What Should Long Island Do With School Security While Rebuilding From Sandy?

Janet Joyce Thursday, January 17, 2013

The world of education is rapidly changing from year to year. This is especially true here on Long Island, as well as other parts of the country that have been ravaged by tragedy, storm, and even budget cuts. Many kids today stand of the brink of uncertainty as administrators and legislatures continue to have discussions, debates, and behind closed door conversations about the state of security, repairs, and budgets for thousands of schools across the country.

A few days ago, New York brought 100 of the state's school administrators to talk about the security issues in schools, and what they can start to do about it. In another discussion, and legislative act, before this officials deemed it prudent to extend the school day for pre-kindergarten students. Before that, many schools were closing because of the damage done by Hurricane Sandy in October. All of thse things make for a very busy school department, but should they all be tackled at one time? 

Because of the recent events in Newtown, Connecticut many school officials are pushing the issue of security within the schools. This is a good idea and should be addressed. However, with so many schools still in disarray because of flood waters and wind damage, shouldn't that take precedence?

There are a lot of people who are looking into the needs of the schools across Long Island that are heavily damaged. We have run several stories here at Long Island Yellow Pages about those who are donating, volunteering, and giving of their resoruces to help bring schools, and classrooms, back to life. So, why doesn't this get more attention?

There is no questiont that our schools, and communities, need to feel safe about the children who are trusted into the care of teachers and administrators. Some of the classes, though, are bursting at the seams with children from other districts who are displaced because of damage to their school. Security in this matter is going to be tougher because of the high capacity.

But, all is not lost.

While looking for answers to the security problem, state officials, administrators, and legislatures should be combining that issue with the need for rebuilding and remodeling damaged schools. This will not only alleviate the overcrowding, but also bring about these new initiatives into the reopened schools.

Children are the minds, the workers, that talent, and the ideamakers of our future. Without a focus on their well-being, and their continued education success, we are a nation that will soon be starved for innovators and leaders.

janetj@longislandyellowpages.com

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