NEPN/NSBA Code: ECAD

SECURITY CAMERA SYSTEM

The School Committee authorizes the use of security cameras for the purpose of enhancing school safety and security. The Committee’s goals are to promote and foster a safe, secure teaching and learning environment for students and employees; to promote public safety for community members who visit or use school facilities and grounds; and to safeguard facilities and property.

Security cameras may be placed in parking lots, school entryways, and other areas on school grounds. Security cameras may also be placed in areas of common use within buildings, including but not necessarily limited to, school foyers, the school office, hallways, cafeterias, media centers, and gymnasiums. Security cameras may also be placed on school buses.

Security cameras may be used for the following purposes:

1. To investigate suspected violations of School Committee policies, school rules, or other inappropriate conduct.

2. To monitor activities on school property to protect safety and to enforce laws, School Committee policies, and school rules.

3. By law enforcement to address school safety issues or to investigate possible criminal behavior.

Notices will be posted in public entryways to buildings and other conspicuous locations informing individuals that the buildings, buses, and grounds are monitored by security cameras.

The Superintendent may develop and implement any necessary administrative procedures regarding the use of security cameras.

Cross Reference: EBCA – Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan 

 JRA – Student Records and Information

Adopted: August 26, 2024