D161 Continues Post-Sandy Hook Security Discussions
The Summit Hill School Board addressed safety-related topics such as messaging software, background checks, lockdown permissions, security levels and building entry accessibility at a meeting on Wednesday.
The Summit Hill School District Board of Education continued to discuss various approaches to improving school security at a meeting Wednesday evening at Dr. Julian Rogus Elementary School. The board voted to approve a contract for new emergency messaging software within the district. The new system, which cost approximately $5,100, will allow district officials to issue security notifications via phone and to send messages to specific groups. The software will be in place and operating within the next two weeks. The board also discussed using software by Raptor Technologies to conduct background checks on district visitors. The software was recently implemented into day-to-day security procedures in Summit Hill’s neighboring school …
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12:55 pm on Thursday, January 17, 2013
Miss Marp~ I so agree. If anyone wants to get in to the school and harm the staff or kids, they won't check in at the office first.....they will shoot thier way in. A panic button is a good idea. more ›