School District Takes Proactive Approach to Security
Granite Falls School District, located in Washington state, educates 2,000 students across two elementary schools, one middle school and two high schools. In light of the current threats faced by schools, Granite Falls reviewed its security infrastructure. The District found its setup to be not only expensive to maintain, but challenging to manage, with disparate systems at the five schools. For example, analog cameras and DVRs were not networked, so they had to be viewed separately. In addition, the elementary schools did not have video surveillance.
While Granite Falls needed a unified solution that fit its budget, the District was also determined to adopt a proactive approach to security with the help of technology. “We needed a partner who could provide a cost-effective, yet advanced system that would allow us to stay on top of potential threats,” said Jeff Balentine, Capital Projects Manager, Granite Falls School District.