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Parents Invited to Take School Security Survey

In the wake of the Dec. 14 Newtown, Connecticut school shooting, the Saucon Valley School District has asked the parents and guardians of students to take a security survey.

After , school security concerns have been a major subject of discussion, both nationally and locally.

The Saucon Valley School District has been part of the discussion, and now it has invited parents and guardians of school students to participate in a survey about ways in which the district could potentially improve its security measures.

The online survey lists a handful of ideas for improving school security, such as:

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  • Maintaining a police presence at all athletic activities.
  • Installing pilons in front of entry doors.
  • Employing a district-wide police officer or resource officer.
  • Installing a second set of entry doors at the elementary and middle schools.
  • Employing an adult greeter to escort visitors to destinations within buildings.

The survey form also includes a box in which individuals can share additional thoughts or concerns about school security.

Do you believe local schools have adequate security? Share your thoughts about issues and ideas for improving security at Saucon Valley schools by commenting below.

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