Student directory information is considered to be public information and will be released to anyone who follows the procedures for requesting this type of information unless parents or guardians object to its disclosure.

Directory information includes the student’s name, address, telephone number, date and place of birth, grade level, pictures, participation in officially recognized activities and sports, weight and height of members of athletic teams, dates of attendance and other similar information.

As a service to students and families, a directory of students’ names, addresses and telephone numbers is printed at some schools. Unless otherwise stated, this is also considered public information.

Parents and guardians of students have the right to refuse public release of any or all directory information from student educational records without their prior written consent. Notice of  refusal should be given to the school on the day of registration or before Sept. 1.

The form for parents or guardians to indicate their preference regarding release of directory information for 2007-2008 will be included within student information packets distributed on the first day of classes.

In separate but related news, federal No Child Left Behind (NCLB) legislation allows military recruiters to access secondary students’ names, addresses and telephone listings. Parents have the right to request that student information not be released to military recruiters, but it is the responsibility of parents to notify the high school principal in writing if they elect not to have this type of student information released.

SBISD recognizes the inherent right of privacy of its students. The district has adopted policies which meet all requirements of the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 and state and federal Open Records Laws. Copies of these policies may be obtained from the Office of the Superintendent.