SCHOOL DISTRICT - COMMUNITY RELATIONS
902.4 - LIVE BROADCAST OR VIDEO RECORDING
Individuals may request and receive permission to broadcast or video record public school district events, including open board meetings, as long as it does not interfere with or disrupt the school district event and it does not create an undue burden in adapting the buildings and sites to accommodate the request.
It is within the discretion of the superintendent to determine whether the request is unduly burdensome and whether the broadcast or video recording will interfere with or disrupt the school district event.
Video Recording of classroom activities will be allowed at the discretion of the superintendent. Parents will be notified in the Parent Handbook that videotaping of classroom activities may occur. To the greatest extent possible, parents will be notified prior to videotaping a specific classroom activity in the Parentletter or letter sent by the classroom teacher. Parent permission will be required in cases where the student will be individually identified in the video record of the classroom activity.
It is the responsibility of the superintendent to develop administrative regulations outlining the procedures for making the request and the rules for operation if the request is granted.
NOTE: This policy states that prior to video recording of classroom activities, parents will be notified but does not require parental permission. Notification is not a legal requirement, but it is recommended. The policy gives the school district the flexibility to have one notice to cover the entire year and can be placed in a parent newsletter or handbook.
Legal Reference: Iowa Code §§ 21.4, .7; 22; 279.8 (1995).
Cross Reference: 902.1 News Media Relations
903.3 Visitors to School District Buildings and Sites
Approved: 10/19/2000
Reviewed: 02/17/2020
Revised: 02/17/2020