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The lack of visitor protocol is a common problem in schools across all school districts.
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Whether the weather is warm or cold, kids need a break at school to release energy during recess.
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Most schools do not have a sufficient emergency plan in place.
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The NY Smart Schools Bond Act (SSBA) of 2014 authorized the issuance of $2 billion
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Nothing creates more liability for a District in the wake of crisis than failing to adequately
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Fire extinguishers are ALL OVER your school building. But if you have ever asked a staff member
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It’s no secret that good communications is vitally important when managing an emergency.
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Having evaluated a countless number of drills with Districts, I often see the same evaluation mistakes being made time and time again.
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Lockdowns require that building occupants not only secure themselves in a lockable space but that they conceal themselves