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Public commenter asks board to revisit transcript release rules for transfer students; board declines action pending staff review
Summary
A member of the public asked the board to revise draft Policy 3520 (student fees, fines and charges) to allow release of transcripts for lower‑income transfer students; the board decided not to act that night and directed staff to review the specific language.
A community member who identified themselves during the public‑comment period asked the board to reconsider draft Policy 3520 (student fees, fines and charges) with respect to language that limits transcript release for transferring students.
The commenter said the proposed text included an exception for students who qualify as homeless but asked the board to consider also releasing transcripts for lower‑income families who move frequently, noting that withholding transcripts can disproportionately affect communities of color and mobile, lower‑income students. The commenter said they had reviewed the transcript of an earlier discussion and urged the board to balance record access with outstanding balances.
Board members and staff located the cited lines in the draft policy and discussed the practical effect. At the meeting the board chose not to vote on Policy 3520 that night. A board member indicated Tom would review the language and return with recommended edits or background; staff noted the item would not be acted on at the meeting.
Ending: The item was deferred for staff follow‑up; no motion to approve the policy was carried at the meeting.
