Dedham School Facilities has submitted a FY27 capital improvement request to expand interior security cameras at Riverdale School as Phase II of an ongoing security upgrade. The total multi-year project cost is estimated at 110000, with 30000 requested for FY27 to add approximately eight interior cameras tied into the backbone installed in FY26. The form notes funding source as TBD and states there is currently only exterior coverage, which no longer meets district safety needs.Cost estimates were developed in consultation with the district’s existing security vendor, but no formal quote is attached yet, indicating that specification and procurement details remain open. This is a high-priority, non-recurring safety project and will likely require camera hardware, networking, licenses, and installation services over a 12‑month duration. Vendors in K‑12 security and surveillance can offer design refinement, competitive pricing, phased implementation planning, and integration with existing systems as the town finalizes funding and moves toward formal procurement.

Cost basis is 3500 per camera including network and licenses; project is part of a broader district safety and security strategy and is rated Priority 1 (utmost need). Funding source (general fund, grant, or other) is still to be determined.