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Board reviews Forward 2029 school‑safety goals, praises SROs and emergency training
Summary
Administrators outlined school‑safety objectives including an SRO program review, expanded stakeholder communications, staff training (I Love You Guys, ALICE, CSTAG), and practiced reunification exercises; board members commended officers and staff.
Mr. Decker presented the school‑safety portion of the Forward 2029 strategic plan and emphasized the district's focus on reviewing its School Resource Officer (SRO) program and improving stakeholder communications.
Decker praised Officer Olson and Officer Russenberger, noting routine training and the officers' curriculum work (including DARE and safety lessons) and community programs such as bike‑helmet distributions. He said the SRO presence “has a great impact on illegal activity in our schools,” while acknowledging that some effects are difficult to quantify.
The plan lists objectives to provide stakeholders with information (a website safety tab and a ClassLink safety app), increase staff training and practice (I Love You Guys protocols, ALICE active‑shooter training, and CSTAG threat‑assessment training), and improve reunification planning; reunification exercises were held in May and twice in 2025, with more planned.
Decker also said staff are exploring software options (E3, Raptor Technologies) to integrate safety actions and communications. Board members and parents in attendance expressed support; one parent‑board member said the planning gave “peace of mind” about student safety.
No formal vote was required; the presentation was discussed as part of the district's multi‑year strategic plan.
