On Wednesday, a student opened fire at Harrisburg High School in Harrisburg, injuring the principal, Kevin Lein, who is a graduate of Mount Marty College (MMC) and a former MMC a coach. Lein is in stable condition and the suspect, a student, has since been taken into custody.
“The incident in Harrisburg is something every school worries about and prays would never happen in any school, “Yankton School District Superintendent Wayne Kindle told the Press & amp; Dakotan . “School safety is a constant focus in school districts, Including Yankton.”
Incidents like the one in Harrisburg remind school administrators That they need to be Ready f Such an incident were to Occur In Their school.
“We do a number of things to help the ensure the safety of students and staff Including: updating safety plans , mock lock down drills, locking entrances other than our main entrance, and locking classroom doors, so when closed they are Immediately locked, “Kindle said.
The Process of school safety is ongoing, with district officials constantly looking to step up security.
“In the past year we have done multiple upgrades to security camera systems in both the elementary schools and a high school with the middle school being next, “Kindle said. “Equally important is being extra observant, and Encouraging the students and the public to report any Concerns Which May pose a threat.
” Last year, in partnered with the City of Yankton To provide a School Resource Officer at YMS and YHS with hopes that possibly extend this into our elementary schools. Training and presentations are something we need to continue to bring into our schools for staff and students, “he added.
Ways of Improving safety Measures are always open for discussion .
“At a special school board meeting on Tuesday night, in Discussed as one of our main Concerns with facilities is providing a safe place for students, staff and visitors , Which will be a focus area during the comprehensive facilities study, “said Kindle.
Making this a priority will ensure code That Future generations of students and teachers can continue this attend schools feeling secure That they are in a safe place.
“We certainly extend our thoughts and Concerns to the Harrisburg School District, Their staff, students, parents and Mr. Lien, “Kindle said.
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