Privacy Policy

Effective Date: November 27, 2024

Introduction

Welcome to Mr. Davis's Class website. Your privacy is important to us, and we are committed to protecting the personal information of our students and their families. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information in compliance with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA).

Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

• Personal Information (only if provided by you in message box):
• Student names
• Parent/guardian names
• Contact information (email addresses, phone numbers)
• Photos and videos of classroom activities (with parental consent)
• Usage Data (for website security and page improvement purposes only) :
• Information on how the website is accessed and used, including IP addresses, browser type, and operating system.

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

• FERPA: All information is maintained by Mr. Davis and I cannot provide student and student family information to anyone unless they are a parent, a guardian, or an individual acting as a parent in the absence of a parent or a guardian of the child or I have express consent from one of those individuals. While there are exceptions for other school staff, these other school staff still have to have a need to know. This is typically limited to those other teachers, counselors and paraprofessionals that work directly with the student or my superiors (principal, assistant principal, assistant superintendent and superintendent. Lastly, there is also an exception for law enforcement investigating child abuse.
• Educational Purposes: To share classroom activities and student progress with parents/guardians. To provide educational resources and updates.
• Communication: To respond to inquiries and provide support. To send newsletters, announcements, and updates regarding class activities and events.
• Website Improvement: To monitor and analyze usage to improve the website’s functionality and content.
• Website Security: To monitor and analyze the security of the website and to respond to cyber threats. This helps me protect the website
• Law Enforcement: Teachers are mandatory reporters of child abuse. I am mandated to report allegations of child abuse to the proper authorities.

Disclosure of Your Information

We do not share personal information with third parties except as described in this policy:

• With Parental Consent: Photos and videos of classroom activities will only be shared on the website with explicit parental consent.
• Legal Requirements: We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities (e.g., a court or a government agency).
• Educational Need to Know: We may disclose your information to other district and/or campus staff but only of the other individual has an educational need to know what is being shared.

Data Security

We implement appropriate security measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include:

• Encryption: Secure encryption protocols for data transmission.
• Access Control: Limiting access to personal information to authorized individuals only.
• Regular Monitoring: Regular security reviews and updates to maintain data protection standards.

FERPA Compliance

Mr. Davis's Class website complies with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA). We ensure:

• Parental Rights: Parents/guardians have the right to access and review their child's educational records. Requests can be made through our contact information provided below.
• Consent for Disclosure: We obtain written consent from parents/guardians before sharing any personally identifiable information (PII) from student records.

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience on our website. You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the effective date.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us:

Mr. Davis’s Class
Northside Elementary, Cleveland ISD
Email: david.davis@clevelandisd.org

By using Mr. Davis's Class website, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy. Thank you for your trust and cooperation in ensuring the privacy and security of our students' information.