Mother and father demand cameras in particular schooling lecture rooms, faculty leaders say higher communication is required
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WAFF) – Should cameras be installed in classrooms with special needs? Some Madison City Schools parents think this way and make sure it is clear at a Madison City School board meeting.
The topic was not on the agenda at the meeting, but parents say it is time to speak up.
“Texas, West Virginia, Georgia all made it possible,” said one parent.
Parents say the cameras are especially necessary for the students who are non-verbal and cannot speak for themselves. Therefore, a peaceful protest served as a voice before the meeting.
Parents Kimberly McFadden says there is no transparency right now.
“There have been several allegations of abuse every year since we’ve been here. Enough is enough. Our children need a voice, ”said McFadden.
Parents say if they have contacted the school board in the past – data protection is always listed as the concern.
“There are currently cameras in hallways, public areas, and buses, and I don’t see any employees complaining about privacy,” said McFadden.
Tiffany Smith is a former district employee. She says she has reported cases of abuse in the past and has been fired.
“I have personally seen as a substitute and in the locked classrooms how children were locked in these closets, pounding on the door and crying and yelling to get out. You didn’t hurt anyone. It could be that they were walking around the room wanting them to sit down. It’s just not right, ”said Smith.
At the end of the board meeting, Madison City School principal Dr. Ed Nichols, to the parents.
“I think if there is any concern, as most people know, then misunderstanding or lack of it usually causes a lot of it. I will work to see what we can do to get to know people better and show how hard these people work, ”said Dr. Nichols.
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