School officials are taking steps to ensure local schools are safe in the aftermath of Friday’s shooting rampage at a Connecticut elementary school.

School Administrative District 75 Superintendent Brad Smith posted a message about school safety on the district website Saturday, assuring parents that schools have emergency plans in place that include preparation for incidents of violence.

The district has also worked to build stronger connections with local law enforcement, he wrote.

“In the days ahead, the administrative team will be reviewing our security measures to determine any modifications or additions needed,” Smith said.

Principals, councilors and social workers were available Monday to support students, parents and staff. Smith urged parents to express concerns to their child’s teacher or principal about how their child is reacting to the shooting, noting, “Acts of violence affect us differently. Students react in ways that reflect their developmental age, and based upon their own person- ality.”

Topsham Police Chief Christopher Lewis said the department would increase its presence at all SAD 75 schools in Topsham, short of staging an officer at the entrance of a school.

“I don’t feel that would send the right message,” he said. Lewis said he wants to increase visibility to comfort students, parents and faculty and make their patrols part of the department’s day-to-day operations.

Rick Dedek, principal of Woodside Elementary School in Topsham, said he formulated a list of action items Friday