The city Department of Education's plan to install remote door-locking systems in all public schools is well behind schedule, with less than 200 out of 1,300 schools completed due to technical challenges.
The already-installed systems encounter serious issues such as doors not unlocking unless manually opened, language communication system glitches, and camera limitations in tracking visitors' heights, creating concerns and delays.
The initial $42.6 million contract with Symbrant Technologies was extended to address servicing and repair issues, with a new company, NTT DATA, taking over but facing skepticism and pressure to meet summer and year-end deadlines for the project completion.
#department-of-education #door-locking-systems #technical-issues #school-security #contract-amendments
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