SCHOOL BOARD APPROVES POLICY GIVING BUS DRIVERS STUDENT RECORD ACCESS

A new policy allowing school bus drivers access to student records was approved Monday night, 6-1, by the school board with little discussion.

The same policy, which can be found HERE, drew more scrutiny when it was introduced last month as board members questioned the need.

Board Attorney Phil Stern explained that the policy was aimed at giving drivers and their aides as much information on students so they can be given the best treatment. He also noted that under the new Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act, such access is allowed.

Board Member Johanna Wright cast the lone opposing vote as she voted against everything in the board's action items that night, while Board Members Maureen Jones and Jeffrey Bennett were absent.