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Board buys AI weapons-detection scanners for high school entrances
What happened
On April 7, 2026 the board approved more backpack scanners after a pilot at the NFA North auditorium. The new ones are for the career and technical building. Students said scanning at NFA Main began in June.
Why it matters to families
Students entering high school buildings will go through scanners each morning. Students told the board they worried about long lines. The district says the scanners use artificial intelligence to spot items that do not belong.
The evidence
The board approved the scanner purchase by roll call; staff said it would "replicate" the pilot at the career and technical building. On May 26 a student board member said metal detectors would start the next week.
The source
Board of Education regular meeting, April 7, 2026 (auto-caption transcript)See the full record for Newburgh Enlarged City School District.
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