Category: K-12 Education

On October 27th, the Texas Education Agency proposed updates in school security standards for districts across the state in response to the tragedy that occurred at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas. These new rules mandate new regulations that educational facilities must abide by for the 2022-2023 school year. Read our summary of the requirements to ensure your district is in compliance and has the necessary plan to ensure a safe campus environment. 

In light of recent events, school leaders are turning to technology, specifically weapons detection systems, to ensure that students, staff, and visitors do not bring weapons or other threatening metallic objects into school buildings. 3Sixty Integrated has partnered with CEIA USA to integrate weapons detection technology into your security infrastructure and enhance threat deterrence.

In the wake of the tragic elementary school shooting in Uvalde, Texas, law enforcement, school officials, and security professionals across the country are asking questions about preparedness in local schools. In this article, we will share how school districts can address each area without compromising their commitment to educational excellence and safety.

Security technology has never been more critical to help mitigate common school threats such as active shooters and vandalism. However, one of the biggest challenges school leaders face is ensuring that security systems are effective and reliable. In this article, we will share five best security practices for schools to consider addressing digital and physical threats.

In the wake of the Uvalde school shooting, security remains the primary concern for schools as the new academic year begins, but maintaining strong physical security systems requires resources in the form of training, technology, and support. In this article, we’ll share helpful school security resources for local education agencies to maximize funding and a collection of tips and insights to help schools strengthen their physical security posture.

With the ARP ESSER III deadline fastly approaching, school districts remain focused on the same goal: reopening schools safely, sustaining secure operations, and addressing the impact of the pandemic on students. The CDC’s most recent announcement goes hand in hand with these school districts’ desires.

The ARP ESSER III Grant has provided school districts with the funds to sustain safe campus operations in a post-COVID world. With such a large amount of funds available, many school districts are looking inward and are working to strengthen their campus security. This is where a service and maintenance agreement comes in.

The 2020-2023 American Rescue Plan (ARP) Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ESSER) III Grant provides school districts with the funds to reopen schools safely, sustain safe operations, and address the impact of the coronavirus pandemic.

What many school districts do not realize is that they can use their ARP ESSER III funds to ensure that their current security system is operating reliably and effectively through a service and maintenance agreement.

In April 2021, the Federal Government approved the 2020-2023 American Rescue Plan (ARP) Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ESSER) III Grant. With $11.2 billion made available to the state, Texas school districts now have the ability to reopen schools safely, sustain secure operations, and address the impact of the pandemic on students.

In April 2021, the Federal Government approved and allocated $11.2 billion in funding to Texas LEAs for the 2020-2023 ARP ESSER III Grant. The program is designed to help school districts address the impact of COVID-19 as well as safely reopen in-person classrooms and sustain safe operations.