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Shooting sparks N. Shore school safety reviews
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Superintendents highlight security measures following Florida massacre BY AMELIA CAMURATI, JANELLE CLAUSEN, REBECCA KLAR AND LUKE TORRANCE In the wake of the school shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida, North Shore schools are examining their security measures and urging students and parents to talk to district counselors about potential threats. Roslyn Superintendent Allison Brown said the shock of the school shooting, which killed 17 students and adults, had her contemplating the district’s plan for security and safety across its five schools. “In the last few years, we have put in place strong emergency protocols and practice them regularly,” Brown said in a statement. “Every one of our schools tests these protocols in coordination with local police, who have given us high marks for preparedness.” Brown said under the advice of law enforcement, the details of the protocols are not discussed publicly because disclosing specifics could potentially compromise safety. She did say, however, that much
of the new construction in the district has included more secure entrances, and the staff conducts a number of emergency drills, including lockdowns, lock-outs, shelter-in-place and evacuation to prepare for different types of intruder situations. At Roslyn High School,"only the main entrance is accessible to students and visitors, and all the schools have a single point of entry during school hours. The district also employs security cameras on the buildings and fields as well as electronic student IDs, door alarms and panic buttons. “We are conducting a review audit of all of our security-related technology this week,”" Barry Edelson, the Roslyn communications director, said. “Such reviews have been undertaken a number of times previously, but in light of recent events, we wish to see if there are areas in which improvements may be made.” Brown, a mother herself, also said parents and students can always help with the classic “if you see something, say something” motto. “Whenever school staff learns about students who are at risk, or Continued on Page 71
PHOTO COURTESY OF TOWN OF NORTH HEMPSTEAD
Town of North Hempstead Supervisor Judi Bosworth appeared this month on the local “Project Independence and You” radio show hosted at C.W. Post. Bosworth recapped the 2018 State of Town address, speaking about a variety of issues including financial stability and environmental conservation.
Town learned late of taxes owed by Troiano BY LU K E TORRANCE AND JANELLE CL AUSEN
Thursday that former town employee Robert Troiano failed to list federal tax liens on at least one financial disclosure statement. Carole" Trottere, a" town The Town of North Hempstead appeared to confirm on spokeswoman, said in a state-
ment that Troiano had listed a federal tax lien on his 2016 financial disclosure, filed in May 2017, but made no mention of a financial disclosure filed in 2014. Blank Slate Media reported Continued on Page 59
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