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Sioux City board approves ballistic window film, cybersecurity assessment and multiple contracts and policies
Summary
The board accepted a $91,178.64 bid for ballistic window film funded by Safe School Improvement Grants, authorized an $18,065 cybersecurity assessment contract, approved multiple service contracts and adopted several board policies; all motions passed by voice vote (6-0).
The Sioux City Community School District Board of Directors voted unanimously at its November meeting to approve building-safety upgrades, a cybersecurity review and several contracts and policy adoptions.
The board accepted a $91,178.64 bid from Window Film Company of Sioux City to install ballistic film on district building windows using Safe School Improvement Grant funds. Tim Paul, present for the discussion, described the product and its purpose: "The ballistic film ... is intended to slow down anybody trying to break that glass out to get in and gain access of the building," and said locations would not be disclosed for security reasons. The motion passed by voice vote (6-0).
The board also approved a contract with FR Secure LLC for an updated cybersecurity risk assessment totaling $18,065. A director noted the district's insurance requires annual assessments to ensure proactive cybersecurity measures; the motion passed 6-0.
Separately, the board approved contracts to support student learning and activities for Jim Van Lew and Jared Moser; the record did not include contract detail on the public transcript. The board completed second and final readings and adoption of several policies, including board committees; district-to-district open enrollment and related procedures; student fees and fee waivers; internal controls; and records maintenance and disposal. Each of these items passed by voice vote (6-0).
Where specific contract details, vendor scope or purchasing locations were not discussed on the record, the minutes note the board's formal approvals; follow-up staff reports or published contract documents would contain full procurement specifications and installation schedules.
