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We're glad you're here. This is your one-stop resource for everything you need to support your child's success at D99. Take a look around — we've gathered helpful tools and information just for you.

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Important Parent Resources

  • Find FREE Groceries & Meals Near You!

    Need food today? Use this interactive map to locate food distributions. Also learn how to apply for the SNAP program and diaper assistance. No ID or proof of income required.

  • School Supply Lists

    Find what your child will need for the upcoming school year, from backpacks to pencils to headphones. Each list is grade-specific and includes both English and Spanish versions.

  • Student Dress Code

    All students are expected to follow this clear and consistent guide that lays out everything from uniform colors and approved accessories to footwear rules and what to wear for special events. Find out what’s allowed, what’s not, and how we keep our school environment focused, safe, and distraction-free.

  • Parent & Student Handbook

    Everything you need to know—right at your fingertips. From school policies, academic programs, attendance, and health requirements to safety procedures and student services, this is your go-to resource for a successful school year. Whether you're a returning family or new to the district, start here to stay informed and empowered.

  • Food Menus

    Check out what's being served each day free of charge for breakfast, lunch, and snack time at school. Also explore nutrition info, allergen details, and initiatives that keep students energized and nourished all year long.

  • Monthly Family Resource Newsletter

    Discover valuable resources to support education at home. Find grade-specific activities aligned with all of our content areas and engage with materials designed to enhance your child's learning experience and foster academic growth.

  • Report Bullying or School Violence

    Help us ensure a safe, supportive learning environment for every student. Use this quick and confidential form to document any incidents. Your voice matters and together, we can make a difference. It only takes a few minutes and can change a life.

  • McKinney-Vento Homeless Education Program

    ISBE ensures that students experiencing homelessness have equal access to public education by guaranteeing immediate enrollment, transportation assistance, and access to school services — regardless of housing status. For support or more information, please contact Rita Tarullo at rtarullo@cicd99.edu or Sofia Ceballos at sceballos@cicd99.edu

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We Are A 1:1 Technology Device District!

Students must bring their fully charged Chromebook to school every day. Devices are considered district property and must be used responsibly. Chromebooks are to be returned if a student moves out of District or at the end of 8th grade. Social media access is blocked on student devices — even at home. Web filters remain in place outside school. Students have no expectation of privacy on district-provided devices. Chromebooks are instructional tools. Teachers integrate Google apps for classwork, collaboration, and assignments. Chromebooks can function offline. Internet access enhances functionality but isn’t required for all tasks. If students bring their Chromebooks home, a Technology Lending Agreement must be signed:

Chromebook Loan Agreement
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IgnitED Hotspot Lending Program

Cicero District 99 offers internet hotspots for students who do not have dependeble home internet to support learning at home. Devices are loaned for educational use only and remain District property. Students must follow all usage rules outlined in Board Policy 6.235 and the Student Handbook. Hotspots may only connect to District accounts. Tampering or misuse is not allowed. Parents or guardians must report any issues immediately. Normal wear and tear is covered by the District. If lost, stolen, or damaged due to misuse, a $72 replacement fee applies. Devices must be returned if a student leaves the District or upon request. Continued unauthorized use may be considered unlawful appropriation.

Hotspot Agreement
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We Are A 1:1 Technology Device District!

Students must bring their fully charged Chromebook to school every day. Devices are considered district property and must be used responsibly. Chromebooks are to be returned if a student moves out of District or at the end of 8th grade. Social media access is blocked on student devices — even at home. Web filters remain in place outside school. Students have no expectation of privacy on district-provided devices. Chromebooks are instructional tools. Teachers integrate Google apps for classwork, collaboration, and assignments. Chromebooks can function offline. Internet access enhances functionality but isn’t required for all tasks. If students bring their Chromebooks home, a Technology Lending Agreement must be signed:

Chromebook Loan Agreement
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IgnitED Hotspot Lending Program

Cicero District 99 offers internet hotspots for students who do not have dependeble home internet to support learning at home. Devices are loaned for educational use only and remain District property. Students must follow all usage rules outlined in Board Policy 6.235 and the Student Handbook. Hotspots may only connect to District accounts. Tampering or misuse is not allowed. Parents or guardians must report any issues immediately. Normal wear and tear is covered by the District. If lost, stolen, or damaged due to misuse, a $72 replacement fee applies. Devices must be returned if a student leaves the District or upon request. Continued unauthorized use may be considered unlawful appropriation.

Hotspot Agreement

  • Protecting student data is of the utmost importance to the Board of Education of Cicero District 99 (the District). Throughout the implementation and rollout of digital educational and learning management systems, District 99 has adhered to internally developed, board-approved technology best practices to ensure the safety and security of all users. 

     

    WHAT IS SOPPA?

    Effective July 1, 2021, the District will be required by the Student Online Personal Protection Act (SOPPA) to provide additional guarantees that student data is protected when collected by educational technology companies, and that data is used for beneficial purposes only (105 ILCS 85). 

    SOPPA also places new expectations on the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) and operators of online services (Operator) and applications. 

    The Learning Technology Center of Illinois — a statewide program that supports all public K-12 districts, schools and educators through technology initiatives, services and professional learning opportunities — has created a brief walk-through video explaining the ins and outs of SOPPA. 

    WATCH: An Intro To SOPPA

     

    RESPONSIBILITIES OF D99 TO COMPLY WITH SOPPA

    1. Designate a Data Privacy Officer: As required by SOPPA, the District appoints the Chief Information Officer as the Student Data Privacy officer. This role oversees a committee of district personnel charged with making sure that all educational technology partners and services adhere to the regulations of SOPPA. These regulations are put in place to ensure the sale, rental, lease or trading of any District student records or covered information by the District is prohibited. Any operator of such service is required to have a signed agreement with the District accepting the strict regulations of SOPPA. The Chief Information Officer is also designated to sign contracts with operators and review operator privacy policies to ensure they meet the requirements of SOPPA.
    2. Post Data Breaches: In the event of a data breach, the District is required to notify parents via the District's communication system within 30 days of the breach and within 60 days if a third party is responsible for the data breach. 
    3. Post Parental Rights Regarding the Review Of Student Personal Data: SOPPA regulations state that parents and/or legal guardians have the right to inspect, review and correct information maintained by the school, operators and ISBE. All requests should be made via email to the Chief Information Officer (the designated Data Privacy Officer) using this email address: 
    4. Annually Post District-Approved Services, Applications and Technology Tools: To ensure all educational technology partners, operators and services that collect student data comply with SOPPA, the District will annually review electronic services and applications, as vetted through the District's SOPPA Committee and approved or denied based on the operator's willingness to agree to the terms defined in SOPPA. 
    5. Maintain Reasonable Security Procedures and Practices: The District adheres to its own Student and Family Privacy rights, as outlined in approved Board policy and Information Services Department guidelines
    6. Post Contracts for Each Operator: Operators are required to sign the Illinois Student Data Privacy Agreement (SDPA) before any service, application or tool can be adopted by the District or any contract renewed. A copy of the IL-NDPA can be found on the SDPC Website. This agreement is directly tied to the strict regulations of SOPPA and helps ensure the data shared with approved operators is not sold, leased or rented and is used solely for educational purposes. Each operator must specifically list the data elements they collect, and they must specifically state how this data is stored on their servers (or the servers of their subcontractors). 

     

    Comprehensive List Of All District SOPPA Compliant Learning Platforms (Approved Operators) Contracts

    Review District Board Policy 7:15 Student and Family Privacy Rights

    Download Standard Student Data Privacy Agreement (IL-NDPA v1.0a)

     

    WHO MUST COMPLY WITH SOPPA?

    Websites, online services and mobile apps that are designed, marketed and used for K-12 school purposes must comply with SOPPA regardless of whether they have a contract with a school or district.

     

    DOES SOPPA APPLY TO ALL VENDORS?

    Yes, all vendors that operate in Illinois must adhere to SOPPA requirements. Including Google, Microsoft, Apple, and SIS platforms.

     

    WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO BE SOPPA COMPLIANT?

    If a vendor states that they are SOPPA-compliant, that means they are:

    • Not using collected data to provide targeted ads
    • Not profiling students except in furtherance of school purposes
    • Not selling or renting student information
    • Not disclosing information unless required to by law or as part of the maintenance and development of its service
    • Using sound security practices
    • Deleting student data when requested by the school or district
    • Publicly disclosing information about its use, terms of service, agreement and privacy policy
    • Entered into a written agreement with the school district.

     

    HOW DOES SOPPA IMPACT TEACHERS?

    Teachers must follow District-created policies for vetting third-party applications that utilize personally identifiable information. 

     

    WHAT DOES PERSONALLY IDENTIFIABLE STUDENT INFO MEAN?

    This information includes any identifying information including, but not limited to, name (first and/or last), initials, student ID, kid-code number, email address, home address, telephone number, student identifiers, discipline records, test results, special education data, juvenile dependency records, grades, evaluations, criminal records, medical records, health records, Social Security number, biometric information, disabilities, socioeconomic information, food purchases, political affiliations, religious information, text messages, documents, search activity, photos, voice recordings or geolocation information.

Student Accident Insurance Coverage

Peace of mind for parents — coverage for unexpected accidents at school or beyond

📞  Claims Support: 866-975-9468

Click Here To Enroll

This is a voluntary accident insurance plan offered to all enrolled students. It provides financial protection in case your child is injured due to an accident — whether at school, during sports, or event at home (depending on the plan you choose). Coverage must be purchased by the parent/guardian. 

 

This is accident-only insurance. It does NOT cover illness. Benefits are secondary to any existing health insurance. No pro-rated premiums. You can enroll any time during the school year, but coverage starts only once the premium is received. 

You can choose from the following:

  1. School-Time Accident Coverage: Covers accidents during school hours and while participating in school-sponsored and supervised activities (e.g., field trips, recess, school sports except football).
  2. 24-Hour Accident Coverage: Covers your child 24/7 — even on weekends, holidays, and summer break.
  3. 24-Hour Dental Coverage: Covers accidental injuries to the teeth — can be purchased alone or with other plans.
Coverage Type Plan A (Higher Benefit) Plan B (Lower Cost)
School-Time  $39 $20
24-Hour $181 $73
24-Hour Dental $15 $15

 

Plan A Highlights:

  • Up to $50,000 in benefits per accident
  • $0 deductible
  • Medical and hospital services covered (inpatient and outpatient)
  • Dental injury coverage up to $1,500
  • Ambulance, surgery, prescriptions, diagnostic imaging, and more

 

In case of an accident:

  1. Seek treatment.
  2. Submit your primary insurance claim (if any).
  3. Send all documents to the claims office:
    • WebTPA, P.O. Box 2415, Grapevine, TX 76099
    • Submit electronically via the claim upload portal 

  • This is a voluntary accident insurance plan offered to all enrolled students. It provides financial protection in case your child is injured due to an accident — whether at school, during sports, or event at home (depending on the plan you choose). Coverage must be purchased by the parent/guardian. 

     

    This is accident-only insurance. It does NOT cover illness. Benefits are secondary to any existing health insurance. No pro-rated premiums. You can enroll any time during the school year, but coverage starts only once the premium is received. 

  • You can choose from the following:

    1. School-Time Accident Coverage: Covers accidents during school hours and while participating in school-sponsored and supervised activities (e.g., field trips, recess, school sports except football).
    2. 24-Hour Accident Coverage: Covers your child 24/7 — even on weekends, holidays, and summer break.
    3. 24-Hour Dental Coverage: Covers accidental injuries to the teeth — can be purchased alone or with other plans.

  • Coverage Type Plan A (Higher Benefit) Plan B (Lower Cost)
    School-Time  $39 $20
    24-Hour $181 $73
    24-Hour Dental $15 $15

     

    Plan A Highlights:

    • Up to $50,000 in benefits per accident
    • $0 deductible
    • Medical and hospital services covered (inpatient and outpatient)
    • Dental injury coverage up to $1,500
    • Ambulance, surgery, prescriptions, diagnostic imaging, and more

     

  • In case of an accident:

    1. Seek treatment.
    2. Submit your primary insurance claim (if any).
    3. Send all documents to the claims office:
      • WebTPA, P.O. Box 2415, Grapevine, TX 76099
      • Submit electronically via the claim upload portal 

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