District safety and security staff updated the board on new technology and protocols intended to centralize incident reporting, link to state systems and strengthen campus access screening.

Why it matters: The measures affect how the district detects threats, coordinates law enforcement response and documents compliance with state safety requirements.

Safety platform and data integration: Staff described a new centralized safety system, referred to in the meeting as Sentinel, that consolidates intruder detection, behavior‑threat assessments, district vulnerability assessments, emergency management and TA/state reporting. Staff said Sentinel “went live August 1” and that it feeds required information directly to state systems. The safety presenter said the platform creates a single record of drills, behavior assessments and vulnerability data, reducing delays when students transfer between districts.

Active‑incident reporting and GPS location: The district uses a mobile/web app for emergency reporting; the presenter said a staff member can press an “active shooter” button and the system immediately sends an alert and GPS coordinates to district SROs, campus safety staff and law enforcement. Staff emphasized training and advised that the immediate alert feature be used first, with details added afterward.

Metal detectors and access screening: Administrators reported that open‑gate metal detectors have been installed at campuses, staff have been trained and the technology picks up targeted metal items while allowing most benign items through. Staff said the detectors use long‑lasting batteries and that throughput at campuses has been acceptable after initial setup adjustments.

District vulnerability assessment and audits: Safety staff reviewed an upcoming cycle of the district vulnerability assessment (DBA) and related audits with the state; they said district teams perform pre‑DBA campus walks and weekly exterior‑door audits. The district’s DBA/TDA work is scheduled in the transcript for late winter (February 24 date cited) and staff said they will continue pre‑audit corrections to aim for full compliance.

Fire and emergency mapping: Staff reported upgrades to fire alarm control panels and an “advanced mapping” package to speed emergency responder navigation inside large facilities.

Training and substitutes: Staff said administrative teams and substitutes are receiving training on the new systems and that the district conducts regular drills, documenting results in the system for state reporting.

What’s next: District safety staff will continue pre‑DBA checks, support campuses with weekly audits, expand substitute training and monitor Sentinel reporting to ensure district and state data stay synchronized.