Poway School District Completes Modernization Projects
SAN DIEGO — The Poway Unified School District spent more than $150 million on modernization projects at two of its high schools. Poway High School, built in 1962, received $89.1…
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Campus Incorporates Agrarian Concepts
RIVERSIDE, Calif. — A new elementary school here pays homage to the region’s agrarian roots while incorporating environmentally friendly design concepts. The Hawthorne Elementary School opened in Riverside’s historical district…
AIA Supports Federal Clean Energy Tax Incentive
WASHINGTON — The American Institute of Architects is among a coalition of more than 100 business, trade and advocacy groups that asked the Senate to extend a tax package that…
Schwarzenegger Proposes $4.8 Billion School Budget Cut
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — As California schools face losing $4.8 billion in funding under Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger’s 2008-09 budget proposal, they are struggling with poor performances and graduation rates. To help resolve…
At Least 52 Washington Schools to Close
WASHINGTON — District of Columbia Public Schools will be spend an estimated $110 million to close about 50 schools and renovate existing facilities, according to reports. The majority of the…
Fuel Cell to Generate Nearly 50 Percent Savings
MIDDLETOWN, Conn. — Middletown High School will receive $800,000 in state surplus funds to offset the cost of installing a 200-kilowatt fuel cell. The new $106.6 million school, currently under…
Ribbon Cutting Held for New Jersey Middle School
JERSEY CITY, N.J. — Local officials attended the ribbon-cutting ceremony for the new $68 million Franklin Williams Middle School. The 165,810-square-foot middle school features 36 classrooms, an auditorium, art and…
Meet the Next SCN Ask the Expert Columnist
Marisa Randazzo is president of Threat Assessment Resources International, a private company providing threat assessment training, consultation and research services to schools, businesses, security companies and law enforcement agencies. Randazzo…
Electric Scooter
AP’s new electric scooter, the ZAPPY3, is equipped with a 36-volt motor, folding handlebars and goes up to 12.5 mph. The scooter features three-wheel stability and allows users to stand facing forward. The new model charges using a standard outlet in four to six hours and can run for up to 24 miles when fully charged, according to the company. While driving at slow speeds, the handlebars rotate almost 180 degrees to allow for easy maneuvering.
Indoor Security Camera
Vicon Industries Inc. added the S10-CH mini camera to its line of video surveillance systems. The color camera has a digital slow-shutter lens, pan and tilt drive, CPU-based electronics and receiver. The lens has a 3.8 to 38 millimeter auto iris varifocal lens and 100x zoom functionality. The camera can be surface-mounted and used outdoors.