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Superintendent emphasizes FERPA compliance, Ramadan meal survey and career partnerships
Summary
Superintendent Dr. Christopher Merritt updated the board on the district's commitment to student privacy under FERPA, invited feedback for Ramadan meal accommodations, and described new career/internship partnerships and district therapy dogs.
Superintendent Dr. Christopher Merritt told the Plymouth‑Canton Community Schools Board on Jan. 14 that the district is reaffirming its commitment to student privacy and inclusivity while rolling out several family‑facing initiatives.
Merritt opened by citing the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) and board policy 5540 when discussing immigration‑related concerns. “As mandated by FERPA…we are strictly prohibited from releasing student information without parent consent, or a judicial order,” Merritt said. He added that the district is…
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