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Trustees ask for follow-up after community raises safety concerns about nearby mental health facility
Summary
A community member raised concerns about a Lighthouse mental health facility near Ridgewood School; trustees discussed locked gates and direct police communication and requested a one-on-one meeting with the facility director for clearer procedures.
Trustees discussed safety precautions related to a Lighthouse mental health facility near Ridgewood School during the Jan. 13 meeting. Board members cited planned steps including the addition of locked gates and establishing direct communication channels between the facility and local law enforcement. A community member expressed concern about the facility and asked for clearer direct answers from facility operators and law enforcement.
Board member Dennis Reinholtsen proposed creating a list of specific questions and arranging a one-on-one meeting with the facility director to clarify protocols. "Dennis suggested that there should be questions listed out and a one on one meeting with the facilities director and explain out," the minutes record. Trustees said existing procedures for handling strangers on campus remain in place while the district pursues further information.
