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Health and safety committee reports vaping alerts, plans for CPI training; transportation and cybersecurity updates
Summary
The Riverhead district's Health and Safety Subcommittee reported expanded CPI training plans, frequent vape alerts at the high school and follow‑up facilities and transportation staffing issues at the Jan. 28 board meeting.
The Riverhead Central School District's Health and Safety Subcommittee reported to the board on Jan. 28 that officials are expanding staff training and addressing several safety and operations issues raised at a Jan. 15 committee meeting.
Terry Culhane, the district director of security, told the committee the district plans additional CPI (Crisis Prevention Intervention) training to reach “at least three trained individuals at each elementary school and at Pulaski.” Culhane also said the high school is receiving “80 to a 100 vape alerts per day,” and security administration is addressing the issue. Culhane said questions were raised about staff and students opening Door 30 to allow people into buildings; he clarified that Door 30 “has always [been] remotely monitored with guards nearby,” and the committee suggested exploring a Sally Port where employees could swipe ID badges to access the door from the outside.
John Fleming, director of facilities, reported that previously raised facilities concerns were addressed within 48 hours and that the athletics portable building is now connected to the sewer system and has a functional bathroom. Fleming said the committee will share further updates once the budget‑planning season begins.
Anthony Reed, director of transportation, said the district has seen some success recruiting bus drivers, but several hires have left after completing district training to pursue other opportunities; as a result, the district is operating with fewer drivers while serving an increased number of routes. Reed said he is optimistic recruitment and retention will improve moving forward.
Robert Hines, director of technology, updated the committee on cybersecurity. Hines said “approximately 13% of incoming emails are flagged for potential threats,” and the district continues regular updates and staff training to identify phishing attempts. The committee report noted all district devices are regularly updated with current security protections.
The committee's updates span staffing, building access controls and technology protections. The board did not take formal action during the report; staff indicated follow‑up items will be addressed by the relevant departments and revisited during budget planning and future committee meetings.
Ending
Committee members said they will provide future updates as recruitment, facilities projects and training plans move forward; security and operations follow-up tasks will be coordinated with the appropriate departments.
