Current world and national events require that schools continue to be vigilant concerning student and staff safety and building security.

One only has to view the news to see that violence in private and public schools occurs all too often.  Schools, large and small, public and private, have been the scene of many threats and tragedies.  School safety continues to be a major issue among staff and parents.

Schools must be prepared to prevent and respond to school violence.  Because you have not been a victim, don't be complacent.

The Merrimack Education Center program will review current school policy and plans and help formulate new policies and plans.

 Scope of services:

• MEC will evaluate current emergency plans and policies.  MEC will then make recommendations based on current Department of Homeland Security and Department of Justice standards.
• MEC will conduct a Security Survey of buildings.
• MEC will conduct an employee survey regarding safety issues.
• MEC will provide materials that will assist the district in
  implementing or upgrading policies and plans.
• MEC will identify vendors that are currently working on school
  related safety issues such as building mapping.
• MEC will meet with local Police, Fire, and EMS for input regarding their response and needs.
• MEC will meet with staff as required.
• MEC will review current pre-employment background screening policies.
• MEC will issue a report regarding current district policies and make recommendations on upgrading policies, plans and building security.

 Cost:

The audit cost is $1500 per building or $1200 per building for three (3) or more buildings.

Please make purchase order payable to:

Merrimack Education Center

and mail to:

101 Mill Road, Chelmsford, MA   01824

 

Mr. George Rider—Lead Consultant

Mr. Rider has a BS in Criminal Justice and 34 years in law enforcement.  He was Police Chief for 16 years in the Town of Groton before his retirement.  Mr. Rider is currently self-employed as a licensed private investigator.  He is the school security officer for Merrimack Education Center and Merrimack Special Education Collaborative buildings.

 

Dr. Robert Calabrese—Consultant

Dr. Calabrese, former Superintendent of Schools in Billerica, MA, presently serves as a Senior Associate Director of Merrimack Education Center.  He has held the position of Superintendent of Schools for 30 years with 22 years as Superintendent in Billerica.

He is well versed in building security and school safety issues and policies.

 

For more information contact:

 

George Rider

Merrimack Education Center

101 Mill Road

Chelmsford, MA 01824

978-256-3985 x569

grider@meccorp.mec.edu

or

rcalabrese@meccorp.mec.edu