In his June 10, 2026 board notes, Elementary Principal Brett Nagle describes upcoming changes for 2026-27 in which the lobby and office will become the stopping point for parents; students will be dropped there and sent on alone, and any parent needing to speak with a teacher will meet in the office. He notes the goal is to reduce congestion in the office and get instruction started immediately each day. This aligns closely with modern school security best practices emphasizing controlled public access and clear separation between visitor and classroom spaces. These operational changes may eventually require or benefit from physical and systems upgrades: secure vestibules, visitor management software and badge printers, cameras intercoms at entrances, electronic door controls, and signage/wayfinding. Vendors in K-12 security design, access control, and visitor management can engage now to help the district translate these procedural changes into a comprehensive security plan, potentially leveraging COPS grant funding mentioned elsewhere in the superintendent’s updates.

A COPS grant update is referenced in the superintendent’s report, suggesting possible federal fundin...