Superintendent pauses high-school security tech rollout to expand family engagement

Board members expressed concern about the pace and community engagement for planned security and technology upgrades at the high school; the superintendent said the timeline will be slowed to allow for family outreach and for staff to answer questions.

Several board members asked whether families had adequate notice and opportunities to review the proposed equipment and procedures. The superintendent acknowledged that while there is support for improving safety, the administration could have engaged families more thoroughly and will convene the safety and security team and high-school administrators to develop a more deliberate outreach schedule.

The superintendent said the administration will provide the board and community with an amended implementation timeline and additional opportunities for families to see demonstrations and ask questions; she suggested an update could be provided at the Nov. 20 board meeting.

Separately, board members asked if the systems could be demonstrated in person at a board meeting or public forum so the public could see how the devices function. The administration agreed to consider demonstrations and to slow the rollout so families and staff can comment before full implementation.