District installs Knox boxes and door‑numbering as part of school safety upgrades

A district staff member reported that the school system installed Knox boxes at all schools to give partner agencies secure access to building master keys, and completed a door‑numbering project to help emergency responders identify entrances quickly.

The staff member said district facilities worked with local law‑enforcement and fire partners to identify safety improvements after reviewing recent incidents and drills. The Knox boxes are intended to allow responders to access a building without relying on on‑site staff in an emergency. The door‑numbering system places visible numbers on both sides of exterior doors so dispatchers or responders can be directed to a specific entrance (for example, “Door 20”).

Board member questions confirmed law enforcement and fire services have copies of the updated key inventories and that the numbering project covers all district school buildings and the central office. Facilities staff credited Sean Goddard for leading the installation and inventory updates.

The staff member said the district shifted one planned safety meeting to a virtual format because of winter weather to ensure timely planning, and noted the district is continuing safety‑committee collaboration with partner agencies.