Saint Elizabeth Parish is committed to fostering a safe, secure and supportive environment. Our work to strengthen the safety and security measures in all parish facilities is ongoing. Below is a list of our current safety practices and procedures for the Education Center:

• Secured Education Center Building
  • Swipe card access for staff – new electronic key system installed
  • Secure vestibules in education center entrances
  • Advanced notification to education center office staff of expected visitors
  • Daily facility door checks by staff
• Emergency Drills
  • Evacuation, secure building, severe weather, fire, and announced/unannounced lockdown drills for parish school and EFF programs
• 24/7 Emergency responder access to all parish facilities
• Ongoing improvements to cellular and Wi-Fi signals within the education center
• Safe Environment procedures
  • Federal and PA State background checks for all parish staff, school staff, volunteers and contracted workers who have contact with children
  • Safe environment/mandated reporter training for all parish staff, school staff and volunteers who have contact with children
• Automated exterior defibrillators (AEDs) installed in social hall & gym