MRSD policies are voted upon and enacted by the Monomoy Regional School Committee, and guide activities throughout the district. For a full list of Monomoy Regional School District policies, please click here.

Partial list of policies and regulations:

Bullying Prevention Policy 

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Bullying is a serious infraction, which will not be tolerated by the Monomoy Regional Public Schools. Bullying is defined as the repeated use by one or more students or by a member of school staff including but not limited to, an educator, administrator, school nurse, cafeteria worker, custodian, bus driver, athletic coach, advisor to extra-curricular or paraprofessional  of a written or electronic expression or a physical or emotional harm to the victim that:

• Causes emotional or physical harm to the victim or the victim's property
• Places the victim in reasonable fear of harm to himself or damage to his property 
• Creates a hostile environment at school for the victim
• Infringes on the rights of the victim at school
• Materially or substantially disrupts the education process or the orderly operation of a school.

(For the purposes of this section, bullying shall include cyberbullying.)

The school or district expects students, parents or guardians, and others who witness or become aware of an instance of bullying or retaliation involving a student to report it to the principal or designee or to the superintendent or designee when the principal or the assistant principal is the alleged aggressor, or to the school committee or designee when the superintendent is the alleged aggressor. Reports may be made anonymously, but no disciplinary action will be taken against an alleged aggressor solely on the basis of an anonymous report. A student who knowingly makes a false accusation of bullying or retaliation may be subject to disciplinary action. Students, parents or guardians, and others may request assistance from a staff member to complete a written report. Students will be provided practical, safe, private and age-appropriate ways to report and discuss an incident of bullying with a staff member, or with the principal or designee.

An overview of the various resources available to address bullying is available at http://www.monomoy.edu/ and may also be found in the District’s Bullying Prevention and Intervention Plan, which can be viewed on each school building’s administrative landing page.

Hazing Policy 

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The Monomoy Regional School Committee recognizes the right of all students to participate through competition or open admission to all clubs, activities and sport programs and, therefore, prohibits the practice of “hazing.”

Computer Policy 

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The use of telecommunications equipment by students is for educational purposes. The use of such equipment, software and peripherals at school is a privilege and not a right.  All students and staff are expected to use Internet resources for appropriate and legitimate educational objectives. It is expected that no one will use the Internet in any inappropriate ways: to engage in cyberbullying, to solicit or conduct illegal activities, to view pornographic or sexual materials, to access social networking sites or to use E-Mail, Instant Messenger or Newsgroup activities in any improper manner. Students may only use telecommunications equipment under the direction of an approved "Supervisor". Students utilizing Harwich Elementary School’s telecommunications equipment must be oriented or trained in the proper use of equipment and adhere to the responsible use procedure.

Restraint Policy And Regulations 

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In order to insure that Monomoy Regional School District  provides a safe environment for both students and staff , it is obligated to notify all parents and legal guardians that it is in compliance of 603 CMR 46.00 on Physical Restraint which has been in effect since April 2, 2001, in this notification.   In order to protect student(s) or school personnel from imminent, serious, physical harm school personnel may have to physically restrain a child. Physical restraint would not be used as a method to punish students or as a response to property destruction, disruption of school order or verbal threats.  Please be aware that physical restraint is a method of last resort. 

Suspension/Expulsion Policy And Regulations 

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It is the policy of the Monomoy Regional School District to follow all applicable laws concerning discipline and to provide students facing discipline with their rights to due process pursuant to all applicable laws and regulations, including but not limited to Mass. General Laws, chapter 71, §§ 37H, 37H½, and 37H¾ and 603 CMR 53.00. 

Emergency Removal 

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The principal(s), in his or her discretion, may temporarily remove a student from school when the student is charged with a disciplinary offense and, in the principal’s judgment, the student’s continued presence poses a danger to persons or property, or materially and substantially disrupts the order of the school, and, in the principal’s judgment, there is no adequate alternative to alleviate the danger or disruption. The emergency removal shall not exceed two (2) school days following the day of the emergency.

Policy On Disciplining Students With Special Needs 

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Federal and state special education laws govern the disciplining of students with disabilities eligible for special education and the regulations promulgated thereunder.  These laws include the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, 20 U.S.C. 1401 et seq,. and Section 504, its implementing regulations 34 C.F.R. 300 et seq.; and Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 71B and its implementing regulations, 603 C.M.R. 28.00.

Academic Progress During Suspension 

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Stealing, Shoplifting, Defacing, Or Destruction Of Property 

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Non-discrimination Policy 

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Harassment Policy 

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Harassment/Discrimination Grievance Procedure For Students 

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