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Matthews board approves reallocation of $157,000 for school security upgrades
Summary
The Matthews County School Board voted unanimously to request county reallocation of an approximately $157,000 state safety and security grant after a superintendent briefing that highlighted exterior hardening, radios, and an upgraded camera system.
The Matthews County School Board voted 5-0 on Aug. 20 to adopt a resolution asking county officials to reallocate a roughly $157,000 state safety and security allocation to the school division for immediate security work.
Superintendent David Daniel told the board the recently completed safety-audit summary emphasized "hardening the exterior of our buildings," including locking doors, access-control measures, fencing and…
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