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Over the past few years, advances in technology have made privacy for schools an issue, according to Lansing School Superintendent Randy Bagby.
During a meeting on Monday, Bagby and Board of Education Member Richard Whitlow presented members of the Lansing Board of Education with information on the Family Education Rights and Privacy Act.
“We want people to be aware that if it’s on the Internet, it’s not private,” Bagby said.
It’s an issue that he said the board discusses, but perhaps not often enough. With developments like Facebook and other social networking sites, the possibility that private information about students could be leaked is an increasing concern. Whitlow told the members that FERPA is similar to the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act that governs medical records in the measures it uses to keep confidential information confidential.
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For delivery by mail outside of Leavenworth County it is $162.90 per year.
The Leavenworth Times also is available at newspaper racks located around Leavenworth and Leavenworth County. Newspapers at the racks cost 75 cents Tuesday through Saturday. The weekend edition on Saturday also is available at newspaper racks on Sunday and Monday.
Over the past few years, advances in technology have made privacy for schools an issue, according to Lansing School Superintendent Randy Bagby.
During a meeting on Monday, Bagby and Board of Education Member Richard Whitlow presented members of the Lansing Board of Education with information on the Family Education Rights and Privacy Act.
“We want people to be aware that if it’s on the Internet, it’s not private,” Bagby said.
It’s an issue that he said the board discusses, but perhaps not often enough. With developments like Facebook and other social networking sites, the possibility that private information about students could be leaked is an increasing concern. Whitlow told the members that FERPA is similar to the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act that governs medical records in the measures it uses to keep confidential information confidential.
* For more on this story, contact the Leavenworth Times at 913-682-0305 and subscribe to the printed edition of the newspaper.
To subscribe to the Times, call 682-0305 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday through Friday, or click on “subscriber services” link on this Web site and e-mail Barb Daniels at paidcirc@kansasmediaone.com.
Rates: For delivery by mail in Leavenworth County it is $33.12 for 3 months ($30.87 subscription, $2.25 sales tax); $63.79 for 6 months ($59.45 subscription, $4.34 sales tax); or $121.51 per year ($113.24 subscription, $8.27 sales tax).
For delivery by mail outside of Leavenworth County it is $162.90 per year.
The Leavenworth Times also is available at newspaper racks located around Leavenworth and Leavenworth County. Newspapers at the racks cost 75 cents Tuesday through Saturday. The weekend edition on Saturday also is available at newspaper racks on Sunday and Monday.
