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Policies & Documents

Annual notification to parents (required by 581-021-0260)

Parents and student 18 years and older have the following rights regarding student records:

  • Inspect and review the education records of the student
  • Request amendment to education records
  • Consent to disclose personally identifiable information contained in student education records, except to the extent that this procedure authorizes disclosure without consent
  • File a complaint with the U.S. Department of Education if the District has failed to comply with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act. (FERPA).

These rights are detailed in Salem-Keizer policies and procedures, which can be found on the District website, in each school office or in the Office of the Superintendent.

District Policies

A child who is considered a resident of Oregon shall receive a free and appropriate education from the district in which the child resides. Except as provided in ORS 339.030, all children between the ages of 7 and 18 years who have not completed the 12th grade are required to attend regularly a public full-time school of the school district in which the child resides.

Describes the discipline process for student conduct and behavior issues. Also describes offenses and applicable consequences.

The Magnet school Dual Language programs accept applications for students entering kindergarten and first grade. Applications are not required for neighborhood school dual language programs.

Entrance age requirements for admittance of children entering kindergarten and first grade.

Positive relationships between employees and students are crucial to student success. This guide outlines what Salem-Keizer Public Schools employees need to know about appropriate and inappropriate interactions with students.

This work instruction describes the steps to prepare for and administer breathalyzer tests at school-sponsored major events including prom and homecoming. Students and guests will be randomly tested according to policy INS-A015-Student Search and Seizure.

Based on job classification, outlines what actions district staff should take when there is inclement weather or emergencies that cause a delayed school start, school closure, early release, and district closure

School officials have the authority to conduct searches of District property and the personal property of students based upon reasonable suspicion, and to seize unauthorized, illegal or unsafe materials, and/or identify unsafe conditions as a proactive response to keeping schools safe.

Brochure for parents and guardians that describes how employees and volunteers are expected to interact with students. Includes the steps for reporting concerns.

This policy explains that using district electronic resources is a privilege, sets rules for safe and responsible use (including personal devices), and outlines security responsibilities, consequences for misuse, and required internet filtering under federal law.

Salem-Keizer Public Schools Student Dress Code helps keep students safe and create a welcoming environment. The dress code includes what students can and cannot wear during the school day and during school-related events.

Administrative policy outlining what fees students might be charged and how the district can pursue collection.

Find key information for students in the Student Rights and Responsibilities booklet—including behavior expectations and consequences—to help maintain a positive and safe learning environment.