Safer Access

September 2024

Dear Families,

We have some important news to share regarding the safety measures at our school. In line with our commitment to enhance security practices, Booker T. has a new Safer Access system.  This system, which is being installed all NYC Public Schools, is designed to strengthen our existing safety and security practices as part of the overall visitor protocols at our school.

What is Safer Access?

The primary objective of the Safer Access system is to ensure that all doors remain locked outside of the morning-entry and afternoon-dismissal periods. When school doors are locked, visitors wishing to gain access to the building will ring the intercom at the main entrance door or ADA-accessibility entrance if needed and identify themselves before access is granted into the school building. Safer Access allows our main desk School Safety Agents and/or school staff to be able to see and speak with visitors before granting them access inside. All visitors to our school will continue to be treated with courtesy, professionalism, and respect while awaiting entry into our building. In addition to enhancing safety, this system allows for easy access for first responders during an emergency.

Safer Access panels have been installed at the main entrance and the the ADA-accessibility entrance.

Safer Access will greatly contribute to maintaining a secure learning environment for our students and staff.