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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]But, if I were in administration, i would do everything possible to secure my playground area. Closing fences that stay open for the community to use as a short cut, for instance. I would say that my students safety and security trumps community cut through during school hours. That's just the first thing I would since it doesn't cost any money. Then, I would look at my budget, since I'm like a CFO, and see what improvements I could make. For instance, the door leading outside in the KG-1 hallway should be alarmed. It should require a teachers badge to get out and if opened without badge, an alarm should trigger, and my staff would know that this was urgent, especially since it's in the young hallway. Given more time, I'm certain I could come up with many ideas to ensure my students were safe and secure while under my overall supervision.[/quote]

I agree with the door alarm - good idea.

I am not sure what else could be done in this situation. I am not saying things couldn't be done. But the kids story doesn't match the teachers and it also doesn't add up. If the kid was really in the bathroom, he wouldn't have been left alone, unless the teacher didn't know he was there (which would mean he had not asked.)

I think taking attendance before and after all transitions is also a good step. It is my understanding from the news reports that this has already been put in place.

But that said, if a child is determined to leave they're probably going to be able to find a way. It isn't prison. [/quote]

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