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Board pulls two $350,000 technology contracts tied to cameras and access control for contract language revisions
Summary
After detailed questioning about surveillance cameras, audio capability, and SB‑9 funding, trustees approved the consent agenda but removed two $350,000 contracts (Next Level and IT Connect) for further vetting and explicit contract language on no‑audio and student data protections.
Board members pressed staff on multiple technology contracts that would allow repairs, camera installations and access‑control work across the district. Trustees voiced concerns about whether contract language explicitly banned audio recording and how capital SB‑9 funds are being tracked; staff confirmed the district had performed an audit showing audio is not enabled on cameras but agreed to return with contract amendments clarifying data protections.
President Noble said he was not comfortable approving one IT Connect contract as presented and asked that the two larger contracts be pulled for revision. Deputy staff and the safety and security team described approval and site‑by‑site processes for camera placement and said camera audio is not enabled; the board asked staff to add clear no‑audio and student‑data clauses before returning the contracts for approval.
