The Family Education Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 guarantees rights and privileges pertaining to student records.  Parents have the right to review records of their children.  The principal or his/her designee is to meet with the parent to review and interpret the information contained in the student's folder.  At no time are student records to be taken from the school to be reviewed by parents.  When the parent reviews records, a notation will be made with the name, date and relationship to the student indicated.

If a parent requests that any portion of the student's record be removed, the principal and other appropriate personnel will determine the importance of this information. If considered not relevant, it will be removed and destroyed immediately. If there is a disagreement, the parent may appeal the issue to the Superintendent of the Schools. All requests for appeal will be in writing and must specify items being considered for removal. The Superintendent will meet with the parent and give a written response to the request as necessary.

Unless there is a legally binding document to the contrary, noncustodial parents have the same rights of access to student records as custodial parents. However, this requirement is only pertinent to student records. Access to student records does not entitle noncustodial parents access to students, teachers (for conferences etc.) or anything other than the records themselves.

Records or parts thereof may be released to a person or agency with legitimate interest, only after written consent for the release is obtained from the parent. Parents may obtain copies for a small copying fee.