Comments about ‘Student information found in recycle bin’

Why indict the school on such a non-issue? Your article even cites an education official about the public information related to the tabs. That is not a student record. That is a bunch of notes from mom, dad, and maybe the Dr. No personal information that has to be part of a student's permanent record. Student records are harder to view for a parent than the Mona Lisa in France. I support the school on this one. They can be more careful and be aware of the perception of this practice. The fact that the principal himself went into the locked dumpster and retrieved the records suggests that they have addressed the issue and will have to adjust things at the school because of a non-issue. In my opinion this really is a non-story and had the paper stopped to look at all the facts I would hope that reason would have prevailed. Unfortunately the school will never be vindicated in this instance. Centennial is an exceptional school and misperceptions about their practices are difficult to overcome. Why not spend some time highlighting the great things that go on in our schoools instead of assuming a self-imposed watchdog role ? Please take some time to look for the great things that go on everyday in our public and private schools. This article did not help anything because nothing was done improperly in my book., yet your article (and others) have left a black eye. You left some emotional scars on the great staff at that great school. I hope that you have the courage to make this one right. And to the woman who called all the papers I wish you the best in your dumpster diving pursuits.