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Venus ISD reviews multi‑phase security camera upgrade; high‑school replacement funded by cycle‑2 safety grant
Summary
VISD technology staff and vendor Airwave demonstrated an Avigilon-backed security system plan that would replace high‑school cameras and integrate access control. Trustees discussed a $150,000 high‑school phase funded by a 24/25 cycle‑2 safety grant and a districtwide estimate of $5.5–$6 million contingent on grants.
Venus ISD technology and security staff presented a multi‑phase plan to modernize the district’s camera and access-control systems, prioritizing the high school for immediate replacement and integration onto an Avigilon-based security platform.
Unidentified presenter Hudson (speaker 20) told trustees the current camera system is roughly seven to nine years old and lacks evidence-grade image quality and modern integrations. Chief Wood (referenced by Hudson) proposes three phases: Phase 1 — replace two door badge-entry points with biometric (fingerprint) sensors to facilitate first-responder access (estimated cost ~$8,800, to be paid from grant funds); Phase 2 — full replacement and migration of…
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