School Safety Program

ACCESS CONTROL:
Designated access points are monitored to control facility, Visitors are provided with school issued identification, access.
Exterior doors to Auditorium, Dance Room are secured when not in use. Policies are in place for those with and without appointments or official school business.
BUILDING EXTERIOR:
Bus-loading, unloading, drop off zones and fire zones are clearly marked. School designates areas for use of parking lots (e.g. staff lot, student lot, visitor spaces).
Speed limits are posted and Fire hydrants are clearly visible.
BUILDING INTERIOR:
School front office is clearly marked.
First aid/school nurse office location is clearly marked.
Roof access doors are secured and locked, Stairwells, hallways, and restrooms are adequately lit.
CLASSROOM SECURITY:
All areas of the classroom are visible from the classroom door.
All Classrooms are monitored through CCTV
SCHOOL CULTURE:
Security information and training includes training on how to identify suspicious packages.
Students do not have access to the school without direct staff supervision.
School maintains, reviews, and updates a code of conduct/school handbook.
COMMUNICATION SYSTEM:
Systems are installed that provide two- way communication between faculty, staff, administrators, and security personnel.
Communication system is installed that provides communication with all people at the school.
A notification protocol is developed that outlines who should be contacted in emergencies and how
REPORTING PROCEDURES:
The identified point of contact for reporting potential threats is available 24/7.
There are clear policies in place for collecting and acting on information about a threatening or potentially threatening situation.
SECURITY EQUIPMENT:
Facility has security system installed (e.g., CCTV cameras, digital camera integration and intrusion detection and alarm system).
Security camera tapes or recordings are retained for an allotted time period.
SECURITY PERSONNEL:
A school security director is designated to develop, implement, and coordinate all security-related activities.
School security personnel are a visible and regular presence during school hours of operation.
Security personnel are deployed to assigned areas to regularly inspect sensitive or critical areas
CYBERSECURITY
School faculty and staff are required to use passwords and unique login information to access electronic files.
Students are required to use passwords and unique login information to access electronic files.
Video security system is adequately protected against hackers.