FERPA Information
Welcome to the Plainview-Old Bethpage Board of Education’s page on FERPA (Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act).
FERPA is a federal law that protects the privacy of student education records. It grants parents and eligible students the right to inspect, amend, and control the disclosure of these records.
At POB, we take the privacy and confidentiality of student information seriously. Our Board policies are designed to ensure compliance with FERPA’s guidelines, and we are committed to maintaining a safe and respectful environment for all students and families.
If you have any questions or would like more information about FERPA or our related policies, please don’t hesitate to contact us.
What is Directory Information
Dear Parent or Eligible Student:
The school district has designated certain categories of student information as "directory information." Directory information includes a student's name, ID number (including user ID or other unique personal identifier used by a student for purposes of accessing or communicating in electronic systems, but only if the ID cannot be used to gain access to education records except when used in conjunction with one or more factors that authenticate the student's identity), address, telephone number, dates of attendance, grade level, photograph, e-mail address, and enrollment status.
If you object to the release of any or all of the directory information listed above, you must do so in writing within 10 business days of receiving this notice. For your convenience, you may note your objections to the release of directory information on this form attached below and return it to the Building Principal.