SB 181 Traceable Communications
A new Kentucky law Senate Bill 181 (SB 181) now requires school districts to use a traceable electronic communication system to help ensure student safety and transparency between students and school staff school district employees and volunteers.
At Walton-Verona Independent Schools, the Board of Education approved platforms include Class Dojo, Navigate360, Talking Points, SportsYou, Infinite Campus, and Microsoft Office. All electronic communication between students, school district employees and volunteers must go through one or more of these systems. This allows school administrators and parents to monitor or review messages if needed and provide a consistent form of communication.
If parents wish to allow communication outside these platforms, they must sign a district-approved consent form. Without this consent, unapproved communication may lead to disciplinary action for school district employees or limit volunteer involvement.
What are approved traceable communications systems for dual-credit classes through Kentucky Community & Technical College System (KCTCS)?
BlackBoard
Starfish
Consent for Outside Communication
A parent may submit written consent to authorize a designated school district employee(s) or volunteer(s) who is not a family member to communicate electronically with student outside of the traceable communication system. Family members are defined as parent, grandparent, aunt, uncle, brother, sister. Written consent forms will not be used for mass/group communications for teams, clubs, or extracurricular activities.
Parents and legal guardians are encouraged to enroll and participate in communication with teachers, school administrators, and extracurricular activities. For additional access to review communication records for your child, please contact your school principal.
Consent for Outside Traceable Communications
Kentucky Department of Education SB 181 Traceable Communication Systems FAQ
KSBA SB 181 Traceable Communication Systems FAQ