smart evacuation signage with real-time monitoring, two-way communication, and automatic emergency alerts. “In the event of an emergency the sign and the software triggers through sound and then it’ll turn on the camera and then the signage will direct individuals away from threat by using color coding,” Lorey adds, calling it a “game changer” for school safety. The district is also expanding early learning opportunities, adding preschool classrooms at Jasper Elementary to meet community demand. Its innovative employee childcare program, serving children from birth to age five, doubles as a workbased learning site for education students. “It’s a value-add for our employees,” Lorey notes, while providing hands-on experience for future educators. These strategic upgrades demonstrate the district’s commitment to creating safe, modern learning environments that benefit both students and the wider community. 319 CIVIL AND MUNICIPAL VOLUME 06, ISSUE 09 GREATER JASPER CONSOLIDATED SCHOOLS
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