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U-46 board hears safety briefing on visitor checks, radios and random searches
Summary
District safety staff told the School District U-46 board on Feb. 9 that visitor management, two-way radio upgrades and school-site assessments are central to a layered safety strategy; staff reported 224 random classroom searches in 2024–25 (no weapons found) and said 15 school resource officers support secondary sites.
The School District U-46 Board of Education received a comprehensive update on district safety on Feb. 9, with officials describing a layered approach that pairs physical security upgrades with training, communication and partnerships with law enforcement.
Director of school safety Rich Bosch said the district’s strategy is built around prevention, preparedness, response and recovery, and that daily situational awareness reports are shared with district administrators to “identify trends, anticipate needs, and offer targeted support.” Bosch said the work emphasizes both physical measures and “strengthening relationships, student voice, and inclusive practices.”
Kevin McKenzie, security operations manager,…
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