Code No. 507.8

Student Personnel

Custody and Parental Rights

Disagreements between family members are not the responsibility of the school district.  The school district will not take the “side” of one family member over another in a disagreement about custody or parental rights.  Court orders that have been issued are followed by the school district.  It is the responsibility of the person requesting an action by the school district to inform and provide the school district the court order allowing such action.

This policy does not prohibit an employee from listening to a student’s problems and concerns.

It is the responsibility of the superintendent to ensure employees remain neutral in a disagreement about custody and parental rights.

Legal Reference:  Iowa Code Chapters 232.67, .70, .73, .75; 235A; 279.8; 710.6 (2003).

                              441 I.A.C. 9.2; 155; 175.

Cross Reference: 500 Series    Student Records

                              500 Series    Student Health and Well-Being

Approved:   November 15, 2004       

Reviewed:   May 18, 2009         

Revised: