a source of information for you and your child

concerning the philosophy, policies and operational procedures of Igo School. It is

important that you review and discuss its contents with your child. We look forward

to a rewarding school year filled with memories to last a lifetime. Here at Igo we are

truly excited and energized to begin a new school year with our students and

families!

Sincerely,

Danielle A. Morrissey

Principal

IGO SCHOOL HISTORY

Who was Vin Igo and why did the people of Foxborough name a school after

him? In short, Mr. Igo was a friend to young and old alike. Vincent M. Igo, Jr.

was born in Foxborough on May 20, 1922 and lived a life of community service

to the town that he loved. Igo wrote for decades as a reporter and columnist for

The Foxboro Reporter. He also served as the official photographer for the weekly

newspaper and for both the Foxborough Police and Fire Departments.

Mr. Igo was a lifetime member of the Board of Recreation, a founding member

of Foxborough Little League, a member of the Foxborough Lions Club and

served an astounding 47 years of continuous service as a member of the School

Committee. He was affectionately known as “Mr. Foxborough” to generations of

Foxborough citizens.

In the words of Mr. Igo’s lifelong friend, longtime colleague on The Foxboro

Reporter and Town Historian Jack Authelet, “Based primarily on his long record

of service on the School Committee and continued dedication to the community,

Vincent M. Igo enjoys the distinction of having his former high school named in

his honor.”

The original portion of the present Igo School was built to serve as Foxborough

High School in 1928. It was opened and dedicated with great fanfare as part of

the town’s Sesquicentennial Celebration. For many years, the high school in the

present Igo complex served grades 7 through 12 for the entire community.

A wing was added in 1952 and the facility became a middle school when a new

high school (the present Ahern Middle School) was built. In what had become a

familiar transition, the high school on Mechanic Street became the middle school

when the present high school on South Street was completed in the 1970’s.

In the mid-1970’s, the Igo became the School Administration Building, while

also renting space to various community agencies. In 1994, the building

underwent a major renovation and in 1995 opened as a full elementary school,

with the district’s School Administration remaining in another section of the

building.

PHILOSOPHY OF THE FOXBOROUGH PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Core Values:

• Challenging and innovative educational experiences promote academic excellence

by meeting the needs of students in ways that engage them in their learning.

• A safe, supportive, and collaborative environment fosters positive attitudes among

students and school staff.

• Respect for the diversity and dignity of individuals and cultures enriches learning

and supports the development of responsible citizenship.

• Ensuring a quality education, cultivated by ongoing communication and shared

resources among families, teachers, town organizations, and residents, is the

responsibility of the entire community.

Mission statement:

The mission of the Foxborough Public Schools, guided by its core values, is to

engage students in a rich, diversified education, thereby empowering them to

challenge themselves as they become productive, responsible citizens.

Vision:

The Foxborough Public Schools, in collaboration with the community, will provide

students with intellectual, artistic, and character-building educational experiences to

inspire them to achieve.

GENERAL INFORMATION

FOXBOROUGH PUBLIC SCHOOL INFORMATION

CENTRAL OFFICE – IGO ADMINISTRATION BUILDING

60 South Street, Foxborough, MA 02035

Superintendent’s Office 508-543-1660

Business Administration 508-543-1675

Food Services 508-543-1656

Transportation 508-543-1600

SCHOOL BUILDINGS

Elementary Schools

Mabelle M. Burrell School 16 Morse Street (PreK - 4) 508-543-1605

Vincent M. Igo School 70 Carpenter Street (K - 4) 508-543-1680

Charles G. Taylor School 196 South Street (K - 4) 508-543-1607

Middle School (Grades 5 - 8)

John J. Ahern Middle School 111 Mechanic Street 508-543-1610

High School (Grades 9 - 12)

Foxborough High School 120 South Street 508-543-1616

ELEMENTARY SCHOOL HOURS

Kindergarten ~ Grade 4: 8:50 a.m. to 3:05 p.m.

Half-day dismissal time: 12:05p.m.

TARDINESS

The school day begins at 8:50 a.m. After 8:55 a.m. children are considered tardy and must

be escorted into the building and signed in by an adult. Tardiness caused by bus delays is

not recorded.

ABSENCES

Massachusetts law requires that a child attend school every school day, except for illness

or other reasons approved by the school. We do not expect students in school if they are

ill. We ask that families notify the office in the morning when their child is going to be

absent. Absences due to religious holidays are considered excused absences and are not

counted against a student’s attendance record. However, families must notify the office

in order for the absence to be recorded as excused. State law, Chapter 222, 603 CMR

53.00, mandates school attendance and every student, parent or guardian is expected to

be in compliance with this law. After the 5th day of absence, and every 5

absence

thereon, a letter will be sent to parents by school administration as a reminder of this

state mandate. Families who voluntarily take their children out of school for vacations are

assuming the responsibility for their children’s educational program. It should be realized

that teachers cannot provide work to take the place of instruction missed during planned

absences.

ARRIVAL PROCEDURES

Students may begin entering the building at 8:45 a.m. Unless your child is registered for

the Before Care Program, they may not be dropped at school prior to 8:45 a.m. since no

supervision is available before that time.

DISMISSAL PROCEDURES

Walkers are dismissed at 3:05 p.m. each normal school day. The walkers are dismissed

from the main entrance.

All other students are dismissed after the walkers have departed.

If your child’s regular dismissal routine is to be different for any reason, the school must

be notified in writing. We will not alter a child’s regular plans without your written

authorization. Such authorization should take the form of a note to your child’s teacher,

DATED and SIGNED. With the exception of emergency situations, no changes in

children’s dismissal plans will be accommodated after 2:00 p.m. After this time, it is

difficult for office staff to be able to ensure that all involved parties are properly

notified.

Families coming to pick children up for early dismissal must come into the building. Your

child will be called from his/her classroom and will meet you in the main lobby.

Families who choose to allow their children to ride bicycles and/or scooters to school

must ensure their children wear helmets as per state law.

SCHOOL CALENDAR

The school calendar is determined by the Foxborough School Committee each spring. The

state-mandated school year consists of 180 days. In the case of inclement weather, snow

days will be made up at the end of the year. In the event of a “delayed opening” on a

given school day, that day counts for attendance. Allowances are also made for staff

development days in the school year.

SCHOOL CANCELLATION

In the event that school is canceled for the day because of weather conditions or other

emergency situations, information will be posted on the district website. “No School”

announcements will also be posted on local television stations.

A phone message will be sent through the district’s emergency communication system to

the home number provided on the student registration form.

A delayed opening means morning pre-school classes will be cancelled. Afternoon pre-

school sessions will run as usual.

In the event it is necessary to dismiss students after they have arrived at school, advance

announcements will be made utilizing the same website, radio, and television stations.

The children will go home in their usual format. In the case of an emergency dismissal,

families or emergency contacts will be notified. If the school is unable to reach a family or

emergency contact, the student will be held at the school until someone can be reached.

MESSAGES TO STUDENTS

Information that must be communicated to your child during the school day should be

addressed to the office. The use of personal devices, including cell phones and smart

watches, is not permitted during the school day.

VISITORS AND VOLUNTEERS

In order to protect students’ safety and security, all of the elementary school buildings are

locked during school hours. All visitors and volunteers are required to enter through the

main door and report to the office. Visitors must ring the front doorbell and will be

admitted into the building by the school secretary. Visitors should sign in at the office and

wear a “visitor/volunteer badge.” Special visits to your child’s classroom must be

coordinated with the teacher and office staff in advance. In addition, in compliance with

Massachusetts state law, all volunteers must sign and file a CORI form (criminal

background check) with the school department. CORI forms must be submitted in person

as photographic identification is required at the time of submission. CORI forms can take

up to five days to process and volunteers cannot begin their work until the CORI checks

are complete. Please note that a CORI form must be submitted by anyone who does not

have one on file with Foxborough Public Schools. CORI forms are generally valid for up to

three years, although the district will periodically require all employees and volunteers to

update their CORI information.

LOST AND FOUND

Lost and Found articles should be turned in to the office. Money and other items of value

will be kept by the school secretary for claiming. Other articles will be placed in the Lost

and Found box. The students’ names should be on their book covers, lunch bags, winter

clothing, etc. Prior to school vacations items that are left unclaimed in the Lost and Found

will be boxed and donated to charity.

SCHOOL DRESS

All children should be dressed for the activity and weather of the day. Please be sure that

your child wears sneakers on days when there is Wellness class. Also, please send the

appropriate outerwear so that your child may go outside for recess. We try to go out

every day, weather permitting.

SCHOOL PICTURES

Student photos are taken annually in the fall of each year. Prior notice of the specific day

and costs are sent home with each pupil. One make-up day for absentees is also

scheduled.

SNACKS AND DAILY RECESS

Every class has a daily snack time. The school does not sell snacks, so please send your

child with a nutritious snack each morning. You may also send a drink. In addition to

snack time, all students are given a short recess break every day. Recess is an important

part of children’s school experience. During recess time, children have the opportunity to

interact with their peers in a less structured setting as well as to get physical exercise.

BIRTHDAY CELEBRATIONS

In our elementary classrooms, we acknowledge each child’s birthday. In accordance

with our wellness policy, we have implemented procedures that support the physical

health and well-being of students and food items are not permitted. If you wish that

your child’s birthday is not acknowledged at school, please communicate with their

teacher prior to their birthday.

SCHOOL LUNCH PROGRAM

Children in grades K-4 have the option of bringing a lunch from home or receiving a lunch

at school. Families may order their lunch or preorder for the week or month online.

Menus are available on the school website. Milk and water are available daily.

EXTENDED DAY CHILD CARE PROGRAM

Foxborough Public Schools offer before and after school childcare for children in

kindergarten through grade six.

Each site provides recreation, social contact, intellectual and cultural enrichment. The

program allows children the space and time to develop interests and relationships that

begin in school.

Extended Day Hours

7:00 a.m. - 8:45 a.m.

3:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. Snack provided

Extended hours offered on early-release days

For more information, please contact the Nancy Martin, FPS Child Care Director, at 508-

698-3858 or [email protected]

COMMUNICATION

Open communication is always encouraged between home and school. Our staff will

make every attempt to answer your questions and address any concern you may have

regarding your child and his/her school experience.

OPEN HOUSE

Each fall, the school sponsors an Open House for students and their families. Open House

differs from individual conferences in that it enables families to meet their children’s

teachers, view materials to be used during the year, tour the school and become

acquainted with the structure of the school day. Various other personnel such as Special

Education Staff, Reading Specialists, Music, Art and Wellness teachers are available to

meet with families.

CONFERENCES

Family/Teacher Conferences are designed to provide a forum for discussing your child’s

academic progress. A conference lasts between 10 and 15 minutes. Conference times are

scheduled in advance, usually at Open House. Those who do not sign up at Open House

will be assigned a slot or can contact their child’s teacher to set up an appointment.

Conferences for all elementary students are held in November. In addition, kindergarten

families are offered a second conference in the spring.

COMMUNICATING WITH THE PRINCIPAL

Your school principal is a key partner in your child’s elementary school experience. They

always encourage an open line of communication. You may address any questions or

concerns at any time to your principal by contacting the school during school hours. The

secretary will schedule an appointment, or have the principal return your call.

COMMUNICATING WITH TEACHERS

Communication with your child’s teacher is always welcomed and encouraged. In the

event that you need to reach the teacher with any questions or concerns, you may leave a

message and ask for the teacher to return your call. All of the teachers at the elementary

level have voicemail in their classrooms. Calls received during the school day will be

forwarded directly to voice mail in order to avoid interrupting classroom instruction.

Families may also communicate through email. Explain your concern (i.e., you will pick up

child from school versus taking the bus) or address any other questions you may have,

and the teacher will make every effort to respond within twenty-four hours. Please

remember that email can be a less secure forum and that sensitive information may be

better shared directly through a phone call or conference.

SCHOOL COMMUNICATION

School communication takes many forms. This may include newsletters, emails, and/or

phone calls. School communication may be sent electronically to families and/or posted

on the school website. Any family requiring assistance with accessing school information

should contact the school office.

TRANSPORTATION AND SAFETY

BUS TRANSPORTATION

All kindergarten children and students in Grades 1-4 living more than one mile from their

elementary school are entitled to transportation to and from school. Transportation for

students is provided between the child’s assigned bus stop and the school. Yearly bus

schedules and routes are listed on school web sites and in The Foxboro Reporter’s Back to

School Issue that comes out at the end of August.

Children must ride their assigned buses at all times. In the case of an extreme emergency,

the Family must call the school office for a change approval. If approved, the school office

will notify the Transportation Department, who will notify the bus driver. The school

office will also notify the classroom teacher and issue the student a one-day bus pass.

Changes in bus routes will not be permitted for play dates.

FAMILY RESPONSIBILITIES

Children should arrive at their designated bus stop at least eight minutes prior to the

scheduled pick up. Due to the large volume of students being transported, drivers are not

able to wait.

STUDENT RESPONSIBILITIES

Students are expected to follow the rules when riding the bus. The bus rules are:

• Be on time

• Walk to and from the bus

• Stand back from the curb

• Keep hands, feet and objects to yourself

• Stay in your seat

• Use an appropriate indoor voice

• Always obey the driver

• Wait for the driver’s signal before crossing

• No food or drink is permitted on the bus

• Always cross 10 feet in front of the bus

• The use of personal devices, including cell phones and smart watches, is not

permitted

DISCIPLINE ON BUSES

The driver is responsible for discipline on his/her bus. Students are responsible for

obeying all instructions of the bus drivers. In the event of a minor infraction of the rules,

the driver may reprimand the offending student. In the event of a more serious

infraction, the driver must report the offending student to the school principal for further

disciplinary action. At no time will students to be put off the bus while en route. If, in the

opinion of the driver, one or more students is acting in such a manner as to jeopardize the

safety of the bus, the driver may return the student(s) to the school or the home,

whichever is closer. The driver will submit a Bus Conduct Report to the principal or

designee for immediate action. Any problems concerning discipline on the buses must be

addressed to the building principal immediately. Families are reminded that the town’s

vehicle insurance policy prohibits any person on the bus other than those appointed or

authorized by the School Committee.

BUS EVACUATIONS

Bus evacuation drills are carried out twice a year. A back-door evacuation is held in

October and a front door evacuation is held in May. Students are taught what to do in the

event of a bus evacuation, and are reminded to pay attention to the driver’s instruction at

all times. All students, including walkers, are required to participate in evacuation drills as

children may ride school buses for field trips.

TRANSPORTATION INQUIRIES

If a family wishes to register a concern regarding bus stops or routes, a Transportation

Inquiry Form must be filled out and submitted to the Transportation Coordinator at the

Superintendent’s Office. Forms are available at the Igo Administration Building or mailed

upon request. The Transportation Coordinator will review all inquiries and make every

effort to respond within three working days.

ARRIVAL AND DISMISSAL OF CHILDREN BY CAR

If you choose to drop your child off at the beginning of the day or pick your child up at the

end of the day, it is essential for your child’s safety and the safety of others that you

follow these rules:

• Park your car in a designated space in the parking lot

• Use the sidewalks/ crosswalks

• Do not walk between buses

CROSSING GUARDS

There are crossing guards stationed at the main intersections near or in front of each

elementary school shortly before and after school each day. The crossing guard stops

traffic and supervises students crossing the roadway. Students are asked to walk across

the street. Children riding bikes must dismount and walk their bikes across the street.

BICYCLES & SCOOTERS

Families who choose to allow their child to ride bicycles and/or scooters to school are

required to wear helmets. It is recommended to use a lock on the bike rack.

EMERGENCY DRILLS

Children will practice a variety of emergency drills routinely throughout the year. In the

event of an emergency the students will follow the designated plans. If an evacuation

requires students to be transported to another site, students will ONLY be dismissed at

that site. NO dismissals will be made prior to transportation.

HEALTH

Erin Murray, RN Heather Kelley, RN Angela Murphy, RN

Igo School Nurse Burrell School Nurse Taylor School Nurse

Phone: 508-543-1684 Phone: 508-698-6524 Phone: 508-698-9825

Fax: 508-543-1695 Fax: 508-698-6525 Fax: 508-698-6523

EMERGENCY INFORMATION

Please complete/update the emergency forms you receive at the beginning of the year

and return to the school as soon as possible. The form provides us with valuable

information regarding your child such as allergies, medical treatments/concerns,

physician’s numbers, as well as alternate emergency contacts in the event you are not

available. This form is kept in the nurse’s room and will be available to teachers and

appropriate staff. If your child has a medical condition (for example, asthma or diabetes),

this information will be shared with his/her primary teacher, substitute, and support staff.

Please keep us informed of any address or telephone number changes throughout the

year, as well as any medical updates.

MEDICATION / TREATMENTS

If your child requires any medications or treatments during school hours, please contact

the nurse. Medications of any kind (including over the counter types such as Tylenol and

cough syrup) cannot be administered without parent/guardian permission and a

physician’s order. All medication will be dispensed from and kept in the nurse’s room.

Please note that all medication must be delivered to school by an adult.

FIELD TRIP MEDICATIONS

With your authorization and MD documentation, prescribed emergency EpiPens and

inhalers will be sent with your child on field trips and administered by designated staff

members trained by the school nurse.

PHYSICAL EXAMS / IMMUNIZATION RECORDS

In keeping with Massachusetts State Law and Foxborough School Policy, a physical exam

and documentation of immunizations are required for all students entering preschool,

Kindergarten, Grades 4, 7 and 11, as well as new students entering the system.

HEARING SCREENING

All students in grades 1-4 will be screened. In the event your child fails, you will be

notified and asked to seek further medical evaluation.

ILLNESS

For your child’s welfare and for the protection of others we would like to ask your

cooperation in keeping your child home from school if he/she exhibits any of the following

symptoms:

• is not feeling well – for example, has a headache or stomach ache

• a fever over 100 degrees within the last 24 hours

• a sore throat with swollen glands

• other contagious symptoms such as diarrhea, vomiting, frequent productive cough,

nasal discharge, or red, draining eyes

• undiagnosed rash or skin eruptions

LIFE THREATENING ALLERGIES

Several students in the school have a severe allergy. These allergies can be life

threatening and strict avoidance is the only way to prevent a reaction. In an effort to

keep these students safe, we are attempting to create safe environments, such as a

peanut/nut free classroom. In a room such as this, we ask for your cooperation to not

send any snacks that contain these products. There will also be accommodations in the

cafeteria for these students. If there are any children with life threatening allergies in

your child’s class, you will be notified at the start of the school year.

HEALTH INSURANCE

The Department of Public Health has expanded the Children’s Medical Security Plan to

include any child age 18 or under, except those already enrolled in the Medicaid program.

The Children’s Medical Security Plan provides free or low-cost coverage for the basic care

children need. For a brochure or more information, contact your school nurse or call 1-

800-909-2677.

POLICIES AND PROCEDURES

SECURITY CAMERAS

The Foxborough Public School District uses security cameras in school district buildings

and on its property to ensure the safety of students, staff and visitors as well as to protect

School District property. Security cameras are installed and used in locations deemed

appropriate by the Superintendent in consultation with the Foxborough Police

Department. They may be used in any area, inside or outside of school buildings, where

there is no reasonable expectation of privacy, and may be used at any time. Additionally,

some buses are equipped with cameras.

Students or staff identified on security cameras in violation of School District policies will

be subject to appropriate disciplinary action, in accordance with the disciplinary

procedures set forth in the Student and Staff Handbooks. Violations of the law may be

referred to law enforcement agencies and video evidence may be provided to those

agencies by the Superintendent. Please refer to School Committee Policy ECAF.

NEW REGISTRATION – MOVING INTO FOXBOROUGH

1. Fill out the online student registration.

2. Sign a “Release of Information Form” allowing the school to obtain students’ past

records. This is not necessary if family brings records with them at time of

registration. Records should include the following:

• Academic Records

• SASID number (if MA Resident)

• Up-to-date Health Records

• Individual Education Plan (if

applicable)

• Attendance Record

• Any necessary testing reports

TRANSFER PROCEDURE – MOVING OUT OF FOXBOROUGH

1. Notify school of impending move and anticipated date

2. Sign “Release of Information Form” in order to allow the school to forward all records

by mail to new school system. Records should include the following:

• Academic Records

• Up-to-date Health Records.

• Individual Education Plan (if

applicable)

• Attendance Record

• Any necessary testing reports

• Transfer Card (including SASID

number)

All Health Records will be mailed from the nurse’s office to the school nurse at the new school.

STUDENT PLACEMENT POLICY

Each spring one of our most important tasks is to determine students’ placements for the

upcoming school year. This is a major undertaking that we address both carefully and

thoughtfully. The Foxborough Public Schools elementary student placement process is

structured to protect our fundamental beliefs about free and appropriate public

education. Therefore, the primary goal of student placement is to create classroom

communities that ensure that all children feel welcomed, supported and challenged.

By springtime, your child’s teacher knows a great deal about your son or daughter.

Teachers collaborate with their grade level colleagues and specialists to share information

in order to build classroom communities that reflect a heterogeneous mix of students

with differing abilities, talents, personal styles and learning needs. Creating effective

learning communities where children’s diverse strengths and needs can be nurtured is in

everyone’s best interests. It would be impossible for us to achieve this goal if we were to

factor in individual Family requests for specific teachers. Additionally, there are always

variables that we cannot control, such as families or staff moving or changing.

Consequently, we do not construct our class lists around particular teachers or staff

members. In contrast, we build dynamic communities of learners that will work well

together and will enable all children to be successful, both academically and socially.

Students and Families are than notified of class placement by mail, usually in mid-August.

BEHAVIORAL EXPECTATIONS

One of the goals of educating young children is to teach them the responsibility of making

appropriate choices for behavior. As members of the school community, students agree

to:

Demonstrate self-respect by:

• Doing their best

• Taking responsibility for their actions and property

• Coming to school rested, on-time, and prepared

• Using appropriate words and language

• Being honest and fair

• Bringing only appropriate items to school

• Playing and acting safely

Demonstrate respect for others by:

• Celebrating everyone’s individuality

• Observing classroom, lunchroom and playground rules

• Being polite, courteous, and cooperative in work and play

• Making sure that games and activities are open to everyone

• Helping those who are hurt or need a friend

• Following directions from all teachers and supervisors

• Demonstrating a respectful attitude toward adults

Demonstrate respect for property by:

• Keeping all areas of the school neat and orderly

• Using materials in ways that don’t waste, litter or damage

DEFINITION OF HARASSMENT

Harassment is annoying, threatening, or unwanted behavior causing fear and/or limiting

another’s behavior and actions. Harassment dehumanizes and causes pain to the

individuals or group being attacked. It is taken very seriously and it is expected that all

students will treat each other with respect. Harassment can include:

Verbal harassment involves words that hurt and/or humiliate, including, but not limited

to, teasing, name calling, and/or insults. The following are categories of verbal

harassment:

1. Careless hurtful remarks appear to be thoughtless rather than malicious;

repetitive “careless hurtful remarks” are probably not thoughtless, but in fact may

be “verbal or written teasing/taunting” (see below).

2. Verbal or written teasing/taunting is the expression of language which is

deliberately hurtful to a target’s feelings, and can either be made directly to the

target or within his/her or other children’s hearing or sight.

3. Verbal or written threats or taunts are explicit remarks threatening future

harmful behavior.

4. Encouraging such harassment is also a type of verbal harassment.

Physical harassment involves physical actions that are hurtful. The following are

categories of physical harassment:

1. Physical threats include physical gestures used to convey to a target that s/he will

be hurt, such as but not limited to raising a clenched fist or drawing a finger across

the throat.

2. Physical aggression involves physically touching a target in a hurtful way that is

unlikely to cause injury, including, but not limited to, pinching, pulling off hats,

grabbing books, and/or blocking one’s way. Taking or damaging someone’s

property is another form of physical aggression.

3. Physical attacks include, but are not limited to, pushing, shoving, kicking, hitting,

punching, or pinning down.

Relational harassment involves convincing one’s peers to exclude or reject certain

persons and cut them off from their social connections.

Verbal, physical, and relational harassment is bullying if it also meets the three criteria

identified in the definition of bullying.

DEFINITION OF BULLYING

“Bullying” is systematically or chronically inflicting physical hurt or psychological distress

on one or more students or employees. Bullying may involve but is not limited to:

1. unwanted teasing

2. threatening/intimidating behavior

3. stalking or cyberstalking

4. cyberbullying

5. physical violence

6. theft or destruction of school or personal property

7. sexual, religious, or racial harassment

8. public humiliation

9. social exclusion, including incitement and or coercion

10. spreading of falsehoods or rumors

Student behavior must meet these criteria to be considered bullying:

1. The behavior is repetitive. If a behavior occurs only once, it may constitute

harassment, but it is not bullying.

2. The behavior is either unwanted, offensive, threatening, insulting, or humiliating;

or the behavior causes the target to feel stressed, injured or threatened to the

point that it impacts his/her educational experience or affects the school

environment.

HOW TO REPORT HARASSMENT OR BULLYING

Any suspicion of harassment or bullying should be reported. A student, or the

Family/guardian of any student, who has been a target of harassment or bullying, or who

has witnessed, or who has a reasonable belief that harassment, bullying, discrimination,

retaliation, or a hate crime has occurred or may have occurred on school property or in a

school-related activity should promptly report the incident(s) to a classroom teacher,

principal, assistant principal, guidance counselor, or school nurse. If a student is not sure

whether or not an incident constitutes harassment or bullying, he/she should speak to

any of the above school staff members.

Upon receipt of an oral or written complaint, the principal or designee will investigate and

will take appropriate disciplinary action, when necessary.

DISCIPLINARY PROCEDURES

When a student or family reports an incident to a staff member, the staff member will

immediately bring the information to the attention of the building principal. The principal

will promptly determine if there are any safety issues that must be addressed. The

principal and/or designee will then investigate the incident, interview the alleged target,

alleged aggressors and witnesses as needed. The results of the investigation will be

documented and records of all incident reports will be maintained. Once the investigation

is complete, all families involved will be notified of any actions the school is taking that

could impact their child. Appropriate disciplinary consequences will be assigned and will

depend on the seriousness of the behavior as well as the past disciplinary record of

students involved. Consequences may range from temporary loss of privileges up to and

including suspension or expulsion.

SUMMARY OF REGULATIONS PERTAINING TO STUDENT RECORDS

The regulations divide the record into two parts: the transcript and the temporary record.

The transcript includes only the minimum information necessary to reflect the student’s

educational progress. This information includes name, address, course titles, grades,

credits, and grade level completed. The transcript is kept by the school district for at least

sixty years after the student leaves the system.

The temporary record contains the majority of the information maintained by the school

about the student. This may include such things as standardized test results; class rank;

school-sponsored extracurricular activities; evaluations and comments by teachers,

counselors, and other persons; disciplinary records; and other information. The

temporary record is destroyed within five years after the student leaves the school

system.

As set forth in the amended regulation, 603 CMR 23.07(5), non-custodial parents are

eligible to obtain access to their children's student records unless the school or district

has been given documentation that:

1. the non-custodial parent has been denied legal custody based on a threat to the

safety of the student or to the custodial Family, or

2. the non-custodial parent has been denied visitation or has been ordered to

supervised visitation, or

3. the non-custodial parent's access to the student or to the custodial parent has

been restricted by a temporary or permanent protective order, unless the order or

any subsequent court order specifically allows access to student record

information.

COMMUNITY USE OF BUILDINGS

The School Committee controls the use of all school buildings during and after school

hours. A fee structure covering custodial and overhead costs has been established by the

School Committee for non-school related and for school-related use. For information on

and applications for use of school buildings, contact the Central Office at the Igo School.

FEDERAL CIVIL RIGHTS LAWS AND DISTRICT COORDINATOR INFORMATION

Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964

Coordinator: Mr. William F. Yukna, School Business Administrator 508-543-1665

Statue prohibits discrimination on the grounds of race, color, sexual orientation or national origin by recipients of federal

financial assistance. This statue ensures that individuals are not excluded from participation in programs or activities

receiving federal funds (or the benefits of) on account of their membership in one of these protected categories (42 USC

S2000d). This statue has been interpreted to prohibit the denial of equal access to education because of a language

minority student’s limited proficiency in English.

Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972

Coordinators: Mr. William F. Yukna, Burrell School 508-543-1605

Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 provides that no individual may be discriminated against on the basis of sex

in any education program or activity receiving federal financial assistance. Title IX requires that schools adopt and publish

a policy against sex discrimination and have grievance procedures through which students can complain of alleged sex

discrimination, including sexual harassment. State law requires Massachusetts employers to have a policy against sexual

harassment. (M.G.L. Ch 151B, S3A)

Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973

Coordinator: Mr. Cory Mikolazyk, Director of Special Education 508-543-1645

Section 504 provides that no otherwise qualified individual with a disability shall solely by reason of his/her disability, be

excluded from the participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any program or

activity receiving federal financial assistance. The regulations implementing Section 504 require that public schools

provide a free appropriate public education to each qualified handicapped person who is in the recipient’s jurisdiction,

regardless of the nature or severity of the person’s handicap. (34 CFR 104.33)

Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990

Coordinator: Mr. William F. Yukna, School Business Administrator 508-543-1665

The regulations implementing the ADA proved that: “A public entity that employs 50 or more persons shall designate at

least one employee to coordinate its efforts to comply with and carry out its responsibilities under this part, including any

investigation of any compliant communicated to it alleging its noncompliance with this part or alleging any actions that

would be prohibited by this part. The public entity must make available to all interested individuals the name, office

address and telephone number of the employee or employees designated pursuant to the paragraph.” (34 CFR 35.107(a))

EQUAL EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES LAWS

Equal Educational Opportunities Act of 1974

Coordinator: Dr. Amy Berdos, Superintendent of Schools 508-543-1660

This federal statue prohibits states from denying equal educational opportunities to an individual based on certain

protected classifications including national origin. It specifically prohibits denying equal educational opportunities by

failing to take appropriate action to overcome language barriers that impede equal participation by its students in its

instructional programs.

(20 USC S 1203(f))

Mass. General Laws CH. 76, S5 (also known as Chapter 622)

Coordinator: Mr. William F. Yukna, School Business Administrator 508-543-1665

This state law provides 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, religion, national origin, or sexual orientation.

Title I of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965

Coordinator: Mrs. Karen MacKinnon, Title 1 Director 508-543-1610

Designed to help disadvantaged children meet challenging content and student performance standards. Staff should know that

special education students are not deemed ineligible for Title I services simply because they receive special education services.

Also, school districts must ensure that Title I funds are not being misused (e.g. referring a limited English proficient student

to a Title I program in order to meet the student’s language needs rather than providing and ESL program/class).

SPECIAL EDUCATION

Chapter 688 (transition planning)

Coordinator: Mr. Cory Mikolazyk, Director of Special Education 508-543-1645

School districts file a Chapter 688 referral for students with severe disabilities who will need continued services and

supports after their eligibility for special education ceases. School districts must make Chapter 688 referrals at least 2

years before the student is expected to graduate from school or turn 22 years of age. This allows time to determine the

student’s eligibility for adult services and for agencies to include the anticipated cost of services for the student in its

budget request that it submits to the state legislature each year.

CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTIONAL INFORMATION

GENERAL INFORMATION ON CURRICULUM

The Foxborough Elementary School curriculum is comprised of a set of standards and

content that are specific to each grade level and to each subject area: language arts,

math, science, social studies, library, computer lab, music, world language, art, health,

and physical education. The curriculum is aligned with the Massachusetts Curriculum

Frameworks. Specific information about grade level curriculum is distributed during the

fall open houses and is available on the district website.

INSTRUCTIONAL SCHEDULE

The Foxborough Elementary Schools follow an instructional schedule that operates on a

six-day cycle as opposed to a Monday through Friday schedule. This allows for

maximization of the various specialists. Art, Music, Spanish, Library and Wellness are

assigned specific days in this cycle which will remain the same for the entire year.

Wellness and Spanish meet two times during each 6-day cycle, while Art, Music, and

Library meet once each. Kindergarten students attend art and music twice in lieu of

Spanish. Spanish instruction begins in grade one. Each day’s cycle number may be found

on the school web site. In the event of school cancellation for the entire district, the

canceled day’s cycle number will be lost.

HOMEWORK POLICIES

Purpose of Homework

Homework is meant to be an extension of your child’s learning. Consequently, children

should be able to get at least 70% of a homework assignment correct working

independently. Homework is designed for students to:

• practice, apply and strengthen concepts introduced in the classroom

• participate in research activities to locate facts and data using traditional and

technological tools

• develop good work habits

• gain confidence in preparing for tests and classroom participation

• develop independent study skills

• complete short and long-term projects

Guidelines for Homework

Homework assignments are based on the skills and concepts the learner needs to review,

practice, apply, and expand. Students learn to value the importance of homework during

the primary grade years. The support and guidance provided by families can influence the

students’ attitude toward homework, meeting deadlines and the product quality.

Communication among students, families and staff is essential to success in completing

high quality homework assignments.

Each teacher determines the content and quantity of homework assignments with the

following guidelines:

Reading Homework (total time including reading)

K Read Aloud Encouraged Optional

1 15 minutes 15-20 minutes

2 15 minutes 20-30 minutes

3 15-30 minutes 30-45 minutes

4 15-30 minutes 30-60 minutes

Homework may be requested for a sick child on the third day the child is out of school.

The Family may pick up the homework in the school office at the end of the school day. It

is expected that work sent home will be completed and returned to school with the child.

Teachers are not responsible for sending work home that is missed due to vacations or

unexcused absences.

ASSESSMENT AND GRADING POLICIES

School progress for all Foxborough elementary students in kindergarten through Grade 4

is reported to families throughout the school year via report cards and family-teacher

conferences. Report cards are primarily checklists that reflect students’ progress toward

state learning standards and developmental progress in social areas. In addition to report

cards, family-teacher conferences are regularly scheduled to encourage productive and

open communication.

All information pertinent to a child’s achievement and rate of progress is based on a wide

range of interactions between the student and teacher. The teacher determines these

from the following: a review of oral and written work; ongoing formal and informal

observations/assessments of performance, and student-teacher conferences.

Written reports and conferences are held as follows:

Kindergarten: Written reports in January and June

Conferences in November and April

Grades 1-4: Written reports in December, March and June

Conferences in November

STANDARDIZED TESTING

It is the intent of the Foxborough Elementary Schools to be consistent across the District

with frameworks set by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Specific dates for state

testing will be distributed each year.

SPECIAL RESOURCES AND PROGRAMS

PROJECT EARLY PRESCHOOL

The Project Early Program is an integrated preschool program run by the Foxborough

Public Schools. The program is designed for children who are three to five years old. In

addition to providing classroom services, the preschool staff also screens three, four, and

five-year-old children referred for possible learning needs.

Preschool provides a fun, developmentally appropriate, multi-sensory, hands-on

experience. A thematic approach is used and includes storytelling, music, arts and crafts,

movement, and weekly cooking activities. Daily small and large group activities are

provided to maximize all learning styles.

SPECIAL EDUCATION PROGRAMS

The Foxborough Public Schools provide a wide variety of programs and services for

children on educational plans who are diagnosed with a disability and whose disability

prevents them from making effective progress in school without assistance, under the

mandates of Chapter 766.

In addition to the academic support, the school system has access to a speech

therapist(s), occupational therapist(s), physical therapist(s), adaptive physical education

therapist(s), and a wide variety of other services that might be delineated on the child’s

individualized education plan.

SCHOOL COUNSELOR

Along with the classroom teacher, the school counselor provides ongoing opportunities

and resources to address social-emotional well-being. Learning opportunities are

designed to develop students’ knowledge, skills, and behaviors necessary to effectively

interact with the others. The focus is on the development of positive healthy

relationships and the application of skills related to attitudes, self-acceptance, and

positive coping strategies.

FIELD TRIPS AND PROGRAMS

Field trips are designed to extend and enrich the curriculum. Field trips are planned by

the grade level teams and are usually partially subsidized by the school’s PTO. Many

special programs are held during the school year at the school for all grades. These

programs are organized with input from the staff and funded by the PTO.

SCHOOL COUNCIL

PURPOSE AND MEMBERSHIP

In accordance with the Education Reform Act, every public school in the Commonwealth

must establish its own school council. The school council is an elected body of families,

teachers and community members that serves to advise the principal on matters of

concern to the school. The council has a role in creating individual school goals and

improvement plans. Serving as a member of a school council allows families, teachers and

community members an active, hands-on opportunity to become involved in improving

the educational process and school environment.

The council consists of equal numbers of staff and families and one community

representative. The school principal appoints the community representative. The Family

community elects Family representatives. Staff members elect their representatives at a

staff meeting. The principal acts as the co-chair of the council along with one of the

council members chosen by the council.

MEETINGS

School Council meetings are held monthly at each school and are open to the public.

Information regarding the dates, times and agendas of these meetings are available at

each school, the town hall, and on-line. In addition, copies of the current School

Improvement Plan are also available on-line or at each building’s main office.

PARENT-TEACHER ORGANIZATION

The Parent-Teacher Organization (PTO) is a group of families and teachers devoted to

enriching the educational experience of the elementary school students. The PTO works

to raise money and provide volunteers for many programs and enrichment activities. The

PTO offers families an opportunity to be involved in their child’s education in many ways.

For comprehensive information on the PTO and its various committees, please see the

PTO Information Booklet that is revised and distributed each fall.

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

There are many opportunities available to families who would like to volunteer in their

child’s school. Family involvement is encouraged and supported by the elementary school

staff. Volunteer opportunities are organized in a variety of ways and can accommodate

families’ busy schedules as well as utilize their varied interests and talents. The PTO has

numerous committees that depend on family volunteers. In addition, volunteers assist in

the schools as library assistants, room mothers, and computer lab assistants. Teachers

may also request help from volunteers for special projects, field trips or events. Please

speak with your child’s teacher or the principal regarding any volunteer ideas you may

have or special talents you wish to share.

PHOTO/VIDEO CONSENT

The Foxborough Public School District uses student names, student work, photographs,

video, and/or audio of students for many purposes such as honor roll, attendance,

awards, and other school-related events. These may be included in the school’s/district’s

newsletter, yearbook, website, podcast, instructional videos, or other publications

including social media produced or authorized by the school system.

At the beginning of each school year, parents/guardians will be asked to sign a permission

form indicating whether or not their child/children may be videoed or photographed for

the purposes described above.

INTERNET ACCEPTABLE USE POLICY

It is the goal of the Foxborough Public Schools to provide a world-class education to all

students. The Internet is one of the many information resources available to students as

part of that process. Through the Internet, students can access data from colleges and

universities, scientific research facilities, government resources and many other

informative sites throughout the world. While there is an enormous amount of useful and

valuable information available, due to the global nature of the Internet and the lack of

effective control over its content, access brings with it the potential for misuse and abuse.

The Foxborough Public Schools will make every reasonable effort to ensure the Internet is

used responsibly and will take every reasonable step to control access to inappropriate

material. The Foxborough Public Schools expect all students to use the Internet in an

appropriate and responsible manner for educational purposes only.

Access to the Internet is a privilege offered to the students at the discretion of the adminis-

trators and staff at each school. While at school, students may only log on using the school

account, and may not use personal or home accounts. The Foxborough Public School

account is to be used for educational purposes only, including research for school projects

and intellectual inquiry.

The school district will educate all students about appropriate online behavior, including

interacting with other individuals on social networking websites and in chat rooms and

cyberbullying awareness and response. Age-appropriate training on online

behavior/cyberbullying will be conducted annually through the district’s technology skills

curriculum and social skills curriculum. Students are expected to use the Internet in a

responsible manner. Students are not to transmit, receive, submit, publish or otherwise

access information deemed inappropriate, including, but not limited to, material that is

defamatory, inaccurate, abusive, obscene, profane, racially or gender offensive, unethical,

sexually oriented, or illegal.

Students may not use the school account to conduct private, commercial, personal or illegal

business. No activity promoting a political or religious point of view will be permitted. Game

playing is prohibited. Hacking [any attempt to gain prohibited access to or malicious

attempt to harm or destroy data or to upload, download or otherwise create computer

viruses] will not be tolerated.

Students are expected to conform to accepted social behavior in their use of the Internet

("netiquette"). Users shall refrain from plagiarizing the works of others obtained over the

Internet and are to respect copyrighted material and to properly credit all works cited from

Internet resources. Students must immediately notify the system administrator if a security

problem is discovered.

Inappropriate behavior on the part of any student while using a Foxborough Public School

computer account may result in the loss of Internet access privileges. Under appropriate

circumstances, law enforcement officials may be notified. The Foxborough Public School

system, along with any other persons or organizations associated with the school Internet

connectivity, will not be liable for the actions of anyone connecting to the Internet through

the school. All users shall assume full liability, legal, financial or otherwise, for their actions

while connected to the Internet. In addition, the Foxborough Public Schools takes no

responsibility for any information or materials accessed or transferred from the Internet.

Parents or guardians agree to accept financial responsibility for any damages or expenses

incurred as a result of inappropriate or illegal student activity while using a Foxborough

Public School provided computer account.

The Foxborough Public School system makes no guarantee, implied or otherwise, regarding

the validity of information accessed on the Internet, nor does it guarantee protection

against corruption of electronic files when information is downloaded. The Foxborough

Public School system reserves the right to log network use, monitor files and file space, thus

students should not expect their use to remain private. The Foxborough Public School

system reserves the right to modify these guidelines at any time.