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Berwick Area SD explores walk-through metal detectors after vendor quote; board to seek more bids
Summary
Board reviewed a vendor quote for walk-through/open-gate metal detectors (vendor estimate described as about $20,000 per unit), discussed installation/training and throughput concerns for a 900‑student middle school, and agreed to gather competing quotes and revisit the item at the December meeting.
The Berwick Area SD board debated whether to move forward with walk‑through/open‑gate metal detectors after staff presented a vendor quote the district described as roughly $20,000 per unit.
Staff said the initial quote included installation and training costs and that the board had discussed buying two units per building (eight units total). Board…
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