5125 — Student Records (AR)
The official document
What the district published
This is the source material — exactly as released by RUSD. The plain English translation below is this site's version, written for community members who shouldn't need a budget degree to understand where their school dollars go.
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What this document actually says
This administrative regulation, last revised September 11, 2018, defines student records and who can access them. Student records include any information about an identifiable student maintained by the district in any format. Parents/guardians of students under 18 have absolute access to their child's records. School officials, employees with legitimate educational interest, other schools where the student enrolls, courts with subpoenas, probation officers, foster care agencies, and child welfare caseworkers may access specific records relevant to their legal duties. The policy requires the district to notify parents before releasing records in most cases (except annual notice covers routine transfers), provide copies, and allow hearings to challenge records. Informal personal notes and law enforcement records are excluded from the definition of student records.
What this means for your family
Parents have full access to their child's school records regardless of custody status. The district may share your child's records with other schools during transfers, court officials with subpoenas, probation officers, and foster care workers without prior consent, though you'll typically receive notice. You can request a hearing to challenge record contents before they're shared.
Summaries are AI-assisted and based on the original district document shown above. Nothing has been editorialized — interpretations are clearly labeled. This site is maintained by Lina Godfrey's campaign as a community resource.