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Board approves SJCOE explosive‑detection canine services contract for safety coverage
Summary
The board approved resolution 262702 to participate in an SJCOE consortium contract for explosive‑detection canine services, citing prior delays when local coverage was unavailable; vote passed 4–0 with one absence.
The governing board approved Resolution 262702 to join the San Joaquin County Office of Education (SJCOE) consortium contract for explosive‑detection canine services. Staff described a prior incident when the district did not have immediate canine coverage and had to wait for a unit to travel from Sacramento, creating a significant operational delay.
"So we in the name of safety, and it's more prudent to have the service than not, even if you don't use it... we strongly recommend," Superintendent Dr. Nicholas said in support of the resolution. Trustee Boulet moved approval and Trustee Olsen seconded; the board approved the resolution on a roll call vote with 4 ayes and 1 absent.
Next steps: staff will finalize the consortium agreement through SJCOE as authorized by the resolution; the board directed no additional action at this meeting.
