[Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 95 (Wednesday, June 23, 2010)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1172]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




CONGRATULATING KELLER INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT FOR WINNING THE 2010 
                        TEXAS SAFE SCHOOLS AWARD

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                        HON. MICHAEL C. BURGESS

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, June 23, 2010

  Mr. BURGESS. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize the Keller 
Independent School District in Keller, Texas. Keller ISD is the winner 
of the 2010 Texas Safe School Award, which is given to the school 
district with the most comprehensive security plan in the State.
  Keller ISD has implemented a system where campus doors are locked and 
visitors are buzzed in at one or two locations. At most schools, 
visitors are routed directly to the office where drivers' licenses are 
scanned through the Raptor System. The program compares the 
identification with sex offender databases and issues an alert if 
necessary. The system also prints out a sticker with the person's name 
and driver's license photo.
  Districts were judged on their collaborative efforts with local law 
enforcement and emergency personnel, the number of student resource 
officers, staff development and student training for emergencies, 
violence and drug abuse prevention, anti-bullying and safe dating 
initiatives, mentoring and community participation and innovations.
  Madam Speaker, I would like to submit for the Record the names of the 
Keller ISD staff that were instrumental in achieving this honor:
  Jeff Baker--Director of Planning and Development
  Cliff Jaynes--Coordinator of Emergency Management and Security
  Danny Mitchell--Security Specialist
  Scott Kessel--Director of Guidance and Counseling
  Marcene Weatherall--Coordinator of Drug and Alcohol Prevention
  The Texas School Safety Center solicits nominations each year for 
districts that demonstrate a multi-layered approach to security. The 
award will be presented at the annual Texas Safe Schools Conference.
  Madam Speaker, I proudly rise today to recognize Keller ISD, winner 
of the 2010 Texas Safe School Award. Keller ISD is to be highly 
commended for their ongoing efforts to ensure the safety of its 
students, faculty and staff. It is an honor to represent Keller ISD in 
the U.S. House of Representatives.

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