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School committee votes down policy to broaden staff access to student records; legal counsel urged parental‑consent procedure instead
Summary
The Methuen School Committee on March 10 voted unanimously to reject a second‑reading policy that would have broadened staff access to student records beyond instructional time; legal counsel recommended a consent procedure for extracurriculars instead.
The Methuen School Committee on March 10 voted against adopting a proposed policy that would have broadened staff access to student records beyond the school day and academic time. The vote on second reading was a roll call and the motion failed.
Background and counsel recommendation: Committee members reported they sought legal advice after the first read. During the follow-up, Attorney Joyce and district counsel advised that parents may not want disability, language‑status or health details shared with after‑school coaches or volunteers and…
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