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Madison Local installs cameras on buses after Workers’ Comp grant; district share about $13,000
Summary
The district installed 80 high-definition cameras (four per bus) funded by a Bureau of Workers’ Compensation matching grant; total project cost was about $56,000 with the district paying roughly $13,000, and Ohio Highway Patrol inspections are scheduled for May.
District administrators told the board they installed 80 high-definition cameras on the bus fleet over spring break as part of a safety investment funded by a Bureau of Workers’ Compensation matching grant.
The cameras provide interior views and high-quality sound, with four cameras per bus. Administration stated the total project cost was approximately $56,000 and the district’s portion was about $13,000 under a 3-to-1 match. "Drivers love it because... we can look at the video and either exonerate them or find out that maybe we have an issue that we have to deal with," an operations administrator said.
Administrators also noted upcoming annual inspections by the Ohio Highway Patrol in May and described routine spot checks throughout the year.
Why it matters: Onboard cameras can improve student safety, support driver accountability and provide evidence in discipline or safety investigations. The grant funding limited the local share of the cost.
What’s next: The district expects to have its whole fleet certified for the following year by late May or June after state inspections.
