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District renews cybersecurity consortium participation and reports electronic hall‑pass use
Summary
The committee reviewed a $14,000 renewal for Berks County Intermediate Unit cybersecurity consortium participation and heard that an electronic hall‑pass system implemented at the high school two years ago is being used to track student movement and support safety and discipline monitoring.
The committee considered a one‑year participation renewal with the Berks County Intermediate Unit for the Berks Cybersecurity Consortium, effective July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026, in the amount of $14,000. District staff described the consortium participation as a positive partnership to protect student and staff information; no detailed cybersecurity measures were discussed on the public record for security reasons.
Separately, district staff reported on the hall‑pass electronic system the district implemented at the high school two years ago. Staff described the system as replacing paper passes, giving every teacher, staff member and student an account, and allowing staff to see open passes in the building in real time. Administrators said the system has helped with discipline conversations and with tracking time students spend outside the classroom; staff reported positive feedback from parents and faculty.
Staff said the middle school hall‑pass system rollout would be reported soon and that the measures align with the district’s safety and security protocols. The committee moved the cybersecurity consortium renewal forward for approval but did not disclose operational cybersecurity details in open session.
