The Security Communications Department is the pulse of the Wichita Public Schools for critical communication services. School district dispatchers work twenty-four hours a day to coordinate and communicate vital information throughout the district in a timely manner. Monitoring activities at school district buildings and dispatching resources to campuses as necessary provides essential support and protection for the school district. Services include: dispatch services; radio communications; coordination with 911; alarm monitoring; severe weather reporting to campuses; and Crisis Team communication. Security Communications Dispatchers annually handle over 200,000 calls annually for information and assistance.

MISSION STATEMENT

TO:

Provide professional, prompt, and accurate radio and telephone services to the district and public.

IN A WAY THAT:

• Continually provides effectively trained/diversified personnel.
• Utilizes all resources for continual growth.
• Provides for accountability of actions.
• Enhances marketing to improve communications.

SO THAT:

We support the mission of the District by providing quality and consistent service, where customers are satisfied and the work force is valued and respected.