The Cloud's presence in both personal and professional lives has happened so quickly. In fact, many of the educational tools employed by teachers and district offices operate through an Internet connection only. The advantages of Cloud-based platforms and learning tools are obvious--ease, convenience, 24/7 accessibility, less staff time maintaining on-site servers, individualized learning, and compliance with testing requirements. But along with these benefits come serious challenges, particularly the potential for loss of privacy that accompanies the transfer of personal student information to the Cloud. Concerns about data privacy are real and must be addressed by public school districts, which reflect the values and norms of their communities. This guide is a resource for a K-12 public school board member. It is designed to help identify the crucial issues associated with student privacy when school districts use online educational services, and recommends a comprehensive approach to addressing student data privacy protection. This guide is not intended as a substitute for appropriate legal counsel.