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USD 217 board approves security camera upgrades and orders 66 Lenovo Chromebooks
Summary
The USD 217 Board of Education voted April 22 to begin upgrading district security cameras using Capital Outlay funds and to purchase 66 Lenovo Chromebooks for $18,414. The actions passed unanimously, with the board noting current cameras are broken or low quality and coverage is limited.
The USD 217 Board of Education voted April 22 to begin replacing school security cameras and to buy 66 Lenovo Chromebooks for student use.
Superintendent Dettra Crawford told the board the district currently has 30 cameras, eight of which are not working and many of the remaining units produce poor‑quality images that cover only part of district facilities. President Jason LaRue moved to accept a vendor proposal to start camera upgrades, with funds to come from the district’s Capital Outlay account; Phoebe Brummett seconded the motion and it passed 4‑0.
The board also considered Chromebook quotes and approved the purchase of 66 Lenovo Chromebooks for a total cost of $18,414. The motion was made by Jason LaRue, seconded by Phoebe Brummett, and approved 4‑0.
Superintendent Crawford noted transportation logistics in the meeting: drivers report vehicle mileage and routine maintenance needs, and drivers may fuel at local retailers including the Rolla Corner Stop, which bills the district for some transactions. The board did not attach additional conditions to the purchases; procurement and deployment will follow district purchasing procedures.
Next steps for the camera project include finalizing vendor contracts and scheduling installation; district staff did not provide a phased timeline at the meeting.
