WASHINGTON TOWNSHIP — New secure vestibules have been installed at the entrances of 10 of the 11 schools within the Washington Township Public Schools in time for the start of the 2015-16 school year. Visitors to Washington Township High School, the only building not being outfitted at this time, can enter the facility through one of the building's three main...
WASHINGTON TOWNSHIP -- New secure vestibules have been installed at the entrances of 10 of the 11 schools within the Washington Township Public Schools in time for the start of the 2015-16 school year. Visitors to Washington Township High School, the only building not being outfitted at this time, can enter the facility through one of the building's three main doors and follow sign-in procedures already in place.
The vestibules are made of two sets of framed and locking aluminum doors with laminated, shatter-proof safety glass and were installed by the Hogan Security Group of Pennington. Based on the individual footprint of the buildings, some schools have a window where visitors are able to see a greeter in the main office from within the vestibule. All visitors will be required to produce photo identification. Security cameras also will be in use for heightened security.
Washington Township School District's Orchard Valley Middle School Principal Steve Gregor enters school through the newly expanded vestibule. "With consideration of the world that we now live in, the board of education unanimously endorsed this capital project for a number of reasons, the most important one being the daily safety of our students and staff," Superintendent of Schools Joseph Bollendorf said. "The vestibules will serve to standardize district procedures as to how we allow visitors through our doors.
As safety enhancements, they will allow school personnel to better and more efficiently monitor the entrances while making our buildings more welcoming. Visitors will be able to get in out of the weather and will receive personalized direction from the office staff once inside. We are hopeful that these building improvements will be well received."
