Dear  CUSD200 families,

We recognize that consistent access to technology is crucial to thriving in today’s educational landscape. With that is also the recognition that we take digital safety and security seriously as students navigate digital environments. To protect our students, District 200 implements multiple content filters and regularly monitors student web activity. While the District makes every effort to keep students on task during class time and safe from inappropriate materials, we know that family support would strengthen these efforts.

Families can now opt in to receive weekly email summaries of their student’s web activity. Families can also elect to go one step further and sign up for an online account through our network’s content filter, Lightspeed, to see live web activity for their students. This portal will also give families the option to pause the internet completely overnight if they so choose. It is important to note that email summaries and online portal access are view only and do not allow families to selectively block websites or services.

If your family wishes to start the process of receiving weekly web activity summaries (which arrive on Sunday each week) with the option to add online portal access, please fill out this form. All communication moving forward regarding web activity will come from Lightspeed. Enrollment windows in Lightspeed will occur during the first week of each month.

If you have any questions, please contact Jason Spencer, Executive Director of Innovation and Technology (jason.spencer@cusd200.org).

Thank you for your partnership in helping to promote healthy digital habits with our students.

Attached here is a supplemental flier of what families can expect.