7.26.2022 Fall River School Committee - Facilities & Operations Sub Committee

Fall River Government TV Jul 27, 2022 YouTube Report Issue

The Fall River School Committee Facilities and Operations Subcommittee met on July 26, 2022, at the Fonseca Elementary School community room. The committee discussed and voted to refer several key items to the full committee. First, they approved the referral of a proposal to upgrade the camera and card access system at Morton Middle School to a new cloud-based Verkada system, replacing an outdated, proprietary system. This upgrade, which includes over 70 cameras, is aimed for completion by the start of the school year and will serve as a model for future school upgrades. Second, the subcommittee referred an updated School Resource Officer (SRO) Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), which clarifies SRO roles and responsibilities in line with recent police reform legislation. Both referrals passed unanimously. The committee also discussed ongoing traffic concerns at Letourneau Elementary School, with plans for a public meeting on August 10th to gather community input on making Anthony Street a one-way street. Finally, a preliminary reorganization plan for the Facilities and Operations Department was presented, aiming to create more focused director roles for maintenance, custodial services, transportation, campus services, and security. This item was tabled to allow for the development of detailed job descriptions, growth potential analysis, and financial implications before being brought back for further discussion. Additionally, plans were outlined to address traffic congestion at Durfee High School for the upcoming school year, including permanent turning lanes and new traffic dispersal routes.

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