Posts Tagged ‘school safety’
Disagreement Surrounding School Safety Data in Worcester County Public Schools
School Safety Still being Discussed in Worcester County
School safety has been an issue is Worcester County, however State’s Attorney Kris Heiser, Sheriff Matt Crisafulli and three members of the Worcester County Board of Education have met several times in the past two weeks to discuss school safety and possible solutions to achieve the highest level of safety and security in county schools.…
Read MoreWorcester Co. Schools Get Donations of Ballistics Shields from Hardwire LLC
A donation that no one hopes will ever need to be used… The Worcester County Board of Education has accepted a donation from Hardwire LLC of emergency response shields. The shields are manufactured to withstand ammunition from several types of firearms.Each Worcester County Public School will receive an appropriate number of shields to be placed…
Read MoreCommentary: Increasing School Safety Should be the Goal of Lawmakers, Budget-writers
The following is an opinion submitted by Delaware State House Minority Leader Danny Short, R-Seaford Following the tragic events at Robb Elementary in Texas, there has been a renewed emphasis on keeping our kids safe. Many lawmakers, on both the federal and state levels, have defaulted to their established agendas, proposing laws to restrict firearm ownership. …
Read MoreStatement From Wicomico School Superintendent on School Safety
Statement from Dr. Donna C. Hanlin, Superintendent of Wicomico County Schools: This week, media coverage and social media have focused on parent concerns about school safety at Salisbury Middle School. I’d like to assure the community that school safety is an important topic for Wicomico County Public Schools at Salisbury Middle School and in every…
Read MoreIRSD’s SafeAbility Series Addresses Students with Disabilities
The Indian River School District has been proactive in its approach to school safety. The SafeAbility Series is a new component to school safety initiatives that addresses one of its most critical populations – students with disabilities at the Howard T. Ennis School. Howard T. Ennis serves all of Sussex County for students with significant…
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