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Board approves $4.37 million security upgrade; OKs radios and student Chromebooks
Summary
Battle Creek Public Schools trustees approved a $4,368,661.72 security package funded from bond proceeds and authorized related technology purchases including $13,105 for digital radios and up to $80,000 for student Chromebooks.
The Battle Creek Public Schools Board of Education voted Oct. 13 to approve a $4,368,661.72 security upgrade paid from bond funds and also approved smaller technology purchases intended to support school safety and daily operations.
Director Hayden, presenting the security recommendation, told the board the project will install comprehensive CCTV coverage inside and outside all schools and classrooms, implement a card access system districtwide and add weapons-detection systems at the high school, middle schools and athletic facilities. He said vape-detection units will be installed at select sites. "With the approval of this resolution, AE Tech, who is our, who is our manager for this, will begin the formal AIA contract," Hayden said.
The district plans to prioritize the high school first…
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