5125.2 - Student Photographs

5125.2

Students

Student Photographs

Publishing of Student Images/Names

The school system routinely makes use of videotaping and digital and traditional photography for educational purposes. Examples include, but are not limited to, the videotaping of concerts, assemblies, and sporting events. Student images without names may be displayed in a variety of ways including, but not limited to, bulletin boards, publications, and the school or District web site. A parent or guardian who does not want their child videotaped or photographed and the image displayed as described above is asked to contact the school principal. In certain circumstances, it may be desirable to display a student’s image in a publication or on the school or district web site with his name, such as when an award is given. Publishing a student’s image with his name requires express written permission from the parent or guardian. The provision of seeking prior permission does not apply to school yearbooks, school newspapers, or images published by the working press. If a parent or guardian has a concern about the publication of a student’s image in these settings, that concern should be brought to the school principal.

Policy adopted: March 28, 2013 WINDSOR LOCKS PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Windsor Locks, Connecticut

5125.2R

Students

Student Photographs

1. Photographs of students at all levels may be taken at the discretion of the individual

school involved.

2. All students photographed may be given the opportunity of purchasing prints.

3. A selection of a photographer will be the responsibility of each individual school.

4. The individual school will not be allowed to enter into a contract with any photographer.

5. A written agreement of times, dates, costs, etc. is permissible.

6. There shall be no cost to the Town or the Education Department through any agreements

with photographers.

Regulation approved: March 28, 2013 WINDSOR LOCKS PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Windsor Locks, Connecticut