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New school security measures to begin Jan. 4
Visitors to our schools will encounter new security
measures when students return to class after the holiday break.
Beginning Jan. 4, all visitors will enter the
buildings through the exterior doors at the main entrances and speak
with the secretary who then can unlock the inside doors with the
push of a button. At East Hill and the high school, the secretaries
can see guests through the office windows. In the middle school, the
secretary will rely on a video camera and intercom system.
Superintendent Richard Rose noted that this change
may be especially difficult for parents who are accustomed to freely
entering school buildings to pick up their children or to drop off a
forgotten lunch.
"We have always prided ourselves as being welcoming
to parents," said Superintendent Richard Rose. "But, we also realize
that we need to make some compromises to keep our children safe.
"We implement this measure to make the school a
safer place for your children and to keep out unwanted guests or
anyone that would pose a risk to the safety and welfare of our
students.
"As parents, you are always welcome in our school.
We appreciate your patience and apologize for the inconvenience that
this will create." he said.
After school, the main entrances will be unlocked
for meetings, sports practices, and school events.
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