Schools need every available resource at their discretion to ensure that classes are conducted without interruption or fear. In July 2022, the Ohio Facilities Construction Commission issued program guidelines that designated $100 million in federal funding for safety improvements in both public and chartered non-public schools.

If your school hasn’t taken advantage of this grant program yet, the following information will acquaint you with the process and give you an option that will improve vulnerable glass windows and doors inside and out.

Security Improvements for Eligible Schools

When considering ways to increase student safety in the event of a natural disaster or an active shooter scenario, eligible schools need to choose options that fit with their existing security program and also meet the established criteria under the ARPA School Security guidelines.

An eligible enhancement is defined as “a physical security enhancement, equipment, inspection and screening equipment, or other expenditure included on the Authorized Equipment List (AEL).” Upgrades to better protect students and faculty include everything from securing the building perimeter to making internal architectural modifications that strengthen and fortify classrooms as well as large gathering spaces, like cafeterias and gymnasiums.

Strong Interior Improvements Offer the Most Immediate Protection from an Internal Threat

Not all physical safeguards are obvious to the naked eye — or to would-be intruders. Glass surfaces, including interior windows, sidelites, curtain walls, door vision panels, and skylights, can be fortified with 8-mil 3M™ Ultra S800 film. This Safety and Security Film is designed to protect occupants from flying glass in the event of a bomb blast, explosion, weather-related incident, or projectile from an active shooter.

The 3M™ Ultra S800 film is anchored in place with 3M™ Impact Protection Attachment (IPA) Sealant. This combination preserves the integrity of the glass even when shattered and ensures fragments adhere to the film’s surface in an unanticipated situation. And if exterior double-paned windows also need to be fortified, 7-mil 3M™ Safety S70 (7mil) Exterior film is a smart choice.

Contact the Industry Experts at Sunray® to Make Your School Safer

Sunray® Window Films has been serving Northeast Ohio and the needs of its local educational facilities since 1994. Whether you’re applying for a grant today or planning ahead for the next school year, speak with a knowledgeable expert from Sunray® about adding Safety & Security Window Film to your to-do list. We’re happy to explain how these fortifying films enhance public safety.

Want to learn more about improving school safety? Check out these articles from our blog:

• Keep Students and Teachers Safer by Taking These Four Actions
• School Safety: Two Tactics Plus One Immediate Improvement

Contact Sunray® today via email at 800.295.8468.

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A robber using a sledgehammer to break the glass of a retail store.

Help hold your glass in place during tornadoes, severe winds, earthquakes, explosions, bomb blasts, and an attempted break-in. It helps maintain the integrity of a building’s outer shell to keep wind, rain and flying glass shards from wreaking havoc inside a building. Safety & Security Window Film also reduces damage and injury from indoor incidents like running into or throwing/hitting objects at glass doors or windows.

Sunray® Safety & Security Window Film Benefits:

• Provide around-the-clock passive protection against severe weather, bomb blasts, and intruders
• Reduce fading of furnishings and saves energy
• Keep intruders at bay
• Make ordinary glass shatter and penetration resistant
• Help deter smash & grab theft
• Provide personal and property protection for homes, offices and schools

Common Applications:

• Schools
• Offices
• Government buildings
• Retail storefronts
• Residential
• Hospitals
• Display cases
• Skylights
• Balconies and guardrails
• Spontaneous Glass Breakage Protection

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