Abstract aberdeen school district aberdeen school district is a publicschool districtbased inmonroe county, mississippi

The district provides comprehensive education for more than 1,000 pre-K through grade 12 students while employing more than 170 teachers and staff. The district and its schools are accredited by themississippi department of education(MDE). Aberdeen city residents have a per capita income of $11,584 with 29.6% of the population living below the poverty line. Aberdeen city population stands at less than 6,000 residents. In monroe county 42% of children are in poverty and the school funding per pupil is less than half the national average. Aberdeen school district maintains relationships with local law enforcement and regularly examines each school site for vulnerabilities. Findings from the assessments indicate a significant need for upgrades to our facilities including but not limited to security corridor vestibules, door, and window security, replacing failing or failed door locks and door closers, access control at main entry points, professional signage, and ballistic panels to protect staff and children. These upgrades are critical to mitigate violence within our schools while providing a safe learning environment for our children.