A pilot program called ‘Say Something’ is now underway at Westerville Central and Walnut Springs Middle School in Westerville.
Launched by the Westerville City School District, the program is designed to enhance student safety by encouraging them to look for threats and warning Signs, particularly on social media platforms, and say something to an adult they trust. Leaders from schools in Westerville and throughout Central Ohio say positive relationships among students, staff, and first responders, as well as upgrades to technology, will help make everyone safer.
The Westerville City School District’s director of health and safety, Debbie Meissner, says the district has an active relationship with various safety personnel. Meissner says there are strong partnerships between the schools and four law enforcement departments, two fire departments, two sheriffs, the Otterbein Police, mental health experts, and others in the community. Communication among all these stakeholders is the best strategy to make the schools safe so everyone can learn, Meissner says, adding that a safety committee has regular meetings to refine its operations.
In addition, Westerville and other school districts are adding technology like cameras and radios to their inventory to help maintain a safe environment. Efforts like this can be helped if officials work with a brochure printing company to create something that explains the program, the personnel, and the equipment used to enhance school safety.Get a Free Quote for Signs
