Student records shall be maintained in the River Valley School District to aid the educational process in the elementary and secondary schools.
The Board recognizes the need for confidentiality of student records. Therefore, student records shall be available for inspection or release only with prior approval of or notification to the parent/guardian or adult student, except in situations where legal requirements specify release of records without such prior approval or notification.
Each building principal shall be responsible for the supervision of student records management in their respective building(s). Specific procedures for student records management shall be developed by the district administrator which:
a. Comply with state and federal laws and regulations; and
b. Are of maximum use to the professional staff and of greatest educational benefit and safety to the students.
LEGAL REF.: Sections 48.346 Wisconsin Statutes
118.125
118.126
118.27
146.83
252.15
938.396
Family Rights and Privacy Act (20 U.S.C. Section 1232g,
45 C.F.R. Sec. 99)
CROSS REF.: Policy #347-Rule - Guidelines for Maintenance and Confidentiality of Student Records
APPROVED: April 13, 1989
REVISED: February 11, 1999
APPROVED: March 11, 1999
REVISED: April 3, 2003
APPROVED: April 24, 2003
REVISED: November 9, 2006
APPROVED: December 14, 2006
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