Family Handbook 2018-19

Definition  Video surveillance systems means a video, physical or other mechanical, electronic or digital  surveillance system or device that enables continuous or periodic video recording, observing or  monitoring of individuals in school buildings and on school property.  

Policy: 

1. The Principal of the school is responsible for the administration of this policy.   2. The Principal has a duty to maintain proper order and discipline in the school. The Principal  also has a duty to give assiduous attention to the health and comfort of the students under  her care.  3. The school will strive to maintain a safe and secure learning environment for students, staff  and community members included in school programs, through an effective management  of the video surveillance systems.  4. The school recognizes both the legal obligation to provide appropriate levels of supervision  in the interests of student safety and the fact that students have privacy rights that are  reduced but not eliminated while the students are under the supervision of the school.  5. Video surveillance systems will only be used in public spaces – hallways, entrances, open  general offices, cafeterias and the building perimeter.  6. The video surveillance system of the school will operate seven days a week, 24 hours per  day.  7. The confidential nature of the information contained on the video surveillance will be  preserved.   8. The school shall provide the authorization for the use and control of video surveillance  equipment on school property, both interior and exterior, where circumstances have shown  that it is necessary and the benefits outweigh the impact on the privacy of those observed.  9. Video surveillance shall be considered by the school only when other means of deterrence  have been shown ineffective.  10. Faculty, staff, students, parents and members of the Board of Governors shall be informed  on the use of cameras on school property.  11. Signs will be posted in visible locations notifying the students, staff and public of the  presence of the video surveillance systems.  12. Information obtained from video surveillance equipment shall only be used for the  protection of students, staff and the public or in assisting in the detection and deterrence of  criminal activity and vandalism. 

Last Updated August 17, 2018 Havergal College Family Handbook 2018–19

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