Parents’ Bill of Rights for Data Privacy and Security

Rockville Centre Schools is committed to protecting the privacy and security of each and every student’s data. Parents should be aware of the following rights they have concerning their child’s data.

NYSED Data Security and Privacy Policy

This policy addresses NYS Education Department’s (the Department or SED) responsibility to adopt appropriate administrative, technical and physical safeguards and controls to protect and maintain the confidentiality, integrity and availability of its data, data systems and information technology resources.

Notification of Rights Under the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act

This is to advise you of your rights with respect to the school records relating to (your son) (your daughter) (you) pursuant to the Federal “Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974.”

Parents of a student under 18, or a student 18 or older, have a right to inspect and review any and all official records, files, and data directly related to their children, including all material that is incorporated into each student’s cumulative record folder, and intended for school use or to be available to parties outside the school or school system, and specifically including, but not necessarily limited to, identifying data, academic work completed, level of achievement (grades, standardized achievement test scores), attendance data, scores on standardized intelligence, aptitude, and psychological tests, interest inventory results, health data, family background information, teacher or counselor ratings and observations, and verified reports of serious or recurrent behavior patterns. 

Please click here to view the entire notification.

Software (programs/web-based applications) used in the District, both free and subscription-based, are vetted for compliance with New York State Education Law-2d. This is a list that will be updated throughout the year. A link to the Privacy Policy contains additional information specific to the company's policies. In addition, where appropriate, we have included supplemental information that further explains the protection of student and staff data.

District Software Inventory List
*Approved Google extensions are based on our approved software inventory list.

Google Chrome extensions are typically created by 3rd party vendors. The majority of extensions are not part of the Google for Education Suite. Google Chrome extensions are from 3rd party vendors and do not fall under our data privacy agreement with Google.

Be mindful of websites that allow a "Sign in with Google." This does not necessarily mean it is permissible to access that site using the RVC Schools Google credential. Signing in with Google often passes data without knowledge and should not be used unless they are on the District Software approved list (see link above).

5580 Information Security Breach and Notification

The Board of Education acknowledges the State’s concern regarding the rise in identity theft and the need for prompt notification when security breaches occur...

5676 – Privacy and Security For Student, Teacher and Principal Data

The Board of Education recognizes its responsibility to enact policies that provide privacy for student, teacher and principal data in accordance with law. This is particularly relevant in the context of the administration of student data which is collected, surveys that collect personal information, the disclosure of personal information for marketing purposes and in conducting physical exams.

6470 Computer, Network and Internet Acceptable Use

The Board of Education believes that providing access to computers is an integral part of a contemporary education. Within financial limitations, computers, computer networks and the internet will be made available to students, faculty and staff.  The technology resources at the School District (e.g., all networking, hardware and software, the Internet, e-mail, telephone equipment, digital still and video, voice mail, fax machines and supporting telephone lines, and all communication equipment) are provided  to support the educational and administrative activities of the School District and should be used for those purposes... 

6471 Computer Resources and Data Management

The Board of Education recognizes that computers are a powerful and valuable education and research tool and as such are an important part of the instructional program and that it is critical to exercise appropriate control over computer records, including financial, personnel and student information...

7315 - Student Use of Computerized Information Resources (Acceptable Use Policy)

The Board of Education will provide access to various computerized information resources through the District's computer system ("DCS" hereafter) consisting of software, hardware, computer networks and electronic communications systems. This may include access to electronic mail, online services and the Internet. It may include the opportunity for some students to have independent access to the DCS from their home or other remote locations. All use of the DCS, including independent use off school premises, shall be subject to this policy and accompanying regulations. Further, all such use must be in support of education and/or research and consistent with the goals and purposes of the District. 

7318 - Student Use of District Owned Computing Devices

The Board of Education may provide students with computing devices for a fixed period of time for his/her use for instructional purposes. As used herein, the term “computing device” refers to any computing device owned or issued by the Rockville Centre School District (the “District”) to any student for school-related purposes. Before such devices may be taken home, both the student and  parent/guardian must sign a consent form acknowledging their receipt and understanding of the policies, rules, and practices. 

8271 Internet Safety

The Superintendent of Schools, or his or her designee, shall develop and implement procedures that provide for the safety and security of students using electronic mail, chat rooms, and other forms of direct electronic communications; monitoring the online activities of students using School District computers; and restricting student access to materials that are harmful to minors as defined in the Children’s Internet Protection Act...