Valley Local Hosts Safety Planning Meeting
On Wednesday, August 2, 2022, at 6:30 P.M., the administrative team at Valley Local School District hosted a safety planning meeting with first responders from the following agencies:
Southern Ohio Correctional Facility
Ohio Highway State Patrol
Scioto County Sheriff’s Office
Scioto Emergency Management
Jefferson Township Fire Department
Valley Township Fire Department
Shawnee Family Health
The purpose of the meeting was to discuss safety and security at Valley Local Schools. In addition, participants were introduced to Navigate 360, which is an Emergency Safety app that Valley Local Schools employ that is designed to help the school staff respond safely and effectively during drills and emergencies. It also provides first responders critical information needed during drills and emergencies.
Roles and responsibilities of the various agencies during a crisis were also discussed. The district is mandated to practice different emergencies and procedures throughout the year, and first responders will be actively assisting with drills that are scheduled. The participants reviewed scheduled safety activities for the 2022-23 school year. The first responders were also invited to participate in quarterly safety team meetings. Staff members and students from each building, as well as parents and first responders, also participate on the Safety Teams. Keeping children and adults safe at school is the district’s #1 mission. If you are interested in participating on the safety team, please contact Lisa Harley at 740-259-6621.
Pictured above: L to R- Scott Rolfe, VLSD Supt.; Major Harold Bell, SOCF;
Larry Mullins, Scioto EMA Director.
L to R: Front: Lt. David Dunlap, SOCF; Jeremy Clark, VES. Principal; Tim Baker, Jefferson Township FD Chief; Jim Turner, Jefferson Township FD Asst. Chief; Back: Aaron Franke, VHS Principal; Natasha Richard, VMS Principal.
L to R: Blaine Duduit, Chief Deputy- Scioto County Sheriff’s Office; David Thoroughman, Scioto County Sheriff; Capt. Robert Woodford, Scioto County Sheriff’s Office; Sergeant David Stuart, Ohio State Highway Patrol.