Photo/Videotape Agreement *
In the course of a school year, groups of students are occasionally videotaped and or photographed in classroom situations, during fine arts performances and on field trips. The resulting photo and or videotape may be used in a variety of ways to promote the school district, individual school, or specific programs to the community; to instruct students or staff members; for publication in yearbooks, or, to orient new parents, staff, and students. The final product could also take a variety of forms: pamphlets or video programs. Pursuant to the Family Education Right and Privacy Act and State Statue 118.125 (1)(d), any parent, guardian or eligible students (18 years of age or older) may inform the district of their desire that their child not be photographed or videotaped by completing the PHOTOGRAPH AND OR VIDEOTAPED DISCLAIMER form, found on the school district website: . The form may also be obtained from the School District Office, 704 Cross St. Blanchardville, WI 53516. Parents wishing to photograph or video tape routine classroom activities should obtain permission from the classroom teacher 24 hours prior to the taping.