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Founded in 2002, Raptor has partnered with over 52,000 schools globally, including over 5,000 K-12 U.S. school districts, to provide integrated visitor, volunteer, emergency management, safeguarding, and early intervention software and services that cover the full spectrum of school and student safety.

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Safe Return: How Schools Can Prepare for a Back-to-School, Part 1

MarketScale
August 13, 2024
back-to-school safety preparations
Director of Safety and Emergency Management at Fairview Park City Schools
Dr. Amy Grosso
Michael Matthews
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In today’s episode of School Safety Today by Raptor Technologies, join host Dr. Amy Grosso as she sits down with Michael Matthews, the Director of Operations for the Fairview Park City School District in the Greater Cleveland Area.  Together, they discuss the crucial preparations and strategies necessary for ensuring a safe return to school for students and staff. 

KEY POINTS: 

  • The importance of balancing physical safety measures with the well-being of students and staff 
  • Implementing small, manageable changes over time rather than overwhelming staff with large-scale reform 
  • The critical role of engaging the entire school community, including staff and local agencies 

 Our guest, Michael Matthews, is the Director of Operations for the Fairview Park City School District in the Greater Cleveland Area. Michael oversees all operational aspects of the district, including business affairs and human resources. With fifteen years of experience as an Elementary Principal and Associate Middle School Principal and eight years as an Elementary Teacher, Michael is dedicated to prioritizing the well-being of students and staff in every decision, ensuring that all stakeholders have the essential tools for success. 

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