Boardman schools continue with comprehensive security upgrade

BOARDMAN — This summer, and over the next few years, school district officials plan to add new security measures to build upon the comprehensive security upgrade the district began last year.

In the near future, that will include the installation of vestibules at all seven schools which visitors must enter to be cleared for admittance to the school building, and installation of radios that directly connect to police and fire department radios.

One vestibule, also known as a “man trap,” is slated to be complete at Center Middle School for the start of the school year.

After that, work will begin to construct man traps at Glenwood Middle School and the high school, said Timothy Saxton, director of operations for the district. Eventually the elementary schools will get them, too, with the exception of Stadium Drive, since it already has a similar structure.

“That’s our major focus right now, to re-craft our entrances,” Saxton said.

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