As part of the 2026 Bond Proposal, District 88 highlights multiple security deficiencies at its high schools and district office, including limited key‑card access control, the need for additional glazing-level intrusion deterrence, outdated egress and wayfinding signage, and incomplete coverage of the BluePoint emergency notification system. The district office also lacks a secure vestibule layout, and its entrance doubles as primary egress for special education classrooms, creating safety and flow issues. These needs are framed as priority improvements to create safer, more secure campuses for students, staff, and visitors. No specific security integrator or equipment vendors are identified, and the work is contingent on bond funding and subsequent project scoping. Security technology providers, architects, and integrators can engage now by helping the district design comprehensive access control, mass notification, and secure entry solutions aligned with K‑12 best practices and the prospective bond budget. Early input on system standards, phasing, and integration with existing BluePoint and building systems could position vendors for future RFPs once funding is approved.

BluePoint is cited as an existing system needing expanded coverage, indicating an incumbent emergenc...