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District installs 15 new AEDs, adds Stop the Bleed kits and first-aid supplies
Summary
Kelloggsville officials reported purchasing 15 new standardized automated external defibrillators (raising the district total to 20), installing alarmed cabinets and adding Stop the Bleed kits and mini first-aid kits in custodial vehicles to improve emergency preparedness.
District staff told the board on Oct. 13 that Kelloggsville Public Schools upgraded its emergency medical equipment, purchasing 15 new standardized automated external defibrillators (AEDs) and improving access to first-aid supplies across buildings and athletic facilities.
Karly Hand and Jeff Augustyn said the new purchases replace several outdated units (some dating to 2003) and increase the total number of AEDs from 16 to 20. The project included three alarmed AED cabinets with updated signage, the placement of AEDs in additional locations including the middle- and high-school gyms and the athletic ticket booth, the provision of Stop the Bleed kits at each AED station, and mini first-aid kits in all custodial vehicles. Hand thanked the board for approving the purchase, calling it "critical safety equipment."
According to staff, favorable pricing was obtained through Mr. Augustyn’s connections; no dollar figures were provided in the meeting record. Board members expressed appreciation for the improved preparedness but did not vote on any additional related actions during the session.
Staff said standardizing equipment and adding visibility features will reduce maintenance variability and improve emergency response consistency across district buildings.
