CENTEGIX® | Education
North Carolina School Safety Standards
CENTEGIX® | Education
North Carolina School Safety Standards
In June 2021, the North Carolina Task Force for Safer Schools endorsed the five-year North Carolina State Action Plan for School Safety (SAPSS). The SAPSS aims to “coordinate North Carolina school safety efforts across state government and with communities and schools so that efforts are efficient and effective and undertaken with accountability and shared responsibility.” The action plan emphasizes a proactive approach to school safety. This approach mandates that schools establish school safety plans conducive to creating positive learning environments in North Carolina schools. The SAPSS also recommends that districts enhance existing school- and community-based safety solutions and take a data-driven approach to improving safety.
North Carolina Center for Safer Schools Awards Grant Funding
The North Carolina Department of Public Instruction’s Center for Safer Schools (CFSS) announced $35 million in school safety grants in January 2024. The CFSS distributed these funds to North Carolina schools in early 2024. Schools can use grant funding toward purchases and improvements that help them meet SAPSS goals. These investments can include professional development training for school staff to support students experiencing anxiety, trauma, or behavioral issues and school-based mental health services.
Safety equipment purchases are also eligible for CFSS grant funding. These may include:
Communication devices
Safety software upgrades
Cameras
Vape detectors
Badge readers
Keyless entry systems
Remote door openers
Weapons detection systems
Other safety technologies
According to North Carolina State Superintendent Catherine Truitt, “Nothing is more important than making our schools safer and more secure, and these grants will continue to play a vital role. This funding will help improve school security in many ways, including updating technology and training to prevent future emergencies.”
The CENTEGIX Safety Platform®: a North Carolina School Safety Solution
The CENTEGIX Safety Platform is the foundation of a multilayered school safety plan. It helps districts meet SAPSS goals and create a culture of safety in North Carolina schools. The technologies included in the Safety Platform qualify for CFSS grant funding and assist administrators in meeting grant reporting requirements.
The CENTEGIX Safety Platform facilitates:
Accelerated emergency response using an innovative incident command system
Seamless and efficient lockdown procedures
Foundational knowledge on which to base active shooter plans and procedures
A streamlined and expedited process for requesting help during medical emergencies
Staff access to missing student information in the event of student elopement
Quick access to the vital data needed for successful reunification plans
The CENTEGIX Safety Platform: Creating a Culture of Safety
CENTEGIX solutions are a foundation for a school safety plan that prioritizes staff and students’ safety and well-being. The following features of the CENTEGIX Safety Platform make it an effective North Carolina school safety solution:
Reliable communication: no Wi-Fi or cellular connectivity is required.
Ease of adoption: staff is not required to download or learn to use an app.
Rapid access to first responders: staff can connect immediately to diverse emergency services.
Communication in emergencies: first responder agencies can coordinate in real time.
Instant alerts: integration with local public safety answering points facilitates 911 calls and mobile notifications.
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CENTEGIX Safety Report
2025 School Safety Trends: Together, Training and Technology Save Lives
Discover our latest, comprehensive analysis of school safety incidents gathered from the CENTEGIX Safety Platform® usage data for the 2024-2025 school year, as well as insights from the hundreds of school safety and district administration leaders we’ve connected with over the last 12 months, in our report 2025 School Safety Trends: Together, Training and Technology Save Lives.
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We engage with teachers and staff every day to understand how CrisisAlert supports them, and here’s what they’ve shared:
Student with known medical conditions fainted during class. [CrisisAlert] made the response to a sick student much faster.
I was standing at the front of my classroom when a student began having a seizure and fell face down onto the floor. I went to care for the student. One of the other students used the classroom phone to call the front office but the line was busy. I clicked the [CrisisAlert] button three times…CrisisAlert worked perfectly and we were able to get emergency services to the school quickly. Time would have been wasted if I had to wait for a call to go through to the office, have an admin paged and sent to my classroom, and then a call go out to 911. I have peace of mind knowing I have access to my CrisisAlert.
Student had a medical crisis. I have had this for over 2 years and never had to use it. It made me feel safe knowing that it got so many people on the way without me having to physically call anyone. This allowed me to provide care to the student until help arrived.
Championing Safe Schools with Educators and Educator Associations
CrisisAlert Is in a Class of Its Own
We don’t just raise the bar. We built it.
CrisisAlert leads the industry in wearable panic button technology. As the most trusted, proven, and deployed solution on the market, it delivers unrivaled reliability, redundancy, notification, and response capabilities.
Unlike other wearable panic buttons, CrisisAlert activates a fully integrated emergency response and notification system, including flashing strobes, intercom announcements, and computer screen takeovers. It’s the only solution with 100% campus-wide coverage that immediately sends a digital map to first responders with precise location details, down to the exact floor and room, detailing every safety asset in proximity of the alert, to protect your staff wherever they are.
In an Emergency, You Need CrisisAlert™
See how our CrisisAlert wearable mobile panic button empowers staff to get help instantly in an emergency.
Ready to Connect with a CENTEGIX Specialist to Learn More?
Alysse Daniels, M.Ed.
Senior RVP, Strategic Accounts
Phone: 404-202-3813
Email: adaniels@centegix.com
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