District staff presented two safety updates and answered community questions about visitor screening and school‑site security.
Assistant Superintendent/Chief of Safety (presenter) reported the district is piloting a QR‑based enhancement to Raptor visitor management that lets registered visitors preregister on a phone, scan a QR code at sites and print a badge quickly, reducing front‑office processing for large events. Staff said the system integrates with the district’s Raptor accounts so a preregistered visitor’s credential works across sites.
The district also reported a voluntary partnership with Project ADAM (Rady Children’s Hospital) to track CPR‑certified staff and AED readiness at school sites and to pursue Project ADAM designation for schools that meet the program’s protocols.
In public comment, community members raised school‑safety concerns: a resident and member of the Nazione Avenue Crusaders asked why a crossing‑guard patrol was not reinstated at Hillcrest and whether counseling had been offered to student patrol members who reported trauma because parents reacted negatively to volunteers; another speaker urged the district to prioritize door‑buzzers (“buzz‑in” systems) at all schools and use available bond funds to accelerate installations given recent national shootings.
Trustees and staff discussed a state bill (identified in public comment as AB 495) that some trustees said could affect school release procedures; staff and counsel said they would monitor the proposed legislation and consult legal staff on implications for school dismissal protocols. Trustees asked staff to keep a close watch and prepare advice should the bill pass.
Trustees requested a timeline for the Raptor QR rollout, and staff said principals would receive bilingual flyers and QR codes and that the system is being rolled out site by site with communications to families. The district said it will report back to the board about plans and timelines for door‑buzzer installations and prioritized schools.