At Naugatuck Public Schools, we are committed to maintaining a safe, respectful, and inclusive learning environment for all students. Our goal is to ensure that every student can learn, thrive, and feel a strong sense of belonging.
A positive school climate is essential to student success. The Naugatuck Board of Education has adopted a Safe School Climate Policy (5701) and Administrative Regulations (5701R) that outline procedures for preventing, identifying, and responding to behaviors that negatively impact the school environment.
District employees participate in ongoing training focused on maintaining safe and supportive school communities and responding appropriately to student behavior concerns so that all students feel respected, supported, and able to fully engage in learning.
1. Submit the Challenging Behavior Reporting Form (Pages 1–2)
Students, parents or guardians of students enrolled in the school, and school employees may submit a report by completing this Google Form or by submitting the paper copy of the Challenging Behavior Reporting Form (pages 1–2) in person or via email. If you submit through this form, the report will first be reviewed by the District Climate Specialist and then routed to the appropriate School Climate Specialist (principal) for review and follow-up. Students may choose to submit a report anonymously.
2. Confirmation of Receipt
If the report is not submitted anonymously, the individual who submitted the form will receive confirmation that the Challenging Behavior Reporting Form was received within three (3) school business days.
3. Investigation (Pages 3–4)
The School Climate Specialist (principal) will review the report and conduct an investigation using the Investigation Form (pages 3–4) within a reasonable amount of time. The school uses these pages as part of the internal review process and are not shared with the individual who submitted the report.
4. Response Notification (Page 5)
If the report is not submitted anonymously, the individual who submitted the report will receive the Response Process(es) Notification Form (page 5) within three (3) school business days after the investigation is completed, describing the actions taken in response to the report.
Naugatuck Public Schools takes all reports related to school climate seriously. Reports are reviewed promptly and handled with appropriate confidentiality in accordance with district policy and state law. The district prohibits retaliation against any student, parent, guardian, or staff member who reports a concern in good faith or participates in a school climate review or investigation.
Due to federal and state student privacy laws, the school may not be able to share specific disciplinary actions or personal information about another student involved in a reported incident.
“Challenging behavior” means behavior that negatively impacts school climate or interferes, or is at risk of interfering, with the learning or safety of a student or the safety of a school employee
“Bullying” means unwanted and aggressive behavior among children in grades kindergarten to twelve, inclusive, that involves a real or perceived power imbalance.
“Cyberbullying” means any act of bullying through the use of the Internet, interactive and digital technologies, cellular mobile telephone or other mobile electronic devices or any other electronic communication.
“School climate” means the quality and character of the school life, with a particular focus on the quality of the relationships within the school community, and which is based on patterns of people's experiences of school life and that reflects the norms, goals, values, interpersonal relationships, teaching, learning, leadership practices and organizational structures within the school community.
The District School Climate Coordinator works with school administrators to support implementation of the district’s Safe School Climate Policy and strengthen school climate practices across all schools.
Safe School Climate Specialists
Each school has a Safe School Climate Specialist, typically the building principal, who is responsible for addressing reports of challenging behavior and alleged bullying.
Certain concerns may fall under federal and state civil rights laws, including Title IX and nondiscrimination protections.
These laws address allegations of discrimination or harassment based on protected characteristics such as sex, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other protected status.
Reports involving sexual harassment, sex discrimination, or other forms of unlawful discrimination may be addressed through the district’s Title IX or nondiscrimination procedures.
Naugatuck Public Schools are proud to work with the Naugatuck Police Department and have designated School Resource Officers (SROs) at our buildings throughout the district. Please see the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) and meet our SROs below:
Officer Robert Fulton has proudly served with the Naugatuck Police Department for nearly eight years. Over the past three years, he has worked as a School Resource Officer (SRO) supporting students in grades K–6 across the district, where he focuses on safety, mentorship, and positive relationship building within the school community.
In addition to his role as an SRO, Officer Fulton is an active member of several specialized units and programs within the department, including the Traffic Unit, Drone Team, Field Training Officer, Peer Support, Car Seat Technician, Forensic Phlebotomy, and the Naugatuck Regional Valley Collision Investigation Team. He also contributes to the department by instructing a variety of trainings.
As a School Resource Officer, Officer Fulton has implemented the Too Good curriculum in partnership with Law Enforcement Against Drugs and Violence (L.E.A.D.). This program supports elementary-aged students by promoting critical thinking, social-emotional development, and academic growth. Through mentorship, character development, and inquiry-based learning, it equips students with the tools to manage emotions, resolve conflicts, and develop leadership skills that extend beyond the classroom.
Throughout his career, Officer Fulton has been recognized with multiple awards for outstanding service, unit citations and a meritorious award. He has also been honored twice by Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) for his proactive efforts in keeping roadways safe from impaired drivers.
Officer Fulton is deeply committed to the well-being and success of every student he serves. He takes great pride in building trust, fostering positive connections, and being a consistent, supportive presence in their daily lives, reflecting his genuine passion for his role as a School Resource Officer.
Officer Masella has been a police officer since 2018, serving first in the City of Danbury and now in Naugatuck. A former sergeant in the Connecticut Air National Guard Security Forces, he now serves as School Resource Officer at City Hill Middle School, where he believes he can make a meaningful impact on students’ lives. He values the unique relationships he forms with each student. Officer Masella is part of the Naugatuck Police Department Traffic Unit and a member of the regional Naugatuck Valley Collision Investigation Team. He has received multiple Unit Citation Awards as well as a Medal for Outstanding Service.
Officer Chiovitti is currently assigned to Naugatuck High School as the School Resource Officer and has been with the Naugatuck Police Department for about 3 years after working just over a year at the Milford Police Department. Along with being an SRO Officer Chiovitti serves on the Waterbury Regional Emergency Response Team and is a member of the Honor Guard at NPD. As an SRO, Officer Chiovitti is committed to maintaining a safe learning environment while building positive relationships with students and staff. He actively engages in mentoring and educational programs, helping students feel supported and connected.
