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Parents ask board to research classroom cameras for special‑education monitoring; administration to consult county and return
Summary
A parent requested that the district investigate classroom cameras — at least for MD/special-education rooms — after finding examples in nearby districts. District leaders said they would consult county colleagues and the special‑education roundtable and report back.
During public comments, a parent raised the prospect of installing cameras in certain classrooms — starting with multiple‑disabled or special‑education rooms — to monitor safety and staff interactions. The parent said research found other nearby districts using cameras in classrooms for those purposes.
Superintendent Dr. Hibbs said he had not yet conducted a district‑level investigation but recommended the parent share specific districts and contact lists. Administration offered to ask colleagues at the county superintendent roundtable and a special‑education roundtable for their policies and practices and bring findings back to the board.
Board members noted the approach raises privacy and legal questions and said they would seek additional information from Gloucester County and other districts before deciding whether to pursue a pilot or policy change.
