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Additionally, as previously reported,this is some discussion about rolling out ALICE training in Lexington,though such a decision would be made with parent input. Wilmington has successfully implemented this training in its schools, and has been a resource to Lexington in this regard. Meg explained an important principle of ALICE training: research indicates that locking down is the worst thing to do. In fact, it is better (i.e., a higher number of lives saved) when people in an active shooter training run away from the site. If that is not possible,the door to the room where students and teachers are located should be barricaded.Active shooter situations typically last three to six minutes. Barricading deters the shooter, and can save lives, and in fact, did so in the Virginia Tech shooting. In order to ensure everyone in the LPS community is prepared, Meg is working with central administration to get substitutes trained in ALICE as well. There are plans to introduce ALICE training to parents and guardians this fall. The meeting next moved on to the School Improvement Plan; its review is one of the key responsibilities of the SBC.A short discussion followed. Meg explained that many of the plan's goals transfer from year to year, and provides a road map for the school. The plan is a snapshot of what is going on at Bridge; Meg and her team utilize from a more detailed plan,with data and evaluation methodology. The School Improvement Plan is deliberately broad and general to order to be accessible to the larger community and to show alignment across LPS. She added that mental health has been highlighted this year. She also mentioned that this plan is posted to the Bridge website and is helpful to new teachers and families to understand our priorities. The format of the School Improvement Plan is determined by the superintendent, and may therefore change with the new superintendent assumes her role. Meg will present the plan to School Committee in June. A parent asked about the all school meetings and the ability of getting speakers in during that time to show different ways adults chose professions. Meg said outside speakers are often brought in by individual teachers to support a lesson or academic unit.All school meetings are short and typically highlight people within the Bridge community. She suggested that this idea be forwarded to Darlene McAvoy who oversees the ACT program for the PTA. Sejal Patel offered to follow up with Darlene. Lucia Brower also said she would pass along a contact at Junior Achievement who may be able to connect Bridge to speakers. Meeting concluded at 8:35 AM. The next Bridge Site-Based Council Meeting will be held Friday,June 8 at 8:00 AM in the Bridge Library. FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: contact Meg Colella, Principal and Co-Chair (mcolellaPlexingtonma.org), and Kimberly Hensle Lowrance, Parent Representative and Co-Chair (khensle@gmail.com), or visit https://Ips.lexingtonma.org/domain/481. 2