Privacy & FERPA

This page covers two things: the federal privacy rights families have in student education records under FERPA, and what this public website collects. We keep website data collection to a minimum and never sell personal information.

Your rights under FERPA

The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) gives parents and students over 18 years of age (“eligible students”) certain rights with respect to the student’s education records. These rights are:

1. The right to inspect and reviewthe student’s education records within 45 days after the day the district receives a request for access. Submit a written request to the school principal (or appropriate official) that identifies the records you wish to inspect; the school will make arrangements for access and notify you of the time and place.
2. The right to request the amendmentof records the parent or eligible student believes are inaccurate, misleading, or in violation of the student’s privacy rights. Submit a written request that clearly identifies the part of the record you want changed and why. If the district decides not to amend the record, it will notify you of the decision and your right to a hearing.
3. The right to consent to disclosuresof personally identifiable information in the student’s education records, except to the extent that FERPA authorizes disclosure without consent (for example, to school officials with a legitimate educational interest, or to another school to which a student is transferring).
4. The right to file a complaint with the U.S. Department of Education concerning alleged failures by the district to comply with FERPA. The office that administers FERPA is: Student Privacy Policy Office, U.S. Department of Education, 400 Maryland Avenue SW, Washington, DC 20202.

Directory information

FERPA allows the district to disclose appropriately designated “directory information” without written consent, unless a parent or eligible student has told the district otherwise. Directory information is information that is generally not considered harmful or an invasion of privacy if released (for example, a student’s name or participation in school activities).

If you do notwant the district to disclose your student’s directory information without your prior written consent, you must notify the district in writing by the deadline below.

Student records are handled separately from this website

Student education records — grades, attendance, discipline, enrollment files, and similar information — are not collected or stored through this public website. Those records are managed by the district under FERPA. Contact the district office for anything involving student records.

What this website collects

• Alert subscriptions. If you sign up for closure or emergency alerts, we store the contact details you provide (such as an email address or phone number) solely to send those messages.
• Form submissions. If you submit a contact or enrollment-interest form, we keep the information you enter so the office can respond to you.
• Basic server logs. Like most websites, our hosting may record standard technical data (such as IP address and browser type) to keep the site secure and reliable.

Cookies

We use only essential cookies needed for the site to function (for example, remembering your language preference). We do not use advertising or cross-site tracking cookies.

Data retention and sharing

We keep subscription and form data only as long as needed for its purpose, then remove it. We do not sell or rent personal information. We share it only with service providers that help operate the site (such as our hosting or email-delivery provider) or when required by law.

Your choices

You can unsubscribe from alerts at any time, and you may ask us to view or delete the contact information this site holds about you. Use the contact below to make a request.