Dancing Moose Montessori School Advances Education with Axis and Milestone Video

Dancing Moose Montessori School in Salt Lake City Utah developed a unique way to increase parentsrsquo participation in their childrsquos schooling improve teacher evaluations without disturbing class and expand overall school security Milestone XProtectreg Express video management software (VMS) and network cameras from Axis Communications oversee daily operations at Dancing Moose to deliver a high degree of security and pro-vide parents with a window into their childrsquos learning

ldquoThe Axis-Milestone solution has become a huge selling point for our school Parents love the ability to drop off their children who may be crying and suffering from separation anxiety and check in after five minutes to see that their child is happy and engaged in the classroom Itrsquos really powerfulrdquo Jennifer Duffield Executive Director The Dancing Moose Montessori School

The Challenge

Dancing Moose Montessori School opened its doors with a promise to parents and students to provide unmatched learning experience with programs that are unique learning environments that are professional and safe and processes that are transparent Safety was a key consideration but to stay true to its promise of transparency the school needed a security system that was robust and effective while also allowing parents to remotely monitor their children without interrupting class

2014

OrganizationDancing Moose School

LocationUSA

Industry SegmentEducation

SolutionMilestone XProtect Express

PartnerStone Security

Camera BrandAxis

No of cameras40

Customer Study

Dancing Moose Montessori School Advances Education with Axis and VMS

The Solution

Milestone XProtectreg Express IP video management software (VMS) 40 Axis network cameras and a pair of 42-inch monitors comprise the monitoring system that allows parents and school administrators to observe students and teachers without interfering in classroom activities The monitors are in the lobby the cameras are set up throughout the school and the system is custom integrated with S2 Extreme access control mdash thanks to the Milestone open platform architecture

The Advantages

With the simple click of a mouse parents have live access to their childrsquos classroom with-out the distraction that their presence in the room would create They can quickly and easily observe how their child learns and interacts with classmates and teachers For ad-ministrators the ability to monitor classrooms remotely means that teacher evaluations are no longer a distraction to students or the teacher The integration of the video system with access control provides efficient management of safety matters in the school

A Total Learning Experience

Founded by President Joyce Sibbett Ph D Dancing Moose Montessori School of West Valley City Utah focuses on the total learning experience providing engaging activities and specialized programs tailored to each class A key feature of Dancing Moose Montes-sori School is the learning environment with bright and airy designs in multiple zones including open spaces full of greenery a large gym and a specialized outdoor program Each school is newly built from the ground up typically measuring 20000 square feet hosting 200 students in 12 classrooms with two teachers assigned to each room

Peace of mind for parents students teachers and staff was a priority and the state-of-the-art integrated monitoring and security system goes a long way toward providing just that The system installed by Stone Security of Salt Lake City is networked through Milestone XProtect Express VMS and includes a variety of Axis network cameras and an S2 Extreme audiovisual access control system The solution also includes a 4U BCD Video tower server powered by HP Netgear 24-port POE switches and a DMP intrusion system

Visitors parents staff and teachers use unique access codes to enter the system but only after verbal and visual confirmation Once inside the facility parents have permis-sions-based virtual access to the preschool with views of authorized classrooms and outdoor areas The Milestone XProtectreg Smart Client interface allows multiple parents to view different images on the monitors simultaneously ndash the system is configured for as many as six camera feeds to be displayed on each screen

ldquoThe Milestone interface is very straightforward but also effective and secure Parents can walk up to our monitoring stations with no experience in professional video systems and the intuitive Milestone software provides easy and secure access to live video of their childrsquos classroom mdash including control over camera angles

ldquoWhatrsquos great is that the Milestone and Axis technology allows us to observe classrooms without disturbing the lesson flow and we see the true unvar-nished behavior of our students during their normal interactions with teachersrdquo

Executive Director Jennifer DuffieldThe Dancing Moose Montessori School

Dancing Moose Montessori School Advances Education with Axis and VMS

Customer Study

Our parents typically flock to the monitoring station where they can observe their chil-dren learning playing eating and interacting with teachers and fellow studentsrdquo says Jennifer Duffield Executive Director Dancing Moose Montessori School

ldquoThe IP-based Milestone system paired with Axis network cameras is easy to use and provides clear high-resolution images to both managers and parents at Dancing Moose Montessori Schoolrdquo explains Andy Schreyer Stone Security ldquoAdditionally because Mile-stone and Axis operate on an open platform system we are able to provide our client with the flexibility to grow the system to future schools and add new integrations over time creating equity in the system Milestone keeps up as Axis releases new cameras with updated features eliminating the need for system replacement because it never becomes obsoleterdquo

Every child in view

Stone Security carefully selected cameras that would provide the most comprehensive viewing options for parents

At the schoolrsquos original location opened in 2007 Stone Security installed pantiltzoom AXIS 212 PTZ-V Network Cameras inside the classrooms to offer instant pantiltzoom functionality When Dancing Moose opened a second location in 2014 Stone Security chose either wide-angle 3 megapixel AXIS M3006-V or panoramic 5 megapixel AXIS M3007-PV Fixed Dome Network Cameras to provide complete views of each room

For external security afterhours Stone Security installed HDTV-quality 720p AXIS P3364-VE Fixed Dome Network Cameras outside the building The camerasrsquo Lightfinder technol-ogy is ideal for low-light visibility The exterior cameras are set to record on motion and they can be viewed on Duffieldrsquos office computer

ldquoWe recommend Axis cameras specifically because IP-based cameras are easy to use pro-vide high resolution and offer a great deal of flexibility to choose frame rates resolution and recording options on the flyrdquo said Andy Schreyer of Stone Security

Effective Learning Through Observation

Two 42-inch NEC monitors are installed in the lobby of Dancing Moose Montessori School where parents can see their child at any point throughout the day without being a distraction in the classroom which could cause their child to act differently

ldquoParents can be interested in seeing what the teacher is teaching if their child is engaged in the lesson or how well the student is eating at lunchtimerdquo says Jennifer Duffield executive director Dancing Moose Montessori School ldquoThe Milestone interface and Axis cameras make our parents comfortable and offer reassurance and a sense of securityrdquo

ldquoThe IP-based Mile-stone system paired with Axis network cameras is easy to use and provides clear high-resolution images to both managers and parents at Dancing Moose Montessori Schoolrdquo Andy SchreyerStone Security

Dancing Moose Montessori School Advances Education with Axis and VMS

Customer Study

Parents and school administrators are equally interested in educatorsrsquo teaching meth-ods whether or not the pupils are actively participating in the lesson and activities and verifying that students are playing safely and eating well

ldquoItrsquos nice to be able to pull a classroom image up on the screen to keep track of the teachersrsquo lessons or to see if students are behaving well or getting out of handrdquo contin-ues Duffield ldquoWhatrsquos great is that the Milestone and Axis technology allows us to observe classrooms without disturbing the lesson flow and we see the true unvarnished behav-ior of our students during their normal interactions with teachersrdquo

According to Duffield the Milestone XProtect Express and Axis network camera solu-tion has surpassed her expectations As she explains it parents have had little if any exposure to operating an advanced video monitoring system but with just the click of a mouse they have a high-resolution view of their children in classrooms and outdoor environments

ldquoAt the start of the school year parents flocked to the monitors and were amazed at the ability to retain an active role in their childrsquos day without distracting them during school hoursrdquo she says ldquoAs the school year progresses the monitoring stations average about 10 users in the morning and 10 during lunch We are proud to offer Milestonersquos interface to the families of our pupils and are thrilled with its positive effect on our programrdquo

For Schreyer of Stone Security the Dancing Moose Montessori School installation is an outstanding example of the versatility of the Milestone software ldquoThe flexibility of the Milestone open platform with Axis allows our techs to be experts regardless of client vertical We are able to choose the perfect solutions for our customers and integrate every important service needed for each installation Dancing Moose Montessori School has access control technology integrated with the Milestone video for the ability to safely monitor students at all timesrdquo

wwwmilestonesyscom www axiscom wwwS2syscom wwwstonesecuritynet

ldquoWe recommend Axis cameras specifical-ly because IP-based cameras are easy to use provide high resolution and offer a great deal of flexibility to choose frame rates resolution and record-ing options on the flyrdquo

Dancing Moose Montessori School Advances Education with Axis and VMS

Customer Study

The Solution

Milestone XProtectreg Express IP video management software (VMS) 40 Axis network cameras and a pair of 42-inch monitors comprise the monitoring system that allows parents and school administrators to observe students and teachers without interfering in classroom activities The monitors are in the lobby the cameras are set up throughout the school and the system is custom integrated with S2 Extreme access control mdash thanks to the Milestone open platform architecture

The Advantages

With the simple click of a mouse parents have live access to their childrsquos classroom with-out the distraction that their presence in the room would create They can quickly and easily observe how their child learns and interacts with classmates and teachers For ad-ministrators the ability to monitor classrooms remotely means that teacher evaluations are no longer a distraction to students or the teacher The integration of the video system with access control provides efficient management of safety matters in the school

A Total Learning Experience

Founded by President Joyce Sibbett Ph D Dancing Moose Montessori School of West Valley City Utah focuses on the total learning experience providing engaging activities and specialized programs tailored to each class A key feature of Dancing Moose Montes-sori School is the learning environment with bright and airy designs in multiple zones including open spaces full of greenery a large gym and a specialized outdoor program Each school is newly built from the ground up typically measuring 20000 square feet hosting 200 students in 12 classrooms with two teachers assigned to each room

Peace of mind for parents students teachers and staff was a priority and the state-of-the-art integrated monitoring and security system goes a long way toward providing just that The system installed by Stone Security of Salt Lake City is networked through Milestone XProtect Express VMS and includes a variety of Axis network cameras and an S2 Extreme audiovisual access control system The solution also includes a 4U BCD Video tower server powered by HP Netgear 24-port POE switches and a DMP intrusion system

Visitors parents staff and teachers use unique access codes to enter the system but only after verbal and visual confirmation Once inside the facility parents have permis-sions-based virtual access to the preschool with views of authorized classrooms and outdoor areas The Milestone XProtectreg Smart Client interface allows multiple parents to view different images on the monitors simultaneously ndash the system is configured for as many as six camera feeds to be displayed on each screen

ldquoThe Milestone interface is very straightforward but also effective and secure Parents can walk up to our monitoring stations with no experience in professional video systems and the intuitive Milestone software provides easy and secure access to live video of their childrsquos classroom mdash including control over camera angles

ldquoWhatrsquos great is that the Milestone and Axis technology allows us to observe classrooms without disturbing the lesson flow and we see the true unvar-nished behavior of our students during their normal interactions with teachersrdquo

Executive Director Jennifer DuffieldThe Dancing Moose Montessori School

Dancing Moose Montessori School Advances Education with Axis and VMS

Customer Study

Our parents typically flock to the monitoring station where they can observe their chil-dren learning playing eating and interacting with teachers and fellow studentsrdquo says Jennifer Duffield Executive Director Dancing Moose Montessori School

ldquoThe IP-based Milestone system paired with Axis network cameras is easy to use and provides clear high-resolution images to both managers and parents at Dancing Moose Montessori Schoolrdquo explains Andy Schreyer Stone Security ldquoAdditionally because Mile-stone and Axis operate on an open platform system we are able to provide our client with the flexibility to grow the system to future schools and add new integrations over time creating equity in the system Milestone keeps up as Axis releases new cameras with updated features eliminating the need for system replacement because it never becomes obsoleterdquo

Every child in view

Stone Security carefully selected cameras that would provide the most comprehensive viewing options for parents

At the schoolrsquos original location opened in 2007 Stone Security installed pantiltzoom AXIS 212 PTZ-V Network Cameras inside the classrooms to offer instant pantiltzoom functionality When Dancing Moose opened a second location in 2014 Stone Security chose either wide-angle 3 megapixel AXIS M3006-V or panoramic 5 megapixel AXIS M3007-PV Fixed Dome Network Cameras to provide complete views of each room

For external security afterhours Stone Security installed HDTV-quality 720p AXIS P3364-VE Fixed Dome Network Cameras outside the building The camerasrsquo Lightfinder technol-ogy is ideal for low-light visibility The exterior cameras are set to record on motion and they can be viewed on Duffieldrsquos office computer

ldquoWe recommend Axis cameras specifically because IP-based cameras are easy to use pro-vide high resolution and offer a great deal of flexibility to choose frame rates resolution and recording options on the flyrdquo said Andy Schreyer of Stone Security

Effective Learning Through Observation

Two 42-inch NEC monitors are installed in the lobby of Dancing Moose Montessori School where parents can see their child at any point throughout the day without being a distraction in the classroom which could cause their child to act differently

ldquoParents can be interested in seeing what the teacher is teaching if their child is engaged in the lesson or how well the student is eating at lunchtimerdquo says Jennifer Duffield executive director Dancing Moose Montessori School ldquoThe Milestone interface and Axis cameras make our parents comfortable and offer reassurance and a sense of securityrdquo

ldquoThe IP-based Mile-stone system paired with Axis network cameras is easy to use and provides clear high-resolution images to both managers and parents at Dancing Moose Montessori Schoolrdquo Andy SchreyerStone Security

Dancing Moose Montessori School Advances Education with Axis and VMS

Customer Study

Parents and school administrators are equally interested in educatorsrsquo teaching meth-ods whether or not the pupils are actively participating in the lesson and activities and verifying that students are playing safely and eating well

ldquoItrsquos nice to be able to pull a classroom image up on the screen to keep track of the teachersrsquo lessons or to see if students are behaving well or getting out of handrdquo contin-ues Duffield ldquoWhatrsquos great is that the Milestone and Axis technology allows us to observe classrooms without disturbing the lesson flow and we see the true unvarnished behav-ior of our students during their normal interactions with teachersrdquo

According to Duffield the Milestone XProtect Express and Axis network camera solu-tion has surpassed her expectations As she explains it parents have had little if any exposure to operating an advanced video monitoring system but with just the click of a mouse they have a high-resolution view of their children in classrooms and outdoor environments

ldquoAt the start of the school year parents flocked to the monitors and were amazed at the ability to retain an active role in their childrsquos day without distracting them during school hoursrdquo she says ldquoAs the school year progresses the monitoring stations average about 10 users in the morning and 10 during lunch We are proud to offer Milestonersquos interface to the families of our pupils and are thrilled with its positive effect on our programrdquo

For Schreyer of Stone Security the Dancing Moose Montessori School installation is an outstanding example of the versatility of the Milestone software ldquoThe flexibility of the Milestone open platform with Axis allows our techs to be experts regardless of client vertical We are able to choose the perfect solutions for our customers and integrate every important service needed for each installation Dancing Moose Montessori School has access control technology integrated with the Milestone video for the ability to safely monitor students at all timesrdquo

wwwmilestonesyscom www axiscom wwwS2syscom wwwstonesecuritynet

ldquoWe recommend Axis cameras specifical-ly because IP-based cameras are easy to use provide high resolution and offer a great deal of flexibility to choose frame rates resolution and record-ing options on the flyrdquo

Dancing Moose Montessori School Advances Education with Axis and VMS

Customer Study

Our parents typically flock to the monitoring station where they can observe their chil-dren learning playing eating and interacting with teachers and fellow studentsrdquo says Jennifer Duffield Executive Director Dancing Moose Montessori School

ldquoThe IP-based Milestone system paired with Axis network cameras is easy to use and provides clear high-resolution images to both managers and parents at Dancing Moose Montessori Schoolrdquo explains Andy Schreyer Stone Security ldquoAdditionally because Mile-stone and Axis operate on an open platform system we are able to provide our client with the flexibility to grow the system to future schools and add new integrations over time creating equity in the system Milestone keeps up as Axis releases new cameras with updated features eliminating the need for system replacement because it never becomes obsoleterdquo

Every child in view

Stone Security carefully selected cameras that would provide the most comprehensive viewing options for parents

At the schoolrsquos original location opened in 2007 Stone Security installed pantiltzoom AXIS 212 PTZ-V Network Cameras inside the classrooms to offer instant pantiltzoom functionality When Dancing Moose opened a second location in 2014 Stone Security chose either wide-angle 3 megapixel AXIS M3006-V or panoramic 5 megapixel AXIS M3007-PV Fixed Dome Network Cameras to provide complete views of each room

For external security afterhours Stone Security installed HDTV-quality 720p AXIS P3364-VE Fixed Dome Network Cameras outside the building The camerasrsquo Lightfinder technol-ogy is ideal for low-light visibility The exterior cameras are set to record on motion and they can be viewed on Duffieldrsquos office computer

ldquoWe recommend Axis cameras specifically because IP-based cameras are easy to use pro-vide high resolution and offer a great deal of flexibility to choose frame rates resolution and recording options on the flyrdquo said Andy Schreyer of Stone Security

Effective Learning Through Observation

Two 42-inch NEC monitors are installed in the lobby of Dancing Moose Montessori School where parents can see their child at any point throughout the day without being a distraction in the classroom which could cause their child to act differently

ldquoParents can be interested in seeing what the teacher is teaching if their child is engaged in the lesson or how well the student is eating at lunchtimerdquo says Jennifer Duffield executive director Dancing Moose Montessori School ldquoThe Milestone interface and Axis cameras make our parents comfortable and offer reassurance and a sense of securityrdquo

ldquoThe IP-based Mile-stone system paired with Axis network cameras is easy to use and provides clear high-resolution images to both managers and parents at Dancing Moose Montessori Schoolrdquo Andy SchreyerStone Security

Dancing Moose Montessori School Advances Education with Axis and VMS

Customer Study

Parents and school administrators are equally interested in educatorsrsquo teaching meth-ods whether or not the pupils are actively participating in the lesson and activities and verifying that students are playing safely and eating well

ldquoItrsquos nice to be able to pull a classroom image up on the screen to keep track of the teachersrsquo lessons or to see if students are behaving well or getting out of handrdquo contin-ues Duffield ldquoWhatrsquos great is that the Milestone and Axis technology allows us to observe classrooms without disturbing the lesson flow and we see the true unvarnished behav-ior of our students during their normal interactions with teachersrdquo

According to Duffield the Milestone XProtect Express and Axis network camera solu-tion has surpassed her expectations As she explains it parents have had little if any exposure to operating an advanced video monitoring system but with just the click of a mouse they have a high-resolution view of their children in classrooms and outdoor environments

ldquoAt the start of the school year parents flocked to the monitors and were amazed at the ability to retain an active role in their childrsquos day without distracting them during school hoursrdquo she says ldquoAs the school year progresses the monitoring stations average about 10 users in the morning and 10 during lunch We are proud to offer Milestonersquos interface to the families of our pupils and are thrilled with its positive effect on our programrdquo

For Schreyer of Stone Security the Dancing Moose Montessori School installation is an outstanding example of the versatility of the Milestone software ldquoThe flexibility of the Milestone open platform with Axis allows our techs to be experts regardless of client vertical We are able to choose the perfect solutions for our customers and integrate every important service needed for each installation Dancing Moose Montessori School has access control technology integrated with the Milestone video for the ability to safely monitor students at all timesrdquo

wwwmilestonesyscom www axiscom wwwS2syscom wwwstonesecuritynet

ldquoWe recommend Axis cameras specifical-ly because IP-based cameras are easy to use provide high resolution and offer a great deal of flexibility to choose frame rates resolution and record-ing options on the flyrdquo

Dancing Moose Montessori School Advances Education with Axis and VMS

Customer Study

Parents and school administrators are equally interested in educatorsrsquo teaching meth-ods whether or not the pupils are actively participating in the lesson and activities and verifying that students are playing safely and eating well

ldquoItrsquos nice to be able to pull a classroom image up on the screen to keep track of the teachersrsquo lessons or to see if students are behaving well or getting out of handrdquo contin-ues Duffield ldquoWhatrsquos great is that the Milestone and Axis technology allows us to observe classrooms without disturbing the lesson flow and we see the true unvarnished behav-ior of our students during their normal interactions with teachersrdquo

According to Duffield the Milestone XProtect Express and Axis network camera solu-tion has surpassed her expectations As she explains it parents have had little if any exposure to operating an advanced video monitoring system but with just the click of a mouse they have a high-resolution view of their children in classrooms and outdoor environments

ldquoAt the start of the school year parents flocked to the monitors and were amazed at the ability to retain an active role in their childrsquos day without distracting them during school hoursrdquo she says ldquoAs the school year progresses the monitoring stations average about 10 users in the morning and 10 during lunch We are proud to offer Milestonersquos interface to the families of our pupils and are thrilled with its positive effect on our programrdquo

For Schreyer of Stone Security the Dancing Moose Montessori School installation is an outstanding example of the versatility of the Milestone software ldquoThe flexibility of the Milestone open platform with Axis allows our techs to be experts regardless of client vertical We are able to choose the perfect solutions for our customers and integrate every important service needed for each installation Dancing Moose Montessori School has access control technology integrated with the Milestone video for the ability to safely monitor students at all timesrdquo

wwwmilestonesyscom www axiscom wwwS2syscom wwwstonesecuritynet

ldquoWe recommend Axis cameras specifical-ly because IP-based cameras are easy to use provide high resolution and offer a great deal of flexibility to choose frame rates resolution and record-ing options on the flyrdquo

Dancing Moose Montessori School Advances Education with Axis and VMS

Customer Study

About Milestone Systems

Founded in 1998 and acquired by Canon Europe in 2014 Milestone Systems is an independent company within the Canon Group and a global industry leader in open platform IP video manage- ment software according to IHS Inc Easy to manage reliable and proven in thousands of customer installations Milestone technology supports flexible choices in network hardwareFor more information visit milestonesyscom

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ldquoThe Milestone inter-face and Axis cameras make our parents comfortable and offer reassurance and a sense of securityrdquo

Executive Director Jennifer Duffield

Dancing Moose Montessori School Advances Education with Axis and VMS

Customer Study