The new committee will consider ways in which to improve school security and prevent tragedies such as the one that occurred in Newtown, Conn.
Valley View School District 365U, like many around the country, is grappling with what types of security measures should be in place to prevent a tragedy such as the one that happen in Connecticut from taking place here. To that end, the district is seeking volunteers to become part of its school safety committee. What follows is a news release from the district: "As Valley View School District 365U re-examines its security procedures in the wake of the elementary school tragedy in Connecticut, district officials are inviting community members to become a part of the VVSD School Safety Committee. "'This committee will play a key role in taking a look at areas in which we excel and areas in which we need improvement,' said Leroy Brown, VVSD…
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Random and disturbing threats in the Chicago area followed the Newtown school killings, underscoring vulnerabilities and prompting discussions of gun control and guns for teachers.
The first day of school after the Sandy Hook school massacre brought a wave of fear, worry and outright threats to Chicago-area communities as educators and police sought to reassure people that efforts to protect their children would be redoubled. Parents and educators everywhere were talking about school security even as incidents locally in the last three days underscored potential vulnerability. Here's a glimpse of what's taken place in the past few days. Joliet police took a proactive approach, assigning extra patrols to monitor the scene around area schools and sending representatives to every school in the city to meet with principals and other administrators, ensure that safety procedures are in place and offer assistance if …
Pastor Suzanne Anderson-Hurdle
8:55 pm on Monday, January 7, 2013
Please contact Ms. Brooks and express your concerns about the time of the meetings. Perhaps they will reconsider and make it more convenient for parents. I strongly agree and we want parents involve, I would think. more ›