1. Orange Public SchoolsSchool SecurityJanuary 28, 2013School Security InitiativesRequest for Support

2. A COMMON SENSE PERSPECTIVE: CAPSS; CABE; CASBO; CAS; CSDE --Security Symposium National Presenters on School SecurityReadiness Formed an Ad-Hoc Committee (Not just BOE members) Police and Fire Security Specialists Technology Buildings and Grounds Administrators, Teachers, and Parents 3. A COMMON SENSE PERSPECTIVE: Weve done our research Weve come to understand concepts,such as line of sight, shatter-guard,and sally-ports Weve come to recognize the differencebetween prevention and mitigationTHERE IS NOTHING KNEE-JERK IN OUR PROPOSAL 4. A COMMON SENSE PERSPECTIVE: Common Sense enhancements thatmitigate a potential situation Security applications that have a multi-use sensibility Updates that are contemporary and takeadvantage of technology Steps other districts have already taken inthe past 6 10 yearsTHERE IS NOTHING KNEE-JERK IN OUR PROPOSAL 5. A COMMON SENSE PERSPECTIVE: BOE Facilities Director, collaboratively with Police Department and Fire Department Since 2006; most recent January 17, 2013 SWOT Analysis: Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats (critical infrastructure assessments) Many recommendations -- just out of reachOut of Reach Within ReachSurveillance cameras Classroom blindsClassroom door lock-sets Velcro work-aroundImproved ID system Sign-ins and lock-down drillsTHERE IS NOTHING KNEE-JERK IN OUR PROPOSAL 6. PREVENTIONYes, inKEY Things to Do Now:processNot yet Positive Behavior Intervention Bullying Prevention SAFE Schools Climate Plans Mandated Teacher Reporting Develop close Teacher/Studentrelationships in which students feelfree to report to adultsTO THE ABOVE:ADD A FULL-TIME SCHOOL RESOURCE OFFICER 7. MITIGATIONThis is where basic principles collideBy design:While we may wish it was different:Our schools have become the centers of our community.Theres no such thing as a risk-free environment anywhere. 8. MITIGATIONThe environment we create for our children is their 3rd teacher Classroom teacher = #1 Peer relationships = #2 School environment = #3 1960s: The world is 2013: The world is creative, orderly, structured, disciplinedcollaborative, tech-y, etc , etc 9. MITIGATIONThe environment we create for our children is their 3rd teacher Classroom teacher = #1 Peer relationships = #2 School environment = #3 2013: The world is a dangerous, fearful place? 10. MITIGATION GOAL: MINIMIZE THE IMPACT OF ACTS THAT COULD OCCUR.9 Things to Do Now:Yes, inprocess Not yet Review and enforce traffic patterns and parking rules(separate entrances) Review building sight-lines and remove obstructions;(trees above 7; bushes below 3) Review exterior exits and pathways Review keying and door security Review the conditions of windows and blinds Review the mass communications systems Review all policies and procedures with firstresponders Make building and site plans available to firstresponders Develop a collaborative relationship with firstresponders 11. Six Priorities1 Prevention Measure5 Mitigation Measures All are well thought-out and sensible Most are already in place in other school districts Most have additional benefits All take advantage of up-to-date technologies All are based in expert advice All have rough estimates, based on actual site visits All are supported by specific drawings of locations andinstallationsApproximate Soft Estimate: $730,000 12. Prevention: School ResourceOfficerAssign a trained School ResourceOfficer to the schools, full-time,rotatingRationale: Both a prevention and a mitigation measure Unscheduled, unannounced presence throughout the schools on a daily basis Work with students on contemporary issues: bullying, communications media, substances, decision-making 13. Mitigation: Rapid Call ButtonsInstall Rapid Call Buttons at all fourschoolsRationale: Out-dated announcement systems Evidence shows moments matter. Mass notification system: 1-step push-of-a-button tomake both a pre-recorded loud speaker announcementand a 911 call simultaneously Automatically release the fire-doorsApproximate Cost: all four schools = $29,000 14. Mitigation: ID Badge Entry SystemInstall ID Card readers to open lockedentryway doors on color-coded lanyards;changing exterior doorsRationale: Doors locked at all times Teachers and staff always recognizable to children as peoplewho can help Teachers and staff recognizable to police Familiar system used at many companies; parentsrecognize itApproximate Cost: w/panic button, all four schools = $150,000 15. Mitigation: Classroom Door LocksChange locksets on all classroom doors;auto-lock from hallwayRationale: Classroom doors would be locked at all times Eliminates operator error. All the locksets at one building would be keyed together;no matter where you were, you can access a secureclassroom. Classroom doors locked when room is empty; securesstudents belongingsApproximate Cost: $97,000 ($150 per lock-set, installed) 16. Mitigation: Video SurveillanceInstall cameras at entrances, playgrounds,in offices, in common areas, downhallwaysRationale: From multiple computers, can monitor schools in real-time Can review recordings after an incident occurs Can preserve recording for future needs Useful for acts of vandalism; a child gone missing, thecause of a accidentApproximate Cost: $430,000 (exterior, interior, plus fiber optics) 17. Mitigation: Sally-ports or securitywindowsAdding a level of security at theentrances to the schools A sally-port vestibule or a security window In combination with a monitor and shatter-guardRationale: Minutes matter; cannot prevent, but can possiblymitigate Monitoring is not a secretarial function; before school/after school Change in visitor traffic patternApproximate Cost: $100,000 18. Collaboratively, the BOE is alsorequesting Support for the Police DepartmentsWireless Backhaul System request(needed for surveillance cameras) --$125,000 Support for the Police Departmentspersonnel request to accommodate afull-time SRO in the schools -- TBD 19. School Security Ad-Hoc Committee Debra Marino - BOE Officer John Aquino PD Jeff Cap - BOE Asst. Chief Anthony Cuozzo PD William Kraut - BOE Lt. Andy Steinbrick -- PD Keith Marquis - BOE Police Chief Robert Gagne -- PD Robert Ricciardi -- BOE Fire Marshall Tim Smith -- FD Mike Luzzi -- CO Fire Chief Charles Gagel -- FD Colleen Murray CO / Admin Kai Graves -- CO Mike Gray -- Admin Kevin McNabola -- CO Eric Carbone -- Admin Matthew Bruder Tech Admin Lisa Kaplan -- Teacher Steve Bergin -- Admin Cindy Figuly -- PTO President/Parent Patricia Clark 21st Century Denise Hart -- Teacher Kristen Boken -- Teacher Rick Fontana -- Parent Matt Stevens -- Teacher Sue Falvey -- Parent Lynn McMullin -- Superintendent Stan Osowiecki -- Parent