Policy: 6610
Administration
Video Surveillance
The board authorizes the use of video surveillance on district property for the purpose of maintaining the health, welfare, and safety of students, staff, and visitors, and to protect district equipment and facilities. The board authorizes video surveillance in common areas on district property and further authorizes the superintendent or designee to determine exact locations for cameras. The board further authorizes the superintendent or designee to install cameras to address specific incidents or need. However, the district will not install or use cameras in restrooms and locker rooms.
In general, only those individuals with a legitimate administrative or educational purpose may be permitted to view the video recordings. In most instances, those persons will be the superintendent, principals, supervisors, and other administrators.
The district will notify staff and students through the district’s Student and Family Information Guide and the district’s Website that video surveillance may occur on district property. The district may use footage from video surveillance for student disciplinary action. In addition, the district reserves the right to use footage from video surveillance for staff discipline or discharge, although this is not the primary purpose of video surveillance.
In certain instances, video recordings may become a part of a student’s educational record or a staff member’s personnel record. The district will comply with all applicable state and federal laws related to record maintenance, retention, and disclosure.
Legal References:
442 U.S.C. 1232g Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act
Cross Reference:
3231 - Student Records
3231P – Student Records
3241 – Student Discipline
3241P – Student Discipline
4040 – Public Access to District Records
4040P – Public Access to District Records
5260 – Personnel Records
5260P – Personnel Records
5281 – Disciplinary Action and Discharge
Adoption Date 3/23