Aiken County schools approve first reading of video monitoring policy
AIKEN, S.C. (WRDW/WAGT) - The Aiken County School Board approved the first reading for video monitoring policies in schools, and the use of video and audio cameras on Tuesday.
This allows students who learn from home to watch live-streamed or recorded lessons.
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It also allows video cameras to be placed throughout the school for security. But not in private places like bathrooms and locker rooms.
Officials say the district’s use of video and audio-visual cameras has increased in recent years for security purposes, as well as academic and professional reasons. As a result, the district recommends the adoption of Policy ECAF Video Monitoring.
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