Board approves Raptor alert badges, vocational copier rental and Omnia/Opus cooperative purchasing

The Johnson County Board of Education approved several purchases and procurement authorities during the meeting.

Raptor badge alert subscription: Staff described an active alert badge system (Raptor) that provides personnel an additional credential to request immediate medical or security assistance. The district reported a discounted price and said the subscription would be paid from an available safety grant. A board member said the system adds an important safety layer; the motion to approve the $40,250 subscription passed by roll call.

Vocational school copier: The board approved replacement of a copy/printer machine for the vocational school under a 60‑month rental arrangement. A board member moved and a second was recorded; the roll call vote was recorded as all in favor.

Omnia/Opus cooperative purchasing: Staff described Opus (an Omnia Partners cooperative) as an additional, no‑cost purchasing option similar to Amazon that can consolidate bid pricing and provide alternate sourcing for frequently purchased items. Denise, the district purchasing agent, had reviewed the offering and was reported to be supportive. The board voted to authorize use of Omnia/Opus as an additional procurement channel.

All three motions passed on roll calls recorded in the meeting minutes; staff said the Raptor subscription would be charged to the district's safety grant and that finance staff would monitor pricing and usage for Omnia/Opus purchases.