Notice of Data Security Incident

Summitk12 • October 26, 2026

The privacy and security of personal information in our care is of the utmost importance to Summit School District. We are notifying individuals of potential data exposure due to a security incident that occurred on or July 28, 2026.

We learned that an unauthorized individual gained access to our network. Upon learning of the issue, we secured our network environment and commenced an investigation assisted by cybersecurity professionals experienced in handling these types of incidents. Following the completion of our investigation, it was determined that certain files may have been accessed or acquired by the unauthorized individual(s).

We conducted a thorough and comprehensive review of the impacted information and on September 21, 2026, determined that the unauthorized actor may have accessed and/or acquired personal information pertaining to certain individuals. Potentially impacted information may include an individual’s name and one or more of the following: name, address, financial account information, tax identification number, Social Security number, and student identification number. We have provided notice to the individuals identified via U.S. mail for which a mailing address is available.

We encourage potentially impacted individuals to take actions to help protect their personal information, including placing a fraud alert and/or security freeze on their credit files, and/or obtaining a free credit report. Additionally, individuals should always remain vigilant in reviewing their financial account statements and credit reports for fraudulent or irregular activity on a regular basis and report any suspicious activity to the proper authorities. Individuals with Social Security numbers potentially impacted will receive complimentary credit monitoring and identity theft protection services.

We have set up a dedicated and confidential call center for this incident. For questions, or to determine if affected, please call 1-833-918-9469 . The response line is available between the hours of 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Central time, Monday through Friday, excluding holidays. We have taken this matter very seriously and apologize for any inconvenience or concern this may cause.

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Summit School District Reports Data Security Incident Affecting Personal Information Summit School District notified students and employees of a network security incident discovered on July 28, 2026, which may have compromised personal information. The unauthorized access was identified during an investigation by cybersecurity specialists. Potentially affected data includes names, addresses, financial information, taxpayer identification numbers, and student identification numbers. The district does not maintain student Social Security numbers. No confirmed cases of identity theft or fraud have been reported. Notification letters are being sent to affected individuals, advising them to monitor their accounts and consider placing fraud alerts. The district has strengthened its network security in response to the incident. A dedicated assistance line has been established for inquiries. 2 sources 43

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