All Red Oak Schools Implement Buzzer Security System
Red Oak CSD continues its efforts to provide for the safest environment for students and employees. Video secure access systems (buzzer entry) are now installed and operational at Inman Primary, Washington Intermediate, Red Oak Middle, and the buildings on the campus of Red Oak High. The main entrance to each building is now equipped with a security camera and intercom. It becomes operational on Tuesday, September 2.
After the start of each school day the doors will be locked. All students, parents, and visitors will be required to push an intercom button, and then state their name and the purpose of their visit prior to gaining entry into the building. School staff will make a visual and verbal determination prior to granting building access. In addition, all parents and visitors will continue to sign in at the office and wear a visitor badge while in the school.
Frequently Asked Questions:
Q: When will the new system go into effect?
A: The new buzzer system begins on Tuesday, September 2.
Q: What time will the school doors be locked in the morning?
A: Inman Primary School doors will be locked at 8:30 am. Washington Intermediate School doors will be locked at all times. Red Oak Middle School doors are locked at all times. Buildings on the campus of Red Oak High School are locked at 8:05 am.
Q: What if my child is late to school? Will he or she need to be buzzed in?
A: Yes, your child will need to go to the main entrance of the school and use the buzzer system in order to enter the building.
Q: Will parents, visitors, volunteers, and vendors at the school need to follow the same procedures?
A: Yes. All parents, visitors, volunteers, and vendors will need to follow the buzzer procedures in order to enter the building.
Q: Will the buzzer system be in use when there are large numbers of parents and visitors at the school due to special events?
A: The school’s administrator will determine whether the buzzer system will be used during specific events that are held during school hours. In most cases such as parent teacher conferences, school programs, activity events, and other special functions, the buzzer systems will not be in use.
Q: How will school staff determine whether or not to grant access into the building?
A: School staff may use a list of clarifying questions to determine whether the person(s) has a legitimate reason to enter the building. If there is any concern about granting access into the building, school administration will be contacted.