| | Moraga School District Info Tech Manager Jim Bilafer (left) and Superintendent Bruce Burns discuss with Moraga Police Lt. Brian South (right) the capabilities of the recently installed external security cameras at Joaquin Moraga Intermediate school. Photo provided | | | | | | Bruce Burns, superintendent of Moraga School District, met recently with Lt. Brian South of Moraga Police Department to inspect and discuss the eight newly installed external security cameras on the Joaquin Moraga Intermediate School campus. This camera system allows authorized people to use the internet to see a view from any of the cameras on their computer, cell phone or other device, and to extract and save photos and video views as necessary, or export them to police or fire responders. Cameras can be remotely zoomed in for closer view.
The $23,000 installation was funded by Moraga Rotary from funds donated specifically for this purpose by many participants at "A Nite at the Races" - a dinner/auction fundraiser held by Moraga Rotary in early March. Remaining designated funds from this event will be applied to similar camera installations at MSD elementary schools, but still needs about $13,000 to complete an expandable camera system at all three schools.
Moraga Rotary has also scheduled a second "Dinner with Rotary" for Thursday, Nov. 12, featuring a half-rack of smoked pork ribs, mashed potatoes, salad, and house-made cookie from Town Bakery & Café in Rheem. The cost per order is $35, which includes a $10 donation to Moraga Rotary, and orders of $70 or more will receive a complimentary bottle of wine. For additional information and ordering instructions, contact moragarotary.org.
Moraga Rotary meets regularly at noon on most Tuesdays online via Zoom due to the pandemic. If you are interested in information about Rotary, or would like to donate to their worthy causes, please visit the website at moragarotary.org, or call Brian South, president, at (925) 888-7052. |