Santee Schools Hire First Safety Director | San Diego News

Santee School District just hired its first-ever Director of Safety and Security, Michael Castillo, a seasoned campus safety pro from the University of San Diego. His mission? To overhaul emergency preparedness, strengthen ties with local first responders, and build on existing safety systems like cameras and panic buttons. This move follows a sobering Safe and Sound Schools assessment — launched by Sandy Hook parents — that demanded a dedicated safety leader. The timing is critical: it comes after renewed grief over Andy Williams’ resentencing and the district’s ongoing efforts to heal and improve. Superintendent Kristin Baranski, who was a principal during the Santana High tragedy, sees this as a vital step toward ensuring every student and staff member feels truly safe as the new school year begins. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/3e9857cbf3d667a7