Video Management Software Community Forum
The District has been exploring a new video management software to use in our schools as a security enhancement. Our Technology Advisory Committee went through a lengthy process to develop the functional requirements and evaluation matrix used to choose the vendor that meets our needs. The technology includes a learning model that can detect objects, such as people, motor vehicles and firearms if we so choose. To ease concerns, this is not a facial recognition feature because that is illegal in New York State Schools. This upgraded system will provide more safety and accessibility features for our administrators and security team, in order to enhance response times and create a safer environment at our schools.
To give the community an opportunity to ask questions, we are holding an in-person forum about the new video management system the District is considering. Please join us on March 4th from 6:00-6:45PM in the MS/HS Community Room. A representative from the vendor will join us for the forum to answer questions submitted ahead of time.
As the talk will include safety protocols at the schools, questions must be submitted in advance. Please submit up to three questions through the VMS Community Questions by Monday, February 24th. This will help to ensure we can research issues and answer questions in a way that does not compromise disclosing safety information that cannot be made public.
This is to inform you that this week we will be conducting a Lockdown drill. The purpose of this drill is to ensure the safety and preparedness of our students and staff in case of an emergency. We conduct these drills regularly as part of our commitment to maintaining a safe learning environment.
Please rest assured that this is only a drill and not an actual emergency.
For any questions or concerns, feel free to contact me directly.
Thank you for your cooperation.
Mike Scarantino
