1. Efficiency and Effectiveness
    2. Safety Planning
    3. Discipline Policies and Code of Student Conduct
    4. Safety Programs and Curricula
    5. Facilities and Equipment
    6. Transportation

School Safety & Security Best Practices
2002-2003 School Safety and Security Self-Assessment
Efficiency and Effectiveness
1.
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The district has established and implemented accountability mechanisms to ensure the performance, efficiency, and
effectiveness of the safety and security program.
2.
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The district ensures the accuracy of its safety and security related data and reports accurate data to the Department of
Education.
3.
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The district regularly reviews the organizational structure and staffing levels of the safety and security program and
minimizes administrative layers and processes.
Safety Planning
4.
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The district has implemented a school safety plan that includes districtwide emergency and safety procedures and
identifies those responsible for them.
5.
The district develops and maintains its school safety plan and emergency response procedures with stakeholder input.
6.
The district conducts an annual review of all relevant health and safety issues for each educational facility.
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7.
The district has developed emergency response procedures.
8.
The district has provided each school with an emergency checklist.
9.
The district and each school regularly practice emergency responses based on potential safety concerns at each site.
10. The district provides emergency response agencies with floor plans and blueprints as appropriate.
11.
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The district’s Master Plan for In-Service Training identifies district and school personnel training needs and provides
for appropriate level of safety training for all personnel.
Discipline Policies and Code of Student Conduct
12. The district and each school have a code of student conduct based on stakeholder input and revised on an annual basis.
13. The district’s code of student conduct and other policies provide clear procedures for handling disciplinary actions.
School Climate and Community Outreach
14. The district has a process in place to minimize danger to students from community members, staff, or other students.
15.
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Each school has a system in place to identify students that exhibit early warning signs of, or pose a threat of future
violent behavior.
16.
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The district identifies and implements parent and community outreach strategies to promote safety in the home and
community.
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Conducting this self-assessment does not meet the requirements of this practice.
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School Safety & Security Best Practices
2002-2003 School Safety and Security Self-Assessment
Safety Programs and Curricula
17.
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The district fosters a positive learning climate and culture by assessing the school climate and implementing relevant
scientifically based curricula and programs at each school.
18.
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The district has an approved Safe and Drug-Free School Plan that has been developed with appropriate stakeholder
input.
19.
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Based on the district’s safety assessment process (see Best Practice 6) the district implements scientifically based
violence and drug prevention programs and curricula for each school.
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20.
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Each school has a system in place to identify, assess and minimize the risk for students indicating a threat of, or
exhibiting suicidal behavior.
Facilities and Equipment
21.
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The district designs educational facilities and sites to enhance security and reduce vandalism through the use of “safe
school design” principles.
22.
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The district has procedures that govern access to each educational facility and its students and access is limited to
authorized students and visitors.
23.
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The district ensures that playgrounds are properly constructed, maintained, and supervised so as to reduce the risk of
injury.
24. Each educational facility has appropriate equipment to protect the safety and security of property and records.
25. The district provides appropriate safety equipment and information to prevent injuries to students and others.
26. The district follows environmental and food safety health practices and regulations.
Transportation
27. The district has procedures to create safe and orderly process for students arriving at or leaving each school campus.
28. The district has implemented policies, procedures, and practices that ensure the safety of transported students.
29.
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School buses, including buses operated by schools, charter schools, and contractors, are inspected and maintained in
accordance with states laws and state Department of Education rules.
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These programs should be designed to improve overall student performance, reduce risk factors and warning signs, prevent bullying or harassment, and improve
student behavior.
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