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Student Directory Information

When sharing student images or identifying information in district publications or publicly accessible publications or channels, staff must follow the district’s Student Photo & Publicity Permissions policy, in alignment with FERPA and Board Policy JO-1.

LSR7 is an opt-out district, which means families must notify the district if they do not want their child’s information shared. These preferences are stored in PowerSchool and must be checked before sharing any student-identifiable content on public channels. The three opt-out categories are:

  • Yearbook: If a student is listed as a “No,” the student’s name and photo may not be included in the school yearbook.
  • District Publications: If a student is listed as a “No,” the student’s name, photo, and school-related information (such as participation in clubs, classroom work, or awards) cannot be used in district publications, including newsletters, websites, social media, or videos, or shared with media partners.
  • Student Directory: If a student is listed as a “No,” the student’s and parent’s contact information (address, phone, email) cannot be shared with parent groups or booster clubs for directories.

These three opt-out categories—Yearbook, District Publications, and Student Directory Information—are independent of one another. A family may choose to opt out of one category but still allow their student’s information to be shared in others. For example, a student may be excluded from district publications but still be permitted in the yearbook, or a family may opt out of sharing contact information with parent groups but allow photos to be used. Staff must check each student's permissions in PowerSchool individually to ensure compliance with the specific preferences selected by the family.

These permissions apply to content created during the school day, but do not apply to public events such as performances or athletic competitions where photography and media coverage may occur. Staff are expected to check permissions in PowerSchool and honor them fully to protect student privacy and maintain compliance with district policy.

Important Reminders: 

  • Blurring or adding stickers over faces does not circumvent permission processes for photos — students opted out should not be included, even in group shots.
  • Public event exception: These permissions do not apply to truly public, after-hours events like graduations, plays, or athletic competitions.
  • Students receiving special education services may not be photographed in ways that identify them under IDEA.
  • Volunteers may not photograph students without principal authorization.
  • Staff may not post student photos on personal social media.

Best Practices: 

  • Check PowerSchool for “Permission to Publish” status.
  • Do not post images or names of students marked “No”— even in large group shots.
  • Never post anything that identifies a student as receiving special education services.
  • Volunteers must have principal authorization to take photos/videos.
  • Do not share student images on personal accounts.
  • You may reshare content posted by official district or classroom accounts on personal or professional accounts.