SMS and Mobile Policy

Wood County Head Start (WCHS) SMS Policy

Purpose of SMS Communications

Wood County Head Start utilizes SMS (text messaging) to communicate with parents and guardians in a timely and convenient manner regarding student related matters such as: school closings, attendance, educational and behavioral updates, parent events/meetings, etc.

Consent to Receive SMS messages

By signing our email and messaging form you consent to receive SMS notifications as described above. Message frequency may vary depending on the needs of the family and child, but messaging will not take place outside of business hours unless urgent. Message and data rates may apply.

Privacy of your information

WCHS is committed to protecting your privacy. We do not share, sell, or distribute your mobile phone number(s) to third parties for marketing or any other purpose. Your contact information is used solely for official school communications.

Opt-Out Procedure

If you wish to stop receiving SMS messages from WCHS, you can opt out at any time by contacting the main office or contacting your Family Service Worker at your center. Please note that opting out may result in missing important communication from your school.

Help and Support

For assistance or more information regarding SMS communications: Call our Central Office at 715-421-2066.

Wood County Head Start reserves the right to modify this policy as needed.

By maintaining your child’s enrollment and your contact information with WCHS, you acknowledge and agree to the terms outlined in this SMS Policy.

Wood County Head Start collects mobile phone contact information from all parents/guardians of students enrolled in Wood County Head Start. By signing our Text Messaging Form at the child’s Initial Home Visit, you agree to receive text messages regarding student related matters such as: school closings, attendance, educational and behavioral updates, parent events/meetings, etc.

Wood County Head Start SMS Policy

1. Introduction
   • Wood County Head Start (WCHS) is committed to maintain the privacy and security of our community members’ personal information. This SMS Policy outlines how we collect, use, and protect the data obtained through our SMS communication program.
2. Data Collection and Usage
   • Personal Information: When you opt in to receive SMS messages from WCHS, we collect your mobile phone number and may collect your name and other relevant details to personalize our communications.
   • Purpose: The information collected is used exclusively to communicate important announcements and updates regarding your child and other pertinent WCHS related matters.
3. Data Sharing and Privacy
   • No Third-Party Sharing: WCHS does not share, sell, or distribute your mobile data to third parties for marketing or any other purpose.
   • Data Projection: We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to safeguard your data against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure or destruction.
4. Opt In Process
   • By signing our Text Messaging Form, you consent to receive messages from us. Message frequency may vary based on events and announcements.
5. Message Frequency
   • Message frequency may vary depending on the needs of the family and child, but messaging will not take place outside of business hours unless urgent.
   • Message and data rates may apply.
6. Charges and Fees
   • Messages and data rates may apply. Please consult with your mobile service provider for details on any charges that may be incurred.
7. Opt Out Process
   • You can opt out of our SMS notifications at any time by contacting your Family Service Worker at your center.
8. Help and Support
   • Assistance: For help or more information please contact Central Office at 715-421-2066 or contact your family service worker.
9. Changes to This Policy
   • WCHS reserves the right to modify this SMS Policy at any time. Any changes will be communicated to subscribers via SMS and updated on our website.
10. Contact Information
    • If you have any questions or concerns regarding this SMS Policy, please contact us at:
      Wood County Head Start
      1011 8^th street S
      Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54494
      Amy Arnold
      715-422-0436
      aarnold@woodcoheadstart.org

Wood County Head Start does not sell or otherwise make your mobile number known to any person outside of Wood County Head Start