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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
Graffiti in x
neighborhood
Gang activity in x
neighborhood
Crime in neighborhood x Rated “D” for our
neighborhood
crime
Poverty in x
neighborhood
Trespassing on school x
grounds
Parent withdrawal of x
students due to safety
concerns
Sex offenders in x 12 in a 2 mile
neighborhood radius.
Students adjudicated for x
weapons, drugs,
alcohol, or assaults
Bullying, intimidation, x
harassment in school
Lack of student support x
services
Truancy x

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Not Not Yes No Comments

Criterion Assessed Applicable

Grounds and Building

Exterior
Graffiti is promptly x
documented/photographed
then removed after
discovery.
There are central reporting x There was, but they have not been
anti-intruder alarms in use.
Building Access
There is a policy, system, x
or practice of ensuring
secure entry and exit
Written permission is x
needed to remove students
from grounds by
custodial/non-custodial
parents, friends, mentors,
and relatives.
Students must have written x
permission to leave school
grounds
There are written x
procedures to guide access
to the building by staff
before and after school
hours
Office staff are all aware of x
parents/relatives who
cannot pick up a student
Office staff are aware of x
custody issues that can be
contentious
Staff members present in x
the building after school
hours are required to sign
in and out

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Keys and Identification

There is a master key x

control system to monitor
keys, entry cards, and their
duplicates
Keys and entry cards are x
audited annually
The school has a Knox x
box/lock box or other
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
to turn in photo ID badges
and keys upon termination
of employment
Students are required to x Only our middle school students
wear photo ID badges are required to wear their badges.
Visitor Procedures
Visitors are required to x
wear visible, dated
identification
Contractors and visitors are x
required to sign in
Contractors and vendors x
are required to wear
visible, dated identification
Visitors are escorted, when x
deemed necessary within
the school
Visitors are required to x
sign out and surrender
visitor’s badge before
leaving school
Building Interior
Unused areas of the school x
can be closed off when not
in use after school hours
Lockers are available to x
students
Monitoring and
Surveillance
A School Resource Officer x

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is present during school
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 Mr. Sears
parent/media inquiries are
directed to a designated
spokesperson
In the event of an x Mrs. Dean has the master
emergency during school emergency plan in her office.
hours, procedures are in
place to contact parents
and the community with
instructions
School files and records x Only Mrs. Turner and Mr.Sears
are maintained in locked, have access to these files.
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 Cleaning crew are in charge of

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making sure all rooms are locked.
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 As part of a our school mandate,
map is provided to local we cannot give out any maps.
law enforcement, fire, and Should law enforcement need a
hazardous materials map, the principal will walk with
response units
them.
The school has an x Mr. Sears
established chain of Mrs. Dean
command that will handle Our SRO
emergency response
The school has designated x Mr. Sears office.
an on-site incident
command post
Emergency Procedures
Bomb threats x All plans are housed in Mrs.
Dean’s office.
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 Every month
Shelter-in-place x
Evacuation of building x
(monthly)
Evacuation of site x
Reverse evacuation x
(outside-in)

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Tornado/earthquake x Tornado
The evacuation plan x
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 The district reviews and updates
Conduct is reviewed and and we go over with our students
updated annually. and parents.
The Student Code of x An electronic copy as our district
Conduct is provided to all does not print them anymore.
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 Positive Behavior Intervention
focus on the root causes of Support (PBIS)
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 Detention, lunch detention, work
and expulsions are built detail.
into the disciplinary policy
Procedures used to make x

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decisions about student
behavior are well-known to
students and staff
Parent and Student
Involvement
Parents are an integral part x District personnel create these
of the school’s safety rules. Parents are allowed to
planning and policy speak at meetings, however that is
development just to voice their opinion.
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 Heartland crime stoppers
anonymous hotline
whereby students and staff
may report incidents or
suspicious activities (e.g.,
Campus Crime Stoppers)
There is a process in place x Online discipline referral through
to systematically collect, focus.
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.

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Administrators, teachers, x
and other staff members
receive annual training in
bullying prevention
Staff knows proper x Administrators are able to do this,
protocols for checking teachers and other staff are to
suspicious packages refer students to admin.
Staff is trained to be on the x “See something, say something”
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 Students that do not complete this
on digital citizenship training will not be allowed on
regarding social media and computers.
online bullying, sexual
harassment, etc.
Referral Resources
The school has a process to x
identify and serve the

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needs of students most at
risk for engaging in
disruptive behavior
The school has staff x
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 The light is not currently
(or some other sign) visible working, but the school name is
from the road clearly on it.
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 Low visibility around the
trailers/portables are portables is a problem.
adequately lit
Paved pathways are x
positioned to provide the
shortest walk between the
two points they connect

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Exterior doors allow for x No, all teachers must go through
keyed or card reader re- the office and some one is there to
entry open the door remotely. Admin
opens the door first.
Buses, Parking, and
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 One way into the school creates a
areas are relatively free of bottleneck affect daily. This stems
bottlenecks and congestion from the way the school was
(outside of normal high- designed.
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

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Ground cover is adequate x
to provide protection from
falls
Emergency vehicles can x
access play and recreation
areas easily
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 Some residual stall graffiti
free of graffiti remains because it was scratched
into the walls.

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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
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

Hallways and public spaces X

are clean and in good
repair
Hallways leading to exit X
doors are free of
obstructions
Handrails are appropriately X
placed and in good
condition
All exit signs are lit, X
clearly visible, and point in
the correct direction
Locker areas are well lit X
Unassigned lockers are X
secure/locked
All interior glass (doors, X
windows) is properly
installed and repaired
Floor coverings are X
properly installed and in
good repair (no loose tiles
or shredded carpet, etc.)
All chemicals, poisons, X

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flammable material, etc.
are stored properly
There is adequate access to X
fire extinguishers
Fire extinguisher boxes X
latch closed
Fire extinguishers are X
inspected annually
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 Some staff are certified and
AED certified personnel trained.
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 Several “blind spots” were noted
provide maximum when looking at cameras.
coverage of ground
Security cameras are X
stationed inside the school

Communication
Systems

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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
equipped with a system to
communicate in an
emergency
The school has access to a x
weather radio and monitors
it regularly.

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