Security Measures

Dear Franklin Parents/Guardians:

In late January you were informed of new security measures the Council Bluffs School District is putting in place to enhance student safety at school.  On Wednesday of this week, you will notice that a magnetic lock and buzzer system will be activated at the front door of our school. 

The front door to Franklin School will be open from 8:30-8:45 a.m. each morning as students arrive. The door will then be locked at 8:45 a.m. through the end of the school day.  If you or your student comes to school after this time, you will need to press the button on the right-hand wall to notify the office of your presence.  A camera monitor has been installed in the office that shows us who is at the front door.  Our secretary, or other staff member in the office, will talk to you via the wall panel and ask your name and the purpose for your visit.  Identification may be requested.  Please plan to state your student’s name so that we can verify you as an approved contact for a child at Franklin as listed on the enrollment form.  After this verification is complete, you will hear the door unlock, and you can enter the school.  Please proceed directly to the office to sign in and receive a Visitor sticker.

I would ask that you make sure the contacts you have identified for your student at Franklin are current and accurate.  You can review your child’s contact information by going to the District website and logging into your PowerSchool account. If you don’t have PowerSchool access, you can call our school office for directions. Any additions or deletions can be completed by our school secretary.  Please be sure to notify us if there is a change in who will be picking up your child from school during the school day, or if someone new would be accessing your child at school.  As you know, we will not dismiss a child to someone not identified as a contact person, nor will we allow any other unknown person to enter the building. 

As with anything new, it will take time for all of us to adjust to this system.  I appreciate your patience as we learn to manage this new security feature.  Our efforts are completely focused on keeping all children and staff safe at Franklin. Thank you.

Sincerely,

Lori Swanson

Principal