Board discusses independent security audit and school safety officer options

The school security committee reported on survey results and the committee’s intent to consider an independent security audit; the board discussed options to obtain the audit through the state for free or to hire a paid consultant. Committee members noted that security audits have been done previously and that another review could help identify improvements.

Superintendent Billy Cunningham and staff also described attendance at regional training and an internal security audit to prepare schools for opening. Cunningham said the district performed a security audit with a school safety specialist and planned to discuss recommended measures — including the possibility of school safety officers — at an upcoming September meeting. No formal decision to hire officers or to commission a specific consultant was made during this session.