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Appendix O: Campus SecurityBP 300.42Page 1 of 2CAMPUS SECURITYPolicy of the Board of EducationThe Governing Board is committed to providing a school environment that promotes the safety ofstudents, employees, and visitors to the school grounds. The Board also recognizes the importanceof protecting District property, facilities, and equipment from vandalism and theft.The Superintendent or designee shall develop campus security procedures which are consistentwith the goals and objectives of the comprehensive safety plans and site-level safety plans. Suchprocedures shall be regularly reviewed to reflect changed circumstances and to assess theireffectiveness in achieving safe school objectives.(cf. BP 300.44 – School Safety Plan)Surveillance SystemsThe Board believes that reasonable use of surveillance cameras will help the District achieve itsgoals for campus security. In consultation with relevant staff, the Superintendent or designee shallidentify appropriate locations for the placement of surveillance cameras. Cameras shall not beplaced in areas where students, staff, or community members have a reasonable expectation ofprivacy. Any audio capability on the District's surveillance equipment shall be disabled so thatsounds are not recorded.(cf. BP 1000.4 – School Bus Video Camera Surveillance)(cf. BP 601.11 – Search and Seizure)Prior to the operation of the surveillance system, the Superintendent or designee shall ensure thatsigns are posted at conspicuous locations at affected school buildings and grounds. These signsshall inform students, staff, and visitors that surveillance may occur and shall state whether theDistrict's system is actively monitored by school personnel. The Superintendent or designee shallalso provide prior written notice to students and parents/guardians about the District's surveillancesystem, including the locations where surveillance may occur, explaining that the recordings maybe used in disciplinary proceedings, and that matters captured by the camera may be referred tolocal law enforcement, as appropriate.(cf. BP 601.7 – Discipline)(cf. BP 601.3 – Suspension)(cf. BP 601.4 – Expulsion/Due Process)To the extent that any images from the District's surveillance system create a student or personnelrecord, the Superintendent or designee shall ensure that the images are accessed, retained, anddisclosed in accordance with Board policy, administrative regulation, law, and any applicablecollective bargaining agreements.(cf. BP 500.30 – Personnel Files)(cf. BP 605.7 – Pupil Records)(cf. BP 604.10 – Directory Information)