He's HSFI's Assistant Principal of Safety and Security for the past 22 years.

Under Mr. Raschilla's leadership, over 1500 students and 200 faculty members are kept safe. He's a veteran of developing his own signature policies and procedures in conjunction with being on top of the ever evolving rules and regulations of New York State Law, the DOE and NYC policy. The NYPD Safety Agents are also part of his team.

"We are prepared for anything. We are prepared for any type of situation in this building, and that's something I'm very proud of," Raschilla explained."We have a plan for everything. And it's in writing. Nothing is more important than safety, and it's a collective responsibility. The biggest accomplishment in implementing and executing these plans is communication." The role has evolved over the years, including numerous new safety protocols, such as a Mental Heath Safety plan.

It's a serious job, but Mr. Raschilla keeps things light on the surface, always at the ready with a smile or healthy dose of New York wit.

"It's important to be approachable," Raschilla said. "That in itself creates a sense of safety."

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