Media Opt-Out
Media Opt-Out Form
Throughout the year, District 146 publishes photos and stories about students and school accomplishments, especially during special events and performances.
Below are common ways that the District may use your student’s name or photograph.
- A group photo or video from a choir or band concert
- A story and photo on the school website about the Math Challenge
- A first and last name in the local newspaper for winning the Standout Student award
- A printed photo in a newsletter or District annual report or school calendar
- A group photo on Facebook of a classroom planting flowers on Earth Day
- A video clip on Twitter of students celebrating International Walk to School Day
- A drawing or poem your student created posted on the website
Places where the District may use photos or names of students:
- School and District website
- School newsletter
- Newspaper articles and photos
- Photos in district reports, school calendar
- Videos on the website
- Social media posts
District 146 does not distribute information regarding a student’s records, address, or phone numbers to the media. However the media may request a student’s full name to be used in publications and the District retains the option to give the name in full for media usage. Be advised that the media does not seek District 146 approval for any photographs they themselves take of students at school/public events. Note: No payment will be made to a student for usage of his/her photograph under the terms of this release, nor his/her family.
Parents/guardians waive the right to preview or approve the finished photographs or videos. Parents are advised that they cannot select specific items to be withheld from this list. This form does not prohibit your student from appearing in the yearbook.
If you do not wish to have your student’s name or photograph published, then you will need to fill out the District 146 Media Release Opt-Out Form and return it to your school office within the first 10 days of enrollment. If not returned you will be granting District 146 permission to use your student’s name and photo.
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