Dear Parent or Guardian

There may be times during the school year when your child is photographed, recorded or videotaped for District or media purposes. Different media groups (newspapers, television, radio, university, school production classes, district public relations and marketing, etc.) cover activities at our schools with articles, video or still photography that may be published in print media, aired on television or radio, or published on the Internet. Furthermore, students may be involved in school or classroom activities or projects that are posted to District, school or outside websites.

This policy relates to classroom activities or school events that are not already open to the public. Public events such as sporting events, theater productions, etc. are considered open to the public, and photographers and videographers who attend those events are not included in this policy. This policy also does not apply to yearbook photos.

If parents DO NOT want their child(ren) to be photographed or videotaped for news media or school publicity purposes, simply complete this form so the school has a record of your request that your child(ren) are not to be photographed or videotaped by news media or for school district publicity.

We will make every effort to honor your request, however, please be aware that there may be circumstances when your child may be photographed or filmed beyond our control. Please discuss your wishes with your child so that he or she knows if you do not want your child to be photographed or filmed.

School photographers will make every reasonable effort to identify the primary subjects in photographs and not to publish photos containing students on the opt-out list

PLEASE SIGN  only if you do not want your child to be photographed or filmed. A signed Opt-Out form will be good for the current school year only.