NORWICH – New disciplinary actions taken by high school administrators and staff are working to increase safety standards and introduce better options for students.

High School Principal Thomas Knapp addressed the board Tuesday night along with John Pluta, the new dean of students, two building monitors Thomas LoPiccolo and Robert Loomis and police officer Van Miles.

The men addressed safety concerns which are in place as of this year. Knapp said his philosophy for running the school depends on three factors: a well-trained staff, a high quality of learning and a safe environment to learn in.

“You’re not going to learn unless you are safe and you can’t have fun unless you are learning,” Knapp said.