Common use of Electronic Security Clause in Contracts

Electronic Security. Except pursuant to a court order, the District will not allow the installation of a video camera or use other video technology in a classroom or an Association-represented employee’s assigned workspace without the prior written approval of the Association President. Cameras in large, shared common workspaces will be turned off during instructional time. In the event of a request for such approval, the President will respond in writing within three (3) school days of the request. The District will notify the Association should a court order be issued within 48 hours. The District will not use other electronic equipment or digital technology to observe or monitor an employee in a classroom or workspace without the employee’s prior knowledge and permission. Such technologies may be used to observe or monitor an employee without an employee’s permission only to document or investigate specific allegations of misconduct, provided the Association is notified within twenty-four (24) hours of such use by the District or agents of the District. The District and Association will review any allegation that a video camera is observing or monitoring a workspace. In places where video cameras are not adjusted, alternative workspaces or options will be provided.