USD 459

Bucklin Unified School District
P.O. Box 8  Bucklin, KS 67834  Phone 620 826-3241  Fax 620 826-9966

Dear USD 459 Staff and Families,

PowerSchool, our district’s Student Information System provider, informed us of a data breach
in their system. PowerSchool became aware of the breach on Dec. 28. We were informed of this
breach on Tuesday afternoon. Additional information was released Wednesday afternoon.
 

This breach happened to districts nationwide. Since we were notified, we have been working
to gather additional information and will continue to do so. We have been assured that there is
no longer an active threat. However, it may have affected the data of our employees and/or
students and their families.
 

USD 459 is serious about protecting the security and privacy of all data, whether in PowerSchool
or other vendors we utilize. At this time, we await additional details from PowerSchool and
guidance from state officials. We promise to do everything we can to learn more and will
communicate directly with parent, guardians, and employees as we learn more about how
this breach affects you, your family, and your data and the next steps we will take.

Thank you,
USD 459

Electronic Devices

Cell Phones, Smart Watches, Earbuds, etc.

• All electronic devices, except for the school issued Chromebook, will be turned off and placed in a backpack or locker from 8:00am-3:30 pm. Personal devices will not be allowed for use at any time during the school day.     
• Violations of this policy will result in the cell phone being confiscated by the administration. Parents will need to pick up the device and 1st offense will result in ISS, 2nd offense will result in OSS, a 3rd offense will result in  an administrative hearing to determine consequences.