Harvard Public Schools

Special Education Record Destruction Notice

August 3, 2026

Destruction of Temporary Records Notice:

Harvard Public Schools is required by state and federal law (603 CMR 23.06) to maintain Special Education records for seven years after a student’s Special Education services have ended. Records for those whose services ended with the 2018-2019 school year will be destroyed in accordance with state law on September 3, 2026.

If you or your student wish to obtain these records, please contact the Pupil Services office at 978-456-4143 ext. 3103 with proof of identity prior to September 3, 2026. Any unrequested records will be destroyed after this date.

Sincerely,

Michelle DellaValle, Director of Pupil Services

Harvard Public Schools

Pupil Services

Welcome to Pupil Services

The Pupil Services office supports learners with specialized needs. This includes students who receive special education services, those on 504 accommodation plans, English learners, and students who are experiencing housing instability

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Pupil Services Staff:

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Michelle DellaValle

Director of Pupil Services for
Harvard Public Schools District

mdellavalle@psharvard.org

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Paula Torres

Pupil Services Administrative Assistant

ptorres@psharvard.org
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Amanda Spindola
Special Education Administrator
Hildreth Elementary School

aspindola@psharvard.org
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Kaitlyn Lancey
Special Education Administrator
The Bromfield Middle School and High School

klancey@psharvard.org
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Harvard SEPAC
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Parents Notice of Procedural Safeguards
https://www.doe.mass.edu/sped/prb/ (please follow the link)

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