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Board approves new district phone system contract, vendor touts safety features and five‑year savings
Summary
Trustees approved a contract with IT Management Corporation (doing business as 101Voice) to modernize the district's phone system; the vendor and district tech staff cited classroom‑level 911 location, cellular failover, and an estimated five‑year savings of more than $300,000.
The Board approved a contract to replace the district’s aging phone system with a cloud‑based voice solution proposed by IT Management Corporation, doing business as 101Voice.
Brian Briggs, the district’s director of technology (introduced by staff), explained that the existing Mitel phones are out of production and the district has relied on piecemeal repairs. Briggs told trustees the new system offers safety and reliability improvements, including the ability to route emergency 911 calls to the exact classroom location instead of a central district office, and automatic failover to cellular service when internet or power is interrupted.
Briggs also cited a vendor cost comparison: "Over the 5 year cost on this, if we jump to 101Voice, we're gonna save the district over $300,000 over the 5 years," and said the vendor provides installation manpower. Board members asked about timeline; the vendor representative said a two‑month window from contract signature to completion is their typical rollout for similar districts.
Trustees approved the contract by voice vote after brief discussion. The district said it will work with the vendor on timing and administrative access; staff will be able to manage settings and also keep vendor support.
