Northside Independent School District Superintendent Brian Woods said parents can expect a lot this year when it comes to safety, but that has always been paramount in all their schools.
One of the things they will do is roll out a video for parents that will highlight exactly what their safety protocol is and what their safety measures look like. They will also be incorporating new technology and things like access control. Woods said they will have ballistic entries into their elementary schools that restrict access to all but one door.“Where I’ve got to have an employee badge designated to a particular door or a particular campus to gain access to that door, otherwise, it’s locked 24/7,” Wood said.
Students and staff will undergo a series of active shooter drills and learn ways to make themselves safe during a threat.