2020                                    7341

Students

 

SUBJECT:    VIDEO CAMERAS ON SCHOOL BUSES

The Board recognizes its responsibility to maintain and improve discipline and to act with due care concerning the safety and welfare of its staff and students on school transportation vehicles.

After having carefully considered the District’s duty to act with due care with regard to the discipline, health, welfare and safety of staff and students and the protection of property on school transportation vehicles, the Board supports the use of video cameras on the school buses that service the District.

Video cameras may be used to monitor student behavior on school vehicles transporting students to and from school or extracurricular activities. This policy does not require that all video tapes be reviewed. The video tapes may be reviewed on a random or “as needed” basis.

Students in violation of bus conduct rules will be subject to disciplinary action in accordance with established Board policy and regulations governing student conduct and discipline. Student participation in any conduct which seems to be prohibited by law will be dealt with in accordance with applicable laws and school regulations.

The District will comply with all applicable state and federal laws related to video recordings when such recordings are considered for retention as part of the student’s record as determined by the District and in accordance with law.

Video surveillance will be used in conjunction with the District’s duties with regard to discipline, and the health, welfare and safety of staff and students and the protection of property. All film used in relation to this policy will be the sole property of the District, and the Superintendent or designee will be the custodian of such film. Requests for viewing a film must be made in writing to the Superintendent or designee; and, if the request is granted, such viewing must occur in the presence of the District’s designated custodian of the film. Under no circumstances will the District’s film be duplicated and/or removed from District premises unless otherwise required by law.

The Superintendent is directed to develop regulations governing the use of video cameras in accordance with the provisions of law and established Board policies and regulations. A copy of this policy will be posted in all school buildings and will be discussed by classroom teachers with their students at the beginning of each school year.

 

Adopted:  8/24/11

Revised:  9/22/20