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NUMBER: |
216 |
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SECTION: |
Pupils |
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TITLE: |
Student Records |
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ADOPTED: |
February 4, 2003 |
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REVISED: |
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216. Student Records
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| 1.Purpose |
The educational interests of students require
the collection, retention, and use of data and information about
individuals and groups of students while ensuring the individual's
right to privacy.
The School District will maintain educational records for students
for legitimate educational purposes.
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2.Authority
22 Pa. Code Sec 12.31, 12.32, 12.33
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The Board recognizes its responsibility for compilation,
retention, disposition and security of student records. The Board
also recognizes the legal requirement to maintain the confidentiality
of student records.
Parents and guardians and eligible students eighteen (18) years
and older shall be notified annually and upon initial enrollment
of their rights concerning student records. The notice shall be
modified to accommodate the needs of the disabled or those whose
dominant language is other than English.
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3. Delegation
of Responsibility
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The Superintendent or designee shall be responsible
for developing and implementing a comprehensive plan for student
records that meets the requirements of all State and federal statutes
and regulations and is approved by the Board.
The administrator responsible for student records shall establish
safeguards to protect the student and his/her family from an invasion
of privacy when collecting, retaining and disseminating student
information and providing access to authorized persons.
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| SC 1532 |
In accordance with law, each School District teacher
shall prepare and maintain a record of the progress of each student.
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4. Guidelines
SC 1305-A |
The School District's plan for compilation, retention,
disclosure and security of student records shall provide for the
following:
- Informing parents and guardians and eligible students of their
rights and the procedures to implement those rights.
- Permitting appropriate access by authorized persons and officials,
describing procedures for access, and listing copying fees.
- Enumerating and defining the types, locations and persons
responsible for student records maintained by the School District.
- Establishing guidelines for disclosure of information and
data in student records.
- Maintaining a record of access and release of information
for each student's records.
- Assuring appropriate retention and security of student records.
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