Strongsville Schools Install New Safety Measure

STRONGSVILLE, OH — Strongsville Schools have installed BOLO sticks in all classrooms, thanks to a donation from Clark-Reliance.

BOLO Sticks reinforce locked doors and are used in the event of a school or classroom lockdown. Every classroom in the district has received a BOLO stick.

The Strongsville police and fire departments helped install the safety devices in classrooms, the district said. When students return to in-person learning, BOLO sticks will be present in all classrooms.

“We value our relationship with Clark-Reliance and appreciate their generous donation that helped to support the funding necessary to add the BOLO Stick safety devices to our classrooms. Our District is stronger because of community partners like Clark-Reliance and their willingness to contribute to the continued growth of Strongsville City Schools,” said Cameron Ryba, superintendent of Strongsville City Schools.

Clark-Reliance is a member of the Strongsville Schools Business Advisory Council, which provides guidance to Strongsville High students. The company designs, manufactures and distributes level indication and control and filtration and separation products and services.

“Clark-Reliance is proud to be a part of the Strongsville community. We are thankful for the forward-thinking of Dr. Ryba and his staff, along with Chief Fender and the Strongsville Police Department, for the opportunity to help fund programs like this that provide safe learning spaces for our community's children,” said Christopher Doherty, chief information officer for Clark-Reliance.