Board selects CrisisGo for one‑button emergency alerts to meet state law
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Summary
After an 18‑month review and proof‑of‑concept, Montgomery ISD trustees approved CrisisGo wearable alerts and desktop integration to meet House Bill 3 requirements; rollout planned for August 2025 with training and reunification features.
Montgomery Independent School District trustees approved a multi‑year contract to implement CrisisGo, a silent panic alert system, after staff described an 18‑month evaluation that included a proof‑of‑concept and vendor demonstrations.
Amanda Davis, the district’s safety and security lead, told trustees the system was chosen because it “provides immediate notification of law enforcement in the event of a life‑threatening situation” and meets the discrete activation, integration and reunification features required under state law. “It is legislation focused on improving school safety by ensuring that schools are equipped with emergency alert systems that allow for immediate notification of law enforcement,” Davis said during the presentation.
Staff said the district tested two finalists in classroom and administrative settings; CrisisGo was recommended by the evaluation committee for its wearable device, integration with visitor management, compatibility with the district’s camera and access‑control systems, and tools for student accountability and reunification. Chief (district/law enforcement representative) added that CrisisGo “checks off every box that we’re wanting it to check off” and emphasized the system’s ability to share live camera feeds with first responders.
District staff and a CrisisGo representative described features the board found important: discrete, one‑button activation; automatic integration with door locks and public address systems; live camera linkage for responding officers; a reunification workflow for parents and staff; and scalability to athletic fields and other off‑site activities. Staff said training and onboarding modules would be part of the contract and that a phased rollout is planned for summer 2025 with campus installations completed in time for the 2025‑26 school year.
Trustees approved the purchase by voice vote after discussion of training, integration with county dispatch and battery/maintenance questions. Board members directed staff to return with rollout and training schedules, warranty details and plans for coordination with local emergency communications.
Ending: The district plans a summer training program for all administrators and campus staff and a public information step for parents; formal contract and implementation timelines will be posted in forthcoming district procurement documents.
