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Board holds first reading of custodial and parental rights policy
Summary
The board reviewed and approved on first reading an existing policy addressing custodial, joint custodial, and noncustodial parental rights and responsibilities; the policy explains record access, court order precedence and special education transfer-of-rights provisions.
The Colchester School District Board of Education reviewed and approved on first reading its custodial, joint custodial, and noncustodial parental rights and responsibilities policy (policy F6a).
Carrie explained the policy is not required by statute but is commonly used by registrars and administrators when families request educational records or ask the district to follow court orders relating to parental access. The policy states that the district follows court orders when orders explicitly limit or deny parental access, and that when a student turns 18 some rights transfer to the student though parents may retain access if the student is a dependent unless a court order states otherwise.
Board members said the policy is useful for staff and families. One board member asked whether the policy will receive another round of legal review for Vermont statutory compliance; staff said legal review can occur before the second reading. The board approved the first reading and will return the policy for a second reading after any legal review requested by the board.
The board also noted that when court orders are at issue parents are expected to provide a copy for district records so administrators can follow the court’s delineations.
