Safety Initiative

Security Improvements Needed

• 10’x15’ Guard Station…………………………………………………..……....….. $150,000
• Lift arm access control……………………………………………………….……... $25,000
• License plate recognition software/hardware…………………………………….... $35,000
• Ameristar Montage Fence ………………………………………………….……... $860,000
• Black vinyl-coated chain link fence ………………………………………….…… $215,000

The Safety Initiative Goal

• Goal: Raise $210,000 for a guard station to be implemented at the entrance to the Providence campus. 
• Detail: We are fortunate to have a campus with access limited to one driveway entrance. By adding a guard station at this entry point, we will be adding an extra layer of security. We currently have two Harrell Group security team members patrolling our campus. Upon implementation of this extra layer of security, we will add a third Harrell Group team member to manage the entrance of the school. Along with the guard station, we also plan on implementing a barrier arm that can control traffic and software that provides license plate recognition.

The Safety Initiative Stretch Opportunity:

Funds received above the guard station goal will be used to implement whatever portion of the fencing funds allow.

• Goal: Begin funding a barrier fence that would enclose the campus.
• Detail: The barrier fence will consist of two types of fencing. In the areas that are out of sight (in the woods), we look forward to installing an 8 ft. black vinyl-coated chain link fence with razor wire. The rest of the campus will be surrounded by an 8 ft. tall ornamental metal fence with brick columns, similar to the fence around the playground.

Cost:

• Black vinyl-coated chain link fence……………………………………… $215,000
• Ameristar Montage Fence………………………………………………... $860,000

Implementation Plan: Assuming we meet our goal for the guard station, we will install the station during the summer of 2024. Any funds received above the goal for the guard station will be used to implement whatever portion of the fencing funds allow.