Tempe Union board approves IGA with City of Tempe for emergency access to existing school cameras after privacy fixes

The Tempe Union High School District governing board on Wednesday approved an intergovernmental agreement (IGA) with the City of Tempe that authorizes city operation‑center access to selected campus camera feeds during emergency events, after the board tightened notification and suspension language at members’ request.

Board President Montero opened the discussion on item G‑5 and the board heard public comment from both supporters and critics. Julie Kent told the board the operation center would “increase response time” and improve safety for students, staff and police. Public commenters including Selena Cardenas and Sherry Johnson urged that teachers and staff be included in planning and asked for clearer, less‑vague language about when non‑emergency access and notifications would occur. Resident Nick Collins…