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Approved a contract to buy security systems, products, and services from A.N. Systems for $750,000.00.
The vote: 4-0
Voted on as part of the consent agendaA group of routine items the Board votes on together with one motion. Any commissioner can pull an item out to discuss and vote on it separately. County Commission agendas (CivicClerk portal), one motion for several items (approval of the Consent Agenda items 8.01 through 10.03).
From the School Board's official minutes.
Money, as the agenda lists it: $750,000.00 General Fund-IT, or other requesting department Budget
In plain words
A contract to buy security systems, products, and services from A.N. Systems using a statewide agreement called TIPS-USA Agreement 260202.
What changes The district can now purchase security items from A.N. Systems at set discounted prices through April 30, 2029, with a possible one-year renewal.
Who and the money Applies to all district schools; estimated 3-year cost is $750,000.00 from General Fund-IT or other requesting department budgets.
Stated reason (staff, quoted): "it is necessary to ensure that all students have a safe, healthy and inviting learning environment"
Why (staff, quoted) "Utilizing this contract would allow the School Board to take advantage of the competitive discounted pricing established with this agreement for Security Systems, Products, and Services throughout the District."
Paid from General Fund-IT
Written from the Board's minutes and the agenda item's staff text on BoardDocs, checked by script: every number appears in the record. Agenda on BoardDocs
From the record
Contract #26-0428-PB-KK945-Piggyback Utilization of TIPS-USA Agreement 260202 Security Systems, Products, and Services with A.N. SystemsLake County Schools agenda, May 11, 2026, item 8.03. Open the agenda on BoardDocs
I recommend the Board approve the award Agreement 26-0428-PB-KK945 – Piggyback Utilization of TIPS-USA Agreement 260202 Security Systems, Products, and Services with A.N. Systems.
The Board's minutes record this item as approved, by a vote of 4-0.School Board minutes, May 11, 2026. Open the official document
The rest of this meeting
- Previous item: Approved a one-year contract for janitorial cleaning chemicals with two optional one-year renewals.
- Next item: Approved the 2025-2026 Superintendent evaluation ratings, which will adjust the Superintendent's annual contracted compensation according to the employment contract and evaluation instrument.
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