Student Support Services

In addition to the contacts below, each school has a team of school adjustment counselors and guidance counselors who are equipped to support the social emotional needs of your child. Please contact the school if you'd like to schedule a time to speak with a counselor.

Deputy Superintendent of Teaching & Learning Sharon Wolder sharonrwolder@bpsma.org

Assistant Superintendent of Student Support Services Dr. James M. LaBillois jameslabillois@bpsma.org

Supervisor of Nurses Linda Cahill lindacahill@bpsma.org

Director of Special Education Laurie Mason LaurieAMason@bpsma.org

Assistant Director of Special Education Olga Garriga olgagarriga@bpsma.org

Coordinator of Outside Placements Michelle Lanner michelleplanner@bpsma.org

Department Heads of Special Education: Kelly Dunham kellyldunham@bpsma.org Kaitlyn Fitzgerald kaitlynfitzgerald@bpsma.org Linda Bowen Locurto lindabowenlocurto@bpsma.org Danielle Winn daniellemwinn@bpsma.org Sheryl Kearns sherylkearns@bpsma.org Leah McGunnigle leahsmcgunnigle@bpsma.org Jennifer Colburn JENNIFERCOLBURN@bpsma.org Brian Gentile BRIANGENTILE@bpsma.org

Coordinator of School Adjustment Counseling and Psychology PreK-Grade12 John Snelgrove johnksnelgrove@bpsma.org

Chief Attendance Supervisor Daniel Genatossio danielgenatossio@bpsma.org

Civil Rights and Harassment

Under federal and state law, all students have the right to an education that is free from discrimination. All school programs and activities are open to students without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, disability or sexual orientation. All school procedures and policies are applied in such a way that students are treated equally and fairly.

Brockton Public Schools Civil Rights Discrimination Grievance Procedure

Important Policies Relating to Students

It is the policy of the Brockton Public Schools to promote and maintain an educational environment that is free from harassment. Harassment is against the law and will not be tolerated in the Brockton Public Schools. Harassment is defined as repeated unwanted or unwelcome verbalisms or behaviors with overtones related to a person's race, color, sex, religion, national origin, disability or sexual orientation.

The Brockton School Committee has designated Dr. James LaBillois Assistant Superintendent for Student Support Services, as the school system's equity officer for students, vested with the authority and responsibility of processing all complaints of harassment and discrimination. Any student who feels that he or she has been harassed or discriminated against because of his or her race, color, sex, religion or national origin should contact Dr. James LaBillois, whose office is located in the Crosby Administration Building at 43 Crescent Street, Brockton, MA 02301-4311, (508) 894-4341. If the student prefers, he or she may file the complaint with any teacher or counselor, who will then bring the complaint to the attention of the Equity Officer.

If parents are not satisfied with the results of the investigation and the action taken, a formal complaint may be filed with the U.S. Department of Education, Office of Civil Rights, 33 Arch Street, Suite 900, Boston, MA 02110-1491, (617) 289-0111.

The Brockton School Committee has designated Dr. LaBillois as the school system’s equity officer for students, vested with the authority and responsibility of processing all complaints of discrimination brought under the provisions of the statutes listed below. Dr. LaBillois has also been designated as the district’s Section 504 Coordinator and the Sexual Harassment Officer. Any student who feels that he or she has been harassed or discriminated against because of his or her race, color, national origin, religion, age, gender, sexual orientation or disability should contact Dr. LaBillois whose office is located in the Crosby Administration Building at 43 Crescent Street, Brockton, MA 02301-4311, (508) 894-4341. If the student prefers, he or she may file the complaint with any teacher or counselor, who will then bring the complaint to the attention of the Equity Officer.