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District emphasizes safety features and local outreach on new school projects
Summary
Officials highlighted design choices intended to improve safety — glazing and security planning — and described community engagement including a well‑attended meeting and hiring from Crescent City businesses.
James Marini and JD Thompson both emphasized safety and security features incorporated into the projects, noting collaboration with the district’s in‑house security team during design. Marini said, "There's folks, smart folks in the backgrounds thinking about this as we're designing and building your schools," and Thompson pointed to glazing, circulation and other elements being specified to meet safety goals.
Both the district and the contractor described community engagement efforts: a well‑attended neighborhood meeting for Palatka, student participation at Crescent City’s groundbreaking and local hiring that has benefited nearby businesses. Marini gave an example, saying local restaurants like 3 Bananas saw increased business when crews were on site.
Superintendent Searcy closed by noting visuals will be made available for residents so they can review layouts and better understand access, safety and recreational uses.
