The School Board’s Finance and Operations Committee has recommended the approval of the division’s contract with Allied Universal Security Services for the more than 80 contracted security guards used by Loudoun County Public Schools.
Amy Riccardi (Sterling) asked division staff members if the services provided by the contracted guards are reviewed, which staff said happens quarterly. Riccardi also said that “this contract is actually not really for security per se … but it’s really more about vestibule and visitor management.”
Committee Chair Deana Griffiths (Ashburn) said she was concerned about the contract because the guards are vetted and hired by Allied Universal, not school officials. She said she had heard stories of guards playing games on their phones while on duty and not being able to speak English…