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Sheriff secures grant for classroom lockdown devices; board also honored longtime members
Summary
Sheriff Klein obtained a grant (about $80,000) to buy and install classroom 'NightLock' devices for quicker lockdowns across the district; the board also presented a 25-year service plaque to Mr. Fry and members publicly thanked Dr. James on his retirement.
Board members announced a surprise grant award and presented honors to longtime district leaders.
Dr. P told the board that Sheriff Klein applied for and received a grant for "over $80,000" to purchase classroom lockdown/barricade devices (referred to as NightLock) for installation districtwide. According to the presentation, the grant covers devices and installation, and includes first-responder access tools so emergency personnel can gain entry when necessary; the district expects to schedule installation during the summer to ensure proper fitting.
Sheriff Klein was thanked at the meeting for pursuing and securing the funding. Board members noted that some states have required similar devices by law and said the grant will put the district "a little ahead of the game" in improving classroom security.
Separately the board recognized Mr. Fry for 25 (corrected to 26) years of service on the school board and several members publicly thanked Dr. James on the occasion of his retirement, praising his decades working in education and his focus on student-centered decisions.
The board did not vote on implementation details at the meeting; administrators said they would finalize numbers and installation scheduling with the sheriff’s office and return with follow-up information.
