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Duncanville ISD approves $1.26M security camera purchase after narrow 4-3 vote
Summary
The Duncanville ISD board approved a $1,255,480.11 contract with DataVox Inc. to upgrade district security cameras; the vote was 4-3 after trustees questioned the procurement path, vendor selection and scope.
The Duncanville ISD board narrowly approved $1,255,480.11 in security camera system work from DataVox Inc. on a 4-3 vote after trustees pressed staff for more detail about vendor selection and evaluation.
Dr. Brown, who presented the item for the district—s technology department, said the work is part of the district—s 2023 bond-funded safety and security allocation and includes replacement or upgrades for network video recorders and cameras that have failed or are at risk across academic and administrative campuses. She said the district budgeted $3 million for camera-system improvements and that the current phase totals $1,255,480.11.
Trustees raised several questions before the close vote. Trustee Colton asked whether the…
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