COMMUNITY SAFETY INFORMATION NIGHT

WHITMAN-HANSON REGIONAL SCHOOL DISTRICT J ANUARY 8, 2013 6:30-7:30 PM P ERFORMING A RTS C ENTER W HITMAN -H ANSON R EGIONAL H IGH S CHOOL

IN MEMORY

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

PRESENTED BY

 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  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

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…

• are committed to providing a safe, secure, and healthy environment

EXISTING SCHOOL SAFETY AND SECURITY MEASURES

Whitman-Hanson has always been proactive in implementing school safety programs, training our staff, and working in collaboration with our public safety officials.

 Creating a Safe Climate  Physical Building Security  Staff Training Programs and Drills

EXISTING SCHOOL SAFET Y AND SECURIT Y MEASURES

CREATING 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

EXISTING SCHOOL SAFET Y AND SECURIT Y MEASURES

PHYSICAL 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

EXISTING SCHOOL SAFET Y AND SECURIT Y MEASURES

PHYSICAL SECURITY

 Updated door hardware, locks and keys  Electronic Access Control Systems   Staff and Registered Contractors are provided Access Badges Visitors are Registered

ENTRY SECURITY

Numbered Doors Card Reader

EXISTING SCHOOL SAFET Y AND SECURIT Y MEASURES

PHYSICAL 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

CAMERA SYSTEMS

EXISTING SCHOOL SAFET Y AND SECURIT Y MEASURES

STAFF 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

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

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

MOVING FORWARD: FUTURE RECOMMENDATIONS FOR WHITMAN-HANSON SCHOOL SAFET Y 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

COMMUNITY SAFETY INFORMATION NIGHT

WHITMAN-HANSON REGIONAL SCHOOL DISTRICT J ANUARY 8, 2013 6:30-7:30 PM P ERFORMING A RTS C ENTER W HITMAN -H ANSON R EGIONAL H IGH S CHOOL