October 23, 2024
Dear Parents & Students:
I want to take a moment to share important information regarding Ohio’s recently enacted Senate Bill 29, which focuses on protecting student privacy.
As part of our compliance with this new law, this letter serves as the District’s annual Technology Privacy Notice, consistent with Ohio Revised Code Sections 3319.325 - .327.
While Senate Bill 29 requires us to provide this annual notice, I want to assure you that the district has always prioritized the privacy and security of student information. Below, you will find important details regarding the technology providers we partner with and how we monitor school-issued devices.
Technology Provider Contracts:
We use various technology providers to support our students' educational experience, including curriculum, testing, and assessment services. To view a list of all technology providers who have access to student educational records, please visit the following link: https://www.eastholmes.org/page/sb-29-student-privacy
Should you wish to review a copy of the district's contract with any of these providers, or if you have any questions or concerns, please contact Nic Brown at nic.brown@eastholmes.org.
General Monitoring of School-Issued Devices:
Please be aware that the District, either directly or through a technology provider, is electing to generally monitor all school-issued devices (as that term is defined by R.C. 3319.325). The monitoring will include the following features: location tracking and student interactions with school-issued devices (e.g., keystrokes and web-browsing activity). The District generally monitors these features for the purpose of noncommercial education, such as instruction, technical support, and/or exam proctoring. Additionally, these features are generally monitored as a necessary precaution for preventing and/or responding to threats to life or safety.
I want to restate that while this notification is a new legal requirement, the practices described above are not new and reflect the district’s commitment to student privacy. If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out.
Thank you for your continued partnership in ensuring a safe and productive learning environment for our students.
Sincerely,
Erik H. Beun, Superintendent