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District to add perimeter fencing, access-control upgrades and replace security cameras; Rosemont Ridge alarm replaced this summer
Summary
Staff described a package of school-safety upgrades funded by the bond: perimeter fencing around primary-school playgrounds, phased access-control installations at selected schools, a district camera refresh and an emergency replacement of Rosemont Ridge's fire alarm system completed over the summer.
The committee heard details about planned safety and security projects funded by the bond. Remo Douglas said the district is implementing limited-access door upgrades at several schools so staff can use credentials instead of buzzers; the upgrades are designed to preserve doors that open during passing times but add usability and security for staff. The district is also packaging a project to add perimeter fencing at primary-school playgrounds; staff said gates will be unlocked outside school hours to maintain community access.
Douglas also reported a summer emergency replacement of Rosemont Ridge's fire alarm 'brain' and devices to reduce nuisance alarms and improve system reliability, and staff are replacing many security cameras at middle and high schools this summer with the aim of continuing into middle schools as high-school work finishes. The committee discussed volunteer and community needs such as printer access and equitable field scheduling during construction or upgrades.
