Destruction of School Student Records Information

Notice is hereby given that Fremont School District 79 intends to destroy the temporary records of all students, including special education records, who exited the district either by moving, graduating, or being dismissed from the program during the 2019-2020 school year and older. Additionally, the District intends to destroy the permanent records of all students who exited the district either by moving, graduating, or being dismissed during the 1964-1965 school year and older.

The purpose of the destruction of records is to protect the student from improper and unauthorized disclosure of confidential information contained within the file. Please note that certain special education records may be needed by the student, parent or guardian for social security benefits or other purposes. 

Please note that the high school districts currently maintain records for students who transferred to high school after their successful completion of eighth grade. District 79 does not possess the original records.

Any parent/guardian of a student under the age of 18, or former student who has reached 18 years of age, may review and/or receive these records by contacting Fremont School District, Attn: Student Services Department, 28855 N Fremont Center Rd. Mundelein, IL 60060. Requests must be received by June 30, 2025. Only written requests will be accepted. 

Records requested will be available for reviewing beginning May 27, 2025 at 28855 N Fremont Center Rd. Mundelein, IL 60060 for 10 business days. Destruction of these records will begin on July 1, 2025. According to federal law, parents and guardians lose their right to review or obtain records when their child (the student) reaches 18 years of age or starts attending a postsecondary institution, whichever occurs first. However, a parent or guardian of a child with a disability who is 18 years of age or older may retain parental rights provided that the child has been determined to be legally incompetent or legally incapacitated. 

Upon review, a copy of any information contained in the record will be provided to the parent/guardian or eligible student. 

If no student, parent or guardian responds to this public notice, the school district will assume consent to destroy the entire record specific to the student. 

If you do not understand this notice or are in need of interpretation, please contact the district at (847) 566-0169 and request the student services department.