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SCHOOL DISTRICT RECORDS

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 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:         6600: Fiscal Accounting and Reporting

                        6630: Financial Reports and Statements

                        8111: Reporting of Hazards

                        9510: School District Records

Ref:                  Public Officers Law, Section 84 et. seq.

                        Education Law, Section 2116

                        Arts and Cultural Affairs Law, Section 57.11

                        Local Government Records Law, Article 57-A