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A/V Equipment for Public Meeting Room Could Cost Up to $50,000
Racine Unified board members have two options and are exploring both before making a final decision.
No matter which room Racine Unified board members decide to designate as its public meeting space, they will have to spend some money for audio/visual equipment to record meetings.
Outfitting one room (Room 225) is expected to cost just over $38,000 while the other choice (Room 142) could cost up to $49,000. Room 225 and Room 142 have occupancy limits of 124 and 189, respectively.
“I think there are advantages to having a permanent room,” said member Don Nielsen.
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The money would come from the district’s community service fund, said David Hazen, chief financial officer for the district.
“I don’t recommend spending money on A/V equipment until we’re sure which room we want to use,” said President Bill Van Atta.
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The board adopted a motion on Van Atta’s recommendation to start having meetings in Room 225 first and evaluate its needs at a later date.