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District reviews portable weapons‑detection gates with steep per‑entrance costs and staffing questions
Randolph County School System Board / Leadership Work Session · January 12, 2026
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Summary
Staff presented a portable walkthrough weapons‑detection system option priced at roughly $18,000–$21,000 per entrance and noted ongoing battery, app and staffing needs; board members raised concerns about feasibility at large high schools and about additional daily staffing burdens.
Speaker 1 presented information on a portable walkthrough weapons‑detection gate product as an option to enhance school entry security. He described the unit as two pillars with rechargeable 18‑volt batteries (roughly $350 each) that are wireless and controlled by a tablet or phone app; a full…
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