FERPA Notification Information

Release of Directory Information

(Under the Federal Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act)

Unless objection to any of the specific items in the following “Directory Information” is submitted in writing by parents, legal guardians or those students over the age of 18, the School District herewith gives notice of its intention to provide, release or publish in the District newsletter or bulletin; school or student newspapers; athletic programs, musical, theatrical or award programs; news releases and school-related organizations any or all of the following directory information pertaining to students as may be appropriate under the circumstances: the student’s name, parent’s name, address, telephone listing, date and place of birth, major field of study, participation in officially recognized activities and sports, weight and height of members of athletic teams, dates of attendance, degrees and awards received and the most recent, previous educational agency or institution attended by the student. This confidential information may be obtained by parents, guardians, or students over the age of 18 by contacting the individual building principals or the Director of Special Services. The parent/ guardian or eligible student has a right to: 1) inspect and review the student’s educational records; 2) request that records be amended to ensure that they are not inaccurate, misleading or otherwise in violation of the student’s privacy rights; 3) consent to disclosure of personally identifiable information contained in the student’s education records, except to the extent that FERPA authorizes disclosure without consent; and 4) file a complaint with the United States Department of Education alleging failure of the district to comply with FERPA and its regulations.

Under the Regulations of this Act, parents, guardians or students over the age of 18 who do not desire the release of any of the above directory information must make a specific request in writing to the Superintendent by the end of September. Failure to make such request shall be deemed consent to release, provide or publish the directory information. Parents of high school students and the students themselves have the right to request that the district not release their name, address and telephone number to military recruiters without prior written consent. Please contact your guidance counselor.