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Westbury showcases safety upgrades nationally; district adds temporary security guards and schedules vestibule completions

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Westbury administrators presented district security improvements at a national conference and announced a temporary contract with Arrow Security to fill guard staffing gaps; vestibule construction is underway with completion expected mid-to-late fall.

Westbury Union Free School District officials told the board on Aug. 19 that recent security upgrades were showcased at a national safety conference and that the district has taken immediate steps to ensure full security staffing when school opens.

Assistant Superintendent for Personnel Dr. Roger Bloom said Westbury presented its safety work at a national conference after an outside review by the National Security and Safety Council. Dr. Bloom credited Supervisor Jennifer Doyle and Assistant Supervisor Zaneta Dean, and said district facilities work is visible at Westbury High School: "you see our…

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