Yes, I think it is a district issue also. Our district sends home a form at the beginning of the year where parents can "opt out" of things like having their address & phone number printed in a school directory, having their children's photo used, etc.
I would say find out the district policy and follow it.

this form is something that our district does, when ever I want pictures submitted in anything I go to the office and they tell me which kids can not be published. I dont see this as a pto thing, more a school thing

I (print your name)______________________, the undersigned, hereby give ABC, LLC, or it's assigns, the absolute right to use and or copyright the photographs submitted for any lawful purpose whatsoever in any and all forms of media. All submitted photos become the property of ABC, LLC.

I hereby waive any right that I may have to inspect or approve the finished product(s), if any, that use this photo(s) or to claim any compensation resulting from the use of the photo(s) I submit.

This release agreement shall be in effect as of the date of my signature below, and is in lieu of all other contracts or agreements, whether written or verbal, expressed or implied. By signing this agreement, I also claim to be at least 18 years of age

Date submitted:

First and last name of person in photograph:

Age of person in photograph, if under age 18:

First and last name of Parent or Legal Guardian if the above is under 18:

E-mail address:

Mailing address:

Phone number (including area code):

First and last name of person responsible for information:
E-mail address:

Mailing address:

Phone number (including area code):

Greek Name:

Chapter City:

Name of article the photo is attached to:

Dates the information will be active on the site:

Please list the name of the file this photo is in or give a description of the photo if submitted by regular mail:

Name of photographer:

Date photo was taken:

Photographer has given permission to use photo? (circle one) Yes No

Our districts have always made any students pix use only if a cnsent form is soigned by guardian... be it media, PTwhatever, website, newsletters... no relase.. no picture.

Most school districts should have a relese form that could be <cut&pasted>

Originally posted by <beignets&coffee>:
I believe if a newspaper came and wanted to put YOUR photo (adult) into the paper, they would need your permission (in most cases).Its the same for kids and any publiscation, paper or web.

This part isn't true.

Doesn't mean that schools should willy-nilly print pictures, but I personally believe there's a lot of misplaced agita on this issue...

Tim