Policy 6531 – Records Retention/Destruction

It is the policy of this District to effectively maintain and manage its records, including
those in electronic format, and to ensure the preservation of certain records as required by
both state and federal law, including the Missouri Records Retention Law and Local
Record Retention Schedule for Public School Districts as provided by the Missouri
Secretary of State.

For purposes of this Records Retention/Destruction Policy, the term “record” is defined
as any document, including in electronic format, which was made or received pursuant to
law or in connection with the transaction of official business.