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Schneider Electric project near completion; fencing, video doorbells installed, metal detectors awaiting installation
Summary
School officials told the Lake County Board of Education April 21 that fencing and video doorbell systems installed under a Schneider Electric contract are in place and that metal detectors are in hand and awaiting installation; staff expect the project’s work to be reported complete by April 28.
District staff updated the Lake County Board of Education on the districtwide security upgrades performed by Schneider Electric.
Richard “Rich” Bryce, the project on‑site coordinator, told staff there were initial issues with underground utilities but crews resolved most problems and have installed nearly all required fencing and the video doorbell systems on front entrances. Staff reported that video doorbells allow school staff to view and speak to visitors before they enter a secure lobby area and that multiple doors now lock automatically. One staff member said the high school doors had closed and locked automatically for the first time in 22 years during a recent visit.
The district confirmed that metal detectors have been ordered and are in the maintenance shop awaiting installation; staff said training for staff on the detectors is scheduled for the end of April (noted as April 29 in the meeting). The on‑site project coordinator said the remaining work was expected to be reported complete by April 28.
Why it matters: the upgrades change how visitors access school buildings and add technology meant to improve front‑office screening and building security. Staff noted practical considerations for rollout, including training and protocols so students are not alarmed by equipment installed for visitor screening.
Provenance: the update and project timeline were provided during the facilities/security agenda item and recorded in the meeting transcript.
