According to the Family Education Rights and
Privacy Act (FERPA), non-confidential information
about students may be included in publications such
as sports programs, newspapers, radio and television
news reports, newsletters, award and graduation
programs, yearbooks, musical and play programs
and other school publications. This information may
include the student’s name, address, study interests,
participation in officially recognized activities and
sports, weights and heights of members of athletic
teams, dates of attendance, degrees, awards
received and other similar information. Parents
who wish to exempt their children from the release
of such information should do so in writing to the
principal.
Students Records
The District’s policy on student records guarantees
that parents and eligible students shall have the
right to review and obtain a copy of the record;
challenge its contents; refuse individual consent
where permission is needed for releasing certain
information; and file complaints with the Family
Policy Compliance Office, U.S.
Department of Education, 400 Maryland
Avenue S.W., Washington DC 20202. This policy is
in compliance with the Pennsylvania State Board
of Education’s regulations and with the Family
Educational Rights and Privacy Act. If a child
transfers to another school system, the District will
forward the record when a parent-initiated written
request is sent from the new school.
Homeless Students
The board recognizes its obligations to ensure
that homeless students have access to the same
educational programs and services provided
to other district students. The board shall make
reasonable efforts to identify homeless children
within the district, encourage their enrollment, and
eliminate existing barriers to their attendance and
education, in compliance with federal and state law
and regulations.
Audio/Video Recording on School Buses and
Vehicles
The use of video and audio recording equipment
supports efforts to maintain discipline and to
ensure the safety and security of all students, staff,
contractors, and others being transported on
district-owned, operated, or contracted school buses
or school vehicles. Refer to Policy No. 810.2 for more
information.
006.
Meetings
103.
Nondiscrimination In School And Classroom Practices
103.1. Nondiscrimination - Qualified Students With Disabilities
104.
Nondiscrimination In Employment And Contract Practices
105.1. Review Of Instructional Materials By Parents/Guardians
105.
And Students
Special Education
113.
Gifted Education
114.
Interscholastic Athletics
123.
123.1. Concussion Management
123.2. Sudden Cardiac Arrest
English As A Second Language/Bilingual Education Program
138.
Migrant Students
142.
Standards For Persistently Dangerous Schools
143.
Standards For Victims Of Violent Crimes 146. Student Services
144.
200.
Enrollment Of Students
203.
Immunizations And Communicable Diseases
204. Attendance
Health Examinations/Screenings
209.
209.1. Food Allergy Management
210. Medications
210.1. Possession/Use Of Asthma Inhalers/Epinephrine Auto-Injectors
Student Accident Insurance
211.
Student Records
216.
Student Discipline
218.
218.1. Weapons
222.–323. Tobacco - Students and Employees
Searches
226.
Student Rights And Responsibilities
235.
235.1. Surveys
Electronic Devices
237.
Student Wellness
246.
247. Hazing
248.
and 348. Unlawful Harassment - Students and Employees
249. Bullying/Cyberbullying
250.
Student Recruitment
Employment Of District Staff (Title I qualifications)
304.
312.
Performance Assessment Of Superintendent/Asst Superintendent
324.
Personnel Files (Title I qualifications)
604.
Budget Adoption
619.
District Audit
621.
Local Taxpayer Bill Of Rights
705.
Safety
Use Of School Facilities (Boy Scouts Act)
707
716.
Integrated Pest Management
806.
Child Abuse
808.
Food Services
810.2. Transportation Video/Audio Recording
823. Naloxone
824.
Maintaining Professional Adult/Student Boundaries
825.
State Mandate Waivers
904.
Public Attendance At School Events
906.
Public Complaints
918.
Title I Parental Involvement
Please visit our website at www.pbsd.k12.pa.us for all policies.
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Release of Information Policy
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Important Policies
students can be obtained from the child’s school
principal or the Special Education Office at
412.798.6352.