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School Safety Audit

For each risk factor indicate the extent to which you think it applies to your school.

Not Minimally Moderately Extensively Do not

Present Present Present Present Know Comments
Neighborhood and
School Risk Factors
Vandalism in X
neighborhood
High student mobility X Normal school
duties, nothing our
of the ordinary
Graffiti in X
neighborhood
Gang activity in X
neighborhood
Crime in neighborhood X
Poverty in X
neighborhood
Trespassing on school X A lot of people
grounds from the
neighborhood just
at the wrong doors
Parent withdrawal of X Some SPED
students due to safety students are
concerns placed in other
schools for better
placements
Sex offenders in X
neighborhood
Students adjudicated for X Handled within
weapons, drugs, district policy
alcohol, or assaults
Bullying, intimidation, X
harassment in school
Lack of student support X Low on
services paraeducators,
hiring more next
week for support
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
Used with permission.
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Not Not Yes No Comments

Criterion Assessed Applicable

Grounds and Building

Exterior
Graffiti is promptly X Have little to no graffiti
documented/photographed
then removed after
discovery.
There are central reporting X Cameras everywhere outside the
anti-intruder alarms building that can see everything
Building Access
There is a policy, system, X District policy
or practice of ensuring
secure entry and exit
Written permission is X District policy
needed to remove students
from grounds by
custodial/non-custodial
parents, friends, mentors,
and relatives.
Students must have written X District policy
permission to leave school
grounds
There are written X District Policy
procedures to guide access
to the building by staff
before and after school
hours
Office staff are all aware of X Not off the top of their head but
parents/relatives who there is record they check before
cannot pick up a student a student is released
Office staff are aware of X District Policy
custody issues that can be
contentious
Staff members present in X We “sign in” by using our keys,
the building after school so staff knows who is in the
hours are required to sign building when
in and out

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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Keys and Identification

There is a master key X District Policy

control system to monitor
keys, entry cards, and their
duplicates
Keys and entry cards are X District Policy
audited annually
The school has a Knox X District Policy, and school
box/lock box or other officials have access too
system to provide quick
access to keys by law
enforcement
All staff members are X
required to wear photo ID
badges
Staff members are required X District Policy
to turn in photo ID badges
and keys upon termination
of employment
Students are required to X District Policy
wear photo ID badges
Visitor Procedures
Visitors are required to X Sticker, district policy
wear visible, dated
identification
Contractors and visitors are X District Policy, safety
required to sign in
Contractors and vendors X District Policy
are required to wear
visible, dated identification
Visitors are escorted, when X Simply never had to have this
deemed necessary within happen
the school
Visitors are required to X District Policy
sign out and surrender
visitor’s badge before
leaving school
Building Interior
Unused areas of the school X We have an open campus with
can be closed off when not basketball courts and a track open
in use after school hours to the public at all times
Lockers are available to X Every student has to have a locker
students as we do not allow backpacks in
our classrooms
Monitoring and
Surveillance

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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A School Resource Officer X District Policy
is present during school
hours
Remote and isolated X District Policy
hallways are monitored by
security cameras
School buses are equipped X District Policy
with security cameras
All security camera X District Policy, new systems put
recordings are retained for in last year
at least 30 days
There is a central security X District Policy
system
Staff members monitor X Teachers whose classrooms are
restrooms during school next to the classroom during
hours: _____ times/day passing time watch them about 7
times a day. But everyone going
in and out of the bathroom is
recorded
Specific persons are X At least one admin has to be at a
designated to secure sporting event to close to school,
buildings after activities but after them the janitors do it
Local law X They are on call if they need to be
enforcement/security but not assigned to our school
personnel provide after-
hours patrols of the school
site
All safety-related X District Policy
parent/media inquiries are
directed to a designated
spokesperson
In the event of an X District Policy- Mentor said this
emergency during school is important and discussed every
hours, procedures are in year
place to contact parents
and the community with
instructions
School files and records X District Policy but most is online
are maintained in locked, now
vandal proof, fireproof
containers or locations
The school regularly backs X Updated system
up important computer
files
There is a current list of X Mostly all sport coaches
staff who are trained in
CPR or the use of AED’s
After the School Day,

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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Staff Members are
Assigned to Check the
Following:
All classrooms locked X Janitor Duty
All bathrooms unoccupied X Janitor Duty
and/or locked
All exterior doors locked X Janitor Duty
All security lights are on X SRO and Janitor Duty
Emergency Operations
Plan
There is an updated map of X District Policy plus every teacher
the school’s layout with is given their own individual
room numbers, evacuation route
routes, utility shut-offs, and
location of first aid kits
An updated copy of the X District Policy
map is provided to local
law enforcement, fire, and
hazardous materials
response units
The school has an X District Policy
established chain of
command that will handle
emergency response
The school has designated X District Policy
an on-site incident
command post
Emergency Procedures
Bomb threats X District Policy
Hostage-takings X District Policy
Intrusions X District Policy
Kidnappings X District Policy
Acts of violence X District Policy
(shootings)
Hazardous materials X District Policy
incidents
Natural disasters X District Policy – Never needed to
use since we live in WA
Emergency Practice
Drills Practiced and
Documented on a
Regular Basis:
Lockdown (3x/year) X District Policy says twice a year
Shelter-in-place X Only talked about not an actual
drill- District Policy
Evacuation of building X District Policy says only once a

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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(monthly) year
Evacuation of site X Never done- only talked about
Reverse evacuation X Practiced after we go outside for a
(outside-in) fire drill
Tornado/earthquake X Never needed to do this since we
live in the PNW
The evacuation plan X Those that have limited-mobility
includes procedures for are given their individual plan
persons with limited discussed with them and who will
mobility assist them
The evacuation plan X District Policy
includes procedures for
persons with special health
needs
The evacuation plan X District Policy
includes an alternative
evacuation site
School Climate and
Culture
The Student Code of X District Policy and provided on
Conduct is reviewed and school website for parents and
updated annually. students can access
The Student Code of X District Policy
Conduct is provided to all
parents
The Student Code of
Conduct Includes
Statements Regarding:
Anti-bullying, anti- X District Policy
harassment,
anti-drug/alcohol, and anti-
violence policies
Interviewing policies by X District Policy
school, law enforcement,
and protective services
personnel
Locker search policies X District Policy
Dress code X District Policy- Updated when
needed to
Disciplinary
Procedures
Disciplinary practices X District Policy- We have a
focus on the root causes of successful system in place
problems and provide
problem-solving strategies
Disciplinary consequences X District Policy

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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for infractions to the code
of conduct are fairly and
consistently enforced
Alternatives to suspensions X District Policy
and expulsions are built
into the disciplinary policy
Procedures used to make X District Policy
decisions about student
behavior are well-known to
students and staff
Parent and Student
Involvement
Parents are an integral part X District Policy- Board meetings
of the school’s safety
planning and policy
development
Students are represented on X
the school safety planning
team
Students are actively X We have a system at our school
involved in promoting a called “Way To Go” where
positive school climate students and teachers can give out
reward tickets to teacher and
other students
A large percentage (>60%) X We have one of the highest in all
of students participate in the middle schools in our district
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 Called SWISS Data
to systematically collect,
review, and share
discipline referral data
General Climate
Respect for diversity is X Part of Mission Statement
emphasized schoolwide
Staff members are visible X This is one thing that makes our
in the hallways school great, staff and admin are
supervising/interacting very present in the hallway
with students during school
hours
Staff members monitor X Naturally when standing outside

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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stairwells during school their classroom they watch
hours stairwells too
Staff and Student
Training
Administrators, teachers, X District Policy
and other staff members
receive annual training in
conflict resolution and
problem-solving skills.
Administrators, teachers, X District Policy
and other staff members
receive annual training in
bullying prevention
Staff knows proper X Staff does well with this- Office
protocols for checking sees the package first
suspicious packages
Staff is trained to be on the X Always talked about annually
lookout for anything out of
the ordinary (persons,
behavior, containers,
vehicles, broken air vents,
etc.)
Staff is trained in how to X District Policy
respond to threats of
students, including threats
found in schoolwork,
notes, journals, or
overheard by other students
Front office staff knows X District Policy
how to respond to a bomb
threat or other
threatening/suspicious
phone calls
Students receive training in X District Policy- Also very positive
positive social skills, culture in our school
violence prevention,
conflict resolution, and
communication/decision-
making skills
Students receive training X District Policy- We do a survey
specifically on bullying with the students twice a year to
prevention receive data from them
Students receive training in X District Policy
sexual harassment/gender
respect
The school has X District Policy
implemented a character
education or social skills

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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program schoolwide
Students receive training X District Policy
on digital citizenship
regarding social media and
online bullying, sexual
harassment, etc.
Referral Resources
The school has a process to X District Policy
identify and serve the
needs of students most at
risk for engaging in
disruptive behavior
The school has staff X District Policy
members trained to identify
and work with potentially
dangerous students
There is a well-developed X District Policy
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 Still in discussion with city limits
appropriate areas and school board agreement-
plans changed after school was
built
Gates, if present, are X District Policy
secured when not in use
The perimeter of the X District Policy
building is clear of safety
hazards and/or debris
Mechanical, electrical, and X District Policy
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 District Policy- Safety

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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have unbroken panes
Access to the roof is X District Policy
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 District Policy- Safety
keyed or card reader re-
entry
Buses, Parking, and
Pickup/Drop-off
The bus loading/unloading X District Policy
zone is monitored by staff
Bus loading/unloading X District Policy
zones are clearly marked
Fire zones are clearly X District Policy
marked
Parking lots are adequately X District Policy
lit
Access points for parking X
lots are gated
Student drop-off/pick up is X Safety precaution concerning
limited to specific areas traffic right next to a busy road in
town
Student drop-off/pick up X Safety
areas are relatively free of
bottlenecks and congestion
(outside of normal high-
volume times)
Student drop-off/pick up X District Policy
areas are monitored
Parking lot has signs to X District Policy
direct staff, students, and
visitors to designated
parking areas
Parking lots are in view of X District Policy- SRO
the building or monitored
by security
Bicycle parking is in view X District Policy
of the building or
monitored by security
Play/Outdoor
Recreation Areas

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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Play and recreation areas X Plans changed after school was
are protected with fencing built with the city- in progress to
change these plans
Fences are in good X
condition
Vehicular access is X
restricted around play areas
Play apparatus are free X District Policy- Safety
from sharp edges, and
protruding or loose bolts or
screws
Ground cover is adequate X
to provide protection from
falls
Emergency vehicles can X District Policy
access play and recreation
areas easily
Bleachers are well- X New School
maintained (painted with
no signs of rust)
Play areas are monitored X District Policy
when in use during school
hours
Building Access
The school has designated X District Policy
a single point of entry/exit
to each building
The designated points of X District Policy
entry are monitored to
control building access
School staff monitor all X Rotating Duty within our school
entrances and exits during
arrival and departure of
students
Signs are posted listing X District Policy
items not allowed inside
the school (e.g. drug-free,
gun-free, smoke-free)
Visitor policy/procedure X District Policy
signs are posted at all
entrances
Visitors are required to X District Policy
show picture ID and sign in
Building Interior
Hallways are uniformly X District Policy
and adequately lit
Stairwells are uniformly X District Policy
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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Hallways are free of X
graffiti
Restrooms are accessible X District Policy
Restrooms are uniformly X District Policy
and adequately lit
Restrooms are free of X
graffiti
Restroom stall walls are X
free of graffiti
Restroom stall doors are X Safety
lockable
Toilets, urinals, sinks, and X Checked monthly
soap dispensers are in good
working order
Paper towels or air dryers X
are available in restrooms
There is an adequate X
supply of toilet paper in all
restrooms
Mirrors are free of damage X Safety
The main entrances to the X No Doors at all to enter
restroom have doors that
cannot be locked from the
inside
Classroom doors can be X District Policy
locked from the inside
Classroom windows can be X District Policy
covered if needed
(lockdown)
All classrooms and offices X District Policy
are locked when not in use
Common area is uniformly X District Policy
and adequately lit

Hallways and public spaces X District Policy

are clean and in good
repair
Hallways leading to exit X District Policy
doors are free of
obstructions
Handrails are appropriately X
placed and in good
condition
All exit signs are lit, X District Policy
clearly visible, and point in
the correct direction
Locker areas are well lit X District Policy
Unassigned lockers are X Zip-Tied

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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secure/locked
All interior glass (doors, X District Policy
windows) is properly
installed and repaired
Floor coverings are X District Policy
properly installed and in
good repair (no loose tiles
or shredded carpet, etc.)
All chemicals, poisons, X District Policy
flammable material, etc.
are stored properly
There is adequate access to X District Policy
fire extinguishers
Fire extinguisher boxes X District Policy
latch closed
Fire extinguishers are X District Policy
inspected annually
Fire drill procedures and X District Policy
maps are posted in every
classroom
There is adequate access to X District Policy
AEDs
Staff is aware of CPR and X District Policy
AED certified personnel
Valuable items are secured X District Policy
(computers, cameras,
document cameras, etc.)
Formal and informal X District Policy
gathering areas are
monitored inside and
outside
The following are kept
locked and access
controlled:
Electrical panel access X District Policy
doors
Doors opening into interior X District Policy
areas like courtyards
during non-classroom
hours
Boiler and mechanical X District Policy
rooms
Air vents X District Policy
Custodial closets X District Policy
Monitoring and
Surveillance
Security cameras are X District Policy
stationed outside of school

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Security camera locations X District Policy
provide maximum
coverage of ground
Security cameras are X District Policy
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
 Portable classroom X
buildings
 Ball fields X
 School nurse X
 Custodial staff X
 School X
buses/transportation
dispatch
All classrooms are X District Policy
equipped with a system to
communicate in an
emergency
The school has access to a X District Policy
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.