Manheim Township High School parent Noel Crawford stopped driving her 16-year-old daughter to campus every day because of concerns over motorists who she says are running stop signs and speeding
When: Manheim Township School Board virtual meeting, April 8.
What happened: Dan Lyons, director of technology, and Bette Oberle, director of safety and security, led the board through a presentation on purchasing new cloud-based security cameras, with 10-year software licensing, for the middle school and high school to replace an analog system that is 15- to 20-years old.
Comments: The switch from analog to internet protocol will have âfar-reaching implications,â Lyons said. Oberle said the update âwill provide a safe environment in our schools,â by helping to deter crime, bullying and school violence. âA lot of people think cameras catch, but they also protect,â said Matthew Johns, dean of students at the high school. âThe current camera system is not dependable.â