As we grieve for our Parkland school families and staff, and fear for
children at all schools , we must acknowledge that things have to change.
We cannot abide the glorification of violence in our society, the
accessibility of automatic weapons, and the absence of readily available
mental health support. Each of us has a role to play in protecting our
children - people of any age, who feel nurtured and loved, do not commit
acts of violence.
The Jefferson County School District is working with Somerset Jefferson to
insure the safety of our students and staff. This process includes
partnering with local law enforcement to provide active shooter training, a
re-mapping of the campus to capture the changes due to consolidation, and
reviewing the school emergency plan.
Furthermore, school administration is assessing the facility to determine
what must be done to "harden" the campus. We will work to the best of our
ability to provide a safe and secure environment for our students. We
welcome your suggestions and guidance, and thank you for your support.
Marianne Arbulu
Jefferson County School Superintendent