FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
NEWS RELEASE
October 2, 2014
For More Information, contact:
Luther Strange
Joy Patterson (334) 242-7491
Alabama Attorney General
Claire Haynes (334) 242-7351
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AG STRANGE ANNOUNCES WINNERS OF 2014
SAFE SCHOOLS INITIATIVE AWARDS OF EXCELLENCE
(MONTGOMERY) – Attorney General Luther Strange today announced the winners of
the 2014 Alabama Safe Schools Awards of Excellence. Since Attorney General Strange
reinstituted these awards, the emphasis has been on technological advances dealing with modern
safety challenges. As a result of last year’s program, the Attorney General compiled a “Best
Practices” guide, and schools this year were judged by their implementation of these
recommended practices. A panel of judges reviewed nominations to determine a winner from
each of the eight state school board districts.
“The safety of our children at schools is a paramount concern and we must work together
to ensure that Alabama schools take the best possible protective measures,” said Attorney
General Strange. “Each year, we learn from the successes of those who are recognized for
excellence. We commend these outstanding schools, and look forward to implementing these
Best Practices to keep all Alabama schoolchildren safe from harm.”
Awards will be personally presented by Attorney General Strange in coming weeks to the
eight winning schools.
Below is a list of the eight recipients of a 2014 Attorney General’s Safe Schools Initiative
Award of Excellence for each State School Board district:
District 1, Orange Beach Elementary, Orange Beach, Baldwin County;
District 2, Beauregard Elementary School, Opelika, Lee County;
District 3, Lincoln High School, Lincoln, Talladega County;
District 4, Northington Elementary School, Tuscaloosa, Tuscaloosa County;
District 5, Meadow View Elementary School, Alabaster, Shelby County;
District 6, Hayden Elementary School, Hayden, Blount County;
District 7, Haleyville High School, Haleyville, Winston County;
District 8, Oak Park Middle School, Decatur, Morgan County.
Note: The Attorney General’s compilation of Best Practices may be found at
http://www.ago.alabama.gov/Page-AL-Safe-Schools-Initiative-Best-Practices-2013.
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