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Xtract One Technologies Selected by Willis Independent School District to Enhance Campus Security Across District

  • Willis Independent School District in Texas approved a contract worth approximately USD $1 million for Xtract One Technologies.
  • The agreement includes the deployment of 11 Xtract One Gateways & 4 SmartGateways across district campuses.
  • The Willis ISD Board of Trustees voted 5-0 to approve the purchase, with installation scheduled to complete within the next few months.
  • Manor ISD's successful prior deployment served as a key factor in the Willis ISD decision.
  • Dr. Kimberly James, Willis ISD Superintendent, cited the need for added student safety layers as a primary motivation.
  • Peter Evans, Xtract One CEO, highlighted the system's ability to distinguish threats from everyday items without requiring bag searches or slowing student traffic.
  • Xtract One Gateways are designed to identify specific threats on individuals carrying laptops & electronics without disrupting daily routines.
  • SmartGateways are intended for high-throughput events & connect to the centralized Xtract One View cloud platform for real-time monitoring.
  • Both systems feature portability, allowing repositioning between locations without permanent installation.
  • Willis ISD joined other Texas districts utilizing Xtract One's AI technology under the state's HB 2 school safety funding framework.
  • Manor ISD has since expanded its Gateway deployment to cover approximately half of its 15 campuses.