Letter to Families 10/23/2024

Dear Students and Parents,

Starting October 24th, a new Ohio law goes into effect known as Senate Bill 29. In short, the law was designed to protect the privacy of student data. It also has components designed to ensure transparency in how student data is monitored, accessed, and used. Required in the law is an annual notification to students and parents (see below) regarding the district's general use of monitoring technology. The technology includes internet filtration, tracking of Chromebooks in case of theft or loss, and apps like Securly designed to help ensure safe internet use.

Additionally, this new law requires that the district send written notification to parents and students if student data is accessed for things like a disciplinary investigation or to investigate a threat to life/safety. In the past, we have called home regarding these issues. Now, in addition to a phone call, these notifications will also be sent via email to the address associated with the student in Final Forms. Click here to read the entire letter.

If you have any questions regarding SB 29 or its implementation, please feel free to contact me at d.fischer@svlocal.org, or by calling (330) 866-3339.

Stay safe, stay healthy, and Go Cards!

David Fischer
Superintendent of Schools