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Board approves K‑12 Tech intercom bid with talk‑back upgrade to replace failing system
Summary
Trustees approved a vendor contract to replace failing intercoms, selecting an IP‑speaker solution from K‑12 Tech with an optional $3,000 talk‑back upgrade; funding was identified from modernization funds to expedite winter installation.
The board approved a bid to replace failing intercom systems at district schools and accepted a recommended IP‑speaker option that includes an on‑premises host to preserve functionality when Internet service is interrupted. The district’s IT presenter (speaker 8) said the recommended vendor, K‑12 Tech, “is willing to install this on nights and have this done for us before winter break,” and recommended adding a $3,000 talk‑back option so teachers could communicate directly with offices.
Trustees discussed alternatives (a simpler speaker call system and a higher‑cost DIA option), the risk of delays if the local option could not meet winter timelines, and recurring support considerations. The board voted to accept the K‑12 Tech proposal with the callback upgrade and authorized staff to proceed; funds will come from modernization funds identified in the deconsolidation planning context.
