All gates or other access points that restrict ingress to or egress from a school campus shall remain closed and locked when students are on campus unless attended or actively staffed.
All classrooms and other instructional spaces must be locked when occupied by students, except between class periods when students are moving between classrooms or other instructional spaces.
Does not apply when being used in accordance with a Shared Use Agreement.
All classrooms and other instructional spaces must clearly and conspicuously mark the safest areas to shelter during an emergency.
Students must be notified of these safe areas within the first 10 days of the school year.
Requires any person aware of a violation of school safety policies to immediately report it to the Principal, who must report it to the school safety specialist no later than the next business day.
All instructional or administrative personnel who knowingly violate school safety policies shall be subject to progressive discipline in accordance with the Employee Handbook..
Previous Outcomes
This is a new policy.
Expected Outcomes
When approved as presented, this policy will keep the District in a strong position relating to school safety.
Strategic Plan Goal
Pillar 4 – Every School Equipped
Priority 4.3 - Ensure Safe Schools and Classrooms