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Parents raise student‑athlete safety concerns as district audit flags security improvements
Summary
Public commenters urged attention to student‑athlete safety; Assistant Superintendent Dr. Crawley presented a GFST safety audit noting strengths in door checks and fencing but recommending improvements such as ID badges, signage, roof-access security, and fire alarm monitoring.
During public comment, Mrs. Atkins Carter and Dr. Bruce Carter raised concerns about student‑athlete safety, emergency action procedures, and personnel matters tied to the athletic program; the board did not take action during public comment. Later in the meeting, Assistant Superintendent Dr. Crawley presented a GFST safety and security audit finding an overall strong district commitment to safety while identifying items for continued attention including student identification badges, certain required signage, roof-access security, and fire alarm monitoring for the administration building.
Trustees discussed safety audit findings in the informational session; the district also approved student accident insurance coverage for 2026–2027 with The Brokerage Store as the most cost‑effective bidder, a choice the board approved unanimously. The public commenters' concerns and the audit items flagged areas the board may address in follow-up safety planning.
