Non-Release of Student Information

Federal law prohibits school districts from releasing information foundin student files without parent/guardian permission, except for what istermed DirectoryInformation. The district does not release Directory Information forcommercial purposes but does release this information when there is a legitimate educational purpose for doing so. The itemslisted under Directory Information may be released in accordance withthe Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 (FERPA).

Under the provisions of FERPA, you have the right to withhold the disclosure of Directory Information. Directory Information includes the following:

• Name

• Addresses - personal residence and emails

• Telephone listings

• Date and place of birth

• Most recent/previous school attended activities and sports

• Dates of attendance

• Enrollment status

• Major field of study

• Photographs

• Recognition, diplomas and awards received

• Participation in officially recognized activities and sports

• Weight and height of members of athletic teams

The form (downloadable below) to withhold this information must be submitted annually to your student's school office between the first day of school and October 1 of the current school year.

Forms will be accepted after the deadline, but the district cannot be responsible for the release of Directory Information prior to receiving the Directory Information withhold request after the October 1 deadline of the current school year. Extractions of Directory information to non-district persons or organizations will not be processed between the first day of school and October 1 of the current school year.

High School students (grades 9-12) have the additional choices ofwithholding release of directory information to military only and/orpost secondary education organizations only.

The withhold directory flag will remain on your student's records for the current school year. Families will have the opportunity to subscribe yearly. The district will honor your request to withhold the information as listed, but cannot assume responsibility for contacting you for subsequent permission to release that information. Should you initially decide to withhold Directory Information, you may authorize at any time during the current school year the cancellation of your withhold request. 

Form Download

Please use one form for each child in your household.

Directory Information Withhold Form 2010-11  (updated 7/21/10)

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