Bag scanners shorten entry; license plate readers and lockdown buttons planned

What happened

A trustee reported on March 5, 2026 that bag scanners at the high school cut arrival time by about 30 minutes and found knives, vapes and drugs. License plate readers are at Twin Towers and the board office, with the rest of the buildings planned, and the district is working on a lockdown button system.

Why it matters to families

The scanners change how students enter school each day. Families should expect more cameras and entry checks as the district adds readers to every building.

The evidence

The March 5 recording transcript has the safety and security committee report with these details. It is one trustee's committee report, not a board vote. Captions are auto-generated.

The source