As the first day of a new school year approaches, Granville County Public Schools is hosting a “Safety Summit” on Thursday, Aug. 18 for parents and a host of community partners to discuss all the ways that the district has focused on health and safety of students and staff.
The meeting will be from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Northern Granville Middle School, according to information from GCPS Public Information Officer Dr. Stan Winborne.
Following a brief presentation from Superintendent Dr. Alisa McLean, a panel of community leaders and experts will discuss various safety measures and upgrades within the school district, and also will answer questions from a survey that currently is open for families and others in the community to complete.
The survey link, available HERE , will remain open until Friday, Aug. 12.
The panel will include school board representatives and district administrative staff, as well as the Granville County Emergency Management Services division and Vance-Granville Community College.
The summit will be recorded and live streamed, with links posted on the district website. The event is open for in-person attendance, too, Winborne said.
“In GCPS, we continuously plan, practice and evaluate our safety processes and procedures,” Winborne said in a press statement. “Over the past several years, significant upgrades have been made to the physical security of our buildings and facilities. In addition, we are very proud of the close working relationships we have with our partners in local law enforcement, including our Sheriff’s department and municipal police forces. We also consult closely with the Granville County Emergency Management division and continue to strengthen our student services support resources for our students.”