Security upgrades coming to Kenosha schools after shooting scare

KENOSHA, Wis. – Security upgrades are coming to Kenosha schools after a teen tried to break into a building with an airsoft gun, according to the Kenosha Unified School District (KUSD).

The district-wide security upgrades include the following:

-Retraining office staff on visitor protocols.

– New monitors so that staff can see the outdoor cameras better.

– Part-time workers stationed at the front doors of schools that do not have a controlled entrance.

These locations include:

-Bose primary school

-Curtis Strange Elementary School

-Forest Park Elementary School

-Jeffery Elementary School

-Harvey Elementary School

-Lance High School

-Whittier Elementary School

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In an emailed statement to TMJ4, KUSD outlined plans to further improve security, including installing controlled entrances at the remaining schools, updating cameras, replacing exterior doors, installing shatterproof window film and adding more card readers. The total cost of these upgrades is more than $13 million.

The administration will submit these topics to the Board of Education for consideration and possible inclusion in the referendum being developed for February 18, 2025.

“This recent incident underscores the need to address safety within our schools. We are making it a priority at this time to address all areas we can because ensuring a safe environment for our students and staff is not only essential, it is our top priority,” said KUSD Superintendent Dr. Jeff Weiss. “If these proposed safety and security improvements are included in the upcoming referendum, we will look to our community at the February elections for support to make these crucial changes a reality.”

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The Board of Education will discuss ballot language for the February referendum and take possible action at its Nov. 19 regular meeting.

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-To apply to Whittier Elementary School, click here.

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