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Board approves updated school safety plans with revised emergency terminology

Benicia Unified School District Board of Trustees · February 19, 2026
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Summary

Director of Student Services John Novick presented the annual comprehensive site and district safety plans, including terminology changes (e.g., lockout→secure perimeter, active shooter→active threat) and limited public inspection of sensitive protocols; the board approved the plans.

John Novick, director of student services, presented Benicia Unified’s annual comprehensive school safety plans and explained several updates recommended after consultation with local police and fire departments.

“We updated lockout to secure perimeter,” Novick said, and noted other terminology changes including active shooter to…

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