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Board OKs $108,099 purchase of EPIC audio enhancement for Westmore Elementary
Summary
Scottsbluff Public Schools approved purchasing an EPIC audio-enhancement and intercom system for Westmore Elementary for $108,099.46 using COPS School Violence Prevention Program grant funds; district staff will perform installation in-house to save an estimated $25,000–$40,000.
Mr. Davis (S12) recommended buying an EPIC audio-enhancement system that combines classroom amplification with intercom and safety features for Westmore Elementary and said the system is recognized as a gold standard for classroom audio. "We recommend purchasing the audio enhancement EPIC system from Kansas City Audio Visual for $108,099.46," Davis said, noting the district plans to complete installation in-house to reduce costs.
Only one vendor responded to the district’s bid request. Davis said the system includes teacher-worn microphones, a touchscreen kiosk in the front office for targeted announcements, and emergency features that allow teachers to alert the office. The board moved, seconded and voted to approve the purchase; staff said additional installations will follow in later years.
