Videotaping of Students/Staff

If any student is to be filmed or videotaped and will be identified or a primary subject of the filming or videotaping, prior written consent shall be obtained from the student's lawful custodian.

Additionally, if a student is disabled or exceptional and if such student will be identifiable as such on the film or videotape, prior written consent to be so identified shall be obtained from the student's lawful custodian.

Videotaping and filming of school district employees shall have the prior written consent of the building principal and the participating employees. If film or videotape is to be used for any purpose other than the purpose set forth on the employee consent form, then release/ waiver forms shall be obtained from each participating employee and his/her principal.

This policy does not apply to videotaping for the purposes of school or bus security.

Adopted: December 5, 2006