In response to recent national events and heightened concerns about school safety and public safety, we have been asked to share resources regarding how parents can help keep our students and community safe. One important program that has been brought to our attention is Be Smart, which focuses on secure firearm storage.
What is Be Smart?
Be Smart is a framework that parents, caretakers, and community leaders can follow to help keep their communities safe. The program provides a structured approach using the acronym SMART:
- Secure all guns in your home and vehicles
- Model responsible behavior around guns
- Ask about unsecured guns in other homes
- Recognize the role of guns in suicide
- Tell your peers to Be Smart
A Community Conversation
While our district’s primary focus remains on educational excellence and student support within our schools, we recognize that family safety extends beyond school hours and school grounds. The Be Smart program represents one resource that some families may find helpful as they navigate personal safety decisions in their homes and communities.
More Information
For families interested in learning more about secure storage practices and community safety resources, the Be Smart program offers additional materials and guidance at besmartforkids.org.
As always, our district remains focused on our core educational mission while supporting our families in accessing community resources that may be helpful to them.