Video Surveillance Policy

Video surveillance provides a tool for monitoring activity on school property, including classrooms and buses, to help protect the health, welfare, and safety of students, staff, and visitors, and to collect evidence for use in student and faculty/staff disciplinary matters and in appropriate cases for law enforcement purposes. 

Video cameras with audio shall be installed and utilized for monitoring activity at Coweta Charter Academy.

There is no expectation of privacy in the public areas of Coweta Charter Academy. Video cameras may be placed in classrooms, on buses, and in the public areas of the school campus. 

Video cameras shall not be placed where they can record bathrooms, locker rooms, showers, or private offices. 

The presence of a video camera means that there is no expectation of privacy in that location. Students and staff should be aware that video surveillance may occur on school property and/or on any transportation vehicle used by the school. 

Video surveillance shall only be used to promote the order, safety, and security of students, staff, and property. 

Persons recorded committing violations of Board or School policies, administrative regulations, building rules and/or procedures, or laws may be subject to appropriate disciplinary action and/or referred to law enforcement agencies. 

Video recordings may become a part of a student’s educational record or a staff member’s personnel record if it could be used as evidence in a disciplinary matter.