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HomeMy WebLinkAbout3610 Relations with Non-Custodial ParentsSTUDENTS 3610 Page 1 of 2 Bonneville Joint School District No. 93 Adapted from © 2001 Eberharter-Maki & Tappen, PA RELATIONS WITH NON-CUSTODIAL PARENTS The Bonneville Joint School District No. 93 presumes parents to have joint custody of the student unless informed otherwise and assumes that there are no restrictions regarding the non-custodial parent’s right to be kept informed of the student’s school progress and activities. Therefore, both parents are welcomed and encouraged to participate in the child’s education to the extent appropriate. A parent will only be prevented from participating in his/her child’s education if a court order specifically denies visitation rights. If restrictions are made relative to these rights, the custodial parent shall be required to submit a certified copy of the court order to the building principal/designee. Guidelines 1. The parent with whom the student primarily resides shall be recognized by the District as the custodial parent unless a legal document or signed parental agreement indicates otherwise. a. If estranged or divorced parents both claim to be the custodial parent, asserting that the student is residing with both parents, enrollment records will be examined. b. The parent who enrolled the student will be presumed to be the custodial parent until a court order or written agreement between the parties, identifying the custodial parent, is provided. 2. Both parents have the right to receive progress reports and review student records of their minor children. 3. While both parents have the right to visit the student at school, only the custodial parent has the right to remove the student from school property, (see policy #3558 Releasing Students to Authorized Individuals). a. Only a verified request/permission from the custodial parent will be cause for exception to this provision (see policy #3550 Removal of Students During School Hours). b. If school personnel anticipate possible student abduction, law enforcement personnel as well as the superintendent/ designee shall be notified immediately. 4. The custodial parent is responsible for updating information regarding the student’s primary residence address and how the custodial parent can be contacted. STUDENTS 3610 Page 2 of 2 Bonneville Joint School District No. 93 Relations with Non-custodial Parents Adopted 06-08-2005 Reviewed 03-11-2020 Revised 01-09-2008 Cross Reference: Removal of Students during School Hours #3550 Releasing Students to Authorized Individuals #3558 Student Records #3600 Transfer of Student Records #3660 Legal Reference: 20 U.S.C. §1232g, et seq. Federal Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 (FERPA) 34 C.F.R. Part 99 Implementing FERPA