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Board discusses no-photography/recording rules in locker rooms and extracurriculars
Summary
In the wake of recent incidents and the Haggard report, the board discussed strengthening policies to prohibit photos and recordings in locker rooms and to review safety measures districtwide; members suggested clarifying existing language and adding practical steps for follow-up and parent communication.
Board members reviewed safety recommendations and debated whether specific no-phone/recording rules should be written into district policy, particularly for locker rooms and extracurricular spaces. Several members pointed to model practices in gyms and community centers and the risk of recording in changing areas.
One board member argued the central safety concern is recording, not the presence of phones: "absolutely no pictures or recording." The group discussed solutions ranging from posting clear signage and creating staff procedures (e.g., coach or office phones for post-practice pickups) to more structural actions such as lockboxes or sleeves for phone storage during events. Members also discussed improving the safety page on the district website and posting family letters and updates there to reduce misinformation on social platforms.
The board agreed to review Haggard report recommendations and to schedule safety topics for deeper committee work and a possible future workshop to coordinate communications and operational safety measures across buildings and activities.
