Technology

School districts throughout the State of Illinois contract with different educational technology vendors for beneficial K-12 purposes such as providing personalized learning and innovative educational technologies, and increasing efficiency in school operations.

Under Illinois’ Student Online Personal Protection Act, or SOPPA (105 ILCS 85/), educational technology vendors and other entities that operate Internet websites, online services, online applications, or mobile applications that are designed, marketed, and primarily used for K-12 school purposes are referred to in SOPPA as operators. SOPPA is intended to ensure that student data collected by operators is protected, and it requires those vendors, as well as school districts and the Ill. State Board of Education, to take a number of actions to protect online student data.

Depending upon the particular educational technology being used, our District may need to collect different types of student data, which is then shared with educational technology vendors through their online sites, services, and/or applications. Under SOPPA, educational technology vendors are prohibited from selling or renting a student’s information or from engaging in targeted advertising using a student’s information. Such vendors may only disclose student data for K-12 school purposes and other limited purposes permitted under the law.

In general terms, the types of student data that may be collected and shared include personally identifiable information (PII) about students or information that can be linked to PII about students, such as:

• Basic identifying information, including student or parent/guardian name and student or parent/guardian contact information, username/password, student ID number
• Demographic information
• Enrollment information
• Assessment data, grades, and transcripts
• Attendance and class schedule
• Academic/extracurricular activities
• Special indicators (e.g., disability information, English language learner, free/reduced meals or homeless/foster care status)
• Conduct/behavioral data
• Health information
• Food purchases
• Transportation information
• In-application performance data
• Student-generated work
• Online communications
• Application metadata and application use statistics
• Permanent and temporary school student record information

Operators may collect and use student data only for K-12 purposes, which are purposes that aid in the administration of school activities, such as:

• Instruction in the classroom or at home (including remote learning)
• Administrative activities
• Collaboration between students, school personnel, and/or parents/guardians
• Other activities that are for the use and benefit of the school district

Internet Safety Information for Parents

Student Data Privacy Laws

SOPPA Summary &  Details

Information about the type of data being shared with a digital vendor is contained in the vendor agreement, found on the district digital vendor website LearnPlatform (see link below).  A parent who wishes to inspect their child’s specific data should contact their child’s school administrator.  A meeting will be arranged to review the data.

District LearnPlatform

Chromebooks and laptops have become critical tools for our students to demonstrate their learning. With the device comes responsibility for its safekeeping. We also know that accidents happen and because of that, we are offering an optional Chromebook/Laptop Replacement Program.

The program costs $30 per student. This is an optional, annual program that is open to all students. This plan will cover all damages to the device for a one time repair and replacement. In the event that you need to have your child’s device repaired or replaced, you will have the option of joining the program for a second time at a cost of an additional $30. If you are not a part of the program and your child’s Chromebook/Laptop is damaged, you will be required to pay the total cost for repairs or replacement (up to $400 per event).

In order to participate in the Chromebook/Laptop Replacement Program, please complete the form below and return the form and the $30 payment to your child’s school secretary.

If you prefer to pay by credit card, please use the link to the district's online payment system. Follow the online instructions to make your payment. If you have any questions about this program, please contact your building principal.

Online Payment System  Chromebook / Laptop Replacement Form

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