Security & Safety

The safety and security of our students, staff, and visitors is one of our top priorities. We strive to provide a safe and secure environment for the education of our future generations. Our District works closely with local law enforcement as well as outside professional consultants to implement safety procedures and policies. Which include:

Restricted Visitor Access (see Visitor Information Below)
Monthly Safety Drills
3-4 Armed Security Officers on campus during school hours.
Mandatory ID Badge Policy for all faculty & staff.
In addition, Wilmington Area School District utilizes the following to enhance the security of our school campus:

120+ Security Cameras (excludes school bus cameras)
Electronic Door Access and Monitoring on every external door.
FCC Licensed Radio Communications Network
RAPTOR Visitor Background Check System
Battery + Generator Power Backup for all Cameras & Door Access Systems

WASD THREAT ASSESSMENT TEAM

Wilmington Area School District maintains building level Threat Assessment Teams. The purpose of the teams is to provide assessment and intervention with students whose behavior may indicate a threat to the safety of the student, other students, school employees, school facilities, the community, and others.

To report a potential threat:

Anonymously-Safe2Say Something – or call 1-844-SAF2SAY (723-2729)

Contact the building Principal 724-656-8866:

Elementary x3000

Middle School x2000

High School x1000

Contact the School Safety Coordinator x6600

Contact the Superintendent x6000

VISITOR INFORMATION

Visitors to our campus are required to enter through the designated visitor entrances during school hours. The entrances are located at the High School office entrance and the Elementary main entrance. Note: Visitor access through the Middle School entrance is prohibited.

Visitors and their possessions are subject to search by security personal before entering a school. Additionally, visitors may required to provide valid government issued ID (ex: Drivers License) which may be compared to state and federal criminal and child abuse lists electronically.

QUESTIONS OR CONCERNS REGARDING SCHOOL SAFETY SHOULD BE DIRECTED TO YOUR STUDENT’S PRINCIPAL OR TO THE SUPERINTENDENT.

ANYTHING REMOTELY INTERPRETED AS A THREAT TO THE DISTRICT SHOULD BE REPORTED TO 911 ASAP

Dr. Terence Meehan
Superintendent
TMeehan@wasd.school
724-656-8866

Brandon Phillian
Director of Educational Services
Phillian@wasd.school
724-656-8866 x6600

Brendan Hathaway
High School Principal
BHathaway@wasd.school
724-656-8866 x1000

Robert Kwiat
Middle School Principal
Kwiat@wasd.school
724-656-8866 x2000

Allison Ciavarino
Elementary Principal
Ciavarino@wasd.school
724-656-8866 x3000

MEET OUR STAFF

Wilmington Area School District employs three armed security personnel. We welcome their dedication and extensive experience!

Paul Fitzgerald

Paul is a 1983 Grad of Lawrence County Vo-Tech. After high school, he joined the US Air Force and served as a member of the Security Police for ten years on active duty, and 2 Years in the Air Nat. Guard. After an Honorable Discharge, Paul worked at a juvenile facility in Hagerstown Maryland. In June of 1995, He was hired by the Pennsylvanian Department of Corrections and started as a Corrections Officer. Paul moved up through the ranks and retired as a Lieutenant in July 2018.

Robert Fundoots

Robert is a 1986 graduate of New Castle High School. He earned a degree in criminal justice from YSU. Following graduation, Mr. Fundoots was employed at New Castle Youth Development Center for 24 years. Following the closure of the YDC facility, he worked at for the Pennsylvania Department of Corrections for 4 years.

Sean Swartz

Sean is a local graduate of WMASD. He served three years in the United States Army with the 2nd Infantry Division DMZ Operations. After an honorable discharge, Sean worked as a State Corrections Officer for 20 years. He joined the WASD Security Team in 2012.