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Board approves change order adding security film, cameras and AV upgrades at new Waco High School
Summary
Trustees unanimously approved change order No. 5 to add security‑related items — additional surveillance cameras, one‑way film at selected guard points, intruder‑resistant film at floor‑to‑ceiling exterior glass and projectors/AV equipment — to the new Waco High School contract.
The board voted to approve change order No. 5 for the Waco High School project to add security and audiovisual items recommended by district safety and operations staff.
What trustees approved: Gloria Barrera explained that safety reviews with Waco ISD Police Chief Craig Goodman, the district’s technology and operations teams, and facility planners identified additional camera coverage and specific glass‑film measures to meet security intent and to provide better visibility for school safety staff. The approved change order covers: - Additional surveillance cameras and revised camera types/angles to improve coverage of student flow and exterior approaches. - One‑way (vision) film at designated guard booth viewing points so staff can see outward without creating indoor sightlines into secure areas. - Intruder‑resistant film on two exterior floor‑to‑ceiling glass openings adjacent to secure perimeter zones where openings approximate the size of doors. - Supplemental audiovisual/projector equipment that had been omitted earlier in planning but will be required in academic wings and common spaces.
Board action: A motion to approve the change order was moved and seconded; the board voted unanimously to adopt the change order.
Why it matters: The change order increases upfront construction costs but responds to site‑specific safety recommendations made after staff and public‑safety partners walked the finished spaces and considered how students and visitors will circulate in the new building.
Ending: Trustees thanked staff for the safety review and for proactively addressing potential coverage gaps. The superintendent’s team will provide the board with contract change documentation and closeout materials as part of the construction reporting process.
