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Safety in Our Schools Presentation

Below is a summary of information that was presented at a recent School Safety Presentation.

You can watch the entire presentation on video here | Slideshow Presentation

Safety Planning

Safety Controls

Additional Training

Annual Drills

Emergency Response Protocols (SHELL)

Shelter in Place - something is going on and it is not safe for us to leave the building

Weather, chemical spill outdoors, radiological emergency, etc.

Hold in Place - something is happening in the building and we need to keep the students away from the affected area
- Medical emergency, localized chemical spill/odor, concerning behavior that has not reached threat levels, physical altercations, etc.
Evacuation - something is happening in the building and we need to leave
- Fire, chemical spill, gas leak, etc.
Lockout - we need to keep someone or something out of our building
- Criminal activity in neighborhood, wild or rabid animal sighting
Lockdown - ONLY used for an active assailant or weapon in building. Expect that the building occupants are in danger of imminent harm

In the School Buildings

Areas for Improvement

Additional refresher trainings for staff throughout the year
Provide parents/guardians and students with resources for safety information
- website
- Newsletters
Safety Audit to evaluate the effectiveness of our physical controls and behavioral protocols
Add complexity and spontaneity to training drills
"Situational Awareness:" we've locked down...now what?

How Parents/Guardians Can Help

Review the "SHELL" protocols at home with your students
In an emergency, do not come to the school unless we ask you to:
- You will delay our ability to reunite you with your students
- You may impede the police or other first responders
Listen to the instructions during an emergency
Follow the instructions during an emergency
Trust us and law enforcement to do our best to keep your students safe