MPUSD has:

• Established close working relationships with the fire and police departments in all our communities to understand our role and responsibilities in handling emergency situations.

• Committed funds to place school resource officers on our campuses

• Held Community Safety Meetings with the Police Chiefs of Marina, Seaside and Monterey

• Trained administrators and staff to handle emergency situations and communications

• Updated crisis management plans and practiced safety drills, intruder alerts and lockdowns

• Installed security fencing, and obtained a Secure our Schools Planning and Implementation Grant ($275,000)

• Purchased emergency communications systems for all district sites

• Contracted Canine Inspection Services to monitor our schools

• Implemented ParentLink mobile communications application to increase instant communication

• Increased and promoted the availability of mental health resources to students and families

• Created an anonymous Tip Line for reporting safety issues or concerns on the MPUSD website, school webpages and via ParentLink mobile communications application

• Instituted an emergency communication protocol to keep Parents informed using three methods of communication (web posting, letter home, and instant messaging via ParentLink)