Welcome to the Colchester School District's Mandatory Annual Training Page. All CSD employees, including new hires, are required to visit this site each year to review certain federal, state, and district policies. The training sections contain a combination of videos, presentations, and/or documents.
Please review each section and fill out the online completion form at the bottom of the page.
The Family Educational Rights Privacy Act (1974) protects the privacy of our students.
What is Act 1?
Act 1 is a "34-point comprehensive plan for improving Vermont's sexual abuse response system." The legislation includes significant new protections for students against sexual exploitation and sexual violence.
What is Act 60?
Act 60 is the 2015 update of the child abuse and neglect protection laws intended to address gaps in Vermont’s Child Protection system. This new legislation went into effect on July 1, 2015.
Everyone who works for the Colchester School District is mandated by law to report suspicions of child abuse or neglect. Recent developments in Vermont have tightened the rules and procedures related to this law. Please review the materials and be sure that you understand how to monitor our students for signs of abuse or neglect; how to report any issues to a supervisor; and how to follow up as needed with the Department for Children and Families.
Please review the following documents pertaining to Act 1 and Act 60:
Harassment, Hazing and Bullying are serious issues. The Colchester School Board will consider a revised policy this fall. Faculty and staff will be updated as needed once the policy has been revised.
The main points for all staff to consider include:
Please review the presentation and policies below to familiarize yourself with the definitions. Make sure you know has been designated in your building to receive complaints.
Please review the district policies below.
Bloodborne pathogens are viruses that can be transmitted through exposure to blood. Please review the slides to learn your role in keeping yourself safe while caring for students. The bottom line is: wear gloves!
Please review the district policy below.
Please review the district policy below.
Please review the district policy below.