Individuals may broadcast or videotape public school district events, including open board meetings, as long as it does not interfere with or disrupt the school district event and it does not create an undue burden in adapting the buildings and sites to accommodate the request.
It shall be within the discretion of the superintendent to determine whether the request is unduly burdensome and whether the broadcast or videotaping will interfere with or disrupt the school district event.
Recording of classroom activities will be allowed at the discretion of the superintendent. Parents will be notified prior to videotaping of classroom activities.
It shall be the responsibility of the superintendent to develop administrative regulations outlining the procedures for making the request and the rules for operation if the request is granted.
Legal Reference: Iowa Code §§ 21.4, .7; 22; 279.8 (2013).
Cross Reference: 902.1 News Media Relations
903.3 Visitors to School District Buildings and Sites
Approved 4/19/01 Reviewed 3/20/23 Revised ______________
