2 . Request the amendment of the student ’ s education records to ensure that the records are not inaccurate , misleading , or otherwise in violation of a student ’ s privacy rights or other rights .
3 . Consent to disclosure of personally identifiable information contained in the student ’ s education record , except to the extent that the Family Educational Rights & Privacy Act regulation authorize disclosure without consent
4 . File with the U . S . Department of Education a complaint concerning alleged failures by the Enfield Public Schools to comply with the federal regulations
5 . Obtain a copy of the Enfield Public Schools policies for student education records . Copies of these policies are located in the office of the Superintendent of Schools and in the Principal ’ s office of each school of the district .
C . Record Retention Policy – For the purpose of complying with Sec . 10-15b of the Conn . General Statues , student data is classified as Category A , B , or C and has different time-lines for the destruction of records . CATEGORY A – records are kept for 50 years and include : Name , address , date of birth Attendance dates Name of parents , address , phone number Academic work and level of achievement
CATEGORY B – information is data needed to formulate educational programs for students , but not absolutely necessary over an indefinite period of time . Included in this category may be : Standardized test scores Speech and hearing evaluations Individual diagnostic reading tests
CATEGORY C – includes verified information necessary for the formulation of prescriptive plans designed to meet the unique needs of selected students . These would include : Health Records Psychological reports School Social Work summaries Reports of serious recurrent behavior patterns Planning & Placement Team findings Category B & C records shall be destroyed after the data are no longer relevant for the provision of educational services to the child ; and , in no event shall they be retained beyond six ( 6 ) years following their graduation or the graduation of the class to which he / she belonged . The Enfield Public Schools annually notify the public of intent to destroy B & C records so that those wishing them may request same prior to destruction ( via local newspapers during June ).
Community Relations 1110.1
Communications with the Public
Parent Involvement
The Board of Education believes that the education of children is a cooperative effort among the parents , school and community . In this policy the word “ parent ” also includes guardians and other family members involved in supervising the child ’ s schooling .
We believe as research demonstrates , that increased parent involvement improves student achievement . Parent involvement initiatives in the school system will accommodate diversity , be flexible and creative ,
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