June 25, 2026

Attention Parents/Guardians, Former Students, and Eligible (Adult) Students:

Special Education records which have been collected by the Waverly School District related to the identification, evaluation, educational placement, or the provision of Special Education in the district, must be maintained under state and federal law for a period of five years after Special Education services have ended for the student. Special Education services end when the student no longer is eligible for services, graduates, completes his/her educational program on June 30th of the year after he/she turns 21, or moves from the district.

This notification is to inform parents/guardians and former students of the Waverly School District’s intent to destroy the Special Education records of students who ended Special Education services during or prior to the 2020/2021 school year. These records will be destroyed in accordance with state laws unless the parent/guardian or eligible (adult) student notifies the school district otherwise. After five years, the records are no longer useful to the district, but they may be useful to the parent/guardian or former student in applying for Social Security benefits, rehabilitation services, college entrance, etc. The parent/guardian or eligible (adult) student may request a copy of the records in writing or in person at the school, 319 Mary Place, Waverly, SD 57201.

Requests for copies must be received by July 25, 2026. These records will be destroyed on/after July 31, 2026.

Jon Meyer, Superintendent