Privacy Policy
Roanoke County Public Schools is committed to complying with the Government Data Collection and Dissemination Practices Act and the Virginia Freedom of Information Act. Roanoke County Public Schools does not collect unnecessary personal information by means of its website, and collects only appropriate personal information to the extent necessary to serve its constituents and the community.
SOCIAL MEDIA COMMENTS POLICY
The purpose of the RCPS social media sites are to share photos and information of public interest in Roanoke County Public Schools (RCPS) with our students, staff, parents and the community. These sites are moderated online discussion sites and not public forums.
Please note if you post a comment, RCPS reserves the right to delete submissions that contain vulgar language, personal attacks of any kind, or offensive comments that target or disparage any ethnic, racial, or religious group. Further, RCPS also reserves the right to delete comments that: (i) are spam or include links to other sites; (ii) are clearly off topic; (iii) advocate illegal activity; (iv) promote or oppose particular services, products, or political organizations and candidates; or (v) infringe on copyrights or trademarks.
Please note that the comments expressed on these sites do not reflect the opinions and position of RCPS or its officers and employees. If you have any questions concerning the operation of these online moderated discussion sites, please contact the RCPS Community Relations Office at 540-562-3900.
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RoanokeCoPublicSchools/
Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/RkeCoSchools
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/RoanokeCoSchools
ACCESSIBILITY
Roanoke County Public Schools does not discriminate with regard to race, color, national origin, sex, or handicapping condition in an educational and/or employment policy or practice. Questions and/or complaints should be addressed to the Assistant Superintendent of Administration/Title IX Coordinator at (540) 562-3900 extension 10121 or the Director of Pupil Personnel Services/504 Coordinator at (540) 562-3900 ext. 10181.
We have made every reasonable attempt to insure that our web pages are educationally sound, are up to date, and do not contain links to any questionable material or anything that can be deemed in violation of the RCPS Acceptable Use Policy. If you believe this material is not in compliance, please contact the Webmaster.
Accessibility
Roanoke County Public Schools is working to make this web site as accessible to everyone as possible. If you have any suggestions for ways to improve accessibility, or if you desire an accommodation to make full use of this site, please contact the Webmaster. The site's overall accessibility is monitored on an ongoing basis.
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INFORMATION COLLECTED
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Personal Information:
- Student name, address, date of birth, and other identifying information.
- Parent/guardian names and contact information.
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Educational Records:
- Academic records, grades, and attendance information.
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Website Usage Data:
- Information about your device and usage of our website, including IP addresses, browser types, and pages visited.
How We Use Your Information
- To provide educational services and support to students.
- To communicate with parents and guardians regarding school-related matters.
- To improve our website and enhance user experience.
- To comply with legal obligations and respond to lawful requests.
Information Sharing
We do not sell or rent personal information to third parties. We may share information with:
- Educational partners and service providers necessary for educational purposes.
- Legal authorities when required by law or to protect the rights and safety of individuals.
Data Security
We implement reasonable security measures to protect personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, or misuse. However, no system is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Our website may use cookies to enhance user experience. You can choose to accept or decline cookies through your browser settings.
Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to external sites. We are not responsible for the content or privacy practices of these sites.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically.
Contact Us
If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at: webmaster@rcps.us.
FERPA NOTIFICATION
Parents and eligible students have the following rights under the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA):
- the right to inspect and review the student’s education records and the procedure for exercising this right;
- the right to request amendment of the student’s education records that the parent believes to be inaccurate, misleading or in violation of the student’s privacy rights and the procedure for exercising this right;
- the right to consent to disclosures of personally identifiable information contained in the student’s education records, except to the extent that FERPA authorizes disclosure without consent;
- the type of information designated as directory information, if any, and the right to opt out of release of directory information;
- that the school division releases records to other institutions that have requested the records and in which the student seeks or intends to enroll or is already enrolled so long as the disclosure is for purposes related to the student’s enrollment or transfer;
- the right to opt out of the release of the student’s name, address, and phone number to military recruiters or institutions of higher education that request such information;
- a specification of the criteria for determining who constitutes a school official and what constitutes a legitimate educational interest; and
- the right to file complaints with the Office of the Chief Privacy Officer in the United States Department of Education concerning the school division’s alleged failure to comply with FERPA.