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Superintendent details wildfire evacuation plans, staffing and facility needs for Blue Ridge schools
Summary
Superintendent Dr. Wright told the Blue Ridge Unified School District board on Jan. 14 that the district is increasing wildfire preparedness and practicing evacuation drills to move students safely to the elementary campus if needed.
Superintendent Dr. Wright told the Blue Ridge Unified School District governing board on Jan. 14 that wildfire risk is high this winter and described the district’s preparations, including evacuation drills, campus hardening and coordination with local first responders.
"Foremost, we want to ensure the safety of our students and staff. Job 1, it's not convenience, it's not making sure everybody's happy, it's getting everybody there safe," Dr. Wright said. He outlined recent and planned steps: a successful drill that moved students by bus to the elementary campus, Firewise fuel-thinning work around the elementary building, and plans to time and rehearse bus evacuations for the junior high before the school year ends.
Dr. Wright said the elementary school offers the most protected facility on campus — block construction and a…
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