STRATEGIC PLAN ADVANCEMENT

ENHANCING CAMPUS SAFETY STRATEGIC PLAN ADVANCEMENT

A place of learning is a sacred space. Achieved potential is an ever-present goal, but it can only be realized in a place of sanctuary and safety. The Lasallian mission champions a quality, safe education, prompting Justin-Siena this year to re-evaluate its established campus access control and security protocol, and prioritize building a campus security system that would enhance student and faculty safety, as well as manage campus traffic. The multi-tiered, multi-step initiative includes tightening entrance and exit protocols as well as developing multiple monitoring points to ensure an efficient and controlled flow. By restructuring the entry points, Justin-Siena would closely monitor individuals coming on campus–both during school day as well as after hours. The school hosts frequent co-curricular and community partnership events and knowing when and how people are accessing campus is paramount. It is important to build, not only a physical structure, but the trust of the Justin-Siena community and its neighbors as well. It was essential to our administration that nearby families be included in the conversation as time to break ground neared. The local community considers Justin-Siena grounds

Bonus

By enclosing the lawn area between Maher Ave and the 100/400 wings, we reclaim more than an acre of recreational use for school programs and events.

Phase One Milestones

Sept 2022

Phase One starts w/ electrical and low voltage work. Hire Campus Access Coordinator.

2022 December 2022

Landscaping for Phase One complete.

November 2022

Phase One fencing and gate work complete and operational.

The safety and security of students, faculty, and friends are the hallmark of a school that is productive, structured, and flourishing. What began as a principle item in the strategic plan has become a crucial and efficient system that will stand the test of time.

vast, lush, and lovely so the plan will satisfy the park-like visual aesthetic associated with our campus; an evergreen landscape will camouflage the perimeter fencing. Prior to this initiative, Justin-Siena operated as a virtually “open” campus so implementing new exit and arrival plans for faculty, parents, and students presented unprecedented challenges to the school day. The well-orchestrated rollout minimized confusion, allowing a seamless transition to the new process. Vehicle gates close promptly at 9:00 am, and arrivals check in at the front of the school in the Christian Brothers Center (CBC), then move to the Brother Bede Center (BBC) to begin their day. Justin-Siena has a fine tradition of opening our campus to the community. Our school takes pride in inviting families, friends, and partnering businesses to our campus so it was important that welcoming spirit continue after the completion of the perimeter project. With this state-of-the-art installation, Justin-Siena has been able to create a space that provides the assurance of security, as well as a welcoming place to visit. A change of this caliber to the school’s flow and structure might have been a daunting undertaking, but thanks to purposeful, organized, and thoughtful planning, it was smoothly executed.