Components of a secure school

http://www.campussafetymagazine.com/article/11-components-of-a-secure-school-front-entrance

We know that protecting our schools from unwanted visitors is an imperfect thing at best.  I found this article to be very interesting, as well as an outstanding tool to evaluate where each school is in meeting the safety and security components of the most heavily traveled location in our buildings, the front door. Finding a proper balance between safety and security and a welcoming entrance can be a tough act but it is the first line of defense when it comes to our schools, therefore it requires proper attention.

While my school meets most of these criteria, the fact that we are in an older building limits us from following through on several of the vital recommendations, as well as the areas that my SRO has pointed out.  In reality this article represents the, "...if I could design my school building the way I would want..." mentality.  I know that there are areas that we should address and fix but I also know that there are just some things that I cannot change.  I guess as in everything, it is a constant work in progress as well as working with your limitations.