Parents’ Bill of Rights for Data Privacy and Security

The privacy and security of personally identifiable student data is of paramount importance. A student’s personally identifiable information cannot be sold or released for any commercial purposes. State and federal laws protect the confidentiality of students’ personally identifiable information, and safeguards associated with industry standards and best practices, such as encryption, firewalls, and password protection, must be in place when such data is stored or transferred.

Consistent with the adoption by the New York State Legislature of the Common Core Implementation Reform Act of 2014, all parents have the following rights:

  • To inspect and review the complete contents of their child’s education record, as defined in the District’s Student Records policy;
  • To access a complete list of all student data elements collected by the State, which is available for public review at http://www.p12.nysed.gov/irs/sirs/, or by writing to the Office of Information & Reporting Services, New York State Education Department, Room 863 EBA, 89 Washington Avenue, Albany, NY 12234;
  • To have complaints about possible breaches of student data heard and determined. Complaints should be directed in writing to the Chief Privacy Officer, New York State Education Department, 89 Washington Avenue, Albany, New York 12234, or by email to the Chief Privacy Officer at CPO@mail.nysed.gov.
  • For a list of Software in use in Monticello and individual privacy agreements, click here: https://monticellocsd-my.sharepoint.com/:x:/g/personal/kgordon_k12mcsd_net/EaznFv_KfwxGjmGshLlfjcEB2fYQvbqin9xxDQgaabsx9w?e=GKZyem

*In the event the Commissioner of Education issues an enhanced Bill of Rights and/or promulgates regulations setting forth additional elements to be included in the Parents’ Bill of Rights, the Monticello Central School District reserves the right to revise this document accordingly.