Student Data Transparency and Security Act
Salida School District holds data privacy and security in high regard and takes action to ensure that our students’ data is handled securely in compliance with the Colorado Student Data Transparency and Security Act (HB 16-1423) and the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA).
Personally Identifiable Information Collected by Salida School District
In addition to the data collected by the Colorado Department of Education, Salida Schools collects and maintains the following data:
Household Information
Parent Name
Address
Email Address
Phone Numbers
Employer
Attendance
Fees
Communication Records
Medical Information
Health Conditions
Immunizations
Medications
Vision and Hearing Screening
Doctor of Record
Learning Accommodations
Disciplinary Incident Details
Bus Transportation Details
Academic Performance Data
Assessments
Learning Activities
Transcripts
Grades
Schedules
Locker Assignments
Currently Checked-out Media
Account Access Logs
We also provide this data inventory and dictionary of data elements published by the state Board of Education. The district uses the data in order to meet its mission to provide academic excellence by design, and shares necessary personally identifiable information with carefully vetted third party service providers using the most secure data transfer methods in accordance with current industry best practices. To view specific information on file for your child, please log into the Infinite Campus Parent Portal.
PUBLIC NOTICE: In accordance with the Colorado Student Data Transparency and Security Act, C.R.S. Section 22-16-101 et seq., please be advised that if Salida School District ceases using or refuses to use a School Service On-Demand Provider pursuant to C.R.S. 22-16-107 (3) (c), Salida School District shall post on its website the name of the On-Demand provider, with any written response that the on-Demand Provider may submit, and will notify the Colorado Department of Education, which will post on its website the On-Demand Provider’s name and any written response.
Laws
Family Educational Rights & Privacy Act (FERPA)
Colorado Student Data Transparency and Security Act (HB 16-1423)
Board Policies
Student Information Privacy and Protection (Public Hearing and Complaint Procedures (JRCB*-R)
Student Responsible Use of the Internet and Electronic Communications(JS*-R)
Staff Responsible Use of the Internet and Electronic Communications (GBEE*)
Student Records/Release of Information on Students (JRA/JRC)
Resources
Privacy Technical Assistance Center – a one-stop resource for schools and parents to learn about data privacy and security
Data Quality Campaign provides a wealth of resources to support policy makers and leaders to promote the safe and effective use of data to improve student achievement
FERPA Rules of the Road
Privacy Resources from the Office of Educational Technology – provides an overview of FERPA, COPPA, CIPA, and PPRA
Student Data Principles – 10 principles for protecting and guiding the use of the personal information of America’s students
Model Terms of Service – a tool for schools to use to evaluate vendors’ Terms of Service (TOS) and Privacy Policies
FERPA|SHERPA – another site with resources to help guide schools, parents, policy makers, and service providers in the responsible use of student data
List of vendors who have signed the voluntary Student Privacy Pledge
CDE’s Data Privacy and Security page