Prior to the holidays in December, the horrific shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Connecticut shook families across the country and around the world with the helplessness everyone feels following such a senseless act of violence. The shooting also peaked concerns and elevated conversations about the safety of students and staff on school campuses and the broader discussion of gun violence in our communities.
While tragic events like Sandy Hook draw attention to school safety, from an educational perspective, we know that school safety is an ongoing priority that takes constant attention to details and procedures taking place on all the campuses in our county. To maintain safe schools, we know that efforts must be developed in partnership with multiple agencies that can provide a network of support for students and their families, as well as staff who teach and provide clean and safe campuses.
