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We reviewed the upcoming agenda for Bensalem Township SD and identified 3 items with potential legal exposure ahead of the vote.
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Chromebook Purchase with Google Management Console
Under item 7.B, the district is advancing a $410,949 purchase of 1,100 student Chromebooks. The purchase includes Google’s ‘White Glove Enroll Service’ and ‘Chrome OS Management Console,’ binding the district to Google’s terms of service for student data collection and device management.
Intake Action
RECORDS REQUEST: For item 7.B, submit a public records request for the district’s data sharing and privacy agreement with Google for the ‘Chrome OS Management Console’ and any associated services. Verify compliance with state and federal student privacy laws.
⚖️ Legal Hook: Student Data Privacy – FERPA/CIPA
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Mobile Device Management Software Contract
Under item 7.C, the district is advancing a multi-year, $58,000 contract for ‘Mosyle OneK12’ mobile device management (MDM) software for 2,000 devices. This contract binds the district to Mosyle’s terms of use and privacy policy, which govern data collection and management on student and staff devices.
Intake Action
RECORDS REQUEST: For item 7.C, retrieve the ‘Mosyle OneK12’ License Agreement and Privacy Policy referenced in the quote. Request any district-level data protection agreement with Mosyle or Apple and review for compliance with student privacy laws.
⚖️ Legal Hook: Student Data Privacy – Vendor Terms
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Solar for Schools Grant Acceptance
The committee is reviewing a ‘Solar for Schools Grant’ with a November 15 deadline. The grant’s terms and conditions, which are not included in the agenda, could contain policy or curriculum mandates that conflict with state law or parental rights.
Intake Action
PULL THE DOCUMENT: For item 4.B, retrieve the ‘Solar for Schools Grant’ application and terms and conditions from the district before the November 15 deadline. Review for any attached strings related to curriculum, policy, or data sharing.
⚖️ Legal Hook: Grant Conditions – State Law Conflict
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