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Board approves federal consolidation to fund Raptor emergency communications
Summary
Board voted unanimously to approve a federal-program consolidation application that includes an MOU to use the Raptor Emergency Management System for internal emergency communications, reunification protocols and drill tracking; staff said Raptor does not ingest camera data.
The board agreed to a federal-program consolidation application that includes the Raptor Emergency Management System, a platform the district plans to use primarily for internal emergency communications and reunification protocols.
A staff presenter said the system is intended for real‑time communications during emergencies and for tracking drills and reunification steps. "It provides real time communication that can matter when we're in the thick of things," the staff member said. A board member asked whether Raptor would read camera feeds; staff responded, "It is not taking information from our cameras and making choices on its own." The district emphasized that the primary purpose is improving internal communication and reunification processes.
Board members recalled prior discussions of Raptor tied to the response to a school shooting and said the reunification feature had been a key benefit previously. After further comments and a motion, the board approved the federal application and MOU by a 7–0 vote.
