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Londonderry School Board hears EOP safety update emphasizing ALICE training, Alertus beacons and reunification plans
Summary
The Londonderry School Board on Sept. 23 received a comprehensive safety briefing from its Emergency Operations & Preparedness Committee on ALICE training, Alertus beacons, upgraded communications and reunification planning.
The Londonderry School Board on Sept. 23 received a comprehensive safety briefing from its Emergency Operations & Preparedness (EOP) Committee, which described the district’s ALICE active‑threat program, communications upgrades and reunification planning.
EOP co‑chairs and school administrators said the ALICE approach — Alert, Lockdown (enhanced lockdown), Inform, Counter and Evacuate — has been adopted districtwide and combined with regular drills and staff training. “ALICE stands for alert… inform, counter, and evacuate,” a presenter said, describing blended training that includes Navigate360 prework and in‑person scenario practice.
Officials detailed operational steps taken after a false alarm in late August: districtwide Alertus beacon installations that trigger PA and device alerts, SchoolMessenger integration for voice/text/email, classroom phones capable of dialing 911, secure welcome centers with buzzer systems, upgraded radios and cameras, and use of fob‑based door access. The presenters said the district coordinated checks with the Londonderry Police and Fire Departments and rehearsed reunification protocols developed via the I Love You Guys Foundation; they also noted a March 2024 school safety assessment conducted by a homeland security emergency management team.
Board members thanked the EOP committee for rapid follow‑up and community communication. One board member noted the district and police issued a joint memo and have been running scheduled Alertus tests so students and staff can hear and discuss responses. The board requested continued updates and public‑facing materials explaining what drills and alerts mean for families.
The presentation emphasized age‑appropriate practices: younger students receive directive‑style instructions while older students are trained on additional proactive options under adult supervision. Administrators said they will continue monthly radio checks, periodic camera updates, and ongoing training to refine procedures.
The board did not take formal action on the safety briefing; members said they appreciated the work and expected continued coordination with first responders and clearer messaging for families about drills and reunification steps.
