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District outlines security measures, police partnerships and training
Summary
Superintendent-level staff reviewed the district’s crisis manual, school security assessments and coordination with Lakeville and Freetown police, reporting 25 of 30 recommended measures had been implemented and committing to continued joint training and communications.
District leadership presented a security update that summarized recent and ongoing work with Lakeville and Freetown police, school resource officers and building-level staff.
District staff said the packet distributed at the meeting includes the crisis manual, emergency medical response plan, past vulnerability assessments and implementation status of recommended improvements. The administration told the committee that police chiefs from both towns have been actively engaged; Chief Abbott and Chief Alivery met with district leadership and the business manager for planning and to review current measures.
According to the presentation, a risk assessment completed in 2013 had 30 recommendations; district staff reported that 25 of those recommendations have been implemented and that work continues on the remaining items. The district also described efforts to provide police with live access to school video feeds and to coordinate timed walkthroughs and training. Staff said one officer (Officer Levesque) will perform training and that a walk-through at one school is scheduled.
Committee members asked whether an informational public meeting for parents would be useful; district leadership said it had prioritized direct communication with PTOs, principals and school councils and that earlier similar public forums have had low attendance, but agreed to continue outreach and consider an informational session if needed. Staff cautioned against releasing security-sensitive details while committing to increased, regular communication with stakeholders.
No formal action was taken; the committee requested continued updates and documentation of completed recommendations and outstanding security investments.
