Jamestown, ND (KCSi-T.V. News Jun 18, 2013) — At the June 17, 2013 board meeting, the Jamestown Public School Board voted to spend $110,000 on a higher-quality security system for the schools, utilizing a state grant to cover the balance of the costs.

This state funding will cover the balance of the cost of a $142,750 plan, including new cameras and an automated emergency alert system.

District Technology Director Mike Armitage said Stanley Security Solutions was chosen to implement the security, noting the business was chosen stemming from their quality of work.

Armitage said the improvements will be on-going process, and would not be completed in a year.

The board voted unanimously to spend the $110,000 and apply the grant.

Other items approved by the school board included:

A review of the preliminary 2013-2014 schoo year budget..

The school board approved hiring Brian Edens as a Gifted and Talented Program teacher and Elise Naber as a part-time elementary music teacher.

Also approved was accepting the resignation of Arnie Falk as Jamestown High School, head girls varsity track coach, at the conclusion of the 2012-2013 school year.

The meeting was recorded by CSi 10 THE REPLAY CHANNEL, with showings starting on Tuesday.