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Locust Valley leaders recommend $2.5M transfer to fund phased classroom door and lock upgrades
Summary
District officials recommended a $2.5 million transfer to capital to fund phased installation of electronic classroom locks, new doors and later magnetic door holds, arguing automatic locks improve life‑safety and reduce reliance on human action during emergencies.
A district official recommended that the Locust Valley Central School District execute a $2,500,000 transfer to capital to pay for a multi‑phase installation of new classroom doors and electronic locks aimed at creating immediate life‑safety 'safe zones.' The proposal prioritizes elementary schools in Phase 1, moves into the middle and high schools in Phase 2A and schedules magnetic door holds in a later Phase 2B.
The recommendation was presented as part of the district’s 2026–27 capital and budget review. The presentation framed the change as part of a broader shift away from long‑term borrowing toward pay‑as‑you‑go capital transfers and reserve…
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