SPS Policy Manual - Saginaw Public Schools

Section 5000 – Human Resources
5185 Social Security Number Confidentiality (Cf. 5180) 5185
Pursuant to both state and federal law, it is the policy of this School District to protect the
confidentiality of social security numbers. No person shall knowingly disclose, transfer, or
unlawfully use the social security number of any employee, student, or other individual.
The Superintendent shall establish rules and regulations to implement this policy. The
Superintendent shall ensure that:
1. The confidentiality of social security numbers is maintained to the extent practicable;
2. The unlawful disclosure of social security numbers is prohibited;
3. Access to information or documents containing social security numbers is limited;
and
4. Documents containing social security numbers are disposed of properly.
This policy and its rules shall be published in the appropriate handbooks, manuals, and
other similar documents. The published document(s) may also be made available electronically.
Persons who violate this policy, or the rules that implement it, may be subject to
disciplinary action up to and including suspension or expulsion for students and termination for
employees.
Approved:
LEGAL REF: MCL 445.81 et seq.; 18 USC 1028; 5 USC 552a (The Privacy Act of 1974)
5190 Staff Development Opportunities 5190
The Board believes it is desirable that members of the professional staff continue to
improve their competence through participation in in-service growth programs, attendance at
professional institutions, and through formal graduate studies. The Board shall make efforts to
provide opportunities to encourage this growth.
In-Service Education
The Superintendent shall develop programs of in-service education which will promote
the continuous development, improvement and on-the job performance of its personnel.
Approved:
LEGAL REF: MCL 380.1254; 380.1525; 380.1526
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