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Pacific Grove Unified details safety audit results and more than $1 million in investments
Summary
Assistant superintendent presented a district safety audit that identified five priority areas and led to investments exceeding $1 million since 2023; board discussed Big 5 emergency protocols, visitor management, and planned consultant follow-up in 2026—27.
Assistant Superintendent Jorn presented the district's annual safety-audit review on June 18, describing an independent assessment conducted with Kimball & Associates and local emergency partners that established baseline findings and a five-year improvement path.
Jorn summarized the five priority areas identified by the audit: standardized training, perimeter security (entry controls and fencing), clearer communication protocols, emergency power/backups, and strengthening the district's safety culture through clearer roles and consistent practice. "Safety is not a one-time project," Jorn said, adding that the district has a structured after-action report process to review drills and incidents with law enforcement and emergency partners.
Jorn told trustees that, since 2023, the district has invested more than $1,000,000 in safety improvements and has about $8,000,000 in additional projects programmed (Measure B and capital planning). Examples cited include a districtwide visitor management system, single points of entry, lighting and fencing upgrades, CCTV modernization, public-address updates, expanded Narcan availability and training, and development of internal trainers at sites.
Trustees asked about follow-up procedures, routine debriefs with law enforcement and whether new state guidance (weather-safety policy) would be incorporated. Jorn said a weather-safety policy is being developed and will be brought to policy committee but will not be ready by July 1; much of the continuity language already exists in site safety plans. He also said the consultant will return in 2026—27 for a modest contract (he estimated roughly $25,000) to review drill practice, policies and identify any gaps.
Board members commended the ongoing progress, highlighted the importance of after-action reviews and asked staff to provide more data on use of the anonymous "See Something, Say Something" reporting tool and on community engagement metrics for PD events. Jorn said the district receives biannual feedback from the Sandy Hook Promise partner and will present summary data as part of future updates.
The presentation closed with a commitment to continue investment, training, and annual reassessment and to return to the board with updates from the consultant's 2026—27 review.
