District photo/video procedures
Anoka-Hennepin staff, volunteers, representatives of the
media and others may occasionally take photos and
videotape students and staff in the district’s schools.
These may be used in newsletters, newspapers,
programs, yearbooks, brochures, on television, on web
pages, in educational videos, and other appropriate uses.
Parents/guardians may choose to limit the use of their
child’s photo. When a child enrolls in an Anoka-Hennepin
school, parents/guardians will be informed that their
child’s photo is public data. Parents/guardians may
choose to limit the use of their child’s data. They will be
asked to choose either of the following options regarding
photos:
Partial Restriction: A child’s photo will be taken and
used only for the school yearbook (individual and
group photos for class and activities), the class photo
and school identification records.
Full Restriction: A child’s photo will be taken but
used only for internal school identification records;
it will not be used in the school yearbook/class
photo.
The parents’/guardians’ choice will be recorded in the
child’s records. Parents/guardians may change their
photo option choice at any time by completing a new
photo option form, which is available from their school.
This document is an overview
This document is designed to provide Anoka-Hennepin
employees with general guidelines about protecting
student privacy. It does not address all of the laws and
policies related to student records and data privacy.
For more information on student data, contact your
principal/supervisor, Director of Technology and
Information Services, or the District General Counsel.
Anoka-Hennepin’s Student Records Policy is available
on-line at www.anoka.k12.mn.us. Go to the School Board
section and click on School Board Policies. (500 students)
Safeguarding
Privacy:
Guidelines for use of photos, student
names, student work in school and school
district publications
(print, electronic, video)
May we use photos of students on
our web site? Yes. District policy allows use of
student photos on classroom, school and school district
websites unless parents have requested a restriction.
Students may be identified by their full name.
May student work be used on our web site?
Yes. Student work may be used. It may be identified
by first and last name.
May student names be used on our web site?
Yes. First and last names may be used.
May school or student newsletter/newspapers
be posted on school web sites? Yes.
Anoka-Hennepin School District, in compliance with current statutes and regulations, and in
recognition of its obligation to provide equal educational and employment opportunities for all
persons within its jurisdiction, affirms that it will not discriminate on actual or perceived race,
color, creed, religion, national origin, sex/gender, marital status, disability, status with regard to
public assistance, sexual orientation, age, family care leave status or veteran status.
Upon request, Anoka-Hennepin will endeavor to provide reasonable accommodations to
individuals (staff, students and their families, and community members) with disabilities so they
can participate in the district’s programs, services and activities. Individuals with disabilities
should notify the American with Disabilities Act coordinator or contact their building principal if
they have a disability requiring special assistance or services and, if so, what services are required.
This notification should occur as far in advance as possible of the school-sponsored function,
program or meeting. Students who are disabled consistent with the definitions set forth in Section
504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 will be identified, evaluated and provided free and appropriate
public education, regardless of the severity of their handicap.
All applicants and employees seeking employment with Anoka-Hennepin, will receive equal
opportunities. This applies to all areas of employment including hiring, discharge, promotion,
compensation, facilities, or privileges of employment.
If requested, this brochure will be provided in an alternate format for individuals with disabilities or
in another language for individuals whose primary language is not English. A minimum of three days
notice is needed. Please call the Family Welcome Center at 763-506-7928 to request an alternate
format or language.
Rev. 12/2014
A Briefing on
Student Information
You are responsible
Anoka-Hennepin School District employees,
volunteers and others working on behalf
of the district who use student data
are responsible for protecting student privacy.
This responsibility extends to the access,
use, release and disposal of any information
on students.