SUBJECT:  USE OF VIDEOCAMERAS ON SCHOOL BUSES  (#7341)

            Subject to budgetary considerations, school buses will be equipped with videocamera capability in order to monitor student behavior, and vehicle safety concerns.  Violations of the school code of conduct, as well as participation in any illegal activities, will be dealt with in accordance with applicable laws and school regulations.  Videotapes may be used in disciplinary actions concerning passengers and drivers, as well as for routine bus driver/rider training activities.

            All film used in relation to this policy shall be the sole property of the District, and the Superintendent or his/her designee shall be the custodian of such film.  Requests for viewing a film by others than the District's administrators and/or Transportation Supervisor, must be made in writing to the Superintendent or his/her designee.  If the request is granted, such viewing must occur in the presence of the District's designated custodian of the film.  Under no circumstances will the District's film be duplicated and/or removed from District premises unless directed by the Superintendent and/or in accordance with court order and/or subpoena.  FILMS WILL BE KEPT FOR A MINIMUM PERIOD OF TWO WEEKS BEFORE BEING DESTROYED OR RE-USED.