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Jones outlines metal-detector rollout, hires and safety checklist for OHIO COUNTY SCHOOLS
Summary
Mr. Jones reported recent interviews for school security officers, said metal detectors will be delivered next week with classroom training and a live trial at Park High, and described a checklist-based review of each school with principals and SROs.
Mr. Jones, whose role was not specified in the transcript, told the board the district conducted two interviews on Friday and one this morning for new school security officers and expects to have a full-time security post in every building "with the exception of Bethlehem and West Liberty City" if paperwork and background checks are completed.
He said metal detectors "will be here next week" and staff will receive classroom training before a live trial at Park High on the Friday when students arrive. Jones described a school-safety checklist the district will use over the next two weeks to meet with principals, school resource officers and "probably interview a couple of students and staff" to assess awareness of procedures and reporting options.
The board asked for clarification about who will be interviewed and how the checklist will be used; Jones said staff will speak with principals and SROs and sample students to identify areas for improvement. He added the district plans to move portable detectors as needed for events and between schools.
The discussion did not include a formal vote. Board members generally expressed support for the effort and emphasized community communication and follow-up data on implementation.
