by Usa Somboon & Rick Nelson
usomboon@isb.ac.th & rickn@isb.ac.th
Dear ISB Community Members,
Earlier this semester, ISB engaged experts from the US to conduct a security audit of ISB. One of the major recommendations is that ISB consider installing a barrier in front of school (with access points) to enable our guards to better screen who enters the school campus.
To help us assess the system, we will be conducting some tests from May 25th to June 5th.
During this time, we will be putting up temporary fencing on the arrival/departure sidewalk at the front of the school. Three opening points will be in place for community members to pass through. Entry points will be located near the entryway to the Elementary Building, near the administration building/zig-zag path and by the Chevron Theater.
As we test the system, we would ask that all community members wear their ISB ID Cards each day. Students will be allowed to enter without an ID as per usual.
From 25 – 29 May: we will be testing the pedestrian flow as students, staff, parents and others enter the school. We will give reminders about the need for IDs to enter campus.
From 1-5 June: we will be requiring IDs from all adults that enter the ISB campus.
We would ask that community members who enter at the New Sports Complex or back gate (Sarawan gate) have their ID available to show the security guard at the gate. We will also have guards or administrators at the side service road to check for IDs for vehicles that park adjacent to the Chevron Theater (HS)
As a reminder, campus rules state that an official ISB ID must be worn by all community members and visitors while on campus. Community members who have lost or need an ISB ID, must contact the ISB Security Manager at ratthavi@isb.ac.th
to arrange for a new ID or pick-up a visitor ID at the main gate security house.
Please note that we may change the configuration of the barriers as we test the pedestrian flow. If the trial works well, we will look at the feasibility of some permanent barriers during the next school year.
We appreciate the open nature of our campus and enjoy having students and community members using our facilities after school and at weekends. The intent is to continue this but to better protect our students by establishing more robust campus screening mechanisms.
We appreciate the patience and understanding of the community as we work to enhance our safety and security practices on campus.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us.
Sincerely,
Usa Somboon (usomboon@isb.ac.th)
Headmistress
Rick Nelson (rickn@isb.ac.th)
Safety Manager