No SD59 books policy yet says vice chair
Dennis notes no official stance on honour rolls or student lists and explains legal obligations. Photos or names require parental release each time, with privacy breaches risking lawsuits in British Columbia. Schools must obtain group permission for events like concerts and science fairs to showcase students.
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Press access at schools and consent rules
Rob Dennis urges legal compliance for school policy on media presence. British Columbia authorities note classrooms aren’t public but schools control access and must obtain consent to photograph students during school hours. Schools may invite spectators to events, a policy issue governed by consent rules.
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Public photos rules spark district debate over student images
Dennis notes no major changes yet but urges attention to the rule requiring permission to use a student image. Andrew Green says permission is standard practice and parents with concerns should contact schools. SD 59 trustees say policy not yet discussed. a committee meeting next week could launch a formal release form policy with a period for public feedback before a final board vote.
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