On Wednesday of this past week, we had the opportunity to visit with Mr. Martin's Current Events class at Highland Home School and discuss school safety. These bright seventh graders were "spot on" with their observations and told me their concerns with door locks and ease of campus accessibility. After I left, the conversation ensued. Mr. Martin reports that students recommended the following:
- ID cards/chips that can electronically detect when a student is on campus and when someone without a card has entered a building
- metal detectors
- more limited entrance points into the school buildings
- bars on windows and/or bullet proof windows
- classroom doors remaining locked during class
- more safety training for teachers including how to stop an intruder
- increased police/security presence on campus
- giving teachers access to tasers
- trained teachers who can carry firearms
We appreciate the input of our students and will consider their suggestions.
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| Safety Discussion with Current Events Class |
