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question about school report cards for non-custodial parents
On May 23, 12:32 pm, John Meyer wrote:
whatamess wrote: I know there is a law which allows a non-custodial parent to have access to school records, however, we contacted my husband's daughter's school district and they claim everything must be done in person. The information we found on a father's right website stated that this request could be sent by mail, and honestly, we can't even afford a darn trip, much less to just go to the school and request the records. Does anyone here have information on this? The school district is Grand Prairie, Texas... Thanks! Check this out:http://www.palvaradolaw.com/page6.ht...School_Records In regards to "access" and how it is defined, make it clear: you will pay for postage and you will pay reasonable costs. Also, how are those records sent to custodial parents. If it's being sent to them through the mail, you have as much of a right to the same courtesy being extended to you. Thanks John... Actually, the school stated they had no problem, but that they could not "verify" who he was unless he went IN PERSON... I'm going to call again and see what they say...My husband told them all that this letter states and they still insisted he had to do this "in person"...But we will check again. |
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question about school report cards for non-custodial parents
"whatamess" wrote in message oups.com... On May 23, 12:32 pm, John Meyer wrote: whatamess wrote: I know there is a law which allows a non-custodial parent to have access to school records, however, we contacted my husband's daughter's school district and they claim everything must be done in person. The information we found on a father's right website stated that this request could be sent by mail, and honestly, we can't even afford a darn trip, much less to just go to the school and request the records. Does anyone here have information on this? The school district is Grand Prairie, Texas... Thanks! Check this out:http://www.palvaradolaw.com/page6.ht...School_Records In regards to "access" and how it is defined, make it clear: you will pay for postage and you will pay reasonable costs. Also, how are those records sent to custodial parents. If it's being sent to them through the mail, you have as much of a right to the same courtesy being extended to you. Thanks John... Actually, the school stated they had no problem, but that they could not "verify" who he was unless he went IN PERSON... I'm going to call again and see what they say...My husband told them all that this letter states and they still insisted he had to do this "in person"...But we will check again. == It is not uncommon for districts to require all parents (CPs & NCPs) to appear in person the first time they have records access. It is a matter of confidentiality. In our district, both parents have equal access absent a court order prohibiting either party from access. It is the responsibility of the CP to provide a copy of the court order. |
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question about school report cards for non-custodial parents
"whatamess" wrote in message oups.com... On May 23, 12:32 pm, John Meyer wrote: whatamess wrote: I know there is a law which allows a non-custodial parent to have access to school records, however, we contacted my husband's daughter's school district and they claim everything must be done in person. The information we found on a father's right website stated that this request could be sent by mail, and honestly, we can't even afford a darn trip, much less to just go to the school and request the records. Does anyone here have information on this? The school district is Grand Prairie, Texas... Thanks! Check this out:http://www.palvaradolaw.com/page6.ht...School_Records In regards to "access" and how it is defined, make it clear: you will pay for postage and you will pay reasonable costs. Also, how are those records sent to custodial parents. If it's being sent to them through the mail, you have as much of a right to the same courtesy being extended to you. Thanks John... Actually, the school stated they had no problem, but that they could not "verify" who he was unless he went IN PERSON... I'm going to call again and see what they say...My husband told them all that this letter states and they still insisted he had to do this "in person"...But we will check again. Since you apparently live in a different location, ask the CP mother to contact the school office and give them verification he is the father and where to send the school information to him. I think how this gets handled varies based on school districts. My experience was after getting the process started in elementary school the request to get school information carried on through middle school and high school automatically without any involvement on my part. My children's schools kept pre-addressed envelopes in the classroom where the teachers placed a copy of everything they sent home daily in the student's backpacks. They mailed me the envelope once a week. |
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question about school report cards for non-custodial parents
Gini wrote:
It is not uncommon for districts to require all parents (CPs & NCPs) to appear in person the first time they have records access. It is a matter of confidentiality. In our district, both parents have equal access absent a court order prohibiting either party from access. It is the responsibility of the CP to provide a copy of the court order. Well, it's at least equal, you can say that much. My only question would be if the first time "face to face" is required before report cards are sent home? |
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question about school report cards for non-custodial parents
"John Meyer" wrote Gini wrote: It is not uncommon for districts to require all parents (CPs & NCPs) to appear in person the first time they have records access. It is a matter of confidentiality. In our district, both parents have equal access absent a court order prohibiting either party from access. It is the responsibility of the CP to provide a copy of the court order. Well, it's at least equal, you can say that much. My only question would be if the first time "face to face" is required before report cards are sent home? == Probably. Most parents show up at the school to register/enroll their kids. |
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question about school report cards for non-custodial parents
Not working for the school district but using common sense I can see the
school's point. The custodial parents address is ON FILE as the address of the child. The NCP unless noted in the school record in "unknown" and can not be just be assumed to be correct by an "unknown" person calling on the phone. You have to put yourself in their position of today's society of people stealing other peoples identities. What I would suggest is calling and asking that if you sent a copy of a drivers license (with the correct mailing address on the front, along with a copy a birth certificate, or official school record or something indicating he is the "legal" and proper father of the child. I wish my ex-wife took some interest in her children but since we divorced and I am no longer paying her bills she has chosen to have nothing to do with the children anymore (even after I lowered the child support trying to get her cooperation - well in September it goes back up *per court order* from 195/month to 318/month (on 1100 a month in income) Some people just will never learn and don't care I applaud those that want to be part of their children's lives I see to many just walk away and not look back. A lot of those today are mothers that up and leave. Robert (custodial parent of 3 children) "whatamess" wrote in message oups.com... On May 23, 12:32 pm, John Meyer wrote: whatamess wrote: I know there is a law which allows a non-custodial parent to have access to school records, however, we contacted my husband's daughter's school district and they claim everything must be done in person. The information we found on a father's right website stated that this request could be sent by mail, and honestly, we can't even afford a darn trip, much less to just go to the school and request the records. Does anyone here have information on this? The school district is Grand Prairie, Texas... Thanks! Check this out:http://www.palvaradolaw.com/page6.ht...School_Records In regards to "access" and how it is defined, make it clear: you will pay for postage and you will pay reasonable costs. Also, how are those records sent to custodial parents. If it's being sent to them through the mail, you have as much of a right to the same courtesy being extended to you. Thanks John... Actually, the school stated they had no problem, but that they could not "verify" who he was unless he went IN PERSON... I'm going to call again and see what they say...My husband told them all that this letter states and they still insisted he had to do this "in person"...But we will check again. |
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question about school report cards for non-custodial parents
Another point I could make is find out if the report card is available
on-line most are starting to go that way I know my childrens are now available on line. "John Meyer" wrote in message . .. Gini wrote: It is not uncommon for districts to require all parents (CPs & NCPs) to appear in person the first time they have records access. It is a matter of confidentiality. In our district, both parents have equal access absent a court order prohibiting either party from access. It is the responsibility of the CP to provide a copy of the court order. Well, it's at least equal, you can say that much. My only question would be if the first time "face to face" is required before report cards are sent home? |
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