Creating a Culture of Safety in K‑12 by Building Buy-in and Accountability
With growing concerns around school safety, accountability and stakeholder alignment are essential. The Comprehensive School Building Buy-In and Accountability webinar brings together expert voices to discuss how K‑12 leaders are rethinking safety culture and collaboration on campus.
Sponsored by ASIS International, this webinar features Jill Lemond, Vice President of Education at Evolv Technology and former district administrator, alongside Britney Fortner, Director of Safety and Security at Mansfield Independent School District (TX), a growing district serving over 35,000 students.
Key learning points:
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Shared Responsibility for Safety: Building a true culture of safety in schools requires participation from everyone – teachers, administrators, security teams, and even students. Jill and Britney emphasize that effective safety plans only succeed when all stakeholders feel empowered and informed.
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From Planning to Practice: Mansfield ISD implemented a multi-layered safety strategy that includes Evolv’s AI-based weapons detection. Britney shares how their team addressed logistical concerns and communicated clearly with parents, staff, and students to ensure trust and smooth adoption.
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Real-World Lessons & Impact: The speakers outline what success looks like in the first year of implementation, from reducing screening bottlenecks to creating more confident campus environments.
