[Counselors] Camera in Counselor Office

[OSRHE EPAS PK-12 Counselor Discussion Board]

You might want to encourage students to "walk" with you down the hall or to
an outside area.

On Thu, Sep 21, 2017 at 12:27 PM, OSRHE EPAS PK-12 Counselor Discussion
Board <counselors at lists.onenet.net> wrote:

> I have provided highlighted documentation as well as calling POE and
> speaking to an attorney.  The attorney said to keep copies of all
> communications and make others aware when they enter the office that video
> and audio recordings are in place.  He stated that since it is the
> district's policy to have a camera in place in this office I am not
> liable.  I am not comfortable with that.  That still does nothing to
> protect my student's rights to confidentiality.  The frustration
> continues...
>
> On Wed, Sep 20, 2017 at 2:56 PM, OSRHE EPAS PK-12 Counselor Discussion
> Board <counselors at lists.onenet.net> wrote:
>
>> Are you a member of any professional organization?  If you are all their
>> attorney
>>
>> On Wed, Sep 20, 2017 at 8:54 AM OSRHE EPAS PK-12 Counselor Discussion
>> Board <counselors at lists.onenet.net> wrote:
>>
>>> Wouldn't that be a FERPA violation?
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>>> My first response was a piece of paper and tape, or a good pair of wire
>>> cutters!  :-)  But, have you also given him a copy of ASCA Legal and
>>> Ethical Standards with that portion highlighted?  I'm not sure anything
>>> will help, but that might be worth a try.
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> Cherie Owen
>>>
>>> Counselor
>>>
>>> Heronville Elementary School
>>>
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>>> *From:* Counselors [mailto:counselors-bounces at lists.onenet.net] *On
>>> Behalf Of *OSRHE EPAS PK-12 Counselor Discussion Board
>>> *Sent:* Monday, September 18, 2017 1:45 PM
>>> *To:* counselors at lists.onenet.net
>>> *Subject:* [Counselors] Camera in Counselor Office
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> My district installed cameras with both audio and video throughout the
>>> district recently including one in my counselor's office.  I have sent
>>> documentation and tried to have open discussions regarding this matter with
>>> the district superintendent to no avail.  He was provided with The School
>>> Counselor's Guide and directed to the section titled Facilities.  I
>>> provided Standard VI of Standards for Accreditation.  I provided the ASCA
>>> Appropriate and Inappropriate Activities for School Counselors.  I never
>>> dreamed this would be a battle I would be fighting.  Has anyone else had to
>>> deal with this issue?
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> --
>>>
>>> *Carmella Murray*
>>>
>>> *Counselor*
>>>
>>> *Gore Public Schools*
>>>
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>> Missy Corn
>> Blackwell High School Counselor
>> Blackwell Alternative Education, Director
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> *Gore Public Schools*
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