Assistant Superintendent Michelle Martinello said the district "currently have[s] a total of 15 security guards," all of whom are safety-care trained and CPR certified and receive sensitivity training from the district director of social work. Martinello told the School Committee the district also has a school resource officer on site and has established regular meetings between Chelsea High administration and lead security to improve communication.

Martinello described several operational measures at Chelsea High School intended to reduce harms and improve safety: random searches at entry (the staff member on duty picks a random number and searches that position in line), handheld wands for screening, a requirement that students keep IDs visible, and a new Yonder pouch system intended to keep phones and small devices secured during the school day. "We also have wands now," she said, and staff have been asked to keep a log of items pulled in searches so the committee can begin to analyze trends.

The assistant superintendent said the logs show the items most often collected this year have been cell phones taken from Yonder pouches; school staff then secure confiscated phones in the office and apply accountable disciplinary steps. Martinello described effects she has observed: "I've really seen a huge positive change with the no phone policy" — students are talking more in the cafeteria, using the library for socializing and study, and appearing less absorbed in devices.

During a question-and-answer period, students and committee members raised concerns about students who feel targeted during searches and about operational delays unlocking Yonder pouches in the morning. When asked about a formal grievance process, Martinello said there is not a formal written grievance procedure tied specifically to searches, but staff and student advisory structures exist for students to raise concerns: "we do tell students and we talk with students," and administration, social workers and committee representatives are available to hear reports and follow up. On operations, Martinello said the district is adjusting deployment and unlocking points to reduce wait times and has already added staff at entry points to speed processing.

Superintendent-level remarks summarized results of the spring safety survey given to families and staff. Dr. Abeyta reported that English-language respondents prioritized mental and behavioral-health supports as the most important area of security, while Spanish-language respondents rated physical building security most important. The survey also returned mixed views on metal detectors; respondents were divided and the design of the survey did not allow the district to determine why respondents preferred or opposed metal detectors.

Committee members and student representatives discussed these items in detail. Students pressed for clarity on how to raise complaints if they feel singled out; Martinello and other administrators urged students to report instances to building administrators or to the superintendent's advisory council so staff can investigate. No formal policy change or binding legal action was taken at the meeting; the presentation and Q&A were informational and directed staff to continue data collection and operational refinements.