District reviews $359,000 proposal to upgrade K–4 security cameras across four schools
Summary
The district presented a ForwardEdge proposal to replace and integrate K–4 building camera systems into a single management platform. The quote covers 137 cameras and is funded by the district’s March 2024 Maintaining Excellence referendum; the board discussed scope and next steps but did not take a final vote.
District technology and operations staff described a proposed security-camera upgrade for the district’s four K–4 schools at the Nov. 5 board meeting. The recommended vendor, ForwardEdge, previously completed camera installations at other district sites and provided a quote to install 137 cameras across the remaining K–4 buildings and migrate all cameras into a single management platform.
According to the presentation, the estimated hardware, software and installation cost is roughly $359,000; the work is planned using funding included in the March 2024 Maintaining Excellence referendum. Administration said the upgrades would replace obsolete systems and standardize monitoring across the district. No final action was taken at the meeting; administrators and the board indicated the item will be brought back for approval at an upcoming meeting to allow time for contract review and scheduling.
Board members asked clarifying questions about scope and project timing; administration said it expects to move forward with bidding/contract award after formal approval. The district will publish specifications and funding details when the board votes to authorize the project.
