Video Surveillance And Global Positioning. Systems (GPS) The District and unit members shall not engage in any tape/video recordings of bargaining unit members’ meetings or employee conferences without prior notice and agreement of all parties in attendance. Recognizing the need to maintain a safe and secure environment, the District and CSEA agree that the primary purpose of electronic surveillance on buildings, school buses and GPS systems installed in District vehicles is to promote the order, safety and security of students, staff, and property and is not intended for employee discipline. The District and CSEA agree that surveillance cameras and GPS systems are not intended to replace, or circumvent the supervisory or managerial responsibilities associated with employee supervision or discipline. The District will not utilize the information generated by the surveillance or GPS systems as a means to make accusations absent proper investigation. Surveillance cameras will not be installed for the purpose of monitoring employee actions without reasonable suspicion, prior authorization of the Superintendent or designee and notification to the CSEA President, Chapter 179 with the basis for the action. If a surveillance camera records an employee violating District policies that would generally give rise to disciplinary action or committing a crime, the District may use that video evidence in disciplinary proceedings. Employees shall be given an opportunity to view any video recording that is considered as a basis for discipline prior to the implementation of the discipline. The District shall provide an annual notification to all unit members that worksites are subject to video surveillance. The District will use its best efforts to ensure that the pulling of surveillance videos, in response to a complaint against personnel, will be performed by a supervisor.
