Cedar Grove Public Schools Voter Referendum October 2, 2018 2 PM 8 PM
We Did Our Homework Consulted extensively with the Cedar Grove Police Department Consulted with multiple law enforcement agents from the State Police, Port Authority and private security agencies Consulted with the NJDOE Office of School Preparedness and Emergency Planning Conducted site visits to area schools to review and assess their security measures Attended multiple best practices seminars related to school safety and security Recommendations: Discourage, Delay and Deploy!
Overview of Safety, Security and Site Improvement Upgrades Security Vestibules (All Schools) Video Surveillance Upgrades (All Schools) Card Access System for All Doors (MMS, NE, SE) Visitor Management System (All Schools) Burglar Alarm System (All Schools) 3M Security Film on First Floor Windows (All Schools) Security/Panic System (All Schools) C.L.A.S.S. Situational Awareness Software (All Schools) Security Gates (All Schools) Telephones in All Classrooms (NE, SE) Site Improvements and Drainage Corrections (SE) ADA Compliance (NE) Generator Installation (CGHS)
Security Vestibule at Cedar Grove High School VICE PRINCIPAL GUIDANCE MAIN OFFICE NEW SECURITY VESTIBULE Front Walkway
Security Vestibule at Memorial Middle School
Security Vestibule at NE and SE Schools
Video Surveillance Upgrades Expanded Coverage (Inside and Out) 30-Day Data Storage Max 4M Resolution Motion Detection, Tampering, Defocus Detection Hallway View Support Prevention and Fast Response in Real Time Scalable Encrypted End-to-End User-Friendly Access to Content by School and Law Enforcement Officials
Card Access System for ALL Doors 8
Visitor Management System Visitors must present government-issued ID (driver s license, passport, military ID) ID is scanned using the HALL PASS optical scanner Information checked against the National Sex Offender Registry and the District s Visitor Restricted List: If visitor is found on either list, system will display detailed information related to offender and instantly send out alerts via text message/email to appropriate staff and law enforcement. If visitor is cleared, HALL PASS will print time/date badge with photo and custom school logo to wear while on school grounds. Visitor label to include reason for visit/destination
Integrated Burglar Alarm Infrared Motion Sensors Real time alerts to PD Burglar Monitoring After Hours Door Sensors for Break-ins 3M Security Film https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=czy4djhm_fs
C.L.A.S.S. Software Putting It All Together Major trend in school security today Cloud-based, mobile integration with police, fire and first responders what s happening anywhere on campus!
Real-time visibility Easy to deploy/simple to use Browser-based/accessible from anywhere Used for daily incidents/crisis events Dynamic graphical floor plan depicts location status Displayed on mobile device, laptop, patrol car, etc. Email or text alerts Two-way chat between locations and responders Panic Buttons and Strobe Lights Integrated Electronic Locks and Cameras Audit trail after crisis/incident https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fv75eikp52y
Security Gates Restrict off-hours access during evening events
Classroom Phones North End & South End Install classroom phones for fast communication with front office Direct Access to 911 Integrated with district phone system/paging system
Site Improvements and Drainage Corrections at SE School Upgrade/repair upper walkway to SE Correct drainage issues adjacent to stairwell at SE
ADA Compliance at NE School Install handicap ramps throughout NE School
Generator at CGHS Maintain Data Center During Power Outages Maintain Backbone of Infrastructure Across District
Funding Formula Total Estimated Cost $2,964,816 Debt Service Aid $1,185,926 (only receive if referendum is approved by voters) CG Taxpayer Portion $1,778,890 Estimated net tax impact: $44/year for averaged assessed home ($3.67/month) 10 year bond
Timeline 10/2/2018 REFERENDUM VOTE 10/3/2018-11/30/2018 Finalize Design on all Drawings 12/1/2018-12/31/2018 Prepare Bids for Security Vestibules & Generator 1/2/2019 Advertise Bids for Security Vestibules & Generator 2/6/2019 Open Bids for Security Vestibules & Generator 2/7/2019-4/8/2019 Prepare for Bond Sale 2/12/2019 Board Approve Bids for Security Vestibules & Generator 3/1/2019 Execute Contracts & Obtain Permits 4/9/2019-5/31/2019 Conduct Bond Sale & Award Bonds 6/1/2019-6/21/2019 Mobilize and Make Final Adjustments 6/24/2019 BEGIN WORK
Questions? Please Vote On October 2 #WeAreCedarGrove