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Board approves Cintix safety badging and Wi‑Fi 7 network upgrade; funding via TORT and E‑rate discussed
Summary
Trustees approved a five‑year agreement with Cintix for a districtwide badging and alert system and approved a technology infrastructure plan to upgrade to Wi‑Fi 7 using available E‑rate funds. Presenters said the safety badges will notify emergency dispatch systems and that network upgrades are scheduled for summer installation with reimbursements expected after claims are submitted.
The Galesburg CUSD 205 board on May 11, 2026 approved two major infrastructure projects: a five‑year agreement with Cintix for a safety and visitor‑management platform and a districtwide upgrade of wireless network infrastructure to Wi‑Fi 7.
Board discussion of the Cintix system described badge‑based alerting that can route an active alert directly to emergency‑services Computer‑Aided Dispatch (CAD) screens before a 911 call is placed, geolocator strobes for outdoor athletic…
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