Results of Safety and Security Audit to be presented at Moorhead School Board meeting

MOORHEAD (KVRR-KFGO) – Moorhead Area Public Schools recently completed a Safety and Security Audit. It was conducted in partnership with Zeal Education Group, a national school safety consulting firm.

The audit included on-site evaluations, reviews of building access and procedures, collaboration with law enforcement and Building Emergency Response Teams (BERT) and surveys gathering feedback from staff and families.

The district has been reviewing the findings and planning next steps as it prepares to identify priority recommendations, develop timelines and coordinate resources for implementation.

“Our promise is to be transparent about both the immediate steps we take and the long-term commitments ahead,” said Superintendent Brandon Lunak. “Adding an additional SRO is one important step, and the audit findings will guide continued improvements across our schools.”

The district will share the audit report and its initial response with the public and the School Board on Monday, Jan. 26.

Following that presentation, the district says it will communicate additional information to staff, families and the community, including a roadmap for safety enhancements.

Also on Monday, the school board members will approve the School Resource Officer agreement with the City of Moorhead.

In December, the district added another School Resource Officer as an additional safety resource for students and staff.

“This addition strengthens our layered approach to school safety and supports the positive relationships that are so important in our schools,” said Lunak.

Officer Beth Jutting joined the SRO team on Dec. 15 and is based at the Moorhead High School Career Academy.