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New onboard cameras capture vandalism; staff reports heavy near-term bus demand
Summary
Staff said motion-activated cameras installed on most buses have produced video used to identify vandalism and resolve seat damage; staff also reported 44 short-term bus requests in the next 23 school days, signaling scheduling pressure.
Staff member said the district recently installed motion-activated cameras on nearly all buses, including front, back, interior and staggered side views, and described using footage to investigate and resolve vandalism incidents. "I pulled the camera out, and I'm watching, and I watched the whole morning being ridden the route," the staff member said, describing how footage was shared with relevant staff and parents to correct behavior and repair a damaged seat.
The staff update also flagged short-term operational pressure: the staff member said there are 23 school days remaining in the term and reported 44 bus requests to be filled in that period. That workload, staff said, increases the need to prioritize dependable vehicles and driver scheduling.
The staff member and committee members praised drivers and mechanics for maintaining service through inclement weather, noting drivers ran routes even during a recent storm with a small number of slide-offs. Staff closed by reminding drivers to prioritize safety and to avoid running buses in conditions they judged unsafe.
Next steps: staff will continue to use onboard video for incident resolution and to refine route assignments as activity-season demand grows; no formal policy changes were proposed at this meeting.
