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District reviews camera upgrades and field repairs after gaps found at softball complex
Summary
Technology staff told trustees the district's camera system is outdated (about 30-day retention, limited analytics). Trustees discussed cloud-based and Motorola options and approved pursuing bids for LED lighting and camera coverage at the softball field.
District technology staff briefed the committee on May 5 that the current IP-based camera system stores footage on local servers and retains roughly 30 days of video. Staff described the system as "rudimentary," with limited motion detection and compatibility issues tied to legacy software.
Administrators and technical staff discussed modern alternatives, including cloud-managed systems and solutions from vendors such as Motorola that can integrate new cameras with existing hardware if standards are met. Board members asked about storage, cloud-subscription costs, the ability to extend retention beyond 30 days, analytic features (person detection and selective blurring) and whether law enforcement should have live access during critical incidents.
Separately, trustees were told that the softball field lacks functional lighting and has no camera coverage. Board members discussed installing LED lights, running new electrical (with an underground option to reduce damage risk) and adding cameras; a board member offered to lead planning for a signage update in the parking area. The board directed administration to gather bids and bring cost estimates to a future meeting for decision.
Next steps: administrators will solicit vendor information and prepare cost estimates and options to present at a subsequent meeting.
