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Pelham board says student arrest posed no on‑campus threat, outlines residency investigations and privacy limits
Summary
Board leaders addressed a recent off‑campus arrest involving a Pelham High School student, affirmed the student is a Pelham resident, described increased residency investigations and legal limits on public disclosure under FERPA and state law.
The Pelham Union Free School District Board of Education and Superintendent Dr. Champ told the public at their Dec. 10 meeting that a recent arrest of a Pelham Memorial High School student occurred off campus and that there was never evidence of a safety threat on district property.
Board President Jackie said the student is a Pelham resident and stressed the district’s commitment to due process and student privacy: “Because this is a student matter, I must emphasize that we are very limited in what we…
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