Student records will be released promptly when a student transfers to another school, and in other circumstances specifically permitted by law. Written permission by a parent, guardian, or eligible student is required for the release of a student's records in any other circumstance.
Directory information on students may be utilized by the school district, individual schools, or organizations, after providing proper notice and the opportunity to object to the parent, guardian, or eligible student (Board of Education policy 1310/4002, Parental Involvement). The following information is considered to be directory information:
- student's name;
- address;
- telephone listing;
- date and place of birth;
- participation in officially recognized activities and sports;
- weight and height of members of athletic team;
- dates of attendance;
- diplomas, certification, and awards received;
- most recent previous school or education at institution attended by the student; and
- pictures or videos taken on buses, school grounds, in school buildings, and at school activities unless the picture or video may reveal confidential information about a student.
Decisions to provide directory information to outside organizations must be approved by the superintendent or his or her designee. If information is to be provided to outside organizations, parents, guardians, and eligible students should be notified of this potential use. The school district is not to discriminate between requests for directory information from organizations that are similar in purpose. If directory information is made available to persons or organizations which make students aware of occupational or educational options, the school district will provide access on the same basis to recruiters of the military forces of the State or United States for the purpose of informing students of educational and career opportunities available in the military.
Students with recognized exceptionalities will be accorded all rights in regards to their records as provided by state and federal law, including the Individuals with Disabilities Act.
Records cannot be withheld from a valid request by a parent, eligible student, or school for any reason, including in order to collect fines assessed to the parent or student.