THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – Friday, March 15, 2019 Page 7 For safer Saugus schools Police and school officials collaborate on making Saugus Public Schools safer (Editor’s Note: The following story is based on a press release issued this week by Town Manager Scott Crabtree’s Office.) T he Saugus Police Department, working with the Saugus School Committee, is looking to address and improve safety, security and emergency preparedness within the Saugus Public Schools. At the Thursday, March 14, School Committee meeting, Saugus Interim Police Chief Ronald Giorgetti was scheduled to present the School Committee with ALICE (Alert, Lockdown, Inform, Counter, Evacuate), a comprehensive emergency response program that will better prepare the school department and improve the safety of the students and the community as a whole. This program will bring the Saugus Public Schools’ safety standards up to the nationally recognized standards of the ALICE program. ALICE is the #1 civilian response program for all organizations that provide options-based strategic methods to help individuals better respond to an active threat. This cutting-edge program will provide the Saugus Public Schools with more skills and response techniques and options in the event of an emergency situation. “The safety of our children is the primary concern for the School Committee,” School Committee Chair Jeannie Meredith said. “I am thankful that the Police and Town have brought in this nationally recognized response system that will prioritize the safety of the kids, staff and school, and better prepare ourselves for this changing environment,” she said. The Town Manager, Police Chief and Superintendent of Schools have met several times over the past year to research, study and discuss improving the safety, security and emergency preparedness within the Saugus Public Schools through ALICE. “I want to commend the Saugus School Committee and the Superintendent of Schools for addressing school and student safety, in working with the Saugus Police Department,” Town Manager Scott Crabtree said. ”This comprehensive, multitiered certification-based program uses a blended model of online courses and hands-on drills to ensure learning retention as well as proper application of strategies … Training modules, which will be made available to all staff, will be tailored based on students’ ages and needs,” he said. The Massachusetts Task Force Report on School Safety and Security’s recommendations to the governor state that lockdown is no longer a stand-alone strategy to secure in place during an active shooter threat. The report specifically recommends ALICE, which is endorsed by the Department of Homeland Security, the Federal Emergency Management Agency and the United States Department of Education. ALICE is also recommended by the state Secretaries of Public Safety, Education, and Health & Human Services, the Massachusetts State Police and the Massachusetts Teachers Association. Historically, government agencies have recommended a lockdown-only approach that includes students hiding under desks or against walls. Some of these techniques FOR SAFER | SEE PAGE 18 781-321-7700 10% DISCOUNT WITH THIS AD! COMPLETE LINE OF QUALITY FURNITURE AT LOW PRICES *BEDROOM SETS *DINING ROOM SETS *KITCHEN SETS ASHLEY SOFA *SOFA / LOVE SEATS *TABLES & CHAIRS *COMPUTER DESKS $399.00 ASHLEY BEDROOM SETS $ LAYAWAY PLANS AVAILABLE 42 Willow St., Malden SKATING CENTER www.Roller-World.com | 781-231-1111 Friday, March 15 at 8 PM Singer & Guitarist DAVE MACK Saturday, March 16 at 8 PM DJ LOGIK Dance to the Hits of Yesterday and Today! MONDAY'S SHUCK! $1.00 Oysters Book Your Special Events With Us! Call 781-629-3798 SUNDAY BRUNCH BUFFET Only $19.95 / 11am-2pm Featuring Al Whitney Jazz Band BOOK YOUR NEXT FUNCTION WITH US * GIFT CARDS AMPLE FREE www.marinaatthewharf.com 543 North Shore Rd. Revere 781-629-3798 PARKING AMAZING WATER VIEWS ATM on site Located adjacent to Honey Baked Ham in Saugus Plaza, South Bound Route 1 MBTA Bus Route 429 FREE WI-FI - 2 WIDE SCREEN TV’S FULLY AIR CONDITIONEDR Fall-Winter Skating Schedule ATTENTION! Sunday Monday Tuesday 12-8 p.m. $7.50 Private Parties 7:30-10:30 p.m. $8.50 Adult Night Friday Saturday Wednesday & Thursday 3-11 p.m. $7.50 Private Parties Admission after 6 p.m. $8.50 12-11 p.m. $7.50 Admission after 6 p.m. $8.50 Inline Skate Rentals $3 - additional Roller skate rentals included in all prices. Birthday & Private Parties Available School & PTO GROUPS Win a trip for 2 to Las Vegas Bellagio Hotel Jet Blue Air 5 days / 4 nights Your school PTO can raffl e the trip to make substantial money for your group. Call for details. BIRTHDAY PARTIES $11.50/Person, min. of 10 kids. Price includes Adm. + Roller Skates. Cake, soda, paper goods, 20 tokens for birthday person plus 100 Redemption Tickets and a gift from Roller World. in one of our private BP Rooms. 895.95 STARTING AT
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