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STUDENTS <br />3610 <br />Page 1 of 2 <br /> <br />Bonneville Joint School District No. 93 <br />Adapted from © 2001 Eberharter-Maki & Tappen, PA <br /> <br />RELATIONS WITH NON-CUSTODIAL PARENTS <br /> <br />The Bonneville Joint School District No. 93 presumes parents to have joint custody of <br />the student unless informed otherwise and assumes that there are no restrictions <br />regarding the non-custodial parent’s right to be kept informed of the student’s school <br />progress and activities. Therefore, both parents are welcomed and encouraged to <br />participate in the child’s education to the extent appropriate. A parent will only be <br />prevented from participating in his/her child’s education if a court order specifically <br />denies visitation rights. If restrictions are made relative to these rights, the custodial <br />parent shall be required to submit a certified copy of the court order to the building <br />principal/designee. <br /> <br /> <br />Guidelines <br /> <br />1. The parent with whom the student primarily resides shall be recognized by the <br />District as the custodial parent unless a legal document or signed parental <br />agreement indicates otherwise. <br /> <br />a. If estranged or divorced parents both claim to be the custodial parent, asserting <br />that the student is residing with both parents, enrollment records will be <br />examined. <br /> <br />b. The parent who enrolled the student will be presumed to be the custodial parent <br />until a court order or written agreement between the parties, identifying the <br />custodial parent, is provided. <br /> <br />2. Both parents have the right to receive progress reports and review student records <br />of their minor children. <br /> <br />3. While both parents have the right to visit the student at school, only the custodial <br />parent has the right to remove the student from school property, (see policy #3558 <br />Releasing Students to Authorized Individuals). <br /> <br />a. Only a verified request/permission from the custodial parent will be cause for <br />exception to this provision (see policy #3550 Removal of Students During School <br />Hours). <br /> <br />b. If school personnel anticipate possible student abduction, law enforcement <br />personnel as well as the superintendent/ designee shall be notified immediately. <br /> <br />4. The custodial parent is responsible for updating information regarding the student’s <br />primary residence address and how the custodial parent can be contacted. <br /> <br />