Arlington Heights School District 25 on Aug. 19 advanced several school safety measures: the board approved a second reading and adoption of revised visitor conduct language that explicitly prohibits unauthorized or unsafe use of personal transportation or recreational mobility devices on school property; the district scheduled a community safety night Sept. 10 to discuss e‑scooters, e‑bikes, pickup/drop‑off routines and supervision expectations; and the board approved crossing‑guard locations for the 2025–26 school year.

Under the revised policy language in Policy 8:30 — Visitors to and Conduct on School Property — the district added a new clause listing bicycles, e‑bikes, scooters, skateboards, roller blades, hoverboards and similar devices among items whose unauthorized or unsafe use is prohibited at any time on school property, not only during school hours. Dr. Kaye said the change is intended to make expectations uniform and clear across properties and times. A recorded question from a board member asked whether the prohibition applies at all times; Dr. Kaye confirmed it does.

The board approved crossing‑guard locations as presented (no changes from the prior year) and confirmed two locations that had been staffed via contract in the past — Belmont & Thomas (near Thomas Middle School) and Dwyer & Grove (Westgate area) — will be covered; current staffing is district personnel with an external contractor available should a need arise. Stacy (business staff) explained the district pays crossing‑guard costs and seeks reimbursement from the village.

On emergency procedures, the board was told staff have completed standard response protocol (SRP) training with school resource officers John O'Leary and Chris Seebacher and signage will be posted in buildings. The district plans to practice drills beginning with the first days of school. The board also heard that serious safety hazard locations (for IDOT reimbursement) were reauthorized as an annual action item; no changes were made from last year and the resolution passed 7–0.