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District updates: track near completion, door-access fobs and safety signage moving forward
Summary
St Clair County Schools reported the track nearing completion, ordered door-access fobs, and said it will buy standardized safety signage with county assistance; officials emphasized safety drills and said a FEMA grant supported related work.
St Clair County Schools administrators updated the board on several facilities and safety projects, including a near-complete track, a door-access project, safety signage and an upcoming FEMA-related presentation.
The district said the new track is nearing completion and staff will remind the community about appropriate use to protect lanes. Administrators said they want to control community use to protect the investment and noted challenges when large crowds use inside lanes; they plan to circulate a PowerPoint to students and families about proper use.
The board was told the door-access project is near completion: the district has ordered fobs and is preparing to reprogram staff and student access. Administrators said phones can also be used for entry, but some people will require fobs because they do not have smartphone access.
Safety drills were reported to have gone well, with law enforcement participating in some drills. The district referenced a FEMA grant that ties into safety improvements and said it will continue to refine drills and signage.
On signage and traffic-calming measures, administrators said they are coordinating with county personnel to purchase signage that meets state standards rather than sourcing items independently. They also discussed a speed reader sign that requires pole placement and assignment; the district will seek guidance from county staff about correct siting, not just local preference.
Administrators noted a homeowner has agreed to remove a bush and allow tree trimming near school property, and the district will remove the bush this fall. The board asked that community use of the track be managed to preserve the installation and noted cheer and athletic activities will still have scheduled access.
No formal board action on these facilities items — such as changes to policy or budgets — was recorded in the provided transcript excerpt; the discussion was informational and focused on next steps for implementation.
