RE: [info-tech] Question for techies!

2006-07-25 Thread Pearson, Jeremy
Jon- We have the field on our form for registration. If the parents fill it out, we enter it into our SIS system. If they don't, we do not pursue it any further. Our SIS person says it is strange that the state tells us not to ask for that information, but then they ask for it w

Re: [info-tech] Question for techies!

2006-07-25 Thread Keith Stoeber
Its on our registration form, but does not have to be completed. Keith Keith Stoeber 4440 U.S. Hwy 71 Sioux Rapids, Iowa 50585 Phone: 712-283-2571 Fax: 712-283-2285 [EMAIL PROTECTED] -- Original Message -- From: "Jay Jurrens" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Reply

Re: [info-tech] Question for techies!

2006-07-24 Thread Jay Jurrens
In Emmetsburg we have it on our registration forms, but do not make a big deal if they don't want to give it. About 90% give it and the rest don't. We still collect it if the parents want to give it. Jay Jurrens Counselor/Technology Coordinator Emmetsburg High School 205 King Street Emmetsbu

RE: [info-tech] Question for techies!

2006-07-24 Thread Kurt McKenney
We don't ask for it. I'm just saying don't start accepting subterfuge as facts. -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of JON W HUESER Sent: Monday, July 24, 2006 11:00 AM To: info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us Subject: RE: [info-tech] Quest

RE: [info-tech] Question for techies!

2006-07-24 Thread JON W HUESER
According to Iowa law, we MUST educate all children living in our district, it does not matter if they have a SSN or are citizens of the US or not. So back to my original question: How many schools are taking SSN's off of their student information systems? I do not want a debate on the legalit

RE: [info-tech] Question for techies!

2006-07-24 Thread Kurt McKenney
Ok, this ain't gonna be popular, but here we go... 1. Schools are not a big target for identity theft. I don't know about you, but we don't store financial data (credit cards, checking accounts) with student data, and the existing info without the SSN is adequate to steal someone's identity anyway