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School committee approves policy to allow cameras on school buses
Summary
The Medfield School Committee approved a revision to Policy ECAF to permit cameras on school buses. The bus vendor reported hardware was purchased and could be installed once policy approval and family notification proceed.
The Medfield School Committee approved an amendment to Policy ECAF on Tuesday to allow installation of security cameras on district school buses.
The policy subcommittee presented a second reading that inserted language explicitly permitting bus cameras. Committee members asked about the implementation timeline and family communications; the bus vendor and district staff said vehicles are equipped and cameras can be installed as soon as the committee finalizes the policy. The committee approved the proposal by voice vote in the record (chair announced the motion carries).
Committee members said they plan to notify families and label buses where cameras are installed, similar to prior internal-camera rollouts inside school buildings. The policy decision addresses transportation safety and will allow the district to begin field implementation under district procedures and vendor scheduling.
