Carrollton High School teachers Jeremy Maxwell, Elaine Hobson and Scott Hobson navigate the LifeSpot Emergency Response System mobile application during a district-wide staff training.
All four schools within the Carrollton City district were honored with the Ready Georgia Seal of Preparedness from the Georgia Department of Education, recognizing schools with exceptional school emergency preparedness and continued safety efforts.
Schools must demonstrate a commitment to emergency operations planning, drills and exercises, training, security interventions, safety technology, and data analysis. Carrollton Elementary, Carrollton Upper Elementary, Carrollton Middle and Carrollton High School all received this prestigious recognition.
This year, CCS has enhanced safety protocols through the addition of a fifth school resource officer, implementation of the LifeSpot application for active intruder situations, and door cameras at each school for added security. These additions highlight and reinforce the district’s ongoing commitment to maintaining a safe and secure environment for all students and staff.
“There is intensive planning that goes into emergency management,” said CCS Assistant Superintendent of Facilities and Operations Craig George. “This award validates our district’s proactive approach to school safety.”
The Georgia Department of Education, in collaboration with the Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency (GEMA/HS), recognizes schools for going above and beyond to increase school safety and minimize risk factors. Schools honored must meet specific safety criteria, including rigorous training expectations and behavioral threat management procedures. Of the 466 schools that applied this year, only 136 schools received the honor.
“It is our ongoing mission to identify opportunities to enhance our protocols,” said CCS Superintendent Dr. Mark Albertus. “The safety of our students and staff is our top priority.”
