Spring Hill Schools hosted its School Safety in Focus: A Spring Hill Community Conversation event on October 7, bringing together district leaders, law enforcement partners, staff, parents, and community members for a collaborative discussion on maintaining and enhancing student and campus safety. The conversation highlighted the district’s strong foundation of security measures already in place, including the presence of School Resource Officers (SROs), the use of the Centegix alert system, locked main offices with buzz-in access, and the consistent supervision and vigilance of teachers and staff. Participants also noted the district’s strong culture of community involvement and volunteerism as a key strength that supports safety efforts.
During the discussion, attendees identified several areas for improvement and emerging safety concerns. These included the need for additional cameras (particularly at elementary schools) along with enhanced real-time law enforcement access to camera feeds. Participants also discussed consolidating access points at the high school, addressing the issue of propped open doors, and reviewing practices around bag monitoring and visitor management. Many community members expressed interest in expanding the SRO program to include an elementary presence or employing retired law enforcement or military personnel as on-site security.
Looking ahead, the group emphasized strengthening partnerships among schools, law enforcement, parents, and local businesses to support future safety initiatives. Ideas included expanding volunteer programs such as Watch D.O.G.S., developing mental health partnerships with Johnson County Mental Health, and pursuing grant funding to enhance building security and emergency preparedness. The district will continue exploring the addition of a fourth SRO beginning in January and will assess funding opportunities to support both technological upgrades and personnel resources that promote a safe and supportive environment for all students and staff.
Spring Hill Schools extends sincere appreciation to all who attended and contributed their insights during this important community conversation. The district values ongoing feedback and invites anyone who was unable to attend—or who wishes to share additional thoughts—to complete the School Safety Comment Submission Form, available at this link.
