The first fight at Oak Park and River Forest High School this year occurred on Sept. 22. That’s nearly a month later than the first fight physical altercation between students last year, which occurred on August 25, 2022. That’s evidence of an improved climate at OPRF this year Principal Lynda Parker told the District 200 Board of Education at a Committee of the Whole meeting on Oct. 12 when Parker presented a report titled “Updates on Safety at OPRFHS.”“There’s a very noticeable difference within the building in terms of conduct and how it’s being monitored,” Parker said.Parker delivered a similar message two days before the school board meeting to the OPRF Community Council.Parker said that new measures such as an increase in the number of security guards, known as the campus safety officers, and new strategies are having a positive impact. OPRF also has a new Director of Campus Safety this year, having hired Cindy Guerra, a former high ranking Chicago Police Department officer, to replace Cherlynn Jones-McLeod after Jones-McLeod resigned over the summer.