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Board asks staff to study cloud and server upgrades for security cameras after footage loss
Summary
Board discussed outdated on‑site camera servers that currently retain less than 30 days of footage; members asked staff to present costed options, including cloud subscriptions with face‑obscuring tools and longer retention, at a future committee meeting.
Board members discussed problems with the district's current on‑site security camera system, including limited storage (less than 30 days of footage), dependence on outdated software and instances where footage could not be retrieved for inquiries. Staff said specific footage can be pulled if the camera, time and location are known, but acknowledged repeated cases where data was lost beyond retention.
Options considered were upgrading local server capacity or moving to a cloud‑based service that would allow longer retention and easier face‑obscuring for privacy. Members asked staff (including IT lead Dave and finance lead Mark) to provide cost estimates, recommended retention parameters, and a procurement plan for discussion at a committee‑of‑the‑whole meeting. The board emphasized balancing costs against investigatory needs and privacy protections.
