By FUSD Superintendent Christine Schieferle

Fillmore Unified School District (FUSD) is strengthening campus safety with a comprehensive security camera project. The
initiative brings advanced technology to schools and district facilities, safeguard students and staff, and support school
safety.

New cameras are being installed at:

- Fillmore High School, including the football and baseball fields and the Farm

- Sierra High School

- Fillmore Middle School and its baseball field

- Mountain Vista, Piru, San Cayetano, and Rio Vista Elementary Schools

- Sespe Elementary and the Fillmore Adult School

- Maintenance and Facilities, Transportation Department, and the District Office

The locations for the cameras were selected with input from district safety committees, administration, technical experts,
and law enforcement to identify areas where monitoring will have the greatest impact on school safety.

The system includes high-resolution cameras with night vision, motion detection, and secure storage, monitoring entrances,
exits, hallways, parking areas, courtyards, and other public spaces. Cameras will not be installed in classrooms, and strict
privacy protocols ensure compliance with state and federal laws.

The project’s total cost is about $793,000, covering equipment, installation, integration with existing networks, licensing,
and staff training. Funding comes from the support of the Fillmore and Piru communities’ passage of Measure G bonds.

The new system replaces outdated equipment and is designed to improve incident response, reduce vandalism, and enhance
overall safety.

Superintendent Schieferle emphasized the importance of the project: “This investment reflects our commitment to student and
staff safety and to fostering a safe and secure learning environment.”