Get Full Government Meeting Transcripts, Videos, & Alerts Forever!
Get email alerts on the School Safety topic
No spam. Unsubscribe anytime.
Trustees discuss safety upgrades, panic-alert systems and continuing armed-officer coverage
Summary
Superintendent said the district maintains an armed officer at every campus (House Bill 3 compliance) and will continue security audits and Raptor visitor checks; trustees urged exploring panic-button systems and regional coordination of safety resources.
The superintendent reviewed safety and security measures, saying every campus has at least one assigned armed officer to meet House Bill 3 requirements and that the district continues audits of exterior intruder-detection systems and the Raptor visitor-management system. "We want our kids safe when they come to school in the morning, school during the day, and then when they leave," the superintendent said.
Several trustees recommended evaluating panic-alert/panic-button systems used in other districts that provide real-time location tracking for staff. Trustees asked staff to investigate potential systems and costs; the superintendent said a district staff member was already exploring options and staff would report back.
Why it matters: Trustees framed investments as proactive steps to protect students and staff; they asked for continued transparency on costs and implementation plans.
