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Warrick County School Corp. to purchase CIRA Open Gate weapons-detection system for about $300,000
Summary
Superintendent Dr. Redmond told the board the district is finalizing an order for a CIRA Open Gate weapons-detection system, estimated at $300,000; equipment delivery and installation must occur before the system becomes operational and family demonstrations are planned.
Dr. Redmond announced the Warrick County School Corp. is finishing the process of ordering a CIRA Open Gate weapons-detection system for the district, saying the system “will cost approximately $300,000.”
The superintendent told the board the district is finalizing the purchase and that operation will begin after the vendor delivers equipment and completes technical installation at each school. “Our high school principals are already working with our students to create demonstration videos,” he said, and families can expect a district safety presentation with an opportunity to learn more about the CIRA Open Gate system at each high school; the district is “tentatively looking at November” for those presentations, pending delivery timing.
The announcement came during the board’s opening remarks as Dr. Redmond framed the purchase as an additional layer in a multi-pronged safety approach. He described the district’s “layers” strategy and thanked staff, safety partners, parents and students for staying “solution focused” while the district monitors school-safety issues.
District officials did not present a formal vote or contract document during the meeting and said the order is not yet complete. The system’s operation therefore remains contingent on vendor delivery and installation scheduling. No funding source beyond the approximate purchase price was specified during the remarks.
Implementation details the board recorded: the equipment must arrive and be installed at each location before the system becomes fully operational; high school demonstration videos are being prepared; and family overview sessions will be scheduled after the district confirms delivery dates. Dr. Redmond said the administrative team and board will continue to prioritize safety.
Board President Mrs. Glover presided over the meeting but did not propose a formal motion on the equipment purchase during the public portion of the session.
