DBS CODE:  5131.111

Students

Conduct

Video Surveillance

The Board authorizes the use of video cameras on District property to ensure the health, welfare, security, and safety of all staff, students and visitors to District property, and to safeguard District facilities and equipment.

Video cameras may be used in locations as deemed appropriate by the Superintendent.  (or: In consultation with the safety planning committee and relevant staff, the Superintendent or designee shall identify appropriate locations for the placement of surveillance cameras.)

Cameras shall not be placed in areas where students, staff and community members have a reasonable expectation of privacy.

The Superintendent or designee shall notify staff and students through student/parent and staff handbooks.  District website or by other means that video surveillance may/will occur on district property.  A notice will also be posted at the main entrance of all District buildings.

Students or staff in violation of Board policies, administrative regulations, building rules or law shall be subject to appropriate disciplinary action. Others may be referred to law enforcement agencies.

Video recordings may become a part of a student's educational record or a staff member's personnel record.  The District shall comply with all applicable state and federal laws related to record maintenance and retention.

Audio shall not be part of the video recordings made, reviewed or stored by the District.

(cf. 4112.6/4212.6 - Personnel Records)

(cf. 5125 - Student Records)

(cf. 5131.1 - Bus Conduct)

(cf. 5131.5 - Vandalism)

Legal Reference:  Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act, sec. 438, 20 U.S.C. sec. 1232g (1988).

Policy adopted:  September 9, 2013

Revised: January 14, 2019