can i sue a school or their district for not allowing me to have access to my childrens school records??
90945
There are many legal ramifications. If you are the legal parent, the one who is on the birth right or the legal guardian, then yes you have a right to see them. If you are not the legal guardian then no. There are also certain things you can and cannot see. You have a right to see what pertains to your child, and your child only. The district has the right to protect and keep communications within the district private. In other words, official documents only. Grades, discipline records, medical issues. As far as things that are in regards to teachers and their confidentiality, no, you have no right to that. The key word is, are you the legal guardian....that is the biggest question in regards to this topic.
424255
As a teacher, I am not an advocate of suing schools, because you are just hurting the students.  That said, you have a lawsuit on your hands.  If you have that vidoetape, and you have not received the paperwork required by law, they are breaking the law.  Use the chain of command.  If the teacher and principal do not satisfy your complaints, then to to the special education supervisor for the school district.  If you still don't get satisfaction, contact a lawyer.  They are not doing their jobs.  The IEP is a binding legal document, and teachers can get into a lot of trouble for not following it.\n\nAlso, be firm but polite.  You will catch more flies with honey than vinegar.  Save the vinegar for later if it doesn't work.  Teachers and principals are human beings too, and will respond better to politeness.
737029
What record? You don't have a permanent file, no matter what they told you in high school.\n\nIf it was with an employer you can consider it a done matter, if it was with probation or something similar it will only have legal ramifications.
70827
Probably.  I suggest you contact the school or school district you attended to find out.
307706
I don't think that you'd be able to find a roster for any school.  Not with all the nut jobs out there.  It would be really scary if just anybody could get a hold of the names of those kids!  And hopefully, it's illegal.
219974
I really doubt you can do that, I don't think they keep the pictures. I guess the only thing I can recommend is calling the school(s) and finding out what company they used, and go from there.
504168
Yes!  Schools can lock you in (or out) if there is any emergency situation going on inside or outside the area.  It is for your protection--and so that they don't get sued.
230482
You can possibly get access if there is a secret question to answer or your have an email address the info can be  sent to in cases like this.\n\nIf not you'll have to contact the department that handles this issue.
455388
I had to go through this recently too, and it's been 20 yrs that I graduated.  You need to directly call someone from the superintendant of schools and give them the info and they will get it for you.  I intially had someone tell me that the records wouldn't still be around, then when I talked to someone directly over the phone, it wasn't a problem at all.
523106
a lot of school districts now have websites that include a list of the teachers, including their email addresses.  try googling for the school or district you are interested in
610876
Go to the courthouse of appropriate jurisdication and ask for a copy of the file relating to your case(s). \n\nIf you were only a party to the case, or if the case involved a minor, you may have diffucuty obtaining a copy without third party consent.\n\nIn most cases though, court files are public documents. There may be a cost for photocopies.
416801
Obviously she "can" because she did!  However, I cannot imagine any school district condoning her actions.  I'd first contact the school transportation head, and if it isn't resolved, then go directly to the principal or superintendent, and then to the school board if necessary.
760401
I don't know if that information is readily availble.  I would try contacting the principal of the shool that teacher currently works at.  If you really want to push it, you can file for a public release of information.
631286
Yes, but it all depends on the situation. Call a lawyer and when you meet with him/her, ask to see if your record can be exspunged.
437866
i'm a teacher. you have no rights. \n\nseriously, consult your student handbook. you will see EXACTLY what kind of rights you have. that info depends entirely on where you are and what kind of school.
3748
It depends on the school and school district.  Your best bet is to contact the school directly, the, contact the school.
474626
I honestly don't know if you can.  If you know the county you can start there.  If you know the state get in touch with the records department and see if they can help you.