What does it really mean to engage a community in school safety? Beyond slogans and vision statements, how do schools, parents, and partners work together to create real impact?

In this episode of The Sound Off on School Safety, Michele Gay sits down with Amy Jeffs — a longtime partner and advocate for safer schools — to unpack what genuine community engagement looks like. From building trust to forging partnerships, Amy shares how schools can move from “talking the talk” to “walking the walk.”

In this conversation: - Why community engagement is more than a buzzword - Practical ways schools can partner with parents, nonprofits, and businesses - The role of trust and relationships in sustaining safety efforts - Challenges schools face when trying to involve their wider community - How inclusive engagement strengthens school culture and safety

👉 Listen now to learn how schools can harness the power of community to keep every student safe.

Guest Links:

Amy on LinkedIn:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/amy-jeffs-732940/

Status Solutions:

https://www.statussolutions.com/

Show Links:

Safe and Sound Schools:

https://safeandsoundschools.org

Connect with Michele:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/michele-gay/

Donate to support Safe and Sound Schools:

https://safe-and-sound-schools.web.app/