783 Policy: Video Surveillance

Continue to Guideline 783.1: Video Surveillance

I. PURPOSE

The school board recognizes the value of video/electronic surveillance systems in monitoring activity on leased or owned Richfield Public Schools property in furtherance of protecting the health, welfare, and safety of students, staff, visitors, and property.

A video recording will be released only when in conformance with the Minnesota Government Data Practices Act, the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act, and/or the rules and regulations promulgated thereunder.

II. ADMINISTRATIVE GUIDELINES

The superintendent is directed to prepare administrative guidelines to facilitate implementation of this policy. 

The administrative guidelines will include a description of the placement of video surveillance along with clear guidelines on where video surveillance may not occur.

Guidelines will clarify communication of video surveillance procedures as well as communication to the public regarding video surveillance in the schools.

 

 

Legal References:    

Minn. Stat. Ch. 13 (Minnesota Government Data Practices Act)

Minn. Stat. § 121A.585 (Notice of Recording Device)

Minn. Stat. § 138.17 (Government Records, Administration)

Minn. Rules 1205.0100 – 2000 (Data Practices)

20 U.S.C. § 1232g (Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act)

34 C.F.R. §§ 99.1-99.67

 

RATIFIED BY THE BOARD OF EDUCATION:  April 21, 2003

REVISED BY THE BOARD OF EDUCATION: July 14, 2008; May 7, 2018; January 22, 2024