Perry, Iowa: School safety plan discussion after deadly shooting [Video]

The School Improvement Advisory Committee is a space for the public to ask questions, and current school safety measures were on Monday’s agenda.

Superintendent Clark Wicks shared an update on what the safety process has looked like, highlighting the steps they have taken so far.

Wicks says that all of their teachers and staff who were able to have returned to school, and student attendance is at over 90% on average.

“I see the progress that people have made with their healing, I see the progress that people are making with resiliency,” Wicks said. “And I think we’re in pretty good shape.”

A number of programs have taken place within the school, like the ALICE program for staff, which creates 3D models and integrated environments to help educators prepare for school shooting events.

The school also continues to analyze their Emergency Safety Plan, just like they do every year.

However, help from Project Serve, …