Wood County Schools addresses neighborhood issues about Lifetouch images providers

PARKERSBURG, W.Va. (WTAP) – Wood County Schools has issued an announcement responding to neighborhood issues raised about Lifetouch, the images providers supplier utilized by some faculties throughout the district.

The assertion comes as questions in regards to the firm have circulated in households and the broader neighborhood.

According to the district’s official assertion, Wood County Schools is “aware that questions have been raised within the community regarding Lifetouch.”

However, the district emphasised that “there is currently no verified evidence of wrongdoing by Lifetouch involving student photographs,” nor has the district acquired any confirmed info indicating improper conduct.

The district stated it desires mother and father to know that participation in spring image classes is fully voluntary.

Families preferring to not use Lifetouch providers have the choice to choose out.

Additionally, images suppliers fluctuate by faculty throughout the district, giving households totally different choices relying on their faculty location.

“We understand, however, that families may still have questions, and we take those concerns seriously,” the assertion reads.

Families who want to inquire about or request elimination of their little one’s info from Lifetouch could contact the corporate immediately. According to the district, Lifetouch offers particulars relating to its privateness practices and information elimination procedures by means of its official web site and customer support channels.

Wood County Schools stated district management will proceed reviewing any credible info that arises and can make knowledgeable choices relating to images providers for the upcoming faculty yr.

“Wood County Schools remains committed to student safety, protecting privacy, and maintaining transparency with our families and community,” the assertion concludes.

What Parents Should Know

• Participation is voluntary – You can choose out of Lifetouch providers
• Contact Lifetouch immediately in case you have questions on your little one’s information or want to request info elimination
• The district is monitoring the scenario and can make choices about future images suppliers based mostly on credible info
• No confirmed wrongdoing has been reported to the district at the moment

Parents with particular questions on privateness practices or issues are inspired to succeed in out to their faculty immediately for extra info.

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