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Burleson ISD maintains safety protocols, adds clear-bag policy after successful TEA intruder audits
Summary
Chief Operating Officer Steve Logan told the board that all 18 BISD campuses passed last year’s intruder detection audits with no findings; TEA will continue random audits and the district is introducing a clear bag policy and required staff safety training.
Chief Operating Officer Steve Logan updated trustees on the district’s safety and security posture, reporting that enhanced protocols implemented in recent years are continuing and that the Texas Education Agency will perform random intruder detection audits during the year. Logan said last year all 18 campuses were audited and "all 18 passed with no findings."
As an added layer of event security, the district is introducing a clear bag policy for BISD athletic events. Logan also thanked Burleson Police and Fire departments and district trainers who led annual staff safety training covering first aid, drug awareness and Civilian Response to Active Shooter protocols.
The update was presented as an informational item; no board action was taken. The report emphasizes ongoing audits and training as part of the district’s layered security approach.
