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Board hears parent concerns about LifeTouch‑Shutterfly ties; superintendent says photos are student data and opt‑out/delete options exist
Summary
Parents raised questions about LifeTouch's ownership changes and links to a private equity firm with controversial reporting; Superintendent Navarro said the district's contract treats student photos as student data, that no contract violations or data breaches have been identified, and that parents can opt out or request deletion through the vendor.
Parents and board members raised concerns during the March 10 meeting about district use of LifeTouch (now part of Shutterfly and, historically, linked to private equity ownership). The concern, voiced by board member Mr. Hancock and echoed by members of the public, focused on reputational and data‑privacy issues given public reporting about individuals formerly connected to the parent company.
Superintendent Maria Navarro…
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