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Student Information Privacy

The Boulder Valley School District takes the privacy of our students and families seriously.

Access to Student Records and Information

Per District policy and the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), student records are only available to those who have authorization from the student or parent, guardian or responsible person if the student is under 18 years of age, considered a dependent of the parents as defined by the IRS, or under the age of 21 if the student has a disability. School records then will not be released to a parent, guardian or responsible person without the eligible student's written consent.

Learn more about your rights under FERPA.

Opting-Out of Directory Information

The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) affords parents/guardians rights with respect to disclosure of their student’s educational records and personal information. FERPA defines Directory Information as “student data that is not considered harmful or an invasion of privacy if disclosed.” BVSD’s Board Policy JO-R specifies Directory Information as:

student's name, birth date, and grade
participation in officially recognized sports and activities
height and weight of athletic team members
dates of attendance
degrees, awards, honors, and other distinctions received

BVSD may also release:

Photography, audio or video recording of a student, including interviews, captured by school or district personnel or the news media.
Student-created content developed in the classroom environment with the stated objective of sharing publicly (e.g. artwork, voice recordings, video demonstrations, etc.).

BVSD may release Directory Information upon request without consent unless parents/guardians or eligible students have opted out. FERPA does not limit who may request Directory Information about a student.

High School Students: As required by law, BVSD will disclose a student’s name, address, school-based email, home telephone number, school of enrollment, grade level, and graduating class year to military recruiters, higher education recruiters, and employers who request such information unless parents/guardians or eligible students have opted out.

Parents/guardians or eligible students may opt out during the Intent to Return period each year or at any point during the school year using the Opt Out Form.

If the Opt Out Form is submitted after the start of the school year, all previous published information cannot be rescinded. If an Opt Out Form is not submitted, all students are considered automatically opted-in.

Detailed description of the opt out agreements and examples of how these agreements apply

Detailed description of the opt out agreements and examples of how these agreements apply

Opting Out of Directory Information indicates that BVSD and outside media organizations are restricted from publishing such information on:

School & School District media, including:
- Newsletters
- Websites
- Social media
News Media
- TV (local or national news)
- Print (newspaper, magazines, etc)
- Internet (local, municipal, educational publications, etc).

Directory Information includes:

Student's name, birth date, and grade, participation in officially recognized sports and activities, height and weight of athletic team members, dates of attendance, degrees, awards, honors, and other distinctions received
Photos or videos taken during the school day outside of the classroom
Interviews (audio or video) with representatives from the school, BVSD or outside media

Opting out of communications from Military recruiters indicates that BVSD will not include your student’s name, address, telephone number, school of enrollment, and grade level in lists of 9th through 12th grade students provided to Military recruiters.
Opting out of communications from Higher Education Recruiters indicates that BVSD will not include your students name, school email address, school of enrollment, and grade level in lists of 9th through 12th grade provided to universities, colleges, trade schools, etc.
Opting out of communications from Employment Recruiters indicates that BVSD will not include your students name, school email address, school of enrollment, and grade level in lists of 9th through 12th grade provided to employers who are looking to recruit BVSD graduates.

A parent or guardian may not opt out of their student’s information being used for educational purposes as defined by FERPA.

Opt-Out Forms

Directory Information Opt Out Form

Formulario de exclusión voluntaria de la información del directorio

Frequently Asked Questions

If I had previously opted out of having my student’s Directory Information and/or photos released, do I need to opt out again?

If I opt out of Directory Information, does that mean my child cannot participate in school performances, athletics, activities or clubs?

Opt out does not apply to participation in athletics, activities, field trips, or clubs. When students are outside of a classroom environment, BVSD cannot guarantee that a student who has opted out of sharing Directory Information will not appear in photographs or media coverage that may be taken at school performances, field trips, and/or athletic, activity, or club events.

What if I don’t want any of my student’s information published by or disclosed to anyone without my consent?

Does BVSD inform me when my student’s data is disclosed?

BVSD may release student data without parent consent under several circumstances as stated in law and policy, including health or safety emergencies, when a student is enrolled or plans to enroll in another school or higher education institution, or when the data is Directory Information. Notification of disclosures may be made if student data that is not Directory Information is disclosed to a third party, generally this occurs as a result of a lawfully issued subpoena or other applicable exception under FERPA and Board Policy JO

FERPA law requires BVSD to publish their privacy practices and policy regarding student data disclosures. Where do I find this information?

I would like to review the data BVSD has on my student(s) and their education records, who do I contact?

I am part of the PTA at my school and we request student information for fundraising purposes and other school events, what information can I obtain from the school?

Parent and fundraising organizations are considered third parties; they are organizations that may partner with BVSD schools but are not governed by BVSD policies or procedures. BVSD does not provide Directory Information to PTAs/PTOs, Booster Clubs, or other fundraising organizations. If organizations wish to obtain additional information, please contact the school to explore options.

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