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Duval board favors OpenGate weapons‑detection tech for middle schools, staff to return with warranty and maintenance terms
Duval County School Board · September 16, 2025
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Staff recommended the district acquire portable OpenGate weapons‑detection units for middle schools rather than continue renting Evolve equipment; board members asked for maintenance responsibilities, projected device lifetime and how contract language will address ownership and support.
The board discussed adopting OpenGate weapons‑detection technology for middle schools, with staff citing portability and ownership as key factors. "You own OpenGate. We don't own any of our Evolve technology — we rent it," a staff speaker said, arguing that ownership and portability make…
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