The district may release student information defined as “directory information” without prior written consent, unless otherwise notified by parents. The district has designated directory information as:
- Student’s name
- Home address(es)
- Telephone number(s)
- Date and place of birth
- Honors and awards
- Participation in recognized activities
- Dates of attendance
- Grade and school of attendance
- Teacher name and class lists
- Future educational plans
- Names of parents/guardians
- Parent email addresses, and student photo/video
Examples of the use of information include: release to the news media, in district communications such as the website, official social media sites and district newsletters and to assist with PTO-compiled school directories.
Parents/guardians who do not want their child’s directory information to be released should notify the building principal at the school and notify the superintendent of schools by Oct. 1 of each year at the following address:
Niskayuna Central School District
1430 Balltown Road
Niskayuna, NY 12309
A Note about Public Events
While the district will honor the request of any parent who has submitted written notification opting their child out of publicity efforts, the district is not responsible for media that covers news happenings, sporting events, or other school events that are open to the public such as plays and musical performances.