Security-Related Information Technology. IPS shall provide security-related information technology for the School. IPS shall provide Operator with access control cards to the Facilities in substantially the same manner as it provides such cards at IPS’ other schools, and Operator shall be responsible for distributing and maintaining such cards. Any security- related equipment shall be included in the term Furnishings. Notwithstanding the foregoing, IPS security cameras shall remain in the current locations, subject to relocation of such cameras by IPS from time to time. IPS shall provide security and emergency notice services in a manner consistent with its procedures for other IPS schools, as established from time to time, for periods other than School Hours. IPS shall be responsible for the maintenance and repair of fire monitoring and access control equipment in a manner consistent with its practice for other IPS schools and subject to reasonable restrictions established by Operator. This Section shall be subject to the provisions of the Maintenance Appendix as defined below. IPS shall provide bridge access to the security systems, including camera monitoring, HVAC, door access control, and fire systems as customarily provided to other IPS schools. The Parties shall cooperate to develop a communication protocol allowing for notification of IPS in case of an emergency regarding the Facilities or in case of a security breach regarding the Facilities during non-School Hours. Operator shall provide IPS with a list of any security equipment that it may purchase and shall collaborate with IPS to insure consistency between Operator’s and IPS’ standard security equipment and needs. IPS shall not be responsible for any costs incurred by Operator in purchasing additional security equipment, nor for any additional costs resulting from the use or the inconsistency of the security systems.
