Committee moves technology security and records‑retention policies to full committee

The School Committee moved a new technology-security policy (EHAA/EHA) and an updated data and records-retention policy (EHB) to the full school committee for first reading. Committee members and staff agreed the technology-security draft should be broad rather than highly detailed so it does not disclose technical safeguards or limit administrative flexibility. Committee members noted best practices such as multi-factor authentication for staff accounts, and the draft policy directs the superintendent to “establish and maintain a comprehensive data protection system.” For records retention, the committee preferred referencing the municipal records-retention schedule rather than a generic “state” schedule to ensure the district follows the local retention table that applies to municipal school districts. Committee member Jeremy and staff agreed that broad policy language is appropriate, combined with administrative procedures that provide the necessary specifics. Both policies were moved to the full committee for a first reading and subsequent adoption steps.