Student records shall be maintained in the interest of the student to assist school personnel in providing appropriate educational experiences for each student in the district.

The Board of Education of the Gale-Ettrick-Trempealeau School District recognizes the need for confidentiality of student records. Therefore, the district shall maintain the confidentiality of student records at collection, storage, disclosure and destruction. Student records shall be available for inspection or release only with prior approval of the parent/guardian or adult student, except in situations where legal requirements specify release of records without such prior approval.

Building administrators shall have primary responsibility for the collection, maintenance and dissemination of student records in accordance with state and federal laws and established district guidelines.

Student record notices shall be published annually in accordance with state and federal law.

Cross Reference: Special Education Policy and Procedure Handbook.