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Community Safety Information Night

Community Safety Information Night. Whitman-Hanson Regional School District January 8, 2013 6:30-7:30pm Performing Arts Center Whitman-Hanson Regional High School. In Memory. Agenda. Introductions: School Administration and Public Safety Officials

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Community Safety Information Night

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  1. Community Safety Information Night Whitman-Hanson Regional School District January 8, 2013 6:30-7:30pm Performing Arts Center Whitman-Hanson Regional High School

  2. In Memory

  3. Agenda • Introductions: • School Administration and Public Safety Officials • Existing School Safety and Security Measures • Immediate Actions post Event • Moving Forward: Future Recommendations for Whitman-Hanson School Safety Planning

  4. Presented by • Hanson • Chief Jerome Thompson, Hanson Fire Department • Lt. Joseph Yakovonis, Hanson Police Department • Officer Richard Nawazelski, Hanson Police Department • Whitman • Chief Scott Benton, Whitman Police Department • Deputy Chief Timothy Hanlon, Whitman Police Department • Chief Timothy Grenno, Whitman Fire Department • Officer Kevin Harrington, Whitman Police Department • Whitman-Hanson • Dr. Ruth Gilbert-Whitner, Superintendent of Schools • Mr. Craig Finley, Asst. Superintendent of District Operations • Mr. Robert Hayes, Chairperson Whitman-Hanson Regional School District School Committee

  5. The Whitman-Hanson Regional School District is committed to providing each student with a high quality education that promotes responsible citizenship • We believe our schools… • make all decisions in the best interest of students • are committed to providing a safe, secure, and healthy environment • set high academic standards that provide an opportunity for each • student to reach his/her full potential • embrace personal responsibility and an understanding and respect for others • provide student-centered learning environments where successes and mistakes are valued as part of the learning process • support staff initiative, innovation, and professional development • share the responsibility for education with students, parents, and community • promote broad-based communication and school-family-community partnerships • utilize technology as an essential part of teaching and learning

  6. Existing School Safety and Security Measures • Creating a Safe Climate • Physical Building Security • Staff Training Programs and Drills Whitman-Hanson has always been proactive in implementing school safety programs, training our staff, and working in collaboration with our public safety officials.

  7. Existing School Safety and Security MeasuresCreating a Safe Climate • Established Clear and Communicated School Values • School Climate, Security and Building Designs Align • School Values are clear from School Staff to Students • Values are posted clearly in our School Buildings • Created an Environment Promoting a High Level of Respect • Strong Student Attachment to the Schools • High Levels of Parent and Student Participation • Everyone feels included • Have A Focus on Achievement • Safe Schools Focus on Student Achievement • Are Community Buildings • Balanced Access for All Groups

  8. Existing School Safety and Security MeasuresPhysical Security • Most of our facilities have been constructed or renovated within the last 15 years and are: • Designed with Security in Mind • Entry Doors and Main Office Placement • Natural Surveillance and Plantings • Interior and Exterior Lighting • Well Maintained Facilities and Grounds • Students and Staff Take Ownership • Trimmed Trees and Bushes • Quickly addressed maintenance issues

  9. Existing School Safety and Security MeasuresPhysical Security • Updated door hardware, locks and keys • Electronic Access Control Systems • Staff and Registered Contractors are provided Access Badges • Visitors are Registered

  10. Entry Security Numbered Doors Card Reader

  11. Existing School Safety and Security MeasuresPhysical Security • Updated door hardware, locks and keys • Electronic Access Control Systems • Staff and Registered Contractors are provided Access Badges • Visitors are Registered • Camera Systems • Entry to Buildings and some interior spaces are live and recorded • Controlled and Viewable from Main Office and District Operations

  12. Camera Systems

  13. Existing School Safety and Security MeasuresStaff Training Program and Drills • Crisis Response Plans • Documented and Tested Plans • Medical Response Plans • Documented plans to respond to on-site Medical Issues • Fire Safety • Regular evacuation drills • Bus & Van Safety • Regular Evacuation Drills • Driver Training Programs • Lockdown Procedures • Continuous Training

  14. Immediate Actions • Increased Police and Safety Presence • Review of Physical Security Systems • Tested Doors and Locks • Tested Access Systems • Tested Camera Systems • Enhanced Building Signage • Added additional signage at each entry • Adding “Closed and Locked” signage to each door • See Something / Say Something Campaign • Training and Development • Met with Cleaning Contractor • Reminder Message sent to District Staff

  15. Immediate Actions • Meetings with Administrators, Public Safety and Community Groups • Met with District Leadership Team • Met with Old Colony YMCA Program • Met with Public Safety Officials • Met with Bus Drivers • Planned Additional Drills • January 30, 2013 – Shelter-In-Place Drill (Middle & High Schools) • February 28, 2013- Shelter-In-Place Drill (Elementary Schools) • School Committee Security Review: Executive Session

  16. Moving Forward: Future Recommendations for Whitman-Hanson School Safety Planning • Meetings with Community Groups Regarding After Hours Use • Options for enhancing after hours security • Staffing • Establishment of a Permanent Safety Committee • Full program review for budget planning • Additional Resources • Staffing Enhancements • Additional Staff Communications and Documentation Review

  17. Community Safety Information Night Whitman-Hanson Regional School District January 8, 2013 6:30-7:30pm Performing Arts Center Whitman-Hanson Regional High School

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