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Policy 512 - Staff Notification of Violent Behavior By Students

I. Purpose

The purpose of this policy is to address the circumstances in which data should be provided to classroom teachers and other school staff members about students with a history of violent behavior, and to establish a procedure for notifying staff regarding the placement of students with a history of violent behavior.

II. General Statement of Policy

The School Board is committed to providing students and staff with a safe environment. The School Board recognizes the value of providing staff with information necessary to secure that environment.  The process for the notification of violent behavior by students shall include procedures for staff notification, parental notification and staff training.

Legal References

  • Minn. Stat. Ch. 13 (Minnesota Government Data Practices Act)
  • Minn. Stat. § 120A.22, Subd. 7 (School Attendance - Education Records)
  • Minn. Stat. § 121A.45 (Grounds for Dismissal)
  • Minn. Stat. § 121A.64 (Notification of Students with Violent Behavior)
  • Minn. Stat. § 121A.75 (Law Enforcement Notice to Schools)
  • Minn. Rules Parts 1205.0100-1205.2000 (Data Practices)
  • 20 U.S.C. § 1232g (Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act)
  • 34 C.F.R. §§ 99.1-99.67 (Rules Implementing FERPA)
  • Minn. Laws 2003, 1st Sp., Ch. 9, Art. 2, § 53

Adoption and Amendment History

  • Adopted: June 14, 2004
  • Amended: March 9, 2015
  • Last Reviewed: October 14, 2024

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