Ferguson-Florissant School District (FFSD)

At the Ferguson-Florissant School District (FFSD), we are committed to protecting the privacy of our students, families, staff, and the community. This policy explains what information we collect, how we use and store it, the security measures we take, and the laws we follow to ensure compliance and protection.

Information We Collect

We collect information in the course of providing educational services, including:

• Personal Information: Name, address, phone number, email, student records, emergency contacts, and other personal information collected for employment.

• Educational Information: Attendance, grades, disciplinary records, and test scores.

• Technology Usage Data: Information gathered from district-provided devices, websites, apps, cookies, analytics data, and network usage.

• Communication Records: Emails, messages sent through district communications platforms, survey and social media interactions

How We Use Your Information

FFSD collects and uses this information to:

• Support student learning and academic progress.

• Provide a safe and secure school environment.

• Communicate with families, staff, and the community.

• Improve educational programs and district services.

• Comply with state and federal reporting requirements.

How We Store and Protect Your Information

We take the security of your personal information seriously. FFSD uses industry-standard security measures to protect against unauthorized access, misuse, or disclosure of data. These measures include:

• Secure servers and encrypted databases.

• Restricted access to sensitive information.

• Regular cybersecurity assessments and staff training.

• Compliance with best practices in data protection.

Legal Compliance

FFSD adheres to all applicable federal and state privacy laws, including:

• Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA): Protects the privacy of student education records and gives parents/guardians rights regarding their child’s information.

• Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA): Governs the collection of personal information from children under 13 when using online services.

• Missouri Sunshine Law: Governs public access to district records while protecting private information.

Third-Party Services & Data Sharing

We do not sell personal information. We may share necessary data with third-party service providers only when required for educational services, school operations, or legal compliance. All third parties must comply with strict privacy and security standards.

Links

This website may contain links to other sites. Please be aware that we are not responsible for the privacy practices of such other sites. We encourage our users to be aware when they leave our site and to read the privacy statements of each and every website that collects personally identifiable information. This privacy statement applies solely to information collected by this website.

Your Rights & Choices

Parents, guardians, and staff members have the right to:

• Review and request corrections to records.

• Opt-out of certain data collection and directory information sharing.

• Request clarification on how data is used and stored.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or your data rights, please contact:

Ferguson-Florissant School District
8855 Dunn Road, Hazelwood, MO  63042
info@fergflor.org

This policy is subject to updates to reflect changes in laws or district practices. Please check back periodically for updates.

Updated: 02/21/25