TOMS RIVER, NJ (GovWire) - On November 6, 2023, the Toms River Regional Schools held a Board of Education Super Safe Schools Committee Meeting to discuss the importance of school safety and security measures. The meeting was attended by various stakeholders, including school administrators, law enforcement officers, and representatives from the New Jersey Department of Education.
Mike Sitter, the Superintendent of Toms River, opened the meeting by thanking everyone for their attendance and emphasizing the importance of safety in schools. "First and foremost on your mind, is a safe environment for them to learn in. That is our number one thought and practice each and every day and we cannot do it alone," he said.
The meeting covered a wide range of topics, including physical security upgrades to school buildings, such as new doors, windows, and security vestibules. Ralph Salamani, the coordinator of safety and security for Toms River schools, spoke about the importance of these upgrades, as well as other measures such as vape detectors and keyless entry systems for staff.
The meeting also discussed the importance of collaboration between schools and law enforcement. Deputy Chief Pat Delaine from the Toms River Police Department spoke about the strong relationship between the police department and the schools, and the various measures in place to keep students safe, including the presence of school resource officers and class three officers in schools.
In addition to physical security measures, the meeting also covered the importance of student safety and well-being. Taran Ritacco, the Sergeant of the juvenile unit in the prosecutor's office, spoke about the importance of identifying and addressing concerning behaviors in students, and the various screening procedures in place to do so.
Overall, the meeting emphasized the importance of collaboration and communication in ensuring the safety and security of students in Toms River schools. As Superintendent Sitter said, "We cannot do it alone."
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