Addendum
IF the paper backing of the insulation is fastened over the face of the stud rather than inside it, you may be alright w/o the polyethylene.
IF the paper backing is stapled over the studs is fastened over the face of the stud rather than inside it, you may be alright w/o the polyethylene.should read
IF the paper backing of the insulation is fastened over the face of the stud rather than inside it, you may be alright w/o the polyethylene.