Notice of Intent to Disclose Directory Information FERPA also permits a School District to release designated directory information without your prior consent, unless the District is notified in writing that the parent does not want any or all of these types of directory information released without prior consent.
A School District can designate the following as“ directory information”: 1. Student’ s Name 2. Address 3. Telephone Listing 4. Electronic Mail Address 5. Photograph 6. Date and Place of Birth 7. Major Field of Study 8. Dates of Attendance 9. Grade Level 10. Participation in Officially Recognized Activities and Sports 11. Weight and Height of Members of Athletic Teams 12. Degrees, Honors and Awards Received 13. Most Recent Educational Agency or Institution Attended
Military Recruiters Federal law requires a School District to give military recruiters access to names, addresses and telephone listings of all secondary school students. A secondary school student or the student’ s parent may request that such information not be released to a military recruiter without prior written consent.
Board of School Directors The Plum Borough Board of School Directors is responsible for educational policies of the district and is responsible to the state government and the local community for the education of children from kindergarten through grades twelve. Residents of Plum Borough elect board members for a four-year term of office. The board, under state guidelines, establishes policies, which are executed by the Superintendent with the help of the administrative staff.
Members Kevin Dowdell, President Rich Zucco, Vice-President Steve Schlauch, Treasurer Susan Caldwell Sal Colella Michele Gallagher Vicky Roessler Jim Rogers Michelle Stepnick Cindy Vento, Board Secretary Andrews & Price, Solicitor
School Board Meetings Parents and residents are invited to attend school board meetings on the last Tuesday of each month at 7pm. Visit our website for dates and times of Board Committee Meetings. Because of scheduling conflicts, meeting dates and locations could change. All board meetings( with the exception of personnel and executive sessions) are open to the public. Final decisions are made at the school board level, and administration, faculty, and staff carries out those decisions. Prior to a final decision, there are a few steps impacting the vote. Whenever the administration develops a proposal( whether by its own initiative or as directed by the school board), it is presented to the appropriate board committee, e. g. education, athletics, transportation, etc. for discussion and evaluation. Once the proposal has been heard, the board committee then decides whether to pursue more research or recommend the proposal for a board vote.
Communication Venues
• District Website www. pbsd. k12. pa. us
• Board meetings are advertised and announced in the Tribune Review.
• Board committee minutes are available to the public at the Central Administration Offices during business hours, Monday through Friday, 7:30am – 3:30pm or by downloading from the Website. lum Borough
PLUM BOROUGH SCHOOL NEWS
Use of Buildings School facilities are available for use by residents and organized groups after school hours. Persons who wish to use the facilities need to complete a Building Use Application, available at each building, the Facilities Department, 900 Elicker Road, as well as the Website, http:// www. pbsd. k12. pa. us. Forms are due a minimum of 30 days prior to requested use date. Completed forms are forwarded to the School Board for final approval. Whenever a scheduling conflict arises over building use between community group and a school-sponsored group, the school group will take precedence.
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