11/19/13 - Staff and parents are getting used to new security systems and procedures at a number of buildings in the Brighton Area Schools district. A new fingerprint reader has been installed that allows parents and legal guardians to enter the Miller Inter-Generational Center, which houses the Tot Spot daycare program, and pick up children or students. District Director of Operations Matt Marino tells WHMI the fingerprint reader is only at the Miller building and they're still working to get all parents fingerprinted in order for the system to be fully functional. He says the fingerprint reader was the most convenient and efficient way to check parents in and out, especially with the amount of traffic at the building. Meanwhile, all schools now have security cameras, intercom systems and door access control through the use of security vestibules. All parents and visitors are required to be first buzzed in, and then funneled to the office to be signed in. Staff is now using ID badges that are swiped instead of keys. Marino says that will save the district money in the long run because should a staff member lose a card, they can just take that card out of the system instead of re-cutting a key or having to re-key a door. All of the security upgrades are funded through a voter approved bond. Marino says there will be a learning curve for parents and staff but the changes were needed and overall the response has been positive. He says the district will continue to improve security as itâs ever-evolving but adds that a safe school committee meets monthly to review whatâs happening in different buildings and implement corrective actions to keep Brighton schools and students safe. (JM)
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