Photographs of Students

PHOTOGRAPHS OF STUDENTS POLICY #5145.5

Taking pictures of district students and buildings for commercial purposes is prohibited without written approval of the chief school administrator.

“Commercial purposes” in this context is defined to mean for sale or for use in connection with the advertisement or promotion of goods or services.

“School students” in this context means boys and girls enrolled in the school during that part of the day they are at school, on the school grounds, or engaged in any activity under the direction and supervision of the school.

Pictures of children with educational disabilities shall not be disseminated in any way unless permission is granted by parents/guardians. Photographs of children placed in the district by the New Jersey Division of Child Protection and Permanency (DCP&P) shall not be published without permission of the division case worker.

Photographs on the District Web Site

Pictures of district students shall not be posted on the web site, except under the following conditions:

A. Prior written permission has been obtained from the student’s parent/guardian;

B. Group photographs may identify the group, but not the individuals in the group;

C. Prior written permission has been obtained from the student’s parent/guardian, if the student is receiving an award or special recognition.

(Full policy can be found on the district website under the BOE tab)