School Security Discussion At Cinnaminson High School Saturday

CINNAMINSON, NJ — School security will be the topic during an open forum this weekend at the Cinnaminson High School Library. The “Coffee and Conversations” session on school security is set for Saturday, March 10, 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

Cinnaminson Public School District Superintendent of Schools Stephen Cappello and members of the Board of Education will be on hand for the discussion with members of the community. Administration and staff, and members of the Cinnaminson Police Department will also be in attendance.

Parents and students are invited to participate in this conversation. Refreshments will be served.

Cappello reiterated the school district’s commitment to providing a safe and secure environment for students the day after 17 people were killed in a shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida.

After the shootings, the district met with the police department to evaluate their procedures in the event of a similar situation. The procedures are frequently under review, and there is a School Resource Officer (SRO) from the police department assigned to protect the schools Cappello said.

Additionally, the district provided an information guide “Talking to Children About the Shooting,” as part of an online message from Cappello on the district’s website.

“Please do not hesitate to call my office or your child’s building principal if you have any questions related to our school safety plans and emergency preparedness,” Cappello said in his letter.

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