I.	Conclusion


A.	Lessons Learned / Issues To Address


It is hard to believe that it has
been four years since the SRO
program was started here at
MVU. The program has impacted
the MVU community positively
as the statistics that have been
gathered over the past four years
will illustrate. Obviously, there is
still more to do to make the
program even more successful in
the future.

Propped doors continue to be a
chronic problem on campus.
Faculty, Staff and students need
to be aware of the potential
serious consequences that may
result when security is breeched
due to a door left open. More
door alarms and teacher
accountability may alleviate this
situation.

Apparently communication
between the SRO and some
members of the MVU community
is an issue. If folks are interested
in what the SRO program is all
about, all they need to do is ask as
I have an extensive amount of
data that they are welcome to
look through.

The proactive piece of the SRO
program is vital to its overall
success. Though I did teach many
classes this year, it is nowhere
near enough. I need to get into
more classrooms especially in the
middle school to make those
important connections with
students. I was not invited into
any middle school classroom
during the 2004-2005 school
year. I am not sure why as I am
always willing to fit anyone into 
my schedule. I need to work
harder with the administration
and faculty to correct this issue.

I still believe that MVU should
purchase locks for the lockers
here at MVU. If a threat occurs
that warrants a locker check, it
would be easy and quick to use a
master key to pop them all open.

The keyless entry system works
great. I would like to see it school
wide. It would make everyone
accountable.

Security cameras, a finished crisis
plan and another exit/entrance are
a MUST. These will be addressed
later.


B.	Accomplishments 2004-2005

The formation of the Public
School Safety Committee
involving all aspects of the
community (Fire, Rescue, Law
enforcement, Red Cross,
Highway Dept. Etc.) has pushed
our crisis plan forward at a rapid
pace. It is vital that this document
be completed in a timely manner.
As of this writing, we are on
schedule.

With the help of Banknorth and
the Franklin County Sheriff’s
Office, MVU was able to acquire
(free) many used security cameras
as well as the recording
equipment to go along with them.
With these cameras in place,
security at MVU will be greatly enhanced.
Hopefully these cameras will be installed 
and running for the new school year. 

By having the payphone removed
from the gym area, we were able
to eliminate the 911 hang calls
that were be made from that area.

The second exit/entrance to the
MVU campus is finally in its
beginning stages. Paul Gregoire,
Director of Buildings and
Grounds has initiated the
beginning construction of a gated
turnaround for busses in the area
of Frontage Road and Route 78.
When all is said and done a
second road will run from the
newly constructed bus turnaround
to the MVU campus. It will be
used for busses as well as an
important evacuation route.

The SRO survey proved to be
very positive. It showed that
things are slowly improving at
MVU. It’s not perfect but is
better. That is all we can ask for.


C.	The Future

I am not sure about the future of
this program. The grant funding is
over and it will now be up to the
school to “Step up To the Plate”
and take over the funding at a
time when the budget is in
trouble. It would be a shame to
see four years of progress come to
screeching halt. If its time for me
to move on, so be it. Only time
will tell.