School board approves three‑year fire‑safety services agreement worth about $318,467

Dr. Duke presented a 36‑month agreement with Everon Fire Suppression Systems to provide coordinated monitoring and inspection services across 17 district facilities, including cellular fire alarm communicators, annual alarm and sprinkler inspections, fire‑pump testing at Overall Creek, and inspections of emergency lighting and fire extinguishers. He stated that the agreement covers monitoring and inspection services only and that any corrective repairs would require separate authorization.

Dr. Duke said: "The 1st year cost is approximately $115,000 which includes $13,000 in one‑time communicator conversion cost, and approximately $102,000 in recurring annual services. Years 2 and 3 are projected to be around $101,000 each, for a total 3 year cost of $318,467." Funding will come from the general purpose fund budget. The board approved the contract.