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Tiverton committee reviews Centagix badge alert system but flags $41,000 annual cost
Summary
Administration previewed Centagix, a staff lanyard‑based alert system that can trigger lockdowns; the vendor quote of $41,000 per year for five schools led the committee to request a demonstration video, staff feedback and competitive bids before any decision.
Superintendent and administrators briefed the school committee on Centagix, a badge/lanyard system that enables staff to trigger alerts and integrate with building safety systems. Administration described the product, showed a vendor video (available on request) and noted Centagix’s limited East‑Coast footprint.
The presenting administrator summarized cost and coverage: “It's a $41,000 annual cost and that's for all 5 schools,” he said. Committee members asked to see the vendor video at a future meeting, recommended soliciting staff feedback and suggested a competitive procurement process if the community wants to pursue a system. Several members noted the recurring operational cost and asked that the safety committee revisit the broader audit recommendations (window laminates, alarmed doors, monitored cameras) and weigh options.
No procurement motion was made; the committee agreed to consider the topic after the election and to involve the safety committee and school staff in any next steps.
