Article 34: To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate, transfer from available funds, or borrow the sum of Three Hundred Sixty Thousand Dollars ($360,000) for purchasing and installing equipment and computer hardware and software needed for a security system upgrade and integration at the Town’s PreK-8 schools, including all incidental and related expenses, or take any other action relative thereto.
Explanation: This article provides funding to support the expansion of the district-wide Security Systems Upgrade and Integration Program across the Town’s PreK-8 school buildings. The project includes upgrading surveillance cameras, enhancing and integrating door access control systems, and linking all building security systems into a single centralized monitoring platform. These improvements will modernize existing equipment, improve real-time monitoring capabilities, and allow for more coordinated and effective response to incidents. The project is intended to strengthen overall school security and ensure a safer environment for students, staff, and visitors.
Votes Needed to Pass: Majority
Brief Video Explanation From Superintendent Greg Martineau
Financial Planning Committee Vote: February 19, 2026 (Minutes)