Photo and Video Opt Out Forms

Usage of Student Names/Photos/Videos for Public Release

The Folsom Cordova Unified School District is proud of the many accomplishments of our students and staff. These accomplishments may draw the attention of newspapers, television stations, or other media who visit our schools to photograph or film students and staff during various activities.  In addition, the District uses photographs and video footage of students and/or their names in District-produced materials including printed publications, television productions, web sites, and official District social media platforms to promote their achievements.  These photographs and videos may also include displays of student work.  This usage does not include school yearbooks—if you do not want your child’s photo used in a yearbook, contact your child’s principal.

Photos & Video for District Purposes

Unless notified in writing of an objection by a parent, legal guardian, or student of age 18, photographs and video footage of students and/or names may be used in District-produced materials including printed publications, television productions, web sites, and official District social media platforms.

If parents do not want photographs or videos of their student(s) to be used in these materials, they should complete a Request to Restrict Use of Photos, Videos, and/or Name of Student form available at school offices or via the District’s website.  Please be aware that these requests are valid for the current school year and must be renewed at the start of the next school year. The requests will not prohibit usage in student-produced materials such as yearbooks and newspapers.

Media Opt Out Form - English 2024-2025
Media Opt Out Form - Spanish 2024-2025
Media Opt Out Form - Russian 2024-2025  

 

Photos & Video of Special Education Students   It is the District's policy to require written permission from parents/guardians before using photos of video footage that identifies a student receiving special education services. Permission forms can be obtained from school offices, from the Office of Communications and Community Engagement, or by using the links below. Forms are stored at the student's school and are good for the current school year.

Parent/Guardian Consent for Special Education - English 2024-2025
Parent/Guardian Consent for Special Education - Spanish 2024-2025
Parent/Guardian Consent for Special Education - Russian 2024-2025    

 

Photos & Video by Third Parties   If photos or videos of students or staff are going to be created, maintained, or displayed by a third party where the district or school will not have direct control of the materials, then a written release form is required.  Contact the Office of Communications and Community Engagement at (916) 294-9014.   The above requirement does not apply to news media.  If an opt-out form is on file for your student, District staff will request that news media not interview or film/photograph your student, and members of news organizations typically honor these requests.  Please talk to your student about your wishes should they be approached by members of the news media.   Please contact your school office or the Office of Communications and Community Engagement at (916) 294-9014 if you have any questions.