Chief Phillips gave and overview and update on the following:

• Henry Campus Window Replacement and Masonry Repair
• Howell Campus Window Replacements

QUESTION:

Committee Member Sweet:  KMPS was only able to complete a partial for the Howell Campus Window Replacements because of lack of funding.  How much will it cost to complete the remaining windows?

Chief Phillips:  Will get back to the committee with the exact amount of funds it will take to complete the Howell Campus windows.

• Howell Campus Innovative Schools STEM Labs.  Three STEM Labs were completed due to the Innovative Grant funds received, Engineering, 3-D Printing and Agriculture Bio Lab

Important Ops and Facilities Bids and Request for Proposals:

• Vendor Selection & Info Ahead
  • Universal Security- Starting 08/28/2023 Universal Security began providing security services for the 23/24 school year, by way of contract piggyback with
    MSCS.
  • GoToMeeting- Effective August 18, 2023 Zoom Accounts have been phased out in place of GoToMeeting, the current provider of phone services.

QUESTION:

Committee Chair Anderson:  Were there any security concerns or issues with the GoTo Meeting platform versus the Zoom?

Chief Phillips:  No.  The GoTo Meeting Platform provided the same level of security. 

Committee Chair Anderson:  Did GoTo Meeting Platform provide KMPS with any other customers or local businesses that use the platform?

Chief Phillips:  Will have to check if any local businesses are using it.  GoTo Meeting is a nationally recognized application for virtual meeting platforms.

Committee Member Sweet:  Is the GoTo Meeting platform free with KMPS current phone service?

Chief Phillips:  Yes, the service is free with the current telephone system.