Procedure: 3126P
Students
Child Custody
1. Any legal document pertaining to child custody which may involve the school will be filed with the building principal.
2. The adult who enrolls the students will be presumed to be the parent or legal guardian of the student for school purposes, unless a legal order to the contrary is presented to the school.
3. Custody rights granted in other states will be respected in the absence of conflicting decrees of Washington courts or the courts of another state.
4. A natural parent who does not have custody rights will be allowed access to school records consistent with district record procedures, unless there is a legal order on file denying such right.
5. Inquiries by telephone or letter related to school records of students, including their whereabouts, enrollment, attendance, non-attendance, discipline, grades, or test scores, will not be answered unless the identity of the inquirer can be established as one who is authorized to receive such information. Any questions regarding authorization of any individual will be referred to the superintendent’s office.
6. Inquiries from law enforcement agencies not having jurisdiction within the Sumner School District attendance area will be referred to the local law enforcement agency of proper jurisdiction.
7. A student will be enrolled in official school records by legal name, although he/she may be unofficially known in the school by another name designated by the responsible parent or legal guardian. Court orders regarding official or unofficial naming of children in the school will be honored.
Revised 12/2013