It is the policy of the Board of Education to inform members of the public about the administration and operation of the public schools in accordance with the Freedom of Information Law of the State of New York.
The Superintendent of Schools shall develop regulations ensuring compliance with the Freedom of Information Law and governing the procedures to be followed to obtain access to district records, and submit such regulations to the Board for approval. The Superintendent shall designate, with Board approval, a Records Access and Records Management Officer, pursuant to law.
Retention and Destruction of Records
The Board hereby adopts as policy the Records Retention and Disposition Schedules as promulgated by the Commissioner of Education, setting forth the minimum length of time school district records must be retained.
Cross-ref:
- 5500, Student Records
- 6630, Financial Reports and Statements
- 8111, Reporting of Hazards
Ref:
- Public Officers Law §84 et seq.
- Education Law §2116
- Arts and Cultural Affairs Law §57.11
- Local Government Records Law, Article 57-A
- Family Educational Rights & Privacy Act 20 U.S.C. 1232g
- 8 NYCRR Part 185
Adoption Date: November 12, 1996
Reviewed: February 27, 2017