Chelsea High outlines random searches, ID rollout and metal‑wand screenings as part of security plan

Chelsea High School officials on April 9 briefed the Chelsea School Committee on new and ongoing security measures at the high school, including random bag searches, metal‑wand screenings, enforcement of a no‑hood or hat policy and a planned student ID rollout for next school year.

The presentation and question‑and‑answer session drew committee members, district staff and students as interim principal Alan Beaucelet and district director of security Frank Henry explained operational details and how the school is communicating the changes to families.

Beaucelet, interim principal at Chelsea High School, said the school has expanded its security staff in recent years and plans to keep current staffing next year. "We've increased over the last couple years to about 15 security staff at Chelsea High School and we're looking to retain that number for next year," he said. He told the committee the school also continues to work with central office staff including Malak Haushen, Felicia Paisley and Christine Lee on…