The Cooperative Council for Oklahoma School Administration (CCOSA) hosts the 2022 CCOSA Summer Leadership Conference. Attendees have the opportunity to meet with directors, superintendents, and C-Level Admin from almost every school district in Oklahoma. The CCOSA Conference occurs annually, giving districts the chance to see what is available to them in terms of
Convergint is a trusted leader aligning K-12 safety objectives across multiple layers, including property protection, visitor control, classroom security, and emergency response plans. With cooperative purchasing through pre-negotiated contracts, Convergint ensures maximum value, absolute security, and full compliance with local, state, and federal procurement regulations. Convergint’s dedicated experts have a deep understanding of government
On April 28, the Security Industry Association (SIA) hosted the 2021 SIA GovSummit, the nation’s premier government security conference connecting government, security, and technology. This virtual conference featured insights from experts in government, industry, academia, and the nonprofit sector on the security issues that matter the most to government agencies. David Klug, a SLED
As discussion on business aid and economic stimulus as a result of COVID-19 continues to surge through the nation, new assessments of how relief measures will affect security technologies are emerging. At the upcoming Security Industry Association (SIA) GovSummit, Convergint's SLED expert David Klug will speak on this topic. Attendees of this session can
To address the impact COVID-19 had on K-12 schools across the United States, the 2020 Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act) earmarked a portion of the stimulus package for states to spend on education. With funding made available to schools across the U.S., Convergint's SLED (State & Local Government and Education)
While kids are out of the building for the coming weeks or months due to COVID-19, schools have an opportune time to revisit and optimize existing video surveillance systems to ensure students are returning to a safer school with heightened awareness. As school security becomes increasingly important, the ability to immediately detect threats is
New Jersey passed legislation in February 2019, making it mandatory for K-12 schools throughout the state to have silent panic alarms as an additional layer of security. The law was named Alyssa’s Law, in honor of Alyssa Alhadeff, one of the victims of the mass shooting incident at Marjory Stoneman
Minnesota acknowledged it was necessary to free up $63 million to support school safety programs, disaster response, and bus services for students with disabilities. That means approximately $30 million will be divided among all the school districts this current budget year.
Convergint Technologies understands the most pressing challenges faced by state governments to enhance the safety and security of their facilities. Bringing together nationwide experience with deep local expertise, our certified team of professionals provide cost-effective solutions that maximize budgets and leverage technology as a force multiplier.
When an incident occurs at a school, procedures and protocols have been put into place to react. The problem comes when multiple sensors go off, creating chaos and the previous plans get ignored. Schools face many challenges when trying to create a truly unified communication system including budgets, aging systems, and the logistics of
