OUR MISSION
The Friends of Safe Schools United States of America is a 501(c)(3) public charity committed to improving safety in and around schools. Our approach to improving safety is rooted in improving communication, awareness and participating in programs that inspire positive behavior, cooperative relationships and a safer school environment.
Pennsylvania Chapter Directors
Dr. Johannah Vanatta, Superintendent
Chartiers Valley School District
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Dr. Nicole Bezila, Director of Pupil Services
North Hills School District
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Chief Aaron Vanatta
Quaker Valley School District Police
Sewickley, Pennsylvania
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News:
Hamlet: Task force will examine disparities, biases in safety at Pittsburgh's public schools
January 5, 2021
PITTSBURGH, Pa-
The Pittsburgh Public Schools on Tuesday announced the formation of a task force that will support efforts to eliminate systemic race- and ability-based inequities across the district.
The “Re-Imagine School Safety Task Force” will examine school safety policies and develop measures that seek to reduce the harm of punitive measures on students — particularly students of color — in the new year.
School resource officer commended
December 22, 2020
SAXTON BOROUGH, Pa. -
Two special events happened at Saxton Borough Council’s Dec. 14 meeting.
First, council presented borough police officer and Tussey Mountain student resource officer (SRO) Dave Buseck with a commendation for saving a student’s life on Oct. 8 while on duty at the Tussey Mountain High School cafeteria.