Middletown Forum : Cameras On Buses-Can't Afford It http://www.middletownusa.com/forum/ This is an XML content feed of; Middletown Forum : News Stories : Cameras On Buses-Can't Afford It Mon, 05 Oct 2026 15:18:07 +0000 Thu, 10 Feb 2011 10:12:35 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 10.12 360 www.middletownusa.com/forum/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=3659 Middletown Forum http://middletownusa.com/images/blog-logo.jpg http://www.middletownusa.com/forum/ Cameras On Buses-Can't Afford It : The article said that the other... http://www.middletownusa.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3659&PID=25398&title=cameras-on-busescant-afford-it#25398 Author: middletownscouter
Subject: 3659
Posted: Feb 10 2011 at 10:12am

The article said that the other buses didn't have systems, not that they were broken.

Well, they did say that all the buses had VHS systems on them, but that's like saying the school could have an extra computer lab if all those Apple ]['s could get repaired.]]> Thu, 10 Feb 2011 10:12:35 +0000 http://www.middletownusa.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3659&PID=25398&title=cameras-on-busescant-afford-it#25398 Cameras On Buses-Can't Afford It : Whats wrong with the ones that... http://www.middletownusa.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3659&PID=25397&title=cameras-on-busescant-afford-it#25397 Author: rem 1187
Subject: 3659
Posted: Feb 10 2011 at 9:49am

Whats wrong with the ones that aren't working? Can make a call to Admin. and ask. Would hope that we all know that cameras won't change everything in regards to behavior or lack of respect towards your fellow human.]]> Thu, 10 Feb 2011 09:49:51 +0000 http://www.middletownusa.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3659&PID=25397&title=cameras-on-busescant-afford-it#25397 Cameras On Buses-Can't Afford It : Since installing the cameras (not... http://www.middletownusa.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3659&PID=25395&title=cameras-on-busescant-afford-it#25395 Author: middletownscouter
Subject: 3659
Posted: Feb 10 2011 at 9:29am

Since installing the cameras (not maintaining them) would be a one-time expense, it sounds like something the "Race to the Top" funds could be put towards (if MCSD receives any, I can't remember if they did or not).]]> Thu, 10 Feb 2011 09:29:12 +0000 http://www.middletownusa.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3659&PID=25395&title=cameras-on-busescant-afford-it#25395 Cameras On Buses-Can't Afford It : Vet, I don’t agree with those... http://www.middletownusa.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3659&PID=25394&title=cameras-on-busescant-afford-it#25394 Author: randy
Subject: 3659
Posted: Feb 10 2011 at 9:08am

Vet, I don’t agree with those numbers at all. $1,200 is a bit high in my opinion and seeing that I am in the camera security business I think I would know. The real numbers are as follows

 

1 - DVR = $430

2 - Color Bullet Cameras = $70 each

2- 50 foot Coax Cables = $35 each (may not even need 50 footers)

2- Power Supply's to power cameras = $12 each

 

That is everything you would need for a system on a school bus. Do the math, looks like $564 to me, not counting Ohio sales tax. Now of courses this does not include installing the system, but they are not hard to set up. The school system could save money by having one of their maintenance staff do that part.

 

Are you telling me that the school can’t afford those numbers? I guess protecting kids from getting their hair caught on fire and protecting pregnant girls from getting beat up on the busses is not that important.

 

]]> Thu, 10 Feb 2011 09:08:43 +0000 http://www.middletownusa.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3659&PID=25394&title=cameras-on-busescant-afford-it#25394 Cameras On Buses-Can't Afford It : Today's Journal..... Just... http://www.middletownusa.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3659&PID=25383&title=cameras-on-busescant-afford-it#25383 Author: VietVet
Subject: 3659
Posted: Feb 09 2011 at 6:47am

Today's Journal.....

Just 5 of 51 district buses have working video cameras


Five of Middletown’s 51 school buses have a digital camera with footage that can be reviewed as-needed. Buses did have VHS cameras that no longer function, officials said, but it was too costly to replace them.

A two-camera system for a 72-passenger bus with 24 seats starts at about $1,200, according to Mike Conley of Cardinal Bus Sales and Service, a dealer of Blue Bird busing products used by Middletown schools.

Edgewood and Hamilton districts have operating cameras in all of their buses.

51 buses @ $1200. per bus = $61200. Cut one assist. principal's salary and benefits package cost from the many assist. principals in the district, transfer the money to this project and you can pay for all the buses to have the upgrade. What is more important- kid's safety or another assist. principal? JMO]]> Wed, 09 Feb 2011 06:47:34 +0000 http://www.middletownusa.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3659&PID=25383&title=cameras-on-busescant-afford-it#25383