Mr. Tom Vogel
414-525-8413
tvogel@whitnall.com
The Whitnall School District provides a wide variety of student services. The District encourages students and their parents/guardians to become familiar with District policies, procedures, and information specific to students. By developing an awareness and understanding of these items, a quality educational experience can be provided to our students in a safe and secure environment.

Access to Student Records
According to the law, parents have the right to review their children's school records, including grades, test scores, medical records and all other information that is entered into the student's file. School Boardpolicy #347 Student Records and the corollary rule, 347R Student Records: Procedures for Maintenance and Confidentiality, define the specifics for access to student records to both custodial and non-custodial parents. In the event the non-custodial parent is not entitled to obtain access to such information, it will be the obligation of the custodial parent to present evidence that such a restriction has been ordered. The policy also ensure the privacy rights of both parents and students in the collection, maintenance and release of records. If parents believe the information contained in the educational records is inaccurate, misleading, or violates the privacy and other rights of a student, the parents may request a meeting with the building principal and/or Director of Special Education and Human Resources to discuss the concern.

Confidentiality of Student Records
The privacy rights of parents and students are mandated by federal legislation known as the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 (FERPA n 20 U.S.C. 1232g, 34 C.F.R. Part 99), most recently amended on August 7, 2000, state regulations and School Board policy as identified above.

The different categories of information maintained by the District are as follows: educational and health records, personally identifiable information, and directory information. With the exception of school officials, receiving school districts, federal, state, or local officials or authorities to whom information is specifically required to be reported or disclosed pursuant to Federal or state statute or regulations, educational and health records cannot be disclosed or released without parental consent or the consent of an adult student (a student who is 18 years of age or older).

Information known as directory information can be released without consent. Directory information is defined as information which would be considered not harmful nor an invasion of privacy if disclosed. This information may include the following: student's name, address, date of birth, participation in officially recognized activities and sports, dates of attendance, awards received, and the attendance school. Per School Board policy exhibit #347E2 Parental Notice for Directory Information, Family Educational Rights - Exhibit, to prevent the release of directory information, parents (or an adult student) must notify the school, in writing, regarding their desire to withhold this information.

The privacy rights of parents and students are mandated by federal legislation known as the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 (FERPA n 20 U.S.C. 1232g, 34 C.F.R. Part 99), most recently amended on August 7, 2000, state regulations (Chapter 14-Special Education Services and Programs, Chapter 12-Student Rights and Responsibilities), and district policy.

The different categories of information maintained by the school district are as follows: educational and health records, personally identifiable information and directory information. With the exception of school officials, receiving school districts, federal, state, or local officials or authorities to whom information is specifically required to be reported or disclosed pursuant to Federal or state statute or regulations, educational and health records and cannot be disclosed or released without parental consent or the consent of an adult student (a student who is 18 years of age or older, married or attending an institution of post-secondary education). Information known as directory information can be released without consent. Directory information is defined as information which would be considered not harmful nor an invasion of privacy if disclosed. This information includes the following: student's name, address, date and place of birth, major field of study, participation in officially recognized activities and sports, dates of attendance, degrees and awards received, and the most recent previous educational agency or institution attended by the student. To prevent the release of directory information, parents (or an adult student) must notify the building principal, in writing, regarding their desire to withhold this information and their reason for such a request.

Questions about confidentiality and/or about student records should be directed to Thomas Vogel, Director of Special Education and Human Resources, Mr. Tom Vogel or at 414/525-8404,tvogel@whitnall.com
Student Attendance
Student attendance is monitored at the building level in accordance with School Board policy #431 Student Attendance and Truancy and procedure #431R Student Attendance and Truancy: Procedures. Students who are absent more that 10 days are required to provide documentation from a physician indicating the reasons.

Truancy is defined as an unlawful and unexcused absence. Excessive tardiness is also cause for truancy per School Board policy.

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