Family Handbook 2019-20

Video Surveillance Policy Policy Statement

Havergal College (the “school”) authorizes the use of video surveillance equipment to monitor school property in order to maintain a safe and secure learning environment for students, staff and community members included in school programs.

Objectives

The objectives of video surveillance are to: ● enhance the safety of students, staff and visitors to the school; ● protect school property against theft or vandalism; ● aid in identifying intruders or people breaking the law while on school premises; and ● meet identified security needs. 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. 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. Policy

Last Edited: August 20, 2019 Havergal College Family Handbook 2019–20

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