General Resources:
Michigan History, Arts and Librarys (MHAL)
MHAL: Basic Records Management: An Introduction for Local Governments
University of Michigan Standard Practice Guide 601.8-1
University of Michigan Standard Practice Guide 601.11
Articles and Information
The Connected Superintendent: Electronic Communications in Your District – What You
Need To Know To Protect Yourself. A good synopsis of this presentation.
Electronic Communications in Your District – What You Need To Know. General narrative of presentation.
Electronic Records Use & Retention. A great presentation by Jennifer A. Puplava of the lawfirm Mika Meyers Beckett & Jones PLC.
The Law: An Operation Definition:
FOIA Resources
Summary of Michigan's Freedom of Information Act
...that meet the definition of records...
MHAL: Electronic Mail Retention Guidelines
MHAL: General Schedules for State Government
...must be retained according to a schedule...and conversely deleted according to that same schedule.
MHAL Retention and Disposal Schedule for Public Schools
Creating a Plan: Part I
Creating a Plan: Part II
MHAL Guide to Email Storage Options
MHAL Explore Effective Solutions for Managing Email Training Flyer
MHAL: Electronic Mail Retention Guidelines
Employee Email Retention Policy Handout
Records Management Policy sample