Published by MARE, November 2019 We are often reminded of the duty to protect confidential student information, especially when it comes to medical and sensitive information. However, there are times when we should and, indeed, may be required to share student...
Published by MoASBO, September 2016 A local bakery calls your elementary school and asks the front office for a list of names of all students in the school along with their home address so that they can send out promotional materials about a birthday special they are...
Published by MoASBO, November 2015 We are often reminded of the duty to protect confidential student information and are diligent in taking steps to ensure that student data and sensitive information is handled with care. However, there are times when we should and,...
Published by MARE, November 2013 The right of parents to review their children’s educational records is an important right protected by Missouri and federal law. However, sometimes disputes arise regarding who is considered a “parent” who holds this right. Under the...
Published by MoASBO, February 2013 Imagine the following scenario: a student makes a claim that he has been sexually harassed by another student in your district. Per Board of Education policy, you follow grievance procedures and after investigating, determine that...
Published by MARE, May 2012 The right of parents to review their children’s educational records is an important right protected by Missouri and federal law. However, sometimes disputes arise regarding who is considered a “parent” that holds this right. This article...
Published by MoASBO, February 2012 More and more these days, school districts and/or their employees are being served with subpoenas. More often than not, responding and complying with these subpoenas can be confusing, time consuming, and burdensome. While in some...
