BASIC SCHOOL SECURITY PROTOCOLS

In the wake of the recent tragedy experienced in Newtown, CT involving another school shooting, I am posting some basic security protocols that should be in place for all schools.  Unfortunately, these and other measures such as perimeter checks and risk assessments of our buildings and grounds will not eliminate the potential for this unspeakable violence; however, they can and have worked to prevent, deter or minimize the loss of life.

SECURITY PROTOCOLS

1.   NEED TO KNOW BASIS:  If parents or public ask you questions about our safety policies and procedures, please do not get specific. Specifics about safety procedures only need to be known by students and staff.  Please do generally communicate that we do have safety procedures in place, and that we take safety and security very seriously.

 

2.   CHALLENGE All Persons or groups within the building and redirect to the main office if unaccompanied or without an official visitors pass.

3.   ACCURATE ATTENDANCE EVERY SINGLE DAY.  Accurate attendance is one of the most important things you do each day. It is essential.

4.   REVIEW SAFETY PROCEDURES:  It is your responsibility to continuously review safety procedures.  Lock downs, fire drills, and evacuation procedures are something we all need to know backwards and forwards. 

5.   CLASS ROSTERS:  Always bring class rosters with you during ALL evacuation drills and take attendance. 

6.   TAKE DRILLS SERIOUSLY!  When we do drills, take them seriously and do all you can to get the students to do so as well.  There should be NO talking or sounds coming from classrooms during lockdown drills.

7.   NEVER prop exterior doors open, or let someone come in through a non-main-entrance door, unless they are first responders or accompanied by a staff member.

8.   IF YOU SEE SOMETHING…SAY SOMETHING:  REPORT violations of safety protocols, emergencies, and anything suspicious to the building Principal.