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Board weighs security budget increases, officer and window-film options

Mars Area School District Board · March 11, 2026
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Summary

The security and safety budget review covered camera and door maintenance, push-to-talk device funding (offset by a local grant), ammunition and training needs, and discussion of adding a dedicated school officer and window film; staff estimated an extra officer would cost about $55,000 in salary.

Board members examined the safety and security budget, discussing operational needs, training frequency and potential personnel additions.

Jeff, the district security director, walked the board through supply and repair categories for door locks, cameras and software licensing, and said a local grant will cover push-to-talk devices for two years so those line items show zero for next year. "Jeff was able to get us a basically a local grant funding from Left Con to pay for all of the push-to-talk devices for…

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