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Board approves Parsec Education data-analysis MOU over trustee privacy concerns
Summary
The McSwain Board approved a Memorandum of Understanding with Parsec Education to analyze student assessment data and support countywide data analysis, despite Trustee Hoffar’s request for more detail on student data privacy; the measure passed 4-1.
The McSwain Union Elementary School District Board approved a Memorandum of Understanding with Parsec Education to assist the district in analyzing student assessment data and implementing a countywide data analysis system. Superintendent Kamaljit Pannu presented the agreement and described its goals: "The partnership would assist the District in analyzing student assessment data, identifying instructional trends, and supporting implementation of a countywide data analysis system to strengthen instructional decision-making." The motion to approve carried 4-1 (Ayes: Bell, Roduner, Scoto, Halpin; Noes: Hoffar).
During discussion, Trustee Hoffar requested additional information regarding student data privacy and what specific information would be shared with the third‑party vendor. The transcript does not record further details provided in response or changes to the MOU text; the Board proceeded to a vote and approved the agreement. The meeting record lists the action as Motion: Roduner; Second: Scoto; Vote: Ayes: Bell, Roduner, Scoto, Halpin; Noes: Hoffar; Motion carried 4-1. The Board did not specify a follow-up timeline for the privacy details in the public record.
