USD 369 - burrton in partnership with bluum, first wireless, and access controls, are seeking funding for 2023 school safety update to improve school access controls including but not limited to…

USD 369 - burrton in partnership with bluum, first wireless, and access controls, are seeking funding for 2023 school safety update to improve school access controls including but not limited to electronic door locks, security cameras, and radios to assist in promptness to contact local law enforcement. Our school district is located in south-central kansas serving a student population of 155 students. USD 369 has experienced break-INS, unauthorized entry due to lack of access control, and delayed response from law enforcement. In 2022-2023 school year, we have had 4 break-INS and destruction of property, 6 unauthorized access to the building due to lack of access controls, and 2 delayed responses due to issues pertaining to contacting law enforcement. To assist in the success of the project, bluum will work with USD 369 to obtain a security camera system to provide improved visualization of the school district by administration. To assist in the success of the project, access controls and bluum will work with USD 369 to update door-locking mechanisms to ensure proper access controls to provide timely lockdown and entry requests. To assist in the success of the project, first wireless will work with USD 369 to provide and obtain emergency radios for the district office and district transportation that have immediate access to our local law enforcement agency. The goal of this project is to make USD 369 more secure and have better access to law enforcement during times of emergency. Through the implementation of this project, our district will become more secure and have immediate access to local and county law enforcement agencies. With svpp funds, we will purchase updated security cameras that cover USD 369 and its entry points, purchase kansas 800 system radios, and update door-locking software that can be utilized through appropriate methods. We will leverage key partners, including harvey county sheriff's department, burrton police department, city of burrton, USD 369 families, USD 369 staff, horizon's mental health center, and harvey county communications who will provide feedback and guidance on how to best implement the cameras, radios, and door-locking mechanisms and software. These measures will serve all USD 369 students no matter the race, gender, or orientation.