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Sayville schools report security upgrades after district vulnerability assessment
Summary
The Sayville Union Free School District presented a multi-part security update Sept. 11 detailing a recent vulnerability assessment, new hires, drill revisions and technology changes intended to strengthen building safety.
The Sayville Union Free School District on Sept. 11 told the board of ongoing security work after a district vulnerability assessment and several early-year drills that administrators said showed planned measures are in place and functioning.
Superintendent Dr. Amy Farris introduced the district—s security review and said leadership would hear from the district—s security director and an outside contractor. "We had a very strong, full day training for our security team," she said, summarizing startup work done before school began.
Head of security Matthew Ellerbaum told the board the district has hired three new guards with prior law-enforcement experience and described recent drills and planning. "We conducted a locked out drill…
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