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Committee approves access-control upgrades for remaining Bossier Parish schools

Bossier Parish School Board (Security & Administrative Committee meetings) ยท February 6, 2026

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Summary

A security/audit committee approved funding for an access-control project across remaining schools, authorizing BadgePass integration, door readers and site-specific hardware after questions about monitoring and cost variance; the motion passed by voice vote.

The security and audit committee approved funding to install access-control systems and related hardware at the remaining Bossier Parish school sites, a presenter said at the committee meeting.

Presenter (identified in the meeting as Jay) described a package of door readers, site-specific hardware and software (BadgePass) tied into the district's active directory and ID badges. He said the project also includes upgrades at centers such as the JMAC and the BIC and would provide an emergency "push-button" to lock down multiple locations quickly.

Board members questioned wide cost variance between sites, noting quoted per-school costs such as $48,000 for some locations and roughly $95,000 for others. Jay explained the differences stem from facility design (buildings under one roof versus dispersed structures) and the need for extra hardware and software at complex sites; he gave Airline High School as an example where hallway devices and two-way communication are required.

Several members asked who monitors the system. Jay and staff said monitoring is site-specific: registrars or front-office staff view a desk monitor and receive live alerts when a visitor requests access. The system keeps a badge-and-video record that IT can review and the district maintains a service contract with the vendor for on-site repairs.

When a board member asked whether access controls would block trained emergency responders, presenters said the system is designed to "significantly advance emergency responder response" and does not prevent authorized responders from entering during incidents.

The committee moved to approve the request (motion made by Mister Falting, seconded by Miss Darby) and the chair announced the motion passed after a voice vote; no roll-call tally was recorded in the transcript. The committee closed the security and audit session before the administrative committee convened.