Schools for the Deaf and the Blind
851--Legislative proposals1358--Publications
6555--Audiological records
6556--Fringe benefit and insurance options files
6593--Inventory list of equipment
7575--Board of Education minutes
6613--Teacher credentials
7505--Accounting administrative files
6567--Hearing aid control cards
6568--Student health records
6569--Admissions log
6571--Deaf-blind grants
6572--Psychological test records
6574--Hearing aid repair cards
9569--Student registrations
9579--Student foster care case files
9580--Foster care subject files
9582--Student transportation subject files
9583--Attendance registers
9596--Superintendent administrative files
9611--Student tutoring lessons
9612--Superintendent's budget correspondence
9623--Absentee reports
9626--Deaf-blind subject files
8549--Purchase requisitions
8552--Accreditation evaluation
8553--Elementary Department handbook
8554--Repair authorization order slips
9167--Annual reports
9168--Autistic student academic case files
9681--Program accounting registers
9702--Program grant records
9713--Commencement programs
9714--Resource files
9715--Library equipment checkout records
9752--Periodical check-in cards
9753--Annual budget reports
9754--Block grant yearly reports
9756--Educational support services administrative records
9757--Research review committee minutes
9762--Vision screening for public school children
9765--Functional vision reports
7721--Student transportation reimbursement records
7722--Foster care reimbursement records
7723--Student files
7579--Local educational agencies policy book
7589--Board of Education meeting agenda
7591--Policies and procedures manuals
7594--Advisory council minutes
7595--Photographs
7696--Purchase orders
10054--Executive correspondence
10055--Lesson planning books
10057--Deaf student classroom exercises videos
10689--Curriculum guides
9801--Program reports
9880--Library automated system
9881--Library request forms
9882--Architectural drawings
9803--Deaf-blind consultant records
9809--Food inventory log
9810--Daily menu planning worksheets
9812--Special milk reimbursement claims
9891--Educational computer coordination system
23975--Literary Magazine
83963--Sights and Sounds of Utah Schools for the Deaf and the Blind
AGENCY: Schools for the Deaf and the Blind
SERIES: 851
TITLE: Legislative proposals
DATES: 1967-
ARRANGEMENT: Chronological.
DESCRIPTION: These proposals document the programs, costs, enrollment projections, current services, and budget requests for the Utah Schools for the Deaf and Blind. The budget requests pertain to both a standard budget and a workload increase.
RETENTION
Permanent. Retain for 5 year(s)
DISPOSITION
Transfer to Archives.
RETENTION AND DISPOSITION AUTHORIZATION
Retention and disposition for this series were specifically approved by the State Records Committee.
APPROVED: 03/1992
FORMAT MANAGEMENT
Paper: Retain in Office for 5 years and then transfer to State Archives with authority to weed.
Microfiche master: Retain in State Archives permanently with authority to weed.
Microfiche duplicate: Retain in State Archives permanently with authority to weed.
APPRAISAL
Historical
This disposition is based on the potential information value the proposals have in outlining the resources the school uses. They might prove useful if incorporated within a history of the institution.
PRIMARY DESIGNATION
Public
AGENCY: Schools for the Deaf and the Blind
SERIES: 1358
TITLE: Publications
DATES: 1963-
ARRANGEMENT: Chronological.
DESCRIPTION: This series contains documents created by the agency, including pamphlets, reports, leaflets, file manuals, and other published or processed documents. These records include information on administration, legal matters, fiscal and financial operations, buildings, programs, services, and all other activities of the Schools for the Deaf and the Blind. This series consists primarily of isolated publications not part of a more specific series.
RETENTION
Permanent. Retain until administrative need ends
DISPOSITION
Transfer to Archives.
RETENTION AND DISPOSITION AUTHORIZATION
Retention and disposition for this series is authorized by Archives general schedule Publications, GRS-1678
AUTHORIZED: 01/02/2018
FORMAT MANAGEMENT
Paper: Retain in State Archives permanently with authority to weed.
APPRAISAL
Historical
Disposition based on the value of these records in documenting agency achievements, policies, programs, and function.
PRIMARY DESIGNATION
Public
AGENCY: Schools for the Deaf and the Blind
SERIES: 6555
TITLE: Audiological records
DATES: 1930-
ARRANGEMENT: Alphabetical by surname.
DESCRIPTION: These records are created by the audiologist to document student hearing loss, ear infections, and to check hearing aids. The audiologist maintains an administrative copy. The record copy is maintained in the student's academic file, and is eventually microfilmed. These documents are used by students throughout their lives to prove that they are legally deaf. The information is also important to those researching hearing loss and genetics. Included is the child's name, address, birthdate, history of their deafness, fluctuations of hearing loss, speech pathology data, medical records from various institutions, and correspondence to and from doctors and parents.
RETENTION
DISPOSITION
RETENTION AND DISPOSITION AUTHORIZATION
Retention and disposition for this series were specifically approved by the State Records Committee.
APPROVED: 06/1992
FORMAT MANAGEMENT
Paper copy: Retain in Office for 20 years and then destroy.
APPRAISAL
Administrative
This disposition is based on the administrative need expressed by the audiologist.
PRIMARY DESIGNATION
Private
AGENCY: Schools for the Deaf and the Blind
SERIES: 6556
TITLE: Fringe benefit and insurance options files
DATES: 1980-
ARRANGEMENT: Alphabetical by subject, thereunder chronological.
DESCRIPTION: Employees use these reference files in the personnel office to determine which tax deferral programs and insurance coverages are available. The documents include brochures on insurance types such as accidental, life, and medical. Correspondence from companies about changes in policy may also be included.
RETENTION
DISPOSITION
RETENTION AND DISPOSITION AUTHORIZATION
Retention and disposition for this series is authorized by Archives general schedule Payroll processing records, GRS-1903
AUTHORIZED: 07/15/2015
FORMAT MANAGEMENT
Paper: Retain in Office for 3 years after and then transfer to Employee retirement file. and then destroy.
APPRAISAL
Administrative
PRIMARY DESIGNATION
Public. Eighteen personal data elements identified by the State Records Committee
SECONDARY DESIGNATION
Private
AGENCY: Schools for the Deaf and the Blind
SERIES: 6593
TITLE: Inventory list of equipment
DATES: 1978-
ARRANGEMENT: Alphabetical by school department, thereunder by make of product
DESCRIPTION: This is an inventory listing which documents the equipment used by deaf students, such as FM systems, within each department of the school. Information includes make, model, serial number, inventory number, purchase date, and date issued to department.
RETENTION
Retain for 2 year(s)
DISPOSITION
Destroy.
RETENTION AND DISPOSITION AUTHORIZATION
Retention and disposition for this series is proposed and has not yet been approved.
FORMAT MANAGEMENT
Paper: Retain in Office for 2 years or until updated and then destroy.
APPRAISAL
Administrative
The agency uses these records for three years, after which they are updated.
PRIMARY DESIGNATION
Public
AGENCY: Schools for the Deaf and the Blind
SERIES: 7575
TITLE: Board of Education minutes
DATES: 1980-
ARRANGEMENT: Chronological
DESCRIPTION: These are the minutes of the Utah State Board of Education, which are published and sent to all Board members. The information may include studies, statistics, and fiscal legislation, as well as the minutes from the meetings. The Schools for the Deaf and the Blind maintain only the agenda items which pertain to them.
RETENTION
Retain for 2 year(s)
DISPOSITION
Destroy.
RETENTION AND DISPOSITION AUTHORIZATION
Retention and disposition for this series is authorized by Archives general schedule Internal committee records, GRS-1725
AUTHORIZED: 05/09/2016
FORMAT MANAGEMENT
Paper copy: Retain in Office for 2 years and then destroy.
APPRAISAL
Administrative
These records are referred to for 3 years.
PRIMARY DESIGNATION
Public
AGENCY: Schools for the Deaf and the Blind
SERIES: 6613
TITLE: Teacher credentials
DATES: 1979-
ARRANGEMENT: Chronological
DESCRIPTION: These records are created by the personnel office to keep track of individual teacher's credentials. The information is used to help determine salaries on a year-by-year basis and is also used to compile teacher turnover rates throughout the history of the school. Information includes teacher's years of experience, educational degree, whether the teacher has been certified for special education, number of contract days, and salary. The records also may contain correspondence pertaining to certification.
RETENTION
Retain for 10 year(s)
DISPOSITION
Destroy.
RETENTION AND DISPOSITION AUTHORIZATION
Retention and disposition for this series were specifically approved by the State Records Committee.
APPROVED: 03/1992
FORMAT MANAGEMENT
Paper: Retain in Office for 10 years and then destroy.
APPRAISAL
Administrative
This disposition is based on the needs expressed by the agency. Historical turnover reports are completed about every ten years.
PRIMARY DESIGNATION
Public
SECONDARY DESIGNATION
Private. Salary information
AGENCY: Schools for the Deaf and the Blind
SERIES: 7505
TITLE: Accounting administrative files
DATES: 1940-
ARRANGEMENT: None
DESCRIPTION: Correspondence, reports and data relating to voucher preparation, administrative audit, and other accounting and disbursing operations.
RETENTION
Retain for 3 year(s)
DISPOSITION
Destroy.
RETENTION AND DISPOSITION AUTHORIZATION
Retention and disposition for this series is proposed and has not yet been approved.
FORMAT MANAGEMENT
Paper: Retain in Office for 3 years and then destroy.
APPRAISAL
Fiscal
PRIMARY DESIGNATION
Public
AGENCY: Schools for the Deaf and the Blind
SERIES: 6567
TITLE: Hearing aid control cards
DATES: 1978-
ARRANGEMENT: Alphabetical by manufacturer, thereunder alphanumerical by make and serial number.
DESCRIPTION: These records are retained by the Audiology section of the Deaf and Blind School to keep track of hearing aids owned by students or loaned by the school. Information on the cards includes the make and model of the hearing aid, whether the school or a student owns it, which student currently has it, when it was issued to that student, warranty information, purchase date, and where purchased.
RETENTION
Retain until resolution of issue
DISPOSITION
Destroy.
RETENTION AND DISPOSITION AUTHORIZATION
Retention and disposition for this series were specifically approved by the State Records Committee.
APPROVED: 03/1992
FORMAT MANAGEMENT
Paper: Retain in Office until hearing aid is replaced and then destroy.
APPRAISAL
Administrative
This disposition is based on the need for documentating specific hearing aid models only for the period they are being used by students.
PRIMARY DESIGNATION
Public
SECONDARY DESIGNATION
Private. Student names
AGENCY: Schools for the Deaf and the Blind
SERIES: 6568
TITLE: Student health records
DATES: 1900-
ARRANGEMENT: Alphabetical by surname
DESCRIPTION: These files are held by the school nurse to document student immunizations and health information required by law and pertinent to the educational setting. The forms are completed by parents and doctors. Information includes student's last physical exam, immunization dates, health problems, hospitalization, handicapping conditions, medical procedures the school needs to perform on the child, allergies, medications, emergency numbers, medical records from hospitals and clinics, dental records, and data on growth patterns.
RETENTION
DISPOSITION
RETENTION AND DISPOSITION AUTHORIZATION
Retention and disposition for this series were specifically approved by the State Records Committee.
APPROVED: 06/1992
FORMAT MANAGEMENT
Paper copy: Retain in Office for 4 years after student leaves school and then destroy and transfer to student academic file.
APPRAISAL
Administrative Legal
This disposition is based on the administrative need expressed by the agency and the legal requirement that schools must keep immunization records three years after immunization, 42_C.F.R._51b.105 (1989).
PRIMARY DESIGNATION
Private
AGENCY: Schools for the Deaf and the Blind
SERIES: 6569
TITLE: Admissions log
DATES: 1884-
ARRANGEMENT: Chronological, thereunder alphabetical by surname
DESCRIPTION: These records are used to document admissions for the School for the Deaf. The data from 1884-1989 are handwritten in two volumes. Information since 1990 has been recorded on the computer. The information includes the child's name, date entered school, birthplace, cause of deafness, age at which hearing loss was detected, deaf relatives, parent's name, parent's birthplace, parent's occupation, residence, date child was discharged or graduated from school, and miscellaneous remarks.
RETENTION
Retain permanently
DISPOSITION
May Transfer to Archives.
RETENTION AND DISPOSITION AUTHORIZATION
Retention and disposition for this series were specifically approved by the State Records Committee.
APPROVED: 03/1992
FORMAT MANAGEMENT
Paper: For records beginning in 1884 through 1989. Retain in Office permanently after being microfilmed.
Computer data files: For records beginning in 1990 and continuing to the present. Retain in Office permanently.
Microfilm master: Retain in State Archives permanently.
Microfilm duplicate: Retain in Office permanently.
APPRAISAL
Administrative Historical
This disposition is based on the research value. The records help document a family's history of deafness and provide insight into Utah's deaf community.
PRIMARY DESIGNATION
Private. Until 100 years after student admission UCA 63A-12-109 (1991).
AGENCY: Schools for the Deaf and the Blind
SERIES: 6571
TITLE: Deaf-blind grants
DATES: 1972-
ARRANGEMENT: Alphabetical by subject
DESCRIPTION: These grants are created by the Utah Project for Children with Dual-sensory Impairment. This program helps educate children who are both blind and deaf. The records are used for the administration of the project, to collect data to support grant applications, and to evaluate services provided. Included are financial records, student information, and program information of subcontractors.
RETENTION
Retain for 5 year(s) after end of project or program
DISPOSITION
Destroy.
RETENTION AND DISPOSITION AUTHORIZATION
Retention and disposition for this series is proposed and has not yet been approved.
FORMAT MANAGEMENT
Paper: Retain in Office for 2 years after grant is closed and then transfer to State Records Center. Retain in State Records Center for 3 years and then destroy.
APPRAISAL
Administrative Fiscal
This disposition is based on 34 CFR 300.231 (1989), which states that local educational agencies receiving assistance for education of handicapped children under Part B of the Education of the Handicapped Act must maintain for five years records which show compliance. These records are subject to federal audit.
PRIMARY DESIGNATION
Private
AGENCY: Schools for the Deaf and the Blind
SERIES: 6572
TITLE: Psychological test records
DATES: 1930-
ARRANGEMENT: Alphabetical by program, thereunder alphabetical by surname
DESCRIPTION: These records are created by the school psychologist to help write the individual educational plan and determine the placement of each student. The information includes name, age, date of birth, program the child is in, tests administered (such as IQ), date test was done, parental permission, name of examiner, behavior rating scales, adaptive behavior tests, and letters to parents describing the results of the testing. A summary report (the record copy) is placed in the student's academic file, where it will eventually be microfilmed. The psychologist maintains an administrative copy of this report as well as the actual tests administered.
RETENTION
DISPOSITION
RETENTION AND DISPOSITION AUTHORIZATION
Retention and disposition for this series were specifically approved by the State Records Committee.
APPROVED: 03/1992
FORMAT MANAGEMENT
Paper copy: Retain in Office for 25 years and then destroy and transfer to student file.
APPRAISAL
Administrative
This disposition is based on the administrative need expressed by the agency.
PRIMARY DESIGNATION
Controlled
AGENCY: Schools for the Deaf and the Blind
SERIES: 6574
TITLE: Hearing aid repair cards
DATES: 1978-
ARRANGEMENT: Chronological by date of repair
DESCRIPTION: These cards are used to document repairs to hearing aids. Information includes an analysis of the hearing aid, the setting it should be on, owner, make, serial number, explanation of defect, what was done to repair the hearing aid, and date repaired.
RETENTION
Retain for 2 year(s)
DISPOSITION
Destroy.
RETENTION AND DISPOSITION AUTHORIZATION
Retention and disposition for this series were specifically approved by the State Records Committee.
APPROVED: 03/1992
FORMAT MANAGEMENT
Paper: Retain in Office for 2 years and then destroy.
APPRAISAL
Administrative
This disposition is based on the administrative value expressed by the agency. These records are only referred to for the current and previous year.
AGENCY: Schools for the Deaf and the Blind
SERIES: 9569
TITLE: Student registrations
DATES: 1915-
ARRANGEMENT: Alphabetical by surname
DESCRIPTION: These registration forms, completed by parents, are created by the Utah Schools for the Deaf and the Blind to determine eligibility and provide student background information. The applications used between the years 1915-1948 are stored separately from current registration forms (1948-), which become a part of student academic files and are eventually microfilmed. Applications include the following information: _name, date of birth, where born, born deaf or blind, at what age hearing or sight was lost, cause of deafness or blindness, medical efforts made to restore functioning, ways of communication, medical data, names, residence, health of parents and grandparents, other deaf or blind relatives, parent's occupation, religious preference, and comments.
RETENTION
Retain permanently
DISPOSITION
May Transfer to Archives.
RETENTION AND DISPOSITION AUTHORIZATION
These records are in Archives' permanent custody.
APPROVED: 03/1992
FORMAT MANAGEMENT
Paper: Retain in Office until microfilmed and then transfer to State Archives.
Microfilm master: Retain in State Archives permanently.
Microfilm duplicate: Retain in Office permanently.
APPRAISAL
Historical
This disposition is based on the information value of student medical data to researchers and family members.
PRIMARY DESIGNATION
Private
AGENCY: Schools for the Deaf and the Blind
SERIES: 9579
TITLE: Student foster care case files
DATES: 1970-
ARRANGEMENT: Alphabetical by surname.
DESCRIPTION: These case files document blind and deaf student adjustment to foster homes. They describe student problems, family relationships, and the students' mental and emotional growth during their stay at the foster home, as observed by the social worker. The files contain foster care agreements (student's name, foster parent signature, and date), a primary characteristics survey, and a Human Services summary.
RETENTION
Permanent. Retain for 6 year(s) after separation
DISPOSITION
Transfer to Archives.
RETENTION AND DISPOSITION AUTHORIZATION
These records are in Archives' permanent custody.
APPROVED: 03/1992
FORMAT MANAGEMENT
Paper: Retain in Office for 6 years after the student leaves the foster home and then transfer to State Archives with authority to weed.
APPRAISAL
Historical Legal
This disposition is based on the historical value of these records. The office retention is based on UCA 78-12-22 (1991), the statute of limitations for contracts.
PRIMARY DESIGNATION
Private
SECONDARY DESIGNATION
Controlled
AGENCY: Schools for the Deaf and the Blind
SERIES: 9580
TITLE: Foster care subject files
DATES: 1970-
ARRANGEMENT: Alphabetical by subject name
DESCRIPTION: These files were created by the business office as a reference file to track the foster care placement program. The files include handbooks for foster parents, bus schedules, child abuse information, newspaper articles, contracts between the Utah Schools for the Deaf and the Blind and the Department of Human Services for case worker monitoring services, foster parent pay rates (names, addresses, income information, telephone numbers), and general reading files and correspondence on subjects relating to foster care.
RETENTION
Permanent. Retain for 6 year(s) after expiration of contractual agreement
DISPOSITION
Transfer to Archives.
RETENTION AND DISPOSITION AUTHORIZATION
Retention and disposition for this series were specifically approved by the State Records Committee.
APPROVED: 03/1992
FORMAT MANAGEMENT
Paper: Retain in Office for 6 years after termination of contract and then transfer to State Archives with authority to weed.
APPRAISAL
Historical Legal
This disposition is based on the evidential value of these documents for the foster care program. Student foster care case files, series 9579, which also document this program, contain highly personal information and are not suited as a permanent record. The in-office retention is based on UCA 78-12-22 (1991), the statute of limitations for contracts.
PRIMARY DESIGNATION
Public
SECONDARY DESIGNATION
Private. Names, addresses, income information, and telephone numbers.
AGENCY: Schools for the Deaf and the Blind
SERIES: 9582
TITLE: Student transportation subject files
DATES: 1984-
ARRANGEMENT: Alphabetical by subject
DESCRIPTION: These files are created by the business office to document and coordinate student transportation to the school. Transportation has been an important service provided by the school since its beginning. When the majority of students used to live on campus, they would travel home on weekends, and arrangements would be coordinated through the school. Now the school pays for daily travel if the child lives more than twenty-five miles away. These files include transportation profiles, surveys, reimbursement reports, transportation committee reports, correspondence, and student behavior files detailing improper etiquette while riding in school vehicles.
RETENTION
Permanent. Retain for 6 year(s)
DISPOSITION
Transfer to Archives.
RETENTION AND DISPOSITION AUTHORIZATION
These records are in Archives' permanent custody.
APPROVED: 03/1992
FORMAT MANAGEMENT
Paper: Retain in Office for 3 years and then transfer to State Records Center. Retain in State Records Center for 3 years and then transfer to State Archives with authority to weed.
APPRAISAL
Historical
This disposition is based on the historical documentation of the transportation program through committee reports and correspondence. More interesting are the behavior files which provide a glimpse of student life that is not documented elsewhere.
PRIMARY DESIGNATION
Public
SECONDARY DESIGNATION
Private. Student behavior files
AGENCY: Schools for the Deaf and the Blind
SERIES: 9583
TITLE: Attendance registers
DATES: 1960-
ARRANGEMENT: Chronological
DESCRIPTION: Teachers create these registers to track student attendance and grades for each of the classes they teach. The register is filed with the program coordinator at the end of each school year. The register includes teacher's and students' names, class, texts used, days student attended, times tardy, and final mark. The register also includes student information used by teachers in their roles as advisors, including student home address, home telephone, miles transported to school, date of birth, age, grade level, parent or guardian name, where employed, business phone, previous school name and location, and anticipated school name and location.
RETENTION
Retain for 3 year(s)
DISPOSITION
Destroy.
RETENTION AND DISPOSITION AUTHORIZATION
Retention and disposition for this series were specifically approved by the State Records Committee.
APPROVED: 03/1992
FORMAT MANAGEMENT
Paper: Retain in Office for 3 years and then destroy.
APPRAISAL
Administrative Legal
This disposition is based on 34 C.F.R._302.44(a) (1990), which states that "each state agency ._._._shall count handicapped children ._._._on their membership rolls as of October 1 of each year and shall report their average daily attendance to the State educational agency." Because the students' grades and attendance are made part of the permanent student academic files, these records need not be kept beyond 3 years, which also considers the administrative needs expressed by school officials.
PRIMARY DESIGNATION
Private
AGENCY: Schools for the Deaf and the Blind
SERIES: 9596
TITLE: Superintendent administrative files
DATES: 1959-
ARRANGEMENT: Alphabetical by subject
DESCRIPTION: These files are created by the superintendent's office. They serve as the official correspondence and subject files for the Utah Schools for the Deaf and the Blind. They document accreditation and evaluation, administration (organization, policies), associations, buildings and grounds, budget and business affairs, committees and councils, executive correspondence, external funding, government, instruction and curriculum development, personnel subject files, reports (annual, master plans), special services, staff development, student activities (residential, graduation, mainstreaming), and transportation. The information also includes IQ scores from the 1954-1971 classes.
RETENTION
Permanent. Retain for 5 year(s)
DISPOSITION
Transfer to Archives.
RETENTION AND DISPOSITION AUTHORIZATION
These records are in Archives' permanent custody.
AUTHORIZED: 03/31/2015
FORMAT MANAGEMENT
Paper: Retain in Office for 3 years and then transfer to State Records Center. Retain in State Records Center for 2 years and then transfer to State Archives with authority to weed.
APPRAISAL
Historical
This disposition is based upon the primary evidential value of the information available to the superintendent to make authoritative decisions on behalf of the Utah Schools for the Deaf and the Blind, and the decisions themselves.
PRIMARY DESIGNATION
Public
SECONDARY DESIGNATION
Controlled. IQ scores of students
AGENCY: Schools for the Deaf and the Blind
SERIES: 9611
TITLE: Student tutoring lessons
DATES: 1983-
ARRANGEMENT: Alphabetical by student surname
DESCRIPTION: Speech teachers create folders for each student tutored. Daily lesson plans are held within the folders and describe that day's objective, activity, and the results of the tutoring. The tutoring may be done by other students. The information includes name, date, lesson number, and comments.
RETENTION
Retain for 5 year(s)
DISPOSITION
Destroy.
RETENTION AND DISPOSITION AUTHORIZATION
These records are in Archives' permanent custody.
APPROVED: 03/1992
FORMAT MANAGEMENT
Paper: Retain in Office for 5 years or until administrative need ends and then destroy.
APPRAISAL
Administrative
This disposition is based upon the administrative needs expressed by the agency.
AGENCY: Schools for the Deaf and the Blind
SERIES: 9612
TITLE: Superintendent's budget correspondence
DATES: 1970-
ARRANGEMENT: Alphabetical by subject
DESCRIPTION: These files are maintained by the superintendent and mostly contain correspondence about budget matters. Subjects include legislative appropriations, salaries, teacher negotiations, federal proposals for the Parent Infant Program (PIP), campus issues, two-principal program, and a survey of teachers.
RETENTION
Permanent. Retain for 5 year(s)
DISPOSITION
Transfer to Archives.
RETENTION AND DISPOSITION AUTHORIZATION
These records are in Archives' permanent custody.
AUTHORIZED: 03/31/2015
FORMAT MANAGEMENT
Paper: Retain in Office for 5 years and then transfer to State Archives with authority to weed.
APPRAISAL
Historical
PRIMARY DESIGNATION
Public
AGENCY: Schools for the Deaf and the Blind
SERIES: 9623
TITLE: Absentee reports
DATES: 1985-
ARRANGEMENT: None
DESCRIPTION: The administrative office creates a report to document teacher absences and reasons for leave request. The leave may be because of sickness, personal or professional reasons, leave without pay, school business, or other reasons. The information includes employee name, date of absence, and substitute teacher name.
RETENTION
Retain for 3 year(s)
DISPOSITION
Destroy.
RETENTION AND DISPOSITION AUTHORIZATION
Retention and disposition for this series is authorized by Archives general schedule Timekeeping records, GRS-1902
AUTHORIZED: 09/18/2015
FORMAT MANAGEMENT
Paper: Retain in Office for 3 years and then destroy.
APPRAISAL
Administrative Fiscal
PRIMARY DESIGNATION
Public. Eighteen personal data elements identified by the State Records Committee.
SECONDARY DESIGNATION
Private
AGENCY: Schools for the Deaf and the Blind
SERIES: 9626
TITLE: Deaf-blind subject files
DATES: 1975-
ARRANGEMENT: Alphabetical by subject
DESCRIPTION: These files document the concerns of the deaf-blind program at the Utah Schools for the Deaf and the Blind. Included is the state plan for the program, briefs summarizing activities of the state liason, other states or interstate programs, and correspondence between the liason and other states. The information includes student enrollment, student names, birthdates, the program they are in, and regarding the exceptional child center.
RETENTION
Permanent. Retain for 5 year(s)
DISPOSITION
Transfer to Archives.
RETENTION AND DISPOSITION AUTHORIZATION
These records are in Archives' permanent custody.
APPROVED: 03/1992
FORMAT MANAGEMENT
Paper: Retain in Office for 5 years and then transfer to State Archives with authority to weed.
APPRAISAL
Historical
This disposition is based on the evidential value of program files.
PRIMARY DESIGNATION
Public
SECONDARY DESIGNATION
Private. Student names, birthdates, and individual programs.
AGENCY: Schools for the Deaf and the Blind
SERIES: 8549
TITLE: Purchase requisitions
DATES: 1941-
ARRANGEMENT: Chronological
DESCRIPTION: These are requisitions for supplies and equipment for current inventory. The information contains requisition number, date, company name, items ordered, and estimated cost. The records help document specific projects in which the school is involved. Both the records and their projects are subject to federal audit.
RETENTION
Retain for 7 year(s) after end of project or program
DISPOSITION
Destroy.
RETENTION AND DISPOSITION AUTHORIZATION
These records are in Archives' permanent custody.
APPROVED: 06/1992
FORMAT MANAGEMENT
Paper copy: Retain in Office for 2 years after completion of the project the records pertain to and then transfer to State Records Center. Retain in State Records Center for 5 years and then destroy.
APPRAISAL
Administrative Fiscal
This disposition is based on federal audit requirements and the administrative need expressed by the agency.
PRIMARY DESIGNATION
Public
AGENCY: Schools for the Deaf and the Blind
SERIES: 8552
TITLE: Accreditation evaluation
DATES: 1972-
ARRANGEMENT: None
DESCRIPTION: This evaluation was created by the Utah Schools for the Deaf and the Blind (USDB) to provide standards and evaluation criteria by which to evaluate all aspects of the USDB. The school is currently accredited every five years by the American Conference for the Education of the Deaf (ACED) and the National Accreditation for the Blind (NAB). The report evaluates the following: the administration (board, superintendent, administrators, instructional staff, salaries, etc.); pupil and personnel services; school facilities; custodial program; food service program; school programs (language, speech, reading, auditory training, preschool, social studies, science, mathematics, art, and integration); curriculum; educational resource center; career education programs (schedules, home economics, arts and crafts, graphic arts, etc.); residential living and activities; special programs (teacher training, behavior modification, and federally supported programs); and medical services. The evaluation also includes a parental questionnaire with percentage responses regarding USDB's effectiveness in developing human relations, skills, and personal characteristics; and parental appraisal of school programs.
RETENTION
Permanent. Retain for 5 year(s)
DISPOSITION
Transfer to Archives.
RETENTION AND DISPOSITION AUTHORIZATION
These records are in Archives' permanent custody.
APPROVED: 03/1992
FORMAT MANAGEMENT
Paper: Retain in Office for 5 years and then transfer to State Archives.
Paper copy: Retain in Office until administrative need ends or superseded and then destroy.
APPRAISAL
Administrative Historical
This disposition is based on the primary evidential value of this evaluation tool to USDB school administrators, teachers, parents, and others.
AGENCY: Schools for the Deaf and the Blind
SERIES: 8553
TITLE: Elementary Department handbook
DATES: 1982-
ARRANGEMENT: None
DESCRIPTION: This handbook is prepared by the Elementary Department of the school and is given to parents. It provides information about teachers, classrooms, attendance, health information, hearing aids, programs, transportation, dress code, physical education, parental visits, and rules.
RETENTION
Retain permanently
DISPOSITION
May Transfer to Archives.
RETENTION AND DISPOSITION AUTHORIZATION
Retention and disposition for this series is authorized by Archives general schedule Publications, GRS-1678
AUTHORIZED: 04/16/1991
FORMAT MANAGEMENT
Paper: Retain in State Archives permanently.
Paper copy: Retain in Office until administrative need ends or until updated and then destroy.
APPRAISAL
Administrative
PRIMARY DESIGNATION
Public
AGENCY: Schools for the Deaf and the Blind
SERIES: 8554
TITLE: Repair authorization order slips
DATES: 1973-
ARRANGEMENT: Chronological
DESCRIPTION: These slips document the repair orders for all departments needing electronic, janitorial, mechanical, or other type of repair service. Included is the description of the problem, name of department, authorized signature, and (if applicable) vehicle issue date.
RETENTION
Retain for 2 year(s)
DISPOSITION
Destroy.
RETENTION AND DISPOSITION AUTHORIZATION
These records are in Archives' permanent custody.
APPROVED: 03/1992
FORMAT MANAGEMENT
Paper: Retain in Office for 2 years and then destroy.
APPRAISAL
Administrative
This disposition is based on the administrative needs of the agency.
AGENCY: Schools for the Deaf and the Blind
SERIES: 9167
TITLE: Annual reports
DATES: 1896-
ARRANGEMENT: Chronological.
DESCRIPTION: These reports provide account of each school's activities and accomplishments. The reports contain information pertaining to programs, operations, policies, procedures, recommendations, and finances.
RETENTION
Permanent. Retain until administrative need ends
DISPOSITION
Transfer to Archives.
RETENTION AND DISPOSITION AUTHORIZATION
Retention and disposition for this series is authorized by Archives general schedule Publications, GRS-1678
AUTHORIZED: 01/02/2018
FORMAT MANAGEMENT
Paper: Retain in State Archives permanently with authority to weed.
Microfiche master: Retain in State Archives permanently with authority to weed.
Microfiche duplicate: Retain in State Archives permanently with authority to weed.
APPRAISAL
Historical
Disposition based on the value of these records in documenting agency achievements, policies, programs, and function.
PRIMARY DESIGNATION
Public
AGENCY: Schools for the Deaf and the Blind
SERIES: 9168
TITLE: Autistic student academic case files
DATES: 1979-
ARRANGEMENT: Alphabetical by surname
DESCRIPTION: Student files are maintained to provide individual medical and family history, document attendance, gauge progress and academic success, and to verify disability for social security purposes. These records contain official documentation listing autistic students' courses, grades, credits earned, and status achieved. The files also include psychological reports, eye and ear exams, other medical records, registration forms, parental permission forms, individual education plans (IEP), a statement of parents' rights, Stanford Achievement Test (SAT) scores, and behavioral intervention methods to use with the child.
RETENTION
Permanent. Retain for 25 year(s)
DISPOSITION
Transfer to Archives.
RETENTION AND DISPOSITION AUTHORIZATION
These records are in Archives' permanent custody.
AUTHORIZED: 01/02/2018
FORMAT MANAGEMENT
Paper: Retain in Office for 25 years or until student termination and then microfilm.
Microfilm master: Retain in State Archives permanently.
Microfilm duplicate: Retain in Office permanently.
APPRAISAL
PRIMARY DESIGNATION
Private
SECONDARY DESIGNATION
Controlled. Psychological records.
AGENCY: Schools for the Deaf and the Blind
SERIES: 9681
TITLE: Program accounting registers
DATES: 1967-
ARRANGEMENT: Chronological
DESCRIPTION: These registers document the operating expenses of various school programs. The information includes type of program or service, warrant numbers, those being paid, amount, date of warrant, account balance, and student accounts.
RETENTION
Retain for 3 year(s)
DISPOSITION
Destroy.
RETENTION AND DISPOSITION AUTHORIZATION
These records are in Archives' permanent custody.
APPROVED: 03/1992
FORMAT MANAGEMENT
Paper: Retain in Office for 3 years and then destroy.
APPRAISAL
Fiscal
This disposition is based on the standard audit requirements of general accounting records.
AGENCY: Schools for the Deaf and the Blind
SERIES: 9702
TITLE: Program grant records
DATES: 1980-
ARRANGEMENT: Chronological
DESCRIPTION: These records document the Title I grants requested and received through Public Law 89.313. When the Utah Schools for the Deaf and the Blind request funds, they describe program needs, the objectives of the program, and how it will be evaluated. These files contain the applications and correspondence. The information includes type of project, dates, type of employees needed, and proposed salaries.
RETENTION
Permanent. Retain for 5 year(s)
DISPOSITION
Transfer to Archives.
RETENTION AND DISPOSITION AUTHORIZATION
These records are in Archives' permanent custody.
APPROVED: 03/1992
FORMAT MANAGEMENT
Paper: Retain in Office for 5 years and then transfer to State Archives with authority to weed.
APPRAISAL
Historical
This disposition is based on the evidential value of the program through grant applications.
AGENCY: Schools for the Deaf and the Blind
SERIES: 9713
TITLE: Commencement programs
DATES: 1946-
ARRANGEMENT: Chronological.
DESCRIPTION: These programs document the graduation ceremonies of the Utah Schools for the Deaf and the Blind. The information in the programs includes speakers, music, graduates and their honors, and the time and date of the commencement exercises.
RETENTION
Permanent. Retain for 2 year(s)
DISPOSITION
Transfer to Archives.
RETENTION AND DISPOSITION AUTHORIZATION
Retention and disposition for this series were specifically approved by the State Records Committee.
APPROVED: 03/1992
FORMAT MANAGEMENT
Paper: Retain in Office for 2 years and then transfer to State Archives with authority to weed.
APPRAISAL
Historical
This disposition is based on the historical value of the programs.
PRIMARY DESIGNATION
Public
AGENCY: Schools for the Deaf and the Blind
SERIES: 9714
TITLE: Resource files
DATES: 1989-
ARRANGEMENT: Numerical with alphabetical subject and title index
DESCRIPTION: These files are maintained by the Blind Parent Infant Program (PIP) office as a resource to parents and the general public. They include published articles and other information of interest to the school. The subjects include medical information, activities for children, behavior checklists, and communication issues.
RETENTION
Retain until superseded
DISPOSITION
Destroy.
RETENTION AND DISPOSITION AUTHORIZATION
These records are in Archives' permanent custody.
APPROVED: 03/1992
FORMAT MANAGEMENT
Paper: Retain in Office until superseded and then destroy.
APPRAISAL
Administrative
This disposition is based on the continuing administrative need of these files.
PRIMARY DESIGNATION
Public
AGENCY: Schools for the Deaf and the Blind
SERIES: 9715
TITLE: Library equipment checkout records
DATES: 1988-
ARRANGEMENT: Alphabetical by teacher name
DESCRIPTION: These library records document requests and circulation of equipment. Included is the date, type of equipment wanted, equipment number, and teacher name.
RETENTION
Retain for 1 year(s)
DISPOSITION
Destroy.
RETENTION AND DISPOSITION AUTHORIZATION
Retention and disposition for this series were specifically approved by the State Records Committee.
APPROVED: 03/1992
FORMAT MANAGEMENT
Paper: Retain in Office for 1 year or until administrative need ends and then destroy.
APPRAISAL
Administrative
This disposition is based on the administrative need expressed by the agency.
AGENCY: Schools for the Deaf and the Blind
SERIES: 9752
TITLE: Periodical check-in cards
DATES: 1983-
ARRANGEMENT: Alphabetical by title
DESCRIPTION: These cards track the Deaf School library's receipt of periodicals for acquisition and inventory purposes. The information includes title, number of issues per year, and the ones received.
RETENTION
Retain until administrative need ends
DISPOSITION
Destroy.
RETENTION AND DISPOSITION AUTHORIZATION
These records are in Archives' permanent custody.
APPROVED: 03/1992
FORMAT MANAGEMENT
Paper: Retain in Office until administrative need ends and then destroy.
APPRAISAL
Administrative
This disposition is based on the administrative need expressed by the agency.
AGENCY: Schools for the Deaf and the Blind
SERIES: 9753
TITLE: Annual budget reports
DATES: 1980-
ARRANGEMENT: Chronological.
DESCRIPTION: Agency reports at the end of the fiscal year on the status of appropriation accounts and apportionment.
RETENTION
Permanent. Retain for 7 year(s)
DISPOSITION
Transfer to Archives.
RETENTION AND DISPOSITION AUTHORIZATION
Retention and disposition for this series is authorized by Archives general schedule Audited financial statements, GRS-1857
AUTHORIZED: 06/13/1991
FORMAT MANAGEMENT
Paper: Retain in Office for 7 years and then transfer to State Archives.
APPRAISAL
Fiscal Historical
Disposition based on the value of these records in documenting agency finances, procedures, and function.
PRIMARY DESIGNATION
Public
AGENCY: Schools for the Deaf and the Blind
SERIES: 9754
TITLE: Block grant yearly reports
DATES: 1967-
ARRANGEMENT: Chronological
DESCRIPTION: These are planning and program grants given to the Utah Schools for the Deaf and the Blind from the Federal Government. The files contain information about the Elementary Secondary Education Act (ESEA), sensory-impaired infants, and programs at the school using grant money. Correspondence, financial information, and certification of expenditures are also included. The applications for the grants are not included.
RETENTION
Permanent. Retain for 5 year(s)
DISPOSITION
Transfer to Archives.
RETENTION AND DISPOSITION AUTHORIZATION
Retention and disposition for this series is proposed and has not yet been approved.
FORMAT MANAGEMENT
Paper: Retain in Office for 5 years and then transfer to State Archives with authority to weed.
APPRAISAL
PRIMARY DESIGNATION
Public
AGENCY: Schools for the Deaf and the Blind
SERIES: 9756
TITLE: Educational support services administrative records
DATES: 1982-
ARRANGEMENT: None
DESCRIPTION: These files are used as an administrative copy for the Educational Support Services section of the Utah Schools for the Deaf and the Blind. Included are copies of building plans, vehicle usage, student phone lists, policies, memos, and other miscellaneous items.
RETENTION
Retain until administrative need ends
DISPOSITION
Destroy.
RETENTION AND DISPOSITION AUTHORIZATION
Retention and disposition for this series were specifically approved by the State Records Committee.
APPROVED: 03/1992
FORMAT MANAGEMENT
Paper copy: Retain in Office until administrative need ends and then destroy.
APPRAISAL
Administrative
This disposition is based on the administrative value expressed by the agency.
AGENCY: Schools for the Deaf and the Blind
SERIES: 9757
TITLE: Research review committee minutes
DATES: 1979-
ARRANGEMENT: Chronological.
DESCRIPTION: Records created by a committee or conference, including advisory committee records relating to executive establishment, organization, membership, and policy. Includes agenda, meeting minutes, final reports, and related records documenting the accomplishments of official boards and committees.
RETENTION
Permanent. Retain for 3 year(s)
DISPOSITION
Transfer to Archives.
RETENTION AND DISPOSITION AUTHORIZATION
These records are in Archives' permanent custody.
AUTHORIZED: 03/18/2015
FORMAT MANAGEMENT
Paper: Retain in Office for 3 years and then transfer to State Archives with authority to weed.
APPRAISAL
Historical
These records have evidentiary value and serve as a history of board and committee actions. They contain minutes of open committee and board meetings as required by UCA 52-4-7. (2005) Records may also include agenda, recordings, recordings and minutes of closed portions of meetings, and other supporting documentation.
PRIMARY DESIGNATION
Public
AGENCY: Schools for the Deaf and the Blind
SERIES: 9762
TITLE: Vision screening for public school children
DATES: 1989-
ARRANGEMENT: Alphabetical by screening site, thereunder by surname
DESCRIPTION: Vision screening of public school children is conducted by the Vision Skills Specialist from the Utah Schools for the Deaf and the Blind. The screening takes place in public schools or in other community centers. This is done in order to identify children with eye problems who may need special schooling. Included in the screening is the functional vision report (series 9765). The school maintains these records regardless of whether the tests were positive or negative. The records of children whose eye problems are severe enough to be helped by the Utah Schools for the Deaf and the Blind are maintained separately.
RETENTION
Retain for 5 year(s)
DISPOSITION
Destroy.
RETENTION AND DISPOSITION AUTHORIZATION
These records are in Archives' permanent custody.
APPROVED: 03/1992
FORMAT MANAGEMENT
Paper: Retain in Office for 5 years or until administrative need ends and then destroy.
APPRAISAL
Administrative
This disposition is based on the administrative need expressed by the agency. They are uncertain how long the information will be valuable, but they will reevaluate the retention period in 1994.
PRIMARY DESIGNATION
Private
AGENCY: Schools for the Deaf and the Blind
SERIES: 9765
TITLE: Functional vision reports
DATES: 1989-
ARRANGEMENT: Alphabetical by teacher name, thereunder by student name
DESCRIPTION: The vision skills specialist at the Utah Schools for the Deaf and the Blind, who is an educator, conducts vision testing of all students, including infants and preschoolers. The children are tested to determine how they use their eyes and to develop program suggestions for teachers. The functional vision report documents observations and assessments of visual skills and includes the following: _eye reports from doctors, vision history, specific observations, visual acuity, and other medical information. The record copy becomes part of the student's academic file and is eventually microfilmed. This information serves as documentation of the student's vision at one point in time, especially in case of future disability. An administrative copy is held by the vision skills specialist. Parents may view this information but can only receive copies of eye reports from their doctors; school copies of eye reports are not official.
RETENTION
Retain for 25 year(s)
DISPOSITION
Destroy.
RETENTION AND DISPOSITION AUTHORIZATION
Retention and disposition for this series were specifically approved by the State Records Committee.
APPROVED: 03/1992
FORMAT MANAGEMENT
Paper copy: Retain in Office for 25 years after record copy is in student academic files and then destroy.
APPRAISAL
Administrative
This disposition is based on the administrative need expressed by the agency.
PRIMARY DESIGNATION
Private
AGENCY: Schools for the Deaf and the Blind
SERIES: 7721
TITLE: Student transportation reimbursement records
DATES: 1980-
ARRANGEMENT: Chronological, thereunder alphabetical by student surname
DESCRIPTION: The Utah Schools for the Deaf and the Blind do not provide student transportation, so they reimburse parents for bringing their children to school if they live more than twenty-five miles from the campus. These files document this reimbursement. The information includes name of student, address, home school district, cost of transportation on Utah Transit Authority (UTA) buses, round trips traveled per day with private transportation, round trip mileage, address to which reimbursement is sent, car pool information, claimant's signature, reimbursement rate, effective dates, and the signature of the school's Support Services Manager. The original copy is sent to the State Division of Finance for seven years, after which they are destroyed.
RETENTION
Retain for 3 year(s)
DISPOSITION
Destroy.
RETENTION AND DISPOSITION AUTHORIZATION
These records are in Archives' permanent custody.
APPROVED: 03/1992
FORMAT MANAGEMENT
Paper copy: Retain in Office for 3 years and then destroy.
APPRAISAL
Fiscal
This disposition is based on the standard audit requirements of financial records.
PRIMARY DESIGNATION
Private
AGENCY: Schools for the Deaf and the Blind
SERIES: 7722
TITLE: Foster care reimbursement records
DATES: 1984-
ARRANGEMENT: Chronological
DESCRIPTION: These files document the payments made to those who provide foster care for deaf and blind students. The information includes amount paid, child's name, dates of care, caretaker's name, and signatures. The original copy is sent to the Division of Finance for seven years, after which it is destroyed. The school uses a duplicate copy for its administrative needs.
RETENTION
Retain for 3 year(s)
DISPOSITION
Destroy.
RETENTION AND DISPOSITION AUTHORIZATION
Retention and disposition for this series were specifically approved by the State Records Committee.
APPROVED: 03/1992
FORMAT MANAGEMENT
Paper copy: Retain in Office for 3 years and then destroy.
APPRAISAL
Administrative Fiscal
This disposition is based upon the audit requirements of general financial records.
PRIMARY DESIGNATION
Private
AGENCY: Schools for the Deaf and the Blind
SERIES: 7723
TITLE: Student files
DATES: 1940-
ARRANGEMENT: Chronological by birth date and thereunder alphabetical by surname.
DESCRIPTION: Student files are maintained for all students as well as for deaf, hearing impaired, blind, visually impaired, infants and young children in the Parent Infant Program (PIP). These files include registration forms; information about the student?s disability; medical and family history information; school attendance records; individual education plans (IEP); academic records; psychological reports; and test scores or results, including vision or hearing tests.
RETENTION
Permanent. Retain for 50 year(s)
DISPOSITION
Transfer to Archives.
RETENTION AND DISPOSITION AUTHORIZATION
These records are in Archives' permanent custody.
FORMAT MANAGEMENT
Paper: Retain in Office for 20 years and then transfer to State Records Center. Retain in State Records Center for 30 years and then transfer to State Archives with authority to weed.
Microfilm master: Retain in State Archives permanently with authority to weed.
Microfilm duplicate: Retain in State Archives permanently with authority to weed.
APPRAISAL
Administrative Historical
This disposition is based on program participant?s possible need to use these records to secure disability or social security benefits. Thereafter the records will be valuable for documenting medical family history and for researching issues relating to people with disabilities.
PRIMARY DESIGNATION
Private
SECONDARY DESIGNATION
Controlled. Psychological reports
AGENCY: Schools for the Deaf and the Blind
SERIES: 7579
TITLE: Local educational agencies policy book
DATES: 1984-
ARRANGEMENT: None
DESCRIPTION: This is a loose-leaf policy book created by the Utah State Office of Education and divided into five volumes. These materials set guidelines for various issues, including funding, child abuse, and the destruction of records. The records contained in the volumes include memos by the Board of Education and Office of Education, information specifically for local educational agencies and institutions, and position papers.
RETENTION
Retain until superseded
DISPOSITION
Destroy.
RETENTION AND DISPOSITION AUTHORIZATION
Retention and disposition for this series were specifically approved by the State Records Committee.
APPROVED: 03/1992
FORMAT MANAGEMENT
Paper copy: Retain in Office until policy is superseded and then destroy.
APPRAISAL
Administrative
This disposition is based on the fact these these policies are not updated on a regular basis, but when they are, the previous policy may be destroyed. The originals are held by the Utah State Office of Education.
AGENCY: Schools for the Deaf and the Blind
SERIES: 7589
TITLE: Board of Education meeting agenda
DATES: 1959-
ARRANGEMENT: Chronological
DESCRIPTION: These are the agendas of the Board of Education, stating what will be discussed in the monthly meetings, such as funding, services, studies, and master plans. The Utah Schools for the Deaf and the Blind (USDB) use the agenda to know when to present issues for the Board's review. These records include the items and supporting material that USDB has submitted.
RETENTION
Retain permanently
DISPOSITION
May Transfer to Archives.
RETENTION AND DISPOSITION AUTHORIZATION
Retention and disposition for this series is authorized by Archives general schedule Open meeting minutes & supplementary materials, GRS-1709
AUTHORIZED: 03/18/2015
FORMAT MANAGEMENT
Paper: Retain in Office until microfilmed and then destroy provided microfilm has passed inspection.
Microfilm master: Retain in State Archives permanently.
Microfilm duplicate: Retain in Office permanently.
APPRAISAL
Administrative Historical
These records are not held by another institution and give vital historical information about the school.
PRIMARY DESIGNATION
Public
AGENCY: Schools for the Deaf and the Blind
SERIES: 7591
TITLE: Policies and procedures manuals
DATES: 1984-
ARRANGEMENT: Chronological
DESCRIPTION: Policies and procedures approved by the school administrator that govern the operation and administration of various programs in the Utah Schools for the Deaf and the Blind.
RETENTION
Permanent. Retain until superseded
DISPOSITION
Transfer to Archives.
RETENTION AND DISPOSITION AUTHORIZATION
Retention and disposition for this series is authorized by Archives general schedule Program and policy development records, GRS-1717
AUTHORIZED: 04/10/2015
FORMAT MANAGEMENT
Paper: Retain in Office until superseded and then transfer to State Archives.
APPRAISAL
Historical
PRIMARY DESIGNATION
Public
AGENCY: Schools for the Deaf and the Blind
SERIES: 7594
TITLE: Advisory council minutes
DATES: 1971-
ARRANGEMENT: Chronological
DESCRIPTION: These are the minutes from the Governor's Advisory Council, which became the Institutional Council ca._1981. The council discusses issues related to the school in cooperation with the Board of Education. They meet monthly. The purpose of the Advisory Council was to respond to the needs of parents, students, and teachers in an advisory capacity. In addition, the Institutional Council is responsible for the management of property, funds, and education at the Utah Schools for the Deaf and the Blind and has the power to change internal policies.
RETENTION
Permanent. Retain for 5 year(s)
DISPOSITION
Transfer to Archives.
RETENTION AND DISPOSITION AUTHORIZATION
Retention and disposition for this series is authorized by Archives general schedule Open meeting minutes & supplementary materials, GRS-1709
AUTHORIZED: 03/18/2015
FORMAT MANAGEMENT
Paper: Retain in Office for 5 years and then transfer to State Archives with authority to weed.
APPRAISAL
Administrative Historical
These records show the historical development of the Utah Schools for the Deaf and the Blind.
PRIMARY DESIGNATION
Public
AGENCY: Schools for the Deaf and the Blind
SERIES: 7595
TITLE: Photographs
DATES: 1905-
ARRANGEMENT: None
DESCRIPTION: These are loose black and white photographs, some mounted, which depict the buildings on the Monroe and 20th Street grounds of the Utah Schools for the Deaf and the Blind. Also included are group photos of people. These photos are held in the school vault. Additionally, there are nine 4 x 8 foot bulletin boards permanently covered with photographs. The images depict activities and scenes of campus life including academics, athletics, commencement exercises, superintendents, principals, vocational programs, buildings and grounds, support services, student activities, houseparents/supervisors, and deaf organizations in Utah.
RETENTION
Retain permanently
DISPOSITION
May Transfer to Archives.
RETENTION AND DISPOSITION AUTHORIZATION
Retention and disposition for this series is authorized by Archives general schedule Agency history records, GRS-1723
AUTHORIZED: 09/18/2015
FORMAT MANAGEMENT
Photographs: Retain in Office permanently.
Photographs copy: Retain in State Archives permanently.
APPRAISAL
Historical
These photographs are valuable in showing the architectural heritage of the school.
PRIMARY DESIGNATION
Public
AGENCY: Schools for the Deaf and the Blind
SERIES: 7696
TITLE: Purchase orders
DATES: 1970-
ARRANGEMENT: Alphanumerical by purchase order number.
DESCRIPTION: These are orders used to document a purchase transaction and to notify the agency of purchase approval. In particular, the purchase orders are used for specific projects in which the school is involved. They help document that project to federal auditors.
RETENTION
Retain for 7 year(s) after end of project or program
DISPOSITION
Destroy.
RETENTION AND DISPOSITION AUTHORIZATION
These records are in Archives' permanent custody.
FORMAT MANAGEMENT
Paper copy: Retain in Office for 2 years after completion of the project the records pertain to and then transfer to State Records Center. Retain in State Records Center for 5 years and then destroy.
APPRAISAL
Administrative Fiscal
This disposition is based on federal audit requirements and the administrative needs expressed by the agency.
PRIMARY DESIGNATION
Public
AGENCY: Schools for the Deaf and the Blind
SERIES: 10054
TITLE: Executive correspondence
DATES: 1950-
ARRANGEMENT: Chronological
DESCRIPTION: Records not duplicated elsewhere that document how the office is organized and how it functions, its pattern of action, its policies, procedures and achievements.
RETENTION
Permanent. Retain for 5 year(s)
DISPOSITION
Transfer to Archives.
RETENTION AND DISPOSITION AUTHORIZATION
These records are in Archives' permanent custody.
AUTHORIZED: 03/31/2015
FORMAT MANAGEMENT
Paper: Retain in Office for 5 years or until administrative need ends and then transfer to State Archives with authority to weed.
APPRAISAL
PRIMARY DESIGNATION
Public
AGENCY: Schools for the Deaf and the Blind
SERIES: 10055
TITLE: Lesson planning books
DATES: 1960-
ARRANGEMENT: Chronological.
DESCRIPTION: These are lesson planning books used by teachers to calendar student activities in the classroom. Each day, items are listed such as "reading," "macaroni necklace artwork," "using scissors," etc. The records document daily curriculum for each class and may indicate unique teaching methods for disabled children.
RETENTION
Permanent. Retain for 2 year(s)
DISPOSITION
Transfer to Archives.
RETENTION AND DISPOSITION AUTHORIZATION
These records are in Archives' permanent custody.
APPROVED: 03/1992
FORMAT MANAGEMENT
Paper: Retain in Office for 2 years or until administrative need ends and then transfer to State Archives with authority to weed.
APPRAISAL
Administrative Historical
This disposition is based on the informational value of the records which document teaching methods and curriculum used with deaf and blind students.
PRIMARY DESIGNATION
Public
AGENCY: Schools for the Deaf and the Blind
SERIES: 10057
TITLE: Deaf student classroom exercises videos
DATES: ca. 1985-
ARRANGEMENT: None
DESCRIPTION: These are videos (in Beta format) of deaf students which document various classroom activities and students communicating in sign language.
RETENTION
Permanent. Retain for 1 year(s) or until administrative need ends
DISPOSITION
Transfer to Archives.
RETENTION AND DISPOSITION AUTHORIZATION
Retention and disposition for this series is authorized by Archives general schedule Agency history records, GRS-1723
AUTHORIZED: 03/04/2016
FORMAT MANAGEMENT
Video recordings master: Retain in Office for 1 year or until administrative need ends and then transfer to State Archives with authority to weed.
APPRAISAL
Historical
Disposition based on the value of these records in documenting the school's achievements, programs, and function.
PRIMARY DESIGNATION
Public
AGENCY: Schools for the Deaf and the Blind
SERIES: 10689
TITLE: Curriculum guides
DATES: 1924-
ARRANGEMENT: Chronological.
DESCRIPTION: This series contains guides and materials to assist teachers in thier individual subjects. The guides include basic steps for introducing new concepts while reinforcing prior instruction. The areas of curriculum include: english, geography, history, language, reading, science, and vocational education.
RETENTION
Permanent. Retain until administrative need ends
DISPOSITION
Transfer to Archives.
RETENTION AND DISPOSITION AUTHORIZATION
These records are in Archives' permanent custody.
FORMAT MANAGEMENT
Paper: Retain in State Archives permanently with authority to weed.
APPRAISAL
Historical
Disposition based on the value of these records in documenting the school's programs, achievements, academic courses, procedures, and function.
PRIMARY DESIGNATION
Public
AGENCY: Schools for the Deaf and the Blind
SERIES: 9801
TITLE: Program reports
DATES: 1987-
ARRANGEMENT: Chronological
DESCRIPTION: These reports are created by the Utah Schools for the Deaf and the Blind to document the progress of the school toward fulfilling its mission and meeting its program goals. The reports describe each of the school's divisions separately and provide both qualitative and quantitative analyses. Holdings: 1987-89
RETENTION
Permanent. Retain for 3 year(s)
DISPOSITION
Transfer to Archives.
RETENTION AND DISPOSITION AUTHORIZATION
These records are in Archives' permanent custody.
APPROVED: 03/1992
FORMAT MANAGEMENT
Paper: Retain in Office for 3 years and then transfer to State Archives with authority to weed.
APPRAISAL
Historical
These reports detail program goals of the Utah Schools for the Deaf and the Blind beyond the general summary provided by annual reports. Given the unique perspective of Utah's approach to blind and deaf education when compared to other programs around the country, these reports may prove useful to researchers interested in program evaluation.
AGENCY: Schools for the Deaf and the Blind
SERIES: 9880
TITLE: Library automated system
DATES: 1988-
ARRANGEMENT: Alphabetical by name, thereunder numerical by bar code number
DESCRIPTION: The library computer keeps an inventory of books checked out and to whom, tracks overdue costs, and serves as a patron file of students, teachers, parents, and other school districts who use the library. The information includes name, address, occupation, and employer.
RETENTION
Retain until superseded
DISPOSITION
Destroy.
RETENTION AND DISPOSITION AUTHORIZATION
Retention and disposition for this series were specifically approved by the State Records Committee.
APPROVED: 03/1992
FORMAT MANAGEMENT
Computer data files: Retain in Office until updated and then erase.
APPRAISAL
Administrative
This disposition is based on the administrative need expressed by the agency.
PRIMARY DESIGNATION
Private
AGENCY: Schools for the Deaf and the Blind
SERIES: 9881
TITLE: Library request forms
DATES: 1988-
ARRANGEMENT: None
DESCRIPTION: These are requests made by teachers to document library services, such as copying or recording a videotape, laminating items, sending media items needed in the classroom, etc. The information includes name of teacher, school, type and date of event, and date items are needed.
RETENTION
Retain for 1 year(s)
DISPOSITION
Destroy.
RETENTION AND DISPOSITION AUTHORIZATION
Retention and disposition for this series were specifically approved by the State Records Committee.
APPROVED: 03/1992
FORMAT MANAGEMENT
Paper: Retain in Office for 1 year and then destroy.
APPRAISAL
Administrative
This disposition is based on the administrative need expressed by the agency.
PRIMARY DESIGNATION
Public
AGENCY: Schools for the Deaf and the Blind
SERIES: 9882
TITLE: Architectural drawings
DATES: 1934-
ARRANGEMENT: None.
DESCRIPTION: These are the blueprints for the school buildings on 846 20th Street in Ogden. They document the building history of the school. The drawings include plans, sections, elevations, and details for Driggs hall, Woodbury hall, heat plant, garage and maintenance building, classroom building, vocational building, administration building, primary hall, shop building, gym and arts building, and the supplemental, classroom, and employee quarters for the tuberculosis hospital at 742 Harrison in Ogden. Also included are the plans for the new school at 742 Harrison.
RETENTION
Permanent. Retain until disposition of asset
DISPOSITION
Transfer to Archives.
RETENTION AND DISPOSITION AUTHORIZATION
Retention and disposition for this series is authorized by Archives general schedule Government construction as-built plans and specifications, GRS-1789
AUTHORIZED: 06/04/2019
FORMAT MANAGEMENT
Paper: Retain in Office until school has moved and then transfer to State Archives with authority to weed.
Paper copy: Retain in Office until administrative need ends and then destroy.
APPRAISAL
Historical
This disposition is based on the historical value of architectural drawings. These drawings are the record copy.
PRIMARY DESIGNATION
Public
AGENCY: Schools for the Deaf and the Blind
SERIES: 9803
TITLE: Deaf-blind consultant records
DATES: 1986-
ARRANGEMENT: Alphabetical by student name
DESCRIPTION: These files are created by the Specialist for Deaf/Blind students to evaluate the educational needs and abilities of deaf/blind students and to plan a course of action for their education. The students are reevaluated every three years. The files are also referred to when the specialist receives calls from other school districts and teachers regarding a student's history. They contain copies of the student's evaluations, certificate of deaf-blindness, and related records. The originals are maintained as part of each student's permanent official record (blind student academic files, series 8438, or deaf student academic files, series 7723).
RETENTION
Retain for 10 year(s)
DISPOSITION
Destroy.
RETENTION AND DISPOSITION AUTHORIZATION
Retention and disposition for this series were specifically approved by the State Records Committee.
APPROVED: 03/1992
FORMAT MANAGEMENT
Paper copy: Retain in Office for 10 years and then destroy.
APPRAISAL
Administrative
This disposition is based on the perceived administrative need for the files expressed by the Specialist for the Deaf/Blind in order to meet reference requests about a student's history and questions regarding prior student evaluations.
PRIMARY DESIGNATION
Private
SECONDARY DESIGNATION
Controlled. Psychological reports
AGENCY: Schools for the Deaf and the Blind
SERIES: 9809
TITLE: Food inventory log
DATES: 1988-
ARRANGEMENT: Chronological
DESCRIPTION: The Food Services department of the Utah Schools for the Deaf and the Blind creates these records to track food supplies being stored or retrieved from the food storage area in the fallout shelter beneath the school cafeteria. The inventory allows the Food Services director to control inventory and plan for new purchases. The inventory form records item, unit size, amount, whether the quantity is going in or coming out of storage, date, and name of employee who retrieves the items.
RETENTION
Retain for 3 year(s)
DISPOSITION
Destroy.
RETENTION AND DISPOSITION AUTHORIZATION
Retention and disposition for this series were specifically approved by the State Records Committee.
APPROVED: 03/1992
FORMAT MANAGEMENT
Paper: Retain in Office for 3 years and then destroy.
APPRAISAL
Administrative
This disposition is based on the administrative need expressed by the Food Services supervisor.
AGENCY: Schools for the Deaf and the Blind
SERIES: 9810
TITLE: Daily menu planning worksheets
DATES: 1988-
ARRANGEMENT: Chronological
DESCRIPTION: The Food Services department of the Schools for the Deaf and the Blind uses these worksheets to plan their menus and track grocery inventory. The worksheets list what is on the daily menu by food group, and the quantity planned and consumed (lbs., cans, etc.).
RETENTION
Retain for 3 year(s)
DISPOSITION
Destroy.
RETENTION AND DISPOSITION AUTHORIZATION
Retention and disposition for this series were specifically approved by the State Records Committee.
APPROVED: 03/1992
FORMAT MANAGEMENT
Paper: Retain in Office for 3 years and then destroy.
APPRAISAL
Fiscal
This disposition is based on compliance with the three-year audit period adopted by the State Board of Education as part of its measures to control school lunch revenues based upon student apportionment according to UCA_53A-19-201 (1990).
AGENCY: Schools for the Deaf and the Blind
SERIES: 9812
TITLE: Special milk reimbursement claims
DATES: 1988-
ARRANGEMENT: Chronological
DESCRIPTION: These monthly claim reports document the number of daily milk servings to deaf and blind students during meals served at the school cafeteria. The reimbursement requests are filed monthly with the State Office of Education. All of the students at the Utah Schools for the Deaf and the Blind qualify for the Special Milk Program for Children under the Child Nutrition Act of 1966. The program under the administration of the U._S._Department of Agriculture encourages student consumption of milk by reimbursing nonprofit schools for the full cost or partial cost of milk served to their students. The claim reports include the following information: program name, claim period beginning and ending dates, number of students eligible, number of meals served, comparative statistics for prior month, average price paid to distributor for milk, number of 1/2 pints for federal reimbursment, price of milk, signature, and date.
RETENTION
Retain for 3 year(s) after completion of publication or report
DISPOSITION
Destroy.
RETENTION AND DISPOSITION AUTHORIZATION
These records are in Archives' permanent custody.
APPROVED: 03/1992
FORMAT MANAGEMENT
Paper: Retain in Office for 3 years after submission of the year-end Financial Status Report or until audit is complete and then destroy.
APPRAISAL
Fiscal
This disposition is based on 7 C.F.R._215.11 (1990), which states that each state agency shall retain program records "for a period of three years after the date of submission of the final Financial Status Report for the fiscal year, except that if audit findings have not been resolved, the records shall be retained beyond the three-year period as long as required for the resolution of the issues raised by the audit."
AGENCY: Schools for the Deaf and the Blind
SERIES: 9891
TITLE: Educational computer coordination system
DATES: 1986-
ARRANGEMENT: None
DESCRIPTION: This computer system is used by the educational computer coordinator to track the inventory of hardware and software checked out to schools. Public schools use the software for teaching local deaf and blind students. Each school year, the coordinator reviews the previous year's inventory for new acquisition needs. The system contains a list of courseware (Speaking Speller, Daily Living Skills, Lessons in Syntax, Reader Rabbit, The Writing Workshop, Alien Addition, Galaxy Math Facts Game, Chemical Reaction, etc.); software variables (title, publisher, skill level, grade, audio capabilities, large print, etc.); and user information (teacher name, school, address, grade, and a description of what is issued to them). The system produces labels, user reports, and inventories. The agency program is supported by an Apple II GS computer.
RETENTION
Retain permanently
DISPOSITION
May Transfer to Archives.
RETENTION AND DISPOSITION AUTHORIZATION
Retention and disposition for this series were specifically approved by the State Records Committee.
APPROVED: 03/1992
FORMAT MANAGEMENT
Computer data files: Retain in Office permanently.
Paper: Retain in Office for 1 year and then destroy.
APPRAISAL
Administrative
This disposition is based on the administrative need expressed by the agency.
AGENCY: Schools for the Deaf and the Blind
SERIES: 23975
TITLE: Literary Magazine
DATES: 1995-
ARRANGEMENT: Chronological.
DESCRIPTION: The literary magazine is published on a yearly basis by the Utah Schools for the Deaf and the Blind. Students from all over the state are encouraged to submit their work(s), including stories, essays and poetry. Students also provide the magazine's illustrations.
RETENTION
Permanent. Retain until administrative need ends
DISPOSITION
Transfer to Archives.
RETENTION AND DISPOSITION AUTHORIZATION
Retention and disposition for this series is authorized by Archives general schedule Publications, GRS-1678
AUTHORIZED: 10/24/2001
FORMAT MANAGEMENT
Paper: Retain in State Archives permanently with authority to weed.
Microfiche master: Retain in State Archives permanently with authority to weed.
Microfiche duplicate: Retain in State Archives permanently with authority to weed.
APPRAISAL
Historical
Disposition based on the value of these records in documenting the students' work in publishing a magazine. Included is original art, poetry, and articles created or authored by the student body.
PRIMARY DESIGNATION
Public
AGENCY: Schools for the Deaf and the Blind
SERIES: 83963
TITLE: Sights and Sounds of Utah Schools for the Deaf and the Blind
DATES: 1894-
ARRANGEMENT: Chronological.
DESCRIPTION: "Sights and Sounds of USDB" is a monthly newsletter produced by the Utah Schools for the Deaf and the Blind for public reference. The newsletter includes accounts of field trips, athletic activities, student accomplishments, and other notable events. Student and faculty articles are also published, providing a forum for personal expression. The series includes the newsletter's predecessors: "The Eaglet", "The News", "The Deseret Eagle", and "The Utah Eagle."
RETENTION
DISPOSITION
RETENTION AND DISPOSITION AUTHORIZATION
Retention and disposition for this series is authorized by Archives general schedule Publications, GRS-1678
AUTHORIZED: 01/20/1989
FORMAT MANAGEMENT
Paper: Retain in State Archives permanently with authority to weed.
Microfilm master: Retain in State Archives permanently with authority to weed.
Microfilm duplicate: Retain in State Archives permanently with authority to weed.
Microfiche master: Retain in State Archives permanently with authority to weed.
Microfiche duplicate: Retain in State Archives permanently with authority to weed.
APPRAISAL
Historical
These newsletters document the history of the agency by providing accounts of field trips, athletic activities, student accomplishments, and other notable events.
PRIMARY DESIGNATION
Public