Board hears Safe Schools update; sidewalks, cameras and grant setbacks discussed
Summary
Superintendent and Director Weathers reported a well-attended Safe Schools Safety Meeting and said schools are requesting more cameras. The district did not receive a Safe Routes to School sidewalk grant and will coordinate with the City of Talent on moving a crosswalk near the elementary and middle schools.
Superintendent Brent Barry and Director Rebecca Weathers told the board the district's Safe Schools Safety Meeting was well attended and that staff and partners are collaborating on safety improvements. Director Weathers said, "We had great attendance at the meeting, probably the best we've ever had," and noted staff interest in adding more cameras; the board discussed budgeting for that possibility.
Barry also reported that a Safe Routes to School grant for a sidewalk change at Wagner and Christian was not awarded to TMS. He said the district plans to work with the City of Talent to move the crosswalk that connects the elementary and middle schools just north of Christian Avenue and that a meeting with the city is scheduled for the following week.
Board members indicated they would review Ernie Whitman's upcoming campus security report when it is delivered and consider whether to include camera upgrades in the next budget.
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