Common use of Security Cameras Clause in Contracts

Security Cameras. The primary purpose and use of the security cameras in the District is to monitor illegal activity, unauthorized access to restricted areas, unauthorized removal of personal and/or District property, damage to property and other acts of wrongdoing. The use of security cameras will not occur in restrooms, locker rooms, shower areas, individual classrooms or individual offices. However, individual classrooms and individual offices may be recorded as mutually agreed by the teacher and administrator. Surveillance equipment will not be utilized to observe teacher performance or otherwise be accessed as documentation in the employee evaluation process. Data from the surveillance equipment may be reviewed by the District's personnel in connection with investigations. Access to data involving employees will be limited to appropriate administrative personnel and attorneys, police liaison officers, law enforcement officials and in response to subpoenas or court orders. Such review will take place in the office of one of the parties listed above. In the event data from security cameras is used for the purpose of investigating or disciplining an employee, the following process will be followed: 1. The Employee and the Association will be informed of an investigation of an alleged incident. 2. The Employee under investigation shall be advised of his/her right to be represented in the investigatory meeting regarding the alleged incident, unless the Employee declines representation. 3. Any discipline that may be imposed against the Employee as a result of the alleged incident investigation shall be in accordance with the applicable provisions in this Agreement. All employees are informed, per this contract, of the use of the surveillance equipment. All new employees shall be notified in writing, of the use of surveillance equipment as part of the new employee orientation.