By LISA CAPOBIANCO STAFF WRITER New safety and security measures are ongoing in Bristol Public Schools. During a Board of Education meeting held last Wednesday, Bristol Supt. of Schools Dr. Ellen Solek gave an update on the city-wide School Safety and Security Task Force plan. This summer, bullet resistant glass coatings will be installed at all 12 school buildings in Bristol. The project was made possible through a state grant. In addition to that, the district also has bought an identification system called Raptor, which will be installed at both Bristol Central and Bristol Eastern high schools this summer. “That will require anyone who is entering our high schools to show a picture ID upon entrance,” said Solek. “The Raptor system then has the ability to deem visitors as safe upon entry to the building. They will print out an ID badge that that person will wear.” In the event of an emergency, Solek said the system has an electronic component that will alert administrators, police, fire officials and others via text message. “We’re looking forward to using that system very much,” said Solek. Earlier this year, the district worked with the Bristol Police Department to implement some interventions to […]
By LISA CAPOBIANCO STAFF WRITER New safety and security measures are ongoing in Bristol Public Schools. During a Board of Education meeting held last Wednesday, Bristol Supt. of Schools Dr. Ellen Solek gave an update on the city-wide School Safety and Security Task Force plan. This summer, bullet resistant glass coatings will be installed at all 12 school buildings in Bristol. The project was made possible through a state grant. In addition to that, the district also has bought an identification system called Raptor, which will be installed at both Bristol Central and Bristol Eastern high schools this summer. “That will require anyone who is entering our high schools to show a picture ID upon entrance,” said Solek. “The Raptor system then has the ability to deem visitors as safe upon entry to the building. They will print out an ID badge that that person will wear.” In the event of an emergency, Solek said the system has an electronic component that will alert administrators, police, fire officials and others via text message. “We’re looking forward to using that system very much,” said Solek. Earlier this year, the district worked with the Bristol Police Department to implement some interventions to […]