ECAD-2-R - School Security - Surveillance System - Rules

School Security - Surveillance System - Rules


  1. Security Camera Placement

    1. Security cameras may be placed outside and inside school facilities as described in Policy ECAD-2 and as approved by the Superintendent. The Superintendent shall consult with the building administrator and others as appropriate prior to approving placement of security cameras.

    2. The use of security cameras or video devices may also be approved in particular locations by the Superintendent on a short-term basis in connection with investigations of possible misconduct and/or illegal activity.

    3. Security cameras will not be placed in bathrooms, locker rooms, private offices or other locations where the Superintendent determines that users have a reasonable expectation of privacy, except as otherwise permitted by law.

  2. Viewing/Monitoring of Live Images from Security Cameras

    1. In order to maintain building security, a monitor will be placed to enable office staff to observe points of access to the building.

    2. The Superintendent, building administrators and others designated by the Superintendent may monitor security camera footage on a periodic or random basis for school-related purposes.

    3. In situations when the School Department’s Comprehensive Emergency Plan is implemented and/or there is an immediate security risk, law enforcement officials may view direct footage of school security cameras at the Superintendent’s, or his or her designee, (e.g. IT Coordinator, principal) discretion.


  1. Viewing of Security Camera Recordings

    1. The Superintendent, building administrators and others designated by the Superintendent may review security camera recordings for school-related purposes. Other school employees may be authorized by the Superintendent or a building administrator to view recordings if there is a legitimate educational or operational reason to do so.

    2. Video recordings will be stored for a minimum of 30 days and up to a full school year.

Adopted:   June 9, 2015