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Oct. 14, 2024-- Buildings are closed to students today in recognition of Columbus Day, but district staff utilized a shortened work day to partake in professional development. There were plenty of trainings, workshops, and activities to choose from, but one of the most important involved the safety and security of students and staff.

At the Maria Ressa Auditorium at High School North, Raptor Technologies hosted an in-depth training regarding reunification. This is an important and notable training, as not many districts are able to accommodate this workshop, and Raptor representatives flew out from as far as Idaho to run the session. Staff members from front offices, security teams, and other district departments took part (below), and reps from more than 20 neighboring NJ districts were in attendance to witness how Toms River handles its emergency reunification process.
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Above, Superintendent Mike Citta, executive assistant Susan Nelson, and Assistant Superintendent Jim Ricotta provide an upbeat intro to attendees of the Raptor reunification training session. Below, Raptor's sales rep Christine McNally greets attendees.


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Above, Raptor technical trainer Lori Braseth flew in from Idaho to work with Toms River Regional Schools. Below, Jim Ricotta welcomes to the crowd to the training session, which included practice sessions, an arena walk thru, and phone app refreshers.


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