Sand Creek Community Schools

Sand Creek Community Schools is committed to protecting the privacy of our students, staff, and families. This notice explains what information we collect, how we use it, and how we protect it.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

• Student and staff information (name, ID, grade level, role)

• Contact information (email address, phone number)

• Device and account information (login activity, device identifiers)

• Educational records and learning data

• Network and system usage (for security and troubleshooting)

2. How We Use Information

We use this information to:

• Provide access to school systems and technology

• Support teaching and learning

• Maintain system security and prevent misuse

• Communicate with students, staff, and families

• Comply with legal and regulatory requirements

3. Student Privacy (FERPA & COPPA)

Sand Creek Schools complies with:

• FERPA (Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act)

• COPPA (Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act)

We only share student information with approved educational providers and only as necessary to support instruction and school operations.

4. Data Sharing

We do not sell personal information.

We may share information with:

• Educational service providers (e.g., Microsoft, Google)

• State or federal agencies as required

• Authorized school staff

All vendors are expected to follow strict data protection requirements.

5. Data Security

We take reasonable steps to protect data, including:

• Secure authentication and access controls

• Monitoring and logging of systems

• Regular updates and security practices

6. User Responsibility

Users are responsible for:

• Protecting their passwords

• Reporting suspicious activity

• Using school systems appropriately

Sand Creek Community Schools provides technology resources to support education, communication, and school operations. All users are expected to use these resources responsibly.

1. Purpose

School technology systems are provided for:

• Educational use

• School-related communication

• Authorized administrative tasks

2. Acceptable Use

Users are expected to:

• Use systems for school-related purposes

• Follow all school policies and staff direction

• Respect others when using technology

• Protect login credentials and devices

3. Prohibited Activities

Users may NOT:

• Access, create, or share inappropriate content

• Attempt to bypass security controls

• Use another person’s account

• Install unauthorized software

• Disrupt network or system operations

• Use school systems for illegal or personal commercial purposes

4. Device Use (Important for your model)

School-issued devices:

• Are managed and monitored by Sand Creek Schools

• Must be used in accordance with school policy

• May be used off-campus for school purposes

• Must not be modified or tampered with

5. Privacy Expectations

Users should understand:

School systems are monitored for safety and security.
Users should not expect personal privacy when using school devices or accounts.

6. Enforcement

Violations may result in:

• Loss of technology access

• Disciplinary action

• Notification of parents/guardians (students)

• Possible legal consequences

7. Agreement

By using Sand Creek Schools technology systems, users agree to follow this policy.