The 2024/2025 CCSD Excellence in School Safety Award was presented to Burney Harris Lyons Middle School for:
- Achieving the GA DOE’s Ready GA Seal of Preparedness Certification
- Conducting additional safety drills beyond those required by the state
- Continuous improvement of safety measures and knowledge of emergency preparedness best practices
- Outstanding communication concerning school safety
The photo of the larger group includes, from left to right:
CCSD Director of Safety, Patrick Dyer
CCSD Chief of Police, Terry Reid
BHL Principal, Dr. Annie Turman
BHL AP/School Safety Officer, Jenna Suares
BHL AP, Dr. Charlotte Lester
CCSD Fire Safety Technician, Brandon Fouche
BHL SRO, Todd Guidici
CCSD Police Lt. Jerry Johnson