Security Cameras for Marshall Junior High School

MARSHALL — During the Christmas holiday break, 28 security camers will be installed at Marshall Junior High School. The are expected to be fully operational soon after students return to classes in January. A news release from the school district says 22 of the cameras will be located within the school and the remaining six will monitor outside activity at key locations.

“This is a very important part of our overall plan to increase security and safety at all of our campuses,” said Dr. Marc Smith, MISD Superintendent. “There was an area of need for cameras at our junior high school and we are pleased to be able to install these cameras and have them up and running soon after school resumes after the holidays.”

The system will include the 28 two-megapixel cameras as well as a six-terrabyte Network Video Recorder (NVR) to store the recorded footage. Matt Calvert, MISD Executive Director of Finance, said the plan is to have the system up and running by the time students return for class on Jan. 14, although that date is tentative as technical issues could arise as the system goes live.

The security cameras are part of a general review of all campus emergency management plans that have been ongoing throughout the school year. Each MISD campus is required to have an updated crisis management plan that is reviewed annually, as well as a general district crisis management plan that is also updated annually.

“There is nothing more important to us the than the safety and security of our students,” said Dr. Smith. “We will continue to review our plan and look for ways to improve our campus safety in order to ensure the most effective educational experience possible that we can provide for our students.”