Information Technology and Instructional Technology Integration services are provided to Poland Central Schools by the Mohawk Regional Information Center.

Ed Law 2d

The Poland Central School District exercises a commitment to safeguarding the personally identifiable information of students, teachers, and principals in compliance with state and federal data security and privacy laws.

• View the District Policy 5304 Protection of Student, Teacher, and Principal Personal Information (Data Security And Privacy).

If at any time the district learns that student and/or employee data has been compromised, parents/guardians will be notified, and the data breach will be reported to the New York State Education Department. Parents/guardians who have concerns or complaints about data privacy or security may file a complaint by contacting the Superintendent and Data Protection Officer Laura Dutton at (315) 826-0203.

Parents’ Bill of Rights

In accordance with New York State law, the Poland Central School District’s Parents’ Bill of Rights outlines the district’s commitment to protecting student data privacy through rigorous security standards, the prohibition of commercial data sales, and the provision of clear procedures for parents to inspect records or report potential security breaches.

• Access the Parents’ Bill of Rights on the Policies, Procedures & Annual Notifications page.

Third-Party Vendor Contract Information

As a priority, the district uses regional resources that are purchased through the Mohawk Regional Information Center (MORIC) and are bundled with professional development and 24/7 support.

To view the vendors utilized by Poland Central Schools through a MORIC agreement, consult the MORIC Service Standards and Contracts List. The specific vendors used under a MORIC agreement are identified by yellow highlighting.

• Access the MORIC Service Standards and Contracts List.

Additionally, Poland Central Schools has implemented a contract with SuperKids. The SuperKids software is used with our K-2 reading program.

NYS Distraction-Free Schools Law

Poland Central School District Cell Phone/Personal Internet-Enabled Device Policy

As required by N.Y. Education Law § 2803, a district-wide prohibition on student use of personal electronic devices during the school day is established to comply with applicable law and regulations.

• View the complete Cell Phone/Personal Internet-Enabled Device Policy.

Smart Schools Investment Plan

Poland CSD’s Smart Schools Investment Plan is a roadmap that allows the district to access funding from the 2014 Smart Schools Bond Act, a statewide $2 billion initiative dedicated to upgrading educational technology and infrastructure for students across New York.

• Learn more about the Smart Schools Investment Plan on the Policies, Procedures & Annual Notifications page.