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Trustees approve Verkada camera system for four campuses

Mercedes Independent School District Board of Trustees · May 19, 2026

Summary

The board approved purchase of Verkada cameras from JANGA Technology to standardize security systems at Travis, Harrell, Chacon Middle School and Mercedes High School; trustees said system uniformity will aid capability and support safety protocols.

The Mercedes ISD Board approved the purchase of a Verkada camera system from JANGA Technology for four campuses: Travis Elementary, Sgt. William Harrell Elementary, Sgt. Manuel Chacon Middle School, and Mercedes High School.

Interim Superintendent Dr. Alicia Noyola said administration recommended the cameras to ensure the same camera type districtwide for system compatibility. Trustee Rachel Trevino moved approval and Nancy Vallejo seconded; the vote was 7-0 in favor.

Minutes indicate the purchase aligns safety-system standardization across campuses; the minutes do not list contract cost or implementation timeline.

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