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Board approves $258,000 purchase of lockable phone cases and unlocking stations for Maple Heights High School
Summary
Trustees approved a $258,000 purchase of clear, lockable phone cases and unlocking stations for the high school to replace damaged phone-storage bags; board members called it a pilot and raised concerns about durability and replacement costs.
The Maple Heights Board of Education voted to buy lockable clear phone cases and unlocking stations for Maple Heights High School at a total cost of $258,000. Superintendent Dela Flora said the purchase would replace the district’s existing Yonder phone-storage bags, which have shown damage at the high school. The new cases are clear and designed to be used with a small unlocking stand; district staff said the equipment will stay in the building rather than travel home with students during the pilot. Flora and staff described expected replacement or damage costs: a single case replacement ranges near the speaker’s estimate of $17.95 (plus shipping) while Yonder bags previously ran about $30 plus shipping. Board members voiced concern the devices might be bypassed or damaged by students but noted the clear cases could make security checks faster. Trustees approved the purchase by roll call. The board’s roll call recorded votes in favor from Vice President Shepherd, Miss Cheeks, Miss Granger and President Blackwell; Treasurer Baldwin called the roll. Several trustees described the purchase as a trial for the coming school year. The purchase was presented as a pilot; district staff said they will monitor results and report back to the board.
