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Board hears updates on Schneider Electric remodeling and evaluation of Johnson Controls scanners
Summary
District staff reported progress on the Schneider Electric school remodel and said representatives from Johnson Controls will evaluate AI-powered scanners; no procurement votes were taken on the scanners during the meeting.
District staff updated the board on a Schneider Electric remodeling project tied to a safety grant and on a separate evaluation of AI-powered entry scanners from Johnson Controls.
The Schneider Electric project is underway; staff reported abatement work completed and estimated the project at about 75% during a phase referenced in the update. The district is still using the old gym while project work continues and said the gym will reopen after the fire marshal inspection.
On security scanners, staff said Johnson Controls offers an AI-capable product the district wants to evaluate. The scanners are proprietary for the region; staff said Schneider would not be the fastest contractor to procure that product so the district is exploring direct evaluation with Johnson Controls. Josh Oswell (Johnson Controls representative) was invited to meet with principals and staff to evaluate facilities and discuss scope, and staff said a scope of work for the scanners is expected in January. Board members asked about cost, contract options (piggyback/cooperative contracts) and implementation timing; staff said estimates suggested about $50,000 up front and about $10,000 annually for licensing/support but final numbers and procurement pathways were pending evaluation and contract review.
Why it matters: The items affect school facilities, building safety and student access control. Staff cautioned procurement will likely exceed thresholds requiring contract review and that additional approvals or cooperative purchasing would be needed.
Details and next steps: Staff will host Johnson Controls representatives for an evaluation and will bring a scope of work and cost estimates back to the board. If costs exceed procurement thresholds, staff said they will seek appropriate competitive or cooperative contracting methods and could call a special meeting if necessary.
