The information requested on this form will be utilized to assist us in providing free services for your child. To provide the most effective services, we may need to obtain information from several sources, such as high schools, colleges, testing agencies, counselors, admissions and financial aid officers, social workers, etc. All information received will be kept confidential in compliance with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act.
I. School Records
As the parent and/or legal guardian of {studentsName}, I grant Talent Search permission to obtain school records, progress reports, and test results from the secondary school my child is attending. I will also permit Talent Search staff to speak with teachers, counselors, and other administrators at my child’s school in order to obtain and exchange information as part of the services my child will receive from the Talent Search Program. I authorize the Talent Search Program to access copies of my child’s progress reports and/or test scores that are necessary to assist my son/daughter in achieving his/her educational goals.
II. Waiver of Liability
As parent and legal guardian of {studentsName}, I authorize and permit my child to participate in field trips, activities, and events offered by the Talent Search Program. I understand that my child may be leaving his/her school campus or Davidson-Davie Community College and may be transported by the Talent Search staff of Davidson-Davie Community College. I agree that the Lexington City Board of Education, the Thomasville City Board of Education, Davidson-Davie Community College, and Talent Search staff, or anyone associated with the Lexington City Board of Education, the Thomasville City Board of Education, and Davidson-Davie Community College will not be held liable for any loss, injury, or death related to any field trips or events. Further, I agree to hold the Lexington City Board of Education, the Thomasville City Board of Education, Davidson-Davie Community College, Talent Search staff, advisory committee members, officers, staff, and volunteers, harmless from any claims whatsoever occasioned in any of the situations that I have agreed, that Talent Search and Davidson-Davie Community College, the Lexington City Board of Education and the Thomasville City Board of Education shall not be held liable.
III. Medical Release
In the event that my child, {studentsName}, is involved in a medical emergency, I authorize the Talent Search staff to make decisions regarding immediate medical attention (hospitalization, administration of prescribed medications, doctor treatment, etc.) if they are unable to contact me for verbal authorization.