Student Data & Privacy

As a participant in the federal E-Rate program, Cardington-Lincoln Local Schools adheres to the requirements of the Child Internet Protection Act (CIPA). This means that the district has an internet safety policy in place, which includes measures to block or filter access to inappropriate online content. Additionally, we monitor students' online activities on district devices as part of our commitment to maintaining a safe and educational online environment.

Beyond compliance with CIPA, Cardington-Lincoln Local Schools utilizes monitoring tools through our technology provider(s) for other permissible reasons as outlined under R.C. 3319.325 (ex: location tracking, web-browsing activity, and other student interactions with school-issued devices). These monitoring practices not only help in filtering content and alerting designated school personnel to potential threats, instances of violence, or indications of suicidal or self-harm ideation, but they also assist teachers in ensuring that students remain on task during class. These measures support the safety, learning, and productivity of our students both online and in the classroom.

Below, please find a list of all technology providers that have access to students’ educational records for the purpose of providing curriculum, testing, or assessment services. If you wish, you may review a complete copy of the District’s contract with any of the below technology providers, ask questions, or relay concerns by contacting Caylib Mason at caylib.mason@cardington.k12.oh.us

Click Here to view a list of all technology providers.

Please be aware that the District, either directly or through a technology provider, is electing to generally monitor all school-issued devices (as that term is defined by R.C. 3319.325). The monitoring will include the following features: location tracking and student interactions with school-issued devices (e.g., keystrokes and web-browsing activity). The District generally monitors these features for the noncommercial education purpose of instruction, technical support, and/or exam proctoring. Additionally, these features are generally monitored as a necessary precaution for preventing and/or responding to threats to life or safety.