Code: 408.14 Workplace Privacy and Searches The School District attempts to provide employees with equipment and supplies that permit work to be done efficiently and effectively. Equipment and supplies furnished to the employee are School District property and are to be used only for conducting School District business. The School District also attempts to maintain a safe environment for students and employees and this safety concern requires that the School District be permitted access to any personal items brought onto school property or to school events. An employee may be furnished with a desk or work space by the School District. A school supplied desk or work space may be inspected by the School District at any time, with or without notice to the employee. An employee may not assume any right to privacy in an area or desk supplied by the School District. The School District assumes no liability for any item of personal property brought onto school property, including outdoor facilities and parking areas. Any such items are subject to inspection by the School District at any time, with or without notice to the employee. The School district may provide an employee with access to telephone service, computers or other electronic devices. These items are the School District’s property and may be used only to conduct School District business. The School District may enter, examine and copy any electronic record, computer file or computer communication on any computer located on School District property or belonging to the School District. The School District may monitor and record any telephone communication and may examine and copy or record any voice mail communication conducted with School District equipment or on School District property. All of the systems and facilities provided by the District are the property of the District. The District reserves the right to access, inspect, monitor, and review the use of its systems and facilities at any time. Employees shall have no expectation of privacy in the use of the District’s systems and facilities. Continued employment with the District constitutes an employee’s consent to interception and recording of any communications through the District’s systems. This policy is subject to, and the District will observe, all federal and state laws and regulations applicable to its activities pursuant to this policy.

Date Adopted:

12-21-05

Date of Review:

02-12-14

Date of Revision:

08-18-09, 06-22-16

Earlham Community School District