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Board approves new door access-control system despite budget timing debate
Summary
The Fall River School Board approved a districtwide door access-control contract after a lengthy debate about cost, timing and whether to wait for final bids. Supporters said the wireless system will let administrators grant and revoke access remotely; one member called it a "want" rather than a necessity.
The Fall River School Board voted to award a door access-control contract after hearing staff describe a two-wave modernization plan for exterior, recreation and interior doors.
Supporters said the wireless system will replace traditional keys and permit remote, per-door credentialing that can be revoked instantly. "That credential we can remove and revoke anytime we want. I can do it remotely," said Jake, the district technology/facilities staff member who described the vendor's wireless controller that lowers…
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