IT - Privacy Information
PRIVACY INFORMATION
In accordance with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), Preston Public Schools is committed to developing and using technology that is designed to enhance our educational goal, while protecting the privacy of student educational records. For more information regarding FERPA, please visit the U.S. Department of Education FERPA website.
Preston Public Schools has adopted the following policies with regards to online content:
- 5125 - Confidentiality of Student Records Policy
In order to fulfill its mission of providing curriculum instruction that meets current educational trends and provides high quality education, Preston Public Schools encourages the use of latest information technology resources in classrooms across all grade levels. The following online service providers are used either at the district or classroom level. Please contact our schools if you would like more information regarding the usage of any online services.
For your convenience, we have provided links to privacy policies of online service providers utilized by the District.
School Issued Technology Devices
- Parents can purchase School Device insurance coverage to protect school-issued devices from damage, loss, and theft. We have issued 2 different types of devices to our students. Please verify which device your child received and complete the corresponding insurance form:
- Complete the HP Chromebook 11 G8 form (available in English and Spanish) and submit it to our schools.
- Complete the HP Chromebook 14 G5 form (available in English and Spanish) and submit it to our schools.
- To sign up for the insurance policy electronically, visit: School Device Coverage Website and follow the How To Purchase Insurance Instructions in English or How To Purchase Insurance Instructions in Spanish