Brockport Central School District recently received the highest, titanium level, School Safety Excellence Award from the Utica National Insurance Group. Brockport was one of 55 school districts and Board of Cooperative Educational Services in the state to receive the award. Utica National officials presented Brockport representatives with a custom-framed certificate and a $500 award for use in furthering safety efforts at its 25th annual school safety seminar. "We are honored to receive this safety award," said Dr. James Wood, assistant superintendent for business. "Brockport has always been concerned about safety and especially since 9/11. It needs to be in the forefront of every ones' minds." Brockport has had a safety committee since 1991. The committee often holds "table top drills" where members review made up scenarios to test emergency procedures. The committee examines procedures and ensures regulations comply with state law and board policy. The committee includes representatives from every school building, operations and maintenance, security, transportation, athletics, transportation, food service, school nurse staff and PTSA; and works closely with law enforcement officials. |
