Review of Electronic Recordings
Electronic video and audio recordings are viewed to investigate an incident reported by a bus driver, administrator, supervisor, student, or other person.  They are also viewed at random.

Viewing and/or listening to electronic video and/or audio recordings is limited to law enforcement officers working in the District and District personnel. These individuals must have, (1) a law enforcement security safety reason, or (2) a need to investigate and/or monitor student or driver conduct   A written log will be kept of those individuals viewing a video recording stating the time, name of individual viewing it, and date the video recording was viewed.
 If the content of an electronic recording becomes the subject of a student disciplinary hearing, it will be treated like other evidence in the proceeding.
An electronic video or audio recording may be reused or erased after 14 days unless it is needed for an educational or administrative purpose.

Notice of Electronic Recordings (720ILCS 5/14-3 (m).
The Eavesdropping Act exempts electronic recordings on school buses from its coverage when transpiration is provided for a school activity, provided the School Board adopted a policy authorizing their use.  Notice of the adopted policy regarding video and audio recordings shall be: (a) clearly posted on the front door and interior of the school bus. (2) provided to students and parents/guardians, and (3) included in student handbooks and other documents.

Student Conduct
Students are prohibited from tampering with the video cameras.  Students who violate this regulation shall be disciplined in accordance with the School District discipline policy and shall reimburse the School District for any repairs or replacement necessary as a result of the tampering.

Reviewed: December 19, 2005, February 11, 2013
Adopted: February 27, 2006
Revisions: February 11, 2008, February 25, 2013