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Cannon County to seek federal COPS grant to update school security cameras
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Summary
District technology staff asked for approval to apply for a COPS grant to replace aging GeoVision cameras with iPro cameras; estimate roughly 300 cameras at about $400 each (~$120,000). Board members gave verbal support to apply.
At the Cannon County Board of Education workshop, Mr. Mayford (Speaker 7) told members he wants to apply for a COPS grant to replace aging GeoVision cameras across the district with cameras compatible with the iPro software the district already uses.
"This grant, to my understanding, is a 100% funded, so no LEA money would have to be used to fund it," Mayford said, and estimated the district would need roughly 300 cameras at about $400 each — a ballpark total of $120,000. He added that even if the grant covered 85 percent, the district's share would be modest relative to the expected equipment life.
Board members expressed support for pursuing the grant application. The transcript records a verbal go-ahead but does not show a formal roll-call vote. Mayford said the replacement would refresh older cameras and standardize district equipment around the iPro platform.
The board asked staff to proceed with the application process and to return with any details needed for formal acceptance if the funding award is made.
