Parent Safety Forum
Wednesday, May 21, 2025
Welcome & Recap of Recent Events Head of School Monica Rodriguez
5 Year Review of Safety & Security at MSR
Chief Financial & Operations
Justin Pike
School Safety: A Comprehensive and Ongoing Approach
PEOPLE
PROCESS
PLACE
Health Office Advancements
● No nurse before 2020
● In 2020, we hired our first part-time, 10-month nurse
● In 2022, we hired two full-time, year-round RNs
● Improved allergy policy; new bloodborne pathogens policy
● CPR/FirstAidTraining for all employees
OCESS
● AEDs in every building, standardized red safety bags
● 2024 - “Stop the Bleed” training and kits located in each building
Psychological Wellness and Safety
● 2023 - Hired a school psychologist
● 2024 - Hired an intervention specialist
● Support early identification of mental health challenges
● Support threat assessment and crisis response processes
● Build a culture of trust, empathy, and belonging
OCESS
● SafeChild partnership; #winatsocial curriculum; Sandy Hook Promise curriculum
● 2025 - all-school MindUPcurriculum implementation
Physical Security Upgrades
● Prior to 2023, no security officer and minimal camera coverage
● Added 20+ exterior cameras
● Upgraded storage capacity, enabled remote monitoring
● Created security desk for better visibility and monitoring
● Enhanced two-way radio system
OCESS
● Implemented ID badge policy for staff and visitors
● Expanded fencing and added gate alarms
● Strengthened visitor management process
Emergency Planning Improvements
● Conducted third party security audit
● Standardized attendance tracking
● Consolidated Emergency Response Procedures
● Annual reviews and staff training
● Acknowledgement form/checklist for safety protocols
● Law enforcement participation in safety drills
OCESS
● Improved building signage
● Improved campus maps and floor plans
Community Survey Overview
Director of Marketing & Communications
Liz Keadle
Parent Survey
● 146/654 total parents responded (22% of parents)
85% or more of respondents strongly/agree:
● The school prioritizes safety and security (88%)
● They feel safe while on campus (95%)
● MSR is a safe place for their children (90%)
● Feel confident in the school responding to emergency situations (84%)
● The school sends timely communications (89%)
● Understand the visitor’s policy (95%)
70% or more respondents strongly/agree:
● MSR’s physical campuses are safe/secure (72%)
● The school sends clear/direct communications regarding emergencies (73%)
● Would financially support safety/security enhancements (76%)
Suggested Enhancements & Shared Feedback
● Physical enhancements: fencing, additional cameras, window shades and unbreakable glass, entrance gate, private property/monitored property signage, metal detectors
● Personnel enhancements: security (evenly distributed comments armed vs. unarmed)
● Parent partnership: responsible use of technology at home
● Clarity on school’s protocols/response for emergency situations
● Communications: desire for details of emergency situations
● Parking lot safety: crossing guard signs, parent partnership
● Student support: mental health initiatives, additional technology/community behavior agreements
● No change: current processes/procedures are sufficient
Employee Survey
● 58/99 employees responded (59% of employees)
90% or more of respondents strongly/agree:
● The school prioritizes safety and security (100%)
● They feel safe while on campus (100%)
● MSR is a safe place for my students (98%)
● Feel confident in the school responding to emergency situations (93%)
● The school sends timely communications (91%)
● The school sends clear/direct communications regarding emergencies (92%)
● Understand the visitor’s policy (98%)
80% or more respondents strongly/agree:
● MSR’s physical campuses are safe/secure (82%)
Safety Initiatives Moving Forward
Justin Pike, Chief Financial & Operations Officer
Brandon Evans, Director of Operations
Parent Partnership Opportunities
The following slides review the safety and security enhancements the school hopes to implement with the financial support of parents and community members.
1. Expanded Interior Video Surveillance
● Install additional cameras to monitor high-traffic interior areas and hallways at both campuses
● Estimated Costs: $10,000 - $15,000
● Ideal Timeline: Summer 2025
2. Enhanced Visitor Management System
● Implement a digital visitor management system to streamline student/parent/visitor check-in & check-out process
● Offers real-time visitor criminal background checks
● Estimated Costs: $7,000
● Ideal Timeline: Summer 2025
3. Additional Playground & Building Fencing
● Install additional fencing to close off Ben’s Field and areas between buildings at the Lead Mine Campus.
● Estimated Costs: $40,000-$50,000
● Ideal Timeline: Summer / Fall 2025
4. Campus Emergency Response Mapping
● Updated mapping of campus and buildings
● Estimated Costs: $10,000
● Ideal Timeline: Fall 2025
5. Enhanced Building Access Control System
● Install a keycard/badge access control system on all building main entrance doors to improve employee/vendor access.
● Estimated Costs: $70,000
● Ideal Timeline: 1 - 2 Years
6. Hire Additional Internal Security Personnel
● Hire at least one additional security officer at the Lead Mine Campus and one officer at the Brier Creek Campus.
● Provide annual training and necessary equipment to support the ongoing safety and security of both campuses.
● Estimated Costs: $150,000 / year
● Ideal Timeline: 1 - 2 Years
Of the parents who responded to the Safety & Security Survey, 76% reported that they would be willing to financially support safety and security enhancements at the School. If you are interested in contributing to safety and security enhancements, click HERE. Your gift will be recorded as an MSR Annual Fund contribution, and you can designate your gift for Safety and Security at the bottom of the linked page.
Other Safety & Security Initiatives
● Enhanced window coverings/blinds
● Security window film on exterior doors/windows
● Commercial-grade interior and exterior doors
● Enhanced emergency mass notification systems
● Expanded partnerships with mental health services/resources
● Additional parent education opportunities for online safety
● Additional parent education opportunities for student mental health