NAPLS Regular Board of Education Meeting 9/16/24

The New Albany Communications Board of Education held a regular meeting on September 16, 2024, focusing primarily on safety and security enhancements within the school district. A significant portion of the meeting was dedicated to discussing the implementation of the CEGIS Crisis Alert system, a new wearable communication device for staff designed to improve emergency response times and campus safety. The system includes badges, strobes, and gateways to provide location-based alerts for incidents such as medical emergencies and lockdowns. The board reviewed the installation progress, training efforts, and future integration with local police dispatch. Additionally, the board approved procurement-related items including the cooperative purchase of two school buses through a bidding process to secure favorable pricing. Financial updates highlighted revenue and expenditure trends, and personnel matters such as filling vacancies and adjusting contracts were also addressed. The meeting concluded with acknowledgments of community donations supporting various school programs.