RSD6 Safety and Security July 16, 2018
District Wide ● Issuance of identifiable Incident Command Structure (ICS) traffic vests for administrators (2016/1017) ● Procurement of “Heat Blankets” (2016) ● Repairs to interior/exterior doors [addressing functionality] (2017/2018) ● Removal of bushes near buildings (2016/2017) ● Procurement of portable radios (2017) ● Implemented “All Call” accessibility for all classrooms (2017/2018) District Wide
Wamogo ● Installation of Interior and exterior CCTV camera system (2018) ● Retooling locks in auditorium and both gymnasiums [accessible by master room key] (2015) ● Installation of intercom system located at kitchen entrance (2016) ● Installation of door magnets to classroom doors [addressing door wedging issues] (2016) ● Procurement of “ERT” traffic vests (2016) ● Procurement of portable traffic chain and cone(s) [front drive] (2016) WAMOGO
Elementary Schools ● Installation of magnetic door release to four special education doors and the library at Warren School (2015/2016) ● Installation of upgraded Fire Alarm system at Warren School (2015), James Morris (2016) ● Installation of vehicular signs and and markings (2016/2017) ● Procurement of “Air Horns” for recess bags (2018) ● Installation of handicap lift assist apparatus at JMS (2016) ● Repairs of public address systems at James Morris (2018) ● Installation of strobe in handicap bathroom at James Morris (2015) ● Installation of “Fire Strobes” in eight (8) classrooms at James Morris (2016/2017) Elementary Schools
Current Upgrades ● Installation of CCTV camera systems at all Elementary Schools ● Replacement of antiquated fire panel and system at WAMOGO. ● Installation of speakers in several classroom at James Morris ● VoIP Phones at Warren Current Upgrades
Future Upgrades ● Replacement of Door System ● Door Vestibules ● Replacement of Intrusion Alarm system at all schools Future Upgrades
Threat Assessments On October 26-27, 2016, threat assessments were conducted at each of the four (4) RSD 6 school buildings by members of the the Critical Infrastructure Protection Unit of Homeland Security and State Department of Education. Next scheduled threat assessments are on September 17-18, 2018. Threat Assessments
Training ● ICS - 100: “An Introduction to the Incident Command Structure System. (This training was provided by Department of Emergency Management and Homeland Security Regional coordinator Thomas Vannini and Hank Paszczuk). ● IS-907: Active Shooter: What You Can Do (This mandatory online training was offered in October 2016 for all faculty and staff members). ● Safe and Sound Schools program (Michele Gay) provided to Wamogo on April 2, 2018 ● Social Media/Cyberbullying lecture by Trooper Sam McCord of the Connecticut State Police Computer Crimes Unit on May 24, 2018 ● A minimum of at least one emergency drill per month is conducted at each of the schools of Regional School District 6. Training
Area Trends in School Safety and Security ● Region 10 Board of Education unanimously approved for seven (7) security officers to be armed (concealed) starting in the 2018 fall semester. ● Region 10 on staff security are retired state and local police officers ranging from 20-25 years of experience and training. ● Region 10 security officers will undergo re-training and certification via (P.O.S.T.) Police Officer Standards and Training Council in August 2018 ● Total estimated yearly cost of salary(s) with benefits for seven (7) security officers range from approximately $233,000- $270,000. ● Approximate cost of arms and supplies: $10,000.00 ● Approximate cost of associated liability insurance:TBD Area Trends in School Safety and Security
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