Directory information is information contained in an educational record of a student that would not generally be considered harmful or an invasion of privacy if released.

In compliance with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), this serves as the annual public notice to parents or eligible students (at least 18 years of age or who are attending an institution of post-secondary education) of the District's definition of directory information, the parent or eligible student's right to opt out of the release of student directory information, and the time period to opt out in writing. Following public notice and a reasonable response period, the District may release directory information without individual consent.

The primary purpose of directory information is to allow the District to include this type of information from the student's education records in certain school publications. Unless objection to any of the following items of information is submitted in writing by parents or legal guardians, or by those students themselves who are over the age of 18 years, the Commack School District hereby gives notice that directory information may be provided to parent/ teacher associations and representatives of the District's insurance carriers, entities providing educational, occupational, or career opportunities, or to publish in the Commack Courier, school student newspapers, magazines, yearbooks or other publications, daily or weekly newspapers, athletic programs, musical or theatrical programs, news releases, social media platforms.

The District has designated the following information as directory information: student’s name, address, age, major field of study, grade level, participation in sports and activities, weight and height (for members of athletic teams), extracurricular activities, dates of attendance, academic honors, achievements and awards, and photograph.