ECAD:   SECURITY CAMERA SYSTEM

The Kittery School Committee authorizes the use of security cameras for the purpose of enhancing school safety and security.  The Kittery School Committee’s goals are to promote and foster a safe, secure teaching and learning environment for students and employees; to promote public safety for community members who visit or use school property; and to safeguard facilities and property.  

Security cameras may be installed in parking lots, school entryways and other areas on school grounds.  Security cameras may also be installed in areas of common use within buildings, including but not necessarily limited to, school foyers,  hallways, cafeterias, libraries and gymnasiums. 

Security cameras may be used for the following purposes:

1.             To investigate suspected violations of School Committee policies or school rules, or other inappropriate conduct.

2.             To monitor activities on school property to protect safety and to enforce school rules, policies and the law.

3.             By law enforcement to address school safety issues or to investigate possible criminal behavior.

 Notices will be posted in public entryways to the building informing persons that the buildings and grounds are monitored by security cameras.  

The Superintendent may develop and implement necessary administrative procedures regarding the use of security cameras. 

Adopted:              November 3, 2015

Cross Reference:       EBCA – Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan

                         JRA – Student Records and Information

                             EEAEF  -  Video Cameras on Transportation Vehicles