DEPARTMENT: Pre-K 4 SA
DEPARTMENT HEAD: Sarah Baray, Ph.D.
COUNCIL DISTRICTS IMPACTED: Citywide
SUBJECT:
Education Center security and monitoring services enhancements
SUMMARY:
Possible Board action to approve the installation of security and monitoring services from the City of San Antonio contracted vendor Intertech Securities to replace and upgrade the existing integrated camera and security technology at the four Education Centers in an amount to exceed $140,000.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
Pre-K 4 SA has four Education Centers located in each directional quadrant within the City of San Antonio city limits. Theses Education Centers include Fiscal Operations, Communications, Student Services, Facility Management, Custodial Services, and Education Center support. Additionally, the four Education Centers are at service capacity with 500 children and 25 classrooms. The South Education Center location is unique because this space shares both the Education Center and Administrative offices.
In late May and early June, SAPD's Hostage Negotiation Detail team surveyed all four Education Centers at the request of Pre-K 4 SA to identify safety gaps of the facilities. One key finding in all four reports was that the camera and security system that was installed in 2013 and 2014 was due for an upgrade. The camera system is primarily single lens and fixed in locations that hindered monitoring the facilities.
On July 12, 2018, Pre-K 4 SA's Office of the CEO approved coordinating with needed Pre-K 4 SA staff and internal City departments, for camera upgrade options, and security surveillance center possibilities.
On July 18, 2018, Pre-K 4 SA and City of San Antonio's Information Technology Service Department (ITSD) met to discuss performing a camera upgrade and a security surveillance center. Noted enhancements to this proposed camera and security technologies include the following.
* New cameras that have zoom and pan options to ensure the entire building is un...
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