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Board approves threat‑assessment training contract, video board contract and a state common‑school loan for Chromebooks
Summary
The board approved two contracts — a threat‑assessment training agreement and a video‑board ad agreement — and authorized a state common‑school loan to purchase Chromebooks for students. The video board will be paid via advertising; the district stated no upfront purchase cost.
The administration requested board approval for two contracts and a state common‑school loan during the meeting.
Threat‑assessment training: Mr. McCurney told the board the district is requesting a contract with Dr. Reeves for threat‑assessment training for administrators and counselors to comply with a new state law on threat assessments taking effect next year. The board approved the contract by voice/roll call vote.
Video board: Mr. McCurney described a contract to install a video board in the high‑school main gym. He said the procurement is structured so the vendor sells advertising to recoup the purchase price; "after the initial cost is recovered, through ad revenue then the video board becomes ours," he said. The district said it will receive a small percentage of ad revenue upfront and then the board will own the board and its revenue stream once the vendor recoups costs. Installation and minor electrical work are expected this summer, with the board told the board the display should be ready for fall sports. The board approved the video‑board contract.
Common school loan for Chromebooks: The administration requested and the board approved an application for a state common‑school low‑interest loan to buy student Chromebooks. The staff said the loan request required signatures by the board president and secretary and must be submitted promptly to meet the state deadline; the loan amount discussed on the record was $4,091,403.15.
Ending: All three items were approved by the board in separate motions and unanimous roll‑call votes recorded in the minutes.
