In a move to improve safety within the Trinity Area School District, the board voted 6-2 to approve a proposal from Centegix for a panic button and visual emergency notification system. The system aims to improve emergency response times across the district’s schools by allowing staff members to alert authorities quickly in the event of an emergency. Board directors Gregory Rudman and Sean Dobich voted against the measure with Dobich expressing his concerns about the long-term financial commitment required for the system after the grant period ends. While the system’s first year is covered by a grant, the district would be responsible for paying $40,000 upfront, followed by an annual fee of $50,000 in following years. In a separate matter, the board also approved a $139,939.66 quote from Knight Sound & Light Inc. by a 6-2 vote to upgrade the lighting system in the High School Auditorium with funding sourced from the 2021 Construction Fund (CoStars). Additionally, the board approved a partnership with Range Resources, which involves a potato planting initiative this year costing approximately $3,500. The agreement covers the purchase of potatoes and maintenance of the land, including mowing. According to Board President Jennifer Morgan, the initiative is part of a collaboration where students will help harvest the potatoes, which will then be donated to the local food bank.