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SMS Terms and Conditions

At Lincolnshire-Prairie View School District 103, we understand the importance of timely and effective communication with our community. To meet this need, we offer two distinct SMS services designed to keep you informed and connected.

Our goal is to provide reliable and accessible communication channels, whether through our mass notification system using Short Code 60680 or more personalized 1:1 text messaging with a 10-digit long code.

  • Mass Notifications: Through our partnership with Finalsite—Mass Notification, a leader in educational communication systems—we use SMS to send important updates, alerts, and information directly to your mobile device. This service ensures that you are always in the know, whether it's a school closure, emergency alert, or district-wide announcement.
  • 1:1 Text Messaging: For interactions that require a more personal touch, we enable our staff to communicate directly with you via text messages from their designated district phone numbers. Whether responding to inquiries, confirming appointments, or providing tailored information about our services, our 1:1 text messaging ensures that your specific needs are addressed promptly and efficiently.

Explore our SMS Terms and Conditions below to learn more about how these services work, how to manage your communication preferences, and how we protect your privacy.
 

Mass Notification | Short Code 60680

  1. Program Description: The district collaborates with Finalsite - Mass Notification, a leading provider of mass notification systems in the education sector. This partnership allows us to proactively reach out to you via voice, text, and email. This service is designed to send Info Alerts and other important communications through SMS text messaging using the short code 60680.
  2. Program Frequency: The frequency of messages varies based on district needs and specific situations requiring notifications.
  3. Opt-out: At any time, you may opt out of receiving messages by texting "STOP" to 60680. Upon doing so, you will receive a confirmation SMS confirming your opt-out. If you wish to re-subscribe, text “START” to 60680 to begin receiving messages again.
  4. Help: For assistance or more information about this service, text "HELP" to 60680, or send an email to communications@d103.org
  5. Carriers Participation: This service includes participation from various carriers including AT&T, T-Mobile®, Sprint, Verizon Wireless, Alltel, Boost, U.S. Cellular™, and MetroPCS, among others. Note that these carriers are not responsible for any delayed or undelivered messages.
  6. Costs: Standard message and data rates may apply to each text message sent and received through this service. Please consult your mobile service provider for your data and message plan details.
  7. Privacy: Visit our Privacy Policy for more information about how we handle your data.

1:1 Text Messaging | 10-Digit Long Code

Program Description: In some instances, the district provisions employees to send and receive text messages through their direct 10-digit long code (DLC) phone number, also known as a "direct line," "desk phone," or other variations indicating the number is assigned to a specific individual. If you have consented to receive text messages, such messages may include responses to online inquiries, real-time texts to ask and answer questions about our services, appointment confirmations, or self-initiated text messaging. These messages may include responses to online inquiries, real-time texts to ask and answer questions about our services, appointment confirmations, or self-initiated text messaging.

SMS Consent Communication: The information obtained as part of the SMS consent process will not be shared with third parties for marketing purposes.

Types of SMS Communications: If you have consented to receive text messages from Lincolnshire Prairie View School District #103, you may receive messages related to the following:

  • Real-Time Texts to ask and answer questions about our services
  • Follow-up messages
  • Self initiated Text Messaging
  • Appointment / Event reminders

Message Frequency: Message frequency may vary depending on the type of communication.

Potential Fees for SMS Messaging: Please note that standard message and data rates may apply, depending on your carrier’s pricing plan. These fees may vary if the message is sent domestically or internationally.

Opt-In Method: You may opt-in to receive SMS messages from Lincolnshire-Prairie View District 103 in the following ways:

  • Verbally, during a conversation
  • By submitting an online form
  • By filling out a paper form

Opt-Out Method:

You can opt out of receiving SMS messages at any time. To do so, simply reply "STOP" to any SMS message you receive. Alternatively, you can contact us directly to request removal from our messaging list.

Help: If you are experiencing any issues, you can reply with the keyword HELP. Or, you can get help directly from us at communications@d103.org. 

Additional Options: If you do not wish to receive SMS messages, you can choose not to check the SMS consent box on our forms.

Standard Messaging Disclosures:

  • Message and data rates may apply.
  • You can opt out at any time by texting "STOP."
  • For assistance, text "HELP" or visit our Privacy Policy  and Terms and Conditions. 
  • Message frequency may vary.