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San Benito County Grand Jury |
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Education Committee II. SAN BENITO HIGH SCHOOL CAMPUS SECURITY BACKGROUND The Grand Jury followed-up on the recommendation of the 1998-1999 Grand Jury regarding security at the High School. METHOD OF REVIEW Tour of San Benito High School OBSERVATIONS, FINDINGS AND CONCLUSIONS The Grand Jury toured the San Benito High School and observed the following: The school grounds have been outfitted with a closed circuit monitoring system. Additionally, when a disturbance occurs or if the Administration feels it necessary, portable video cameras are used by the staff to record the event/incident. The school has a written procedure to be followed for any emergency, including in-house disturbances or intruders on campus. A phone system is in place and extends to all classrooms to ensure immediate help for teachers in an emergency situation. During the breaks and between classes, the staff supervises student behavior. They are responsible for monitoring the safety of the students and the cleanliness of the school. Twenty (20) to twenty-six (26) supervisors are on duty at any given time. Campus supervisors are equipped with radios. The Grand Jury observed that the high school staff is monitoring school safety. The Hollister Police Department received a grant this year that provides funding for a police officer on campus. It is the goal of the grant program to expand drug education, deter drug activity, and create a better relationship between students and law enforcement. The program appears to be an effective means of fighting drug problems at the high school. The Grand Jury notes that San Benito High School is over-crowded, a well-known condition that affects school safety. However, the security system and the supporting policies and procedures are adequate for the present time. AFFECTED AGENCIES Superintendent of San Benito High School NO RESPONSE REQUIRED
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