< Back LEXINGTON FRONT ENTRANCE Door 1S Arrival & Parking The facility features a gated parking lot accessible via two main entrances: Primary Entrance: Located at the corner of Bataan Dr and S Fourth Ave . Secondary Entrance: Located on S Fifth Ave , mid-block between Bataan Dr and Lexington St. Designated Parking: Secure parking is available within the gated lot, with a path leading around the building to the street-side entrance. Building Entrance Location: The Safe School entrance is located on the south side of the building, facing Lexington St . Identification: Look for the recessed entrance under the stone header labeled "LEXINGTON SCHOOL." Buzz the doorbell to the right of the door for entry. Accessibility Features Ramps: There are accessibility ramps located on either side of the door to provide easy access to the entrance landing. Path of Travel: The entrance is elevated from the sidewalk, but the dual-ramp system ensures a step-free approach from either direction on Lexington St. Map Directions Previous Next

Comprehensive Educational Services Team ALL STAT TEAM ALEX CAMPOS CES/STAT Specialist Main Office acampos@west40.org More about Alex GINA SIERRA Evaluation Training & Licensure Coordinator Main Office gsierra@west40.org More about Gina PHIL ABRAHAM Director Comprehensive Educational Services Main Office pabraham@west40.org More about Phil STEVE BOGREN Chief Comprehensive Educational Services Officer Main Office sbogren@west40.org More about Steve ANA MOJARRO Licensure Specialist Main Office amojarro@west40.org More about Ana JEFF SMITH CES Specialist Main Office jeffsmith@west40.org More about Jeff RANDY BRAVERMAN School Safety and Threat Assessment Specialist Main Office rbraverman@west40.org More about Randy WIL GAGE Director of School Safety and Threat Assessment Main Office wgage@west40.org More about Wil RANDY BRAVERMAN School Safety and Threat Assessment Specialist Main Office rbraverman@west40.org PHIL ABRAHAM Director Comprehensive Educational Services Main Office pabraham@west40.org STEVE BOGREN Chief Comprehensive Educational Services Officer Main Office sbogren@west40.org WIL GAGE Director of School Safety and Threat Assessment Main Office wgage@west40.org ALEX CAMPOS CES/STAT Specialist Main Office acampos@west40.org

School Safety and Threat Assessment Specialist < Back RANDY BRAVERMAN School Safety and Threat Assessment Specialist rbraverman@west40.org Randy has 38 years of managing security operations in various roles, including as a law enforcement officer, Director of Security and Campus Safety, and currently as a School Security and Threat Assessment Specialist. Randy has overseen full-scale emergency crisis exercises and coordinated the efforts of local, county, and state authorities, military forces, hospitals, and school personnel within these exercises. An Emergency Prepardness Specialist, Randy conducts vulnerability assessments using ALPHA(TM) vulnerability assessment methodology and provides technical assistance for emergency and crisis plans for school districts, municipalities, and corporations. Randy is an instructor for the Illinois Law Enforcement Training and Standards Board Executive Institute: Illinois School and Campus Training Program. Additionally, Randy serves on the Threat Assessment Group ITAG FBI committee and the Homeland Security Prevention Group. Previous Next

Site Coordinator < Back ANGELA ROGERS Site Coordinator Previous Next

Director of Grants < Back CARA WILEY Director of Grants Previous Next

Site Coordinator < Back ALEXANDRA PAZARAN Site Coordinator Previous Next

Area Director < Back BEN LEWIS Area Director Previous Next

< Back Nurses Network Facilitated by: Dr. Kennedi Strickland Dixon & Maria-Elena Agrela Meeting Dates: Quarterly (Hybrid), 10:00 AM - 11:30AM The District Nurses Network meets to collaborate, share best practices, and discuss pressing topics relevant to school nursing. This network provides a space to connect with fellow district nurses, exchange ideas, and identify needs and resouces to better support students and school communities. If you would like to be added to the listserv and receive more information, please fill out this form . Previous Next

Director of School Safety and Threat Assessment < Back WIL GAGE Director of School Safety and Threat Assessment wgage@west40.org Wil brings over 28 years of experience in law enforcement, safety, and security in the public and private sectors. As a police officer, Wil was a Medal of Merit recipient, earned the Firearms Proficiency Award, and held several specialty positions, including Field Training Officer (FTO) and Evidence Technician, and was involved in the department's Community Oriented Policing initiative. Wil has held several regional and international management-level positions in the private sector, handling safety, physical security, theft and fraud investigation, interview/interrogation, and corporate security. He also holds current certifications as a Specialist in School Security, Safety/Security Assessment, Crime Prevention, Community Policing, and Crime Prevention through Environmental Design (CPTED). He is a current member of ATAP, the Associate of Threat Assessment Professionals. He is trained and well-versed in Behavioral and Digital Threat Assessment. Wil is part of the Illinois Terrorism Task Force/Prevention Committee and is an active member of several statewide and federal steering committees related to Threat Assessment, school safety, physical/building security, and Safe2Help Illinois. Previous Next

< Back Belonging for All Facilitated By: West40, Dr. Kennedi Strickland Dixon, Dr. Julie Morris & Peoria ROE#48 Sonya Pacey Meeting Dates: 4th Thursday of every month (Hybrid), 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM West40 is committed to excellence in education for all children in our schools. The Belonging for All Network is a space for leaders in the area to share ideas, offer perspective, research, and converse together to explore topics and areas relevant to their responsibilities. Come learn and brainstorm around challenges with your colleagues who share your role and grow your network of people, techniques, and resources around this timely and necessary work. If you would like to be added to the listserv and receive more information, please fill out this form . Previous Next

Educator Licensure Specialist < Back ANA MOJARRO Educator Licensure Specialist More about Alex Coming Soon Previous Next

Site Coordinator for D89 < Back ASHLEY OLIVER Site Coordinator for D89 Previous Next