Last spring, there was a big push by Harlingen CISD to enroll children for in-person instruction for the remainder of the school year, and attendance numbers will undoubtedly rise even more in the coming fall semester.

It will take some time to adapt to less online and hybrid instruction into primarily in-person instruction again. And while everyone may be chomping at the bit to return, is your campus prepared?

By upgrading your campus safety plan to include school security cameras, your Texas campus can adequately respond to any issues! Keep reading below to learn how an upgrade to your current setup is imperative for the future school year, plus see how Circle Industries is specially equipped to serve you better than our competitors.

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If vandalism, bullying, or an even worse situation were to occur on your campus in the greater Rio Grande Valley, what would you do? Likely, pulling up video footage of the situation with your administration team or local law enforcement would be the next step.

If you have outdated video surveillance cameras at your school, this could be a nearly impossible endeavor. Modern security cameras offer ultra-high-definition video quality and video analytics informed by artificial intelligence. This means if you’re trying to track down a crime tip that mentioned someone in a red shirt loitering around the teacher’s parking lot, you’ll be able to review your footage intelligently. Simply type ‘red shirt,’ ‘man,’ or ‘parking lot’ into the search function, and the system will retrieve footage as requested. This will save you countless hours of time compared to systems that seem practically prehistoric in comparison.

ESSER Funds

With the recent CARES Act, K-12 schools in Texas are now eligible for monies allotted to the Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ESSER) Fund. The Texas Education Agency works with local educational agencies to provide emergency relief funds to campuses as they navigate the return to school while also addressing the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. Both elementary and secondary schools are eligible for funds that address school needs – for leadership, low-income students, racial and ethnic minorities, English learners, and more – and also to maintain continuity of services in local school districts like yours.

Circle Industries has many years of experience working alongside schools on grant applications, and we are no stranger to the new ESSER funding rules either. We’ve worked with several districts already to institute school safety measures with the use of these funds, and we would be proud to assist you as well.

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Connect with us using our online form now to get started on a no-obligation campus consultation. We look forward to helping you prepare for a great – and safer – school year!