Parents, Caregivers and Staff,
On Wednesday, January 8th, we shared with families and staff via email that PowerSchool had notified us that they had experienced a cybersecurity incident that resulted in unauthorized access to student and staff data. This data breach has affected LPS and countless other school districts across the country. On that day, LPS technology staff and district administration attended a webinar hosted by PowerSchool's senior executives, during which they provided us with more information about the incident and their response. This incident is deeply concerning to us and we are committed to being transparent and timely in our communication to you. We will continue to share information with you directly and publish our ongoing communication and answers to frequently asked questions on this web page.
This incident is profoundly troubling. While PowerSchool has expressed confidence that the data will never be made public, it is hard not to be skeptical and to be left with a feeling of uncertainty. The district has long placed a priority on data security and protecting student and staff information and PowerSchool’s compromise undermines these efforts. We can assure you that we will continue to investigate and monitor this incident, share all relevant information as soon as it becomes available, and take any additional actions necessary to protect the information you have entrusted to us.
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