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Ead-505-School Safety Audit
Ead-505-School Safety Audit
Ead-505-School Safety Audit
Adapted from the Texas School Safety Center (2018). Texas State University-San Marcos.
https://txssc.txstate.edu/tools/k-12-toolkit/conducting-audits
Used with permission.
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Truancy X
Adapted from the Texas School Safety Center (2018). Texas State University-San Marcos.
https://txssc.txstate.edu/tools/k-12-toolkit/conducting-audits
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Keys and Identification
Adapted from the Texas School Safety Center (2018). Texas State University-San Marcos.
https://txssc.txstate.edu/tools/k-12-toolkit/conducting-audits
Used with permission.
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is present during school X
hours
Remote and isolated X
hallways are monitored by
security cameras
School buses are equipped X
with security cameras
All security camera X
recordings are retained for
at least 30 days
There is a central security X
system
Staff members monitor X
restrooms during school
hours: _____ times/day
Specific persons are X
designated to secure
buildings after activities
Local law X
enforcement/security
personnel provide after-
hours patrols of the school
site
All safety-related X
parent/media inquiries are
directed to a designated
spokesperson
In the event of an X
emergency during school
hours, procedures are in
place to contact parents
and the community with
instructions
School files and records X
are maintained in locked,
vandal proof, fireproof
containers or locations
The school regularly backs X
up important computer
files
There is a current list of X
staff who are trained in
CPR or the use of AED’s
After the School Day,
Staff Members are
Assigned to Check the
Following:
All classrooms locked X
Adapted from the Texas School Safety Center (2018). Texas State University-San Marcos.
https://txssc.txstate.edu/tools/k-12-toolkit/conducting-audits
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All bathrooms unoccupied X
and/or locked
All exterior doors locked X
All security lights are on X
Emergency Operations
Plan
There is an updated map of X
the school’s layout with
room numbers, evacuation
routes, utility shut-offs, and
location of first aid kits
An updated copy of the X
map is provided to local
law enforcement, fire, and
hazardous materials
response units
The school has an X
established chain of
command that will handle
emergency response
The school has designated X
an on-site incident
command post
Emergency Procedures
Bomb threats X
Hostage-takings X
Intrusions X
Kidnappings X
Acts of violence X
(shootings)
Hazardous materials X
incidents
Natural disasters X
Emergency Practice
Drills Practiced and
Documented on a
Regular Basis:
Lockdown (3x/year) X
Shelter-in-place X
Evacuation of building X
(monthly)
Evacuation of site X
Reverse evacuation X
(outside-in)
Tornado/earthquake X
The evacuation plan X
Adapted from the Texas School Safety Center (2018). Texas State University-San Marcos.
https://txssc.txstate.edu/tools/k-12-toolkit/conducting-audits
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includes procedures for
persons with limited
mobility
The evacuation plan X
includes procedures for
persons with special health
needs
The evacuation plan X
includes an alternative
evacuation site
School Climate and
Culture
The Student Code of X
Conduct is reviewed and
updated annually.
The Student Code of X
Conduct is provided to all
parents
The Student Code of
Conduct Includes
Statements Regarding:
Anti-bullying, anti- X
harassment, anti-
drug/alcohol, and anti-
violence policies
Interviewing policies by X
school, law enforcement,
and protective services
personnel
Locker search policies X
Dress code X
Disciplinary
Procedures
Disciplinary practices X
focus on the root causes of
problems and provide
problem-solving strategies
Disciplinary consequences X
for infractions to the code
of conduct are fairly and
consistently enforced
Alternatives to suspensions X
and expulsions are built
into the disciplinary policy
Procedures used to make X
decisions about student
behavior are well-known to
students and staff
Adapted from the Texas School Safety Center (2018). Texas State University-San Marcos.
https://txssc.txstate.edu/tools/k-12-toolkit/conducting-audits
Used with permission.
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Parent and Student
Involvement
Parents are an integral part X
of the school’s safety
planning and policy
development
Students are represented on X
the school safety planning
team
Students are actively X
involved in promoting a
positive school climate
A large percentage (>60%) X
of students participate in
extracurricular activities
Reporting
There is some type of X
anonymous hotline
whereby students and staff
may report incidents or
suspicious activities (e.g.,
Campus Crime Stoppers)
There is a process in place X
to systematically collect,
review, and share
discipline referral data
General Climate
Respect for diversity is X
emphasized schoolwide
Staff members are visible X
in the hallways
supervising/interacting
with students during school
hours
Staff members monitor X
stairwells during school
hours
Staff and Student
Training
Administrators, teachers, X
and other staff members
receive annual training in
conflict resolution and
problem-solving skills.
Administrators, teachers, X
and other staff members
receive annual training in
bullying prevention
Adapted from the Texas School Safety Center (2018). Texas State University-San Marcos.
https://txssc.txstate.edu/tools/k-12-toolkit/conducting-audits
Used with permission.
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Staff knows proper X
protocols for checking
suspicious packages
Staff is trained to be on the X
lookout for anything out of
the ordinary (persons,
behavior, containers,
vehicles, broken air vents,
etc.)
Staff is trained in how to X
respond to threats of
students, including threats
found in schoolwork,
notes, journals, or
overheard by other students
Front office staff knows X
how to respond to a bomb
threat or other
threatening/suspicious
phone calls
Students receive training in X
positive social skills,
violence prevention,
conflict resolution, and
communication/decision-
making skills
Students receive training X
specifically on bullying
prevention
Students receive training in X
sexual harassment/gender
respect
The school has X
implemented a character
education or social skills
program schoolwide
Students receive training X
on digital citizenship
regarding social media and
online bullying, sexual
harassment, etc.
Referral Resources
The school has a process to X
identify and serve the
needs of students most at
risk for engaging in
disruptive behavior
The school has staff X
Adapted from the Texas School Safety Center (2018). Texas State University-San Marcos.
https://txssc.txstate.edu/tools/k-12-toolkit/conducting-audits
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members trained to identify
and work with potentially
dangerous students
There is a well-developed X
network of service
providers to which students
can be referred
Grounds and Building
Exterior
The school has a marquee X
(or some other sign) visible
from the road clearly
indicating the school’s
name
Grounds are fenced in X
appropriate areas
Gates, if present, are X
secured when not in use
The perimeter of the X
building is clear of safety
hazards and/or debris
Mechanical, electrical, and X
other equipment on ground
level is surrounded by a
protective enclosure
Shrubs and foliage are X
trimmed to allow for good
line of sight and to prevent
people from hiding behind
them
The exterior of the building X
is free of graffiti
Ground floor windows X
have unbroken panes
Access to the roof is X
restricted (no climbable
plantings/architecture)
Areas surrounding X
trailers/portables are
adequately lit
Paved pathways are X
positioned to provide the
shortest walk between the
two points they connect
Exterior doors allow for X
keyed or card reader re-
entry
Buses, Parking, and
Adapted from the Texas School Safety Center (2018). Texas State University-San Marcos.
https://txssc.txstate.edu/tools/k-12-toolkit/conducting-audits
Used with permission.
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Pickup/Drop-off
The bus loading/unloading X
zone is monitored by staff
Bus loading/unloading X
zones are clearly marked
Fire zones are clearly X
marked
Parking lots are adequately X
lit
Access points for parking X
lots are gated
Student drop-off/pick up is X
limited to specific areas
Student drop-off/pick up X
areas are relatively free of
bottlenecks and congestion
(outside of normal high-
volume times)
Student drop-off/pick up X
areas are monitored
Parking lot has signs to X
direct staff, students, and
visitors to designated
parking areas
Parking lots are in view of X
the building or monitored
by security
Bicycle parking is in view X
of the building or
monitored by security
Play/Outdoor
Recreation Areas
Play and recreation areas X
are protected with fencing
Fences are in good X
condition
Vehicular access is X
restricted around play areas
Play apparatus are free X
from sharp edges, and
protruding or loose bolts or
screws
Ground cover is adequate X
to provide protection from
falls
Emergency vehicles can X
access play and recreation
areas easily
Adapted from the Texas School Safety Center (2018). Texas State University-San Marcos.
https://txssc.txstate.edu/tools/k-12-toolkit/conducting-audits
Used with permission.
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Bleachers are well- X
maintained (painted with
no signs of rust)
Play areas are monitored X
when in use during school
hours
Building Access
The school has designated X
a single point of entry/exit
to each building
The designated points of X
entry are monitored to
control building access
School staff monitor all X
entrances and exits during
arrival and departure of
students
Signs are posted listing X
items not allowed inside
the school (e.g. drug-free,
gun-free, smoke-free)
Visitor policy/procedure X
signs are posted at all
entrances
Visitors are required to X
show picture ID and sign in
Building Interior
Hallways are uniformly X
and adequately lit
Stairwells are uniformly X
and adequately lit
Hallways are free of X
graffiti
Restrooms are accessible X
Restrooms are uniformly X
and adequately lit
Restrooms are free of X
graffiti
Restroom stall walls are X
free of graffiti
Restroom stall doors are X
lockable
Toilets, urinals, sinks, and X
soap dispensers are in good
working order
Paper towels or air dryers X
are available in restrooms
There is an adequate X
Adapted from the Texas School Safety Center (2018). Texas State University-San Marcos.
https://txssc.txstate.edu/tools/k-12-toolkit/conducting-audits
Used with permission.
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supply of toilet paper in all
restrooms
Mirrors are free of damage X
The main entrances to the X
restroom have doors that
cannot be locked from the
inside
Classroom doors can be X
locked from the inside
Classroom windows can be X
covered if needed
(lockdown)
All classrooms and offices X
are locked when not in use
Common area is uniformly X
and adequately lit
Adapted from the Texas School Safety Center (2018). Texas State University-San Marcos.
https://txssc.txstate.edu/tools/k-12-toolkit/conducting-audits
Used with permission.
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Fire drill procedures and X
maps are posted in every
classroom
There is adequate access to X
AEDs
Staff is aware of CPR and X
AED certified personnel
Valuable items are secured X
(computers, cameras,
document cameras, etc.)
Formal and informal X
gathering areas are
monitored inside and
outside
The following are kept
locked and access
controlled:
Electrical panel access X
doors
Doors opening into interior X
areas like courtyards
during non-classroom
hours
Boiler and mechanical X
rooms
Air vents X
Custodial closets X
Monitoring and
Surveillance
Security cameras are X
stationed outside of school
Security camera locations X
provide maximum
coverage of ground
Security cameras are X
stationed inside the school
Communication
Systems
There is 2-way
communication between
the main office and:
Classrooms X
Local law X
enforcement
School-based law X
enforcement
Adapted from the Texas School Safety Center (2018). Texas State University-San Marcos.
https://txssc.txstate.edu/tools/k-12-toolkit/conducting-audits
Used with permission.
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Portable classroom X
buildings
Ball fields X
School nurse X
Custodial staff X
School X
buses/transportation
dispatch
All classrooms are X
equipped with a system to
communicate in an
emergency
The school has access to a X
weather radio and monitors
it regularly.
Adapted from the Texas School Safety Center (2018). Texas State University-San Marcos.
https://txssc.txstate.edu/tools/k-12-toolkit/conducting-audits
Used with permission.