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Parents press board on school safety; district highlights security plans and mental health supports
Summary
Public commenters raised concerns about school shootings and student safety; the superintendent described district safety measures and a Sept. 18 mental-health event at Wild Rose Elementary.
Parents and community members raised school safety concerns during the public comment periods at Monrovia Unified’s Sept. 10 and Sept. 24 meetings, prompting board leadership to reiterate district security practices and mental-health supports.
What speakers said: At the Sept. 10 meeting, a parent urged the board to address safety given recent school shootings nationwide. Board President Rob Hammond acknowledged those concerns and said the district would not publicly list every precaution for security reasons but that the superintendent would provide a broad overview of safety measures. The superintendent also reported on a Sept. 18 event at Wild Rose Elementary that offered tips and strategies to support children’s mental health.
District response and limits: Board members and staff stressed ongoing collaboration with local police and fire departments and said the district follows strict safety standards. They also noted that, for security reasons, detailed operational procedures would not be made public. The transcript does not include a formal motion or policy change tied to the public comments.
Next steps and context: The board asked administrators to give a broader description of safety measures at a future time while maintaining the confidentiality of operational protocols. District staff emphasized mental-health outreach as part of a broader safety and student-support strategy.
