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Parent says Peoria police offered free cameras; urges violence-prevention grants and diabetes transport training
Summary
A parent described multiple bullying incidents involving his son, said the Peoria Police Department may provide '5 to 10 cameras free of charge' under an MOU, and urged the district to pursue violence-prevention grant funding and certified diabetes transport training for staff.
During public comment, Travis Walker described repeated bullying of his son and told trustees he had sought resources to improve student safety. He said he had contacted the Peoria Police Department, which "is considering to give you, the high school 5 to 10 cameras free of charge" pending a memorandum of understanding.
Walker also cited a looming violence-prevention grant deadline and urged the district's grant writer to pursue available funding. He raised concerns about transporting an insulin-dependent child and said staff transporting such students need certification: "not certified according to the Diabetes Association to be able to transport a child with diabetes that's technology based and insulin based" (as he presented it). Superintendent Bell said she heard Walker's message and would follow up.
The board did not take an immediate vote on security equipment or grants during the meeting; Walker asked staff to pursue quick follow-up because of grant deadlines.
