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Safe Schools Committee
The Safe Schools Committee meets three times during the school year and as necessary when situations arise. Meeting dates are:
- September 24, 2019 at 4:00 pm at the District Office
- January 28, 2020 at 4:00 pm at the District Office
- April 28, 2020 at 4:00 pm. at the District Office – canceled due to COVID-19
Mission Statement:
The Safety Committee is a blend of school personnel and community partners, including first responders. The committee is charged to periodically review safety and security procedures, emerging trends that may impact schools and make recommendations to policies and administrative regulations as needed.
Committee Goals:
- Review safety programs, strategies, and make recommendations as appropriate.
- Examine safety and security issues related to the school system and make recommendations as appropriate.
- Explore ways to involve the community in promoting school safety.
- Regularly review emergency preparedness of the school system.
2019-2020 Committee Members
Name |
Agency |
| Aimee VanNice | Principal – Washington |
| Chris Fritsch | Superintendent |
| Dale Primmer | Director of Community Justice |
| Dan Primus | District Attorney’s Office |
| Dave Williams | Principal – SMS |
| Digna Morena | Juvenile Detention |
| Julie Muller | PSD Board Member |
| Karl Farber | Oregon State Police |
| Lance Zaugg | School Resource Officer |
| Lynn Lieuallen | PSD Board Member |
| Michele Madril | InterMountain ESD Communications |
| Michelle Jones | PSD Director of Business Services |
| Ryan Heinrich | Nixyaawii Community School |
| Shawn Penninger | Assistant Fire Chief |
| Stuart Roberts | Pendleton City Police |
| Thyra Lepak | Mid Columbia Bus Company |
| Terry Rowan | Umatilla County Sherriff’s Department |
| Timothy Addleman | Tribal Police Department |
| Troy Jerome | PHS – Athletic Director |
The Pendleton School District assures that no person shall on the grounds of race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability or income as provided by Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and related authorities, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be otherwise subjected to discrimination under any Pendleton School District sponsored program or activity.
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