FCSS To Host School Safety Meetings

JOHNS CREEK, GA — Officials with the Fulton County School System will engage the community next week on the topic of school security at two meetings. The first will be held Tuesday, March 6 at Banneker High School while the second will take place Thursday, March 8 at Centennial High School.

Both meetings will be held 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. in the schools’ gymnasiums. Superintendent Jeff Rose will lead a discussion on current security measures, including the way training, drills and safety plans prepare schools for potential scenarios as well as the investments being made in safety. The superintendent will also introduce members of the school system's police force, local police departments, and FCS's Psychological, Counseling and Social Work department to speak about community partnerships, mental health, and preventative strategies.

The meeting will open as a general session to hear from the district’s safety experts. Then attendees will be divided into small groups to provide feedback on the discussion. Facilitators will capture the information and share it with the Safety and Security team for strengthening the district’s current practices.

General safety information and protocols will be discussed, but specific strategies will not be shared so that the district’s tactical advantage is protected when responding to a potential security event. Although the information will be suitable for all ages, parents should exercise judgement when deciding whether to bring young children.

Banneker High School is located at 6015 Feldwood Road in College Park and Centennial High School is located at 9310 Scott Road in Roswell.

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