ARTICLE IX PERSONNEL FILES

Narragansett School District

The following principles shall apply in keeping of teacher personnel files:

A. No material shall be placed in the file unless the teacher has had the opportunity to read the material. The teacher shall acknowledge that he/she has read such material by affixing his/her signature on the actual copy to be filed, with the understanding that such signature merely signifies that he/she has read the material to be filed, but does not necessarily indicate agreement with its contents.

B. The teacher shall have the right to answer any material filed and his/her answer shall be attached to the file copy. A copy of the teacher's answer will be submitted to the Superintendent of Schools simultaneously for filing.

C. The teacher, upon request and during regular office hours, shall be permitted to examine his/her file. This inspection shall be in the presence of the Superintendent of Schools or his/her designee.

D. The teacher shall be sent a copy of all the material placed in his/her file.