Media Consent Policy
Douglas County School District is committed to the safety of our children, as well as respecting the privacy of our families. We also know the importance of celebrating our children’s achievements and providing them with engaging learning opportunities, which today means connecting with the world outside of our programs. Under Board Policy JRA/JRC and Family Educational Rights and Privacy Action (FERPA): BASE may disclose information that is generally not considered harmful or an invasion of privacy without written consent of the parent/guardian, if the primary purpose is to allow BASE to include this type of information in certain publications and promotional venues, such as brochures, newsletters, websites, and social media. Additionally, unless parents indicate otherwise, students may publish digital and/or social media online as part of a project or activity, or participate in interviews, photography, or audio/video recording by our schools, District, or news media. A parent may deny permission for their child to be included in promotional and instructional media as part of the annual registration process. Please note, there is no expectation of privacy during large program gatherings and events, off-site field trips, and special activities. Privacy cannot be guaranteed in public locations.
A. Television viewing, including videos, should not be permitted without the approval of a child's
parent(s) or guardian(s), who must be advised of the center's policy regarding television and
video viewing.
B. All media that children are exposed to must be developmentally appropriate and must not contain
explicit language or topics.
C. All television, recorded media, computer, tablet, cell phones, video games and other media
devices are prohibited during snack or meal times except during a planned special occasion.
D. The center must develop a media and internet usage plan outlining screen time and media use
related to their curriculum. The media plan must have information on ongoing communication with
children about safe online practices. The center must obtain a signed document stating that the
parent(s) or guardian(s) have received this plan, and agree to the activities described in the plan.
E. All children must be provided with a developmentally appropriate alternative activity once the
child(ren) loses interest in the media activity.
F. There is no time restriction for children using personal adaptive equipment, assistive technology,
or participating in mandatory school activities.