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Access the PSB Code of Conduct here.
Notice of Non-discrimination and Civil Rights
In accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Public Schools of Brookline (PSB) does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, and national origin (Title VI), sex (Title IX), disability (Section 504/Title II), and/or age in its educational programs or activities. The requirement not to discriminate extends to employment.
Questions or issues regarding discrimination and civil rights should be brought to the attention of the district discrimination and civil rights coordinators:
Elizabeth L. O'Connell
Interim Deputy Superintendent of Student Services
Town Hall, 333 Washington Street, 5th Fl
Brookline, MA 02445
liza_oconnell@psbma.org(617) 730-2444
Debra Bromfield
Interim Section 504 & McKinney Vento Coordinator (Students)
Town Hall, 333 Washington Street, 5th Fl
Brookline, MA 02445
debra_bromfield@psbma.org(617) 730-2460
Paul Toner
Human Resources/Labor Relations (Employees)
Town Hall, 333 Washington Street, 5th Fl
Brookline, MA 02445
paul_toner@psbma.org(617) 730-2410
Claire Galloway-Jones
Senior Director of Education Equity
Town Hall, 333 Washington Street, 5th Fl
Brookline, MA 02445
claire_gallowayjones@psbma.org(617) 730-2404
Any individual may report discrimination or harassment at any time, including during non-business hours, by mail, phone, or email. Reports can also be made to any school building or school administrator.
A copy of the District’s Non-discrimination Policy, grievance process, and Title IX procedures can be found on the PSB District Website. Please go to:
On the main District Website page click on Civil Rights/Nondiscrimination, this is conveniently located in the QUICK LINKS Section.
Upon receiving notice of Civil Rights-based harassment or discrimination, the Coordinator will promptly respond in accordance with PSB policies and procedures.
Inquiries about the compliance with Civil Rights and application of Title IX and may be referred to the District’s Title IX/Civil Rights Coordinators, to the Office for Civil Rights (OCR), or both.
Office for Civil Rights (OCR), Boston Office
US Department of Education
Physical Address: 5 Post Office Square, 8th Fl, Boston, MA 02109-3921
Email: OCR.Boston@ed.gov
Telephone: 617-289-0111
TDD: 800-877-8339
FAX: 617-289-0150