3250 - Release of Student Directory Information Policy

Policy 3250

STUDENTS

Release of Student Directory Information

The district is prohibited from releasing any personally-identifiable records or files about an individual student without written parental or guardian consent.  However, the district may release a list of students belonging to a group such as “graduating seniors.”  A student’s name will be excluded from a listing of students on written request by a parent(s) or guardian(s).  Information in a list may include:

A. The student’s name, address and telephone number;

B. Date and place of birth;

C. Major field of study;

D. Participation in officially recognized activities and sports;

E. Weight and height of members of athletic teams;

F. Dates of attendance;

G. Degrees and awards received; and

H. The most recent previous educational agency or institution attended by the student.

The district may also release photographs of students for public information purposes.

At least once a year, parent(s) or guardian(s) shall be notified of their right to request that any or all of these categories of information, including personally-identifiable photographs, not be released without their prior consent.

 

 

Cross References:       Board Policy 3600                  Student Records

Legal References:       34 CFR, Part 99                      Family Education Rights and Privacy Act
                                    RCW   40.24                           Address Confidentiality Program
                                    WAC   434-840                       Address Confidentiality Program

 

Adoption Date:           July 15, 1997