Safety & Security

The safety and security of students, staff, and schools is our top priority. In an effort to ensure a safe learning environment for students, the District has made the following provisions:

Crisis Management Plan

The District and each school have crisis management plans that outline response procedures in the event of an emergency. These plans outline the involvement of emergency officials, the roles and responsibilities of the District’s and school’s crisis management team, and steps to take in responding to multiple kinds of emergencies.


Canine searches for drugs and weapons

A full-time drug and weapons team conducts frequent, unannounced inspections at schools. The team consists of a highly trained handler and canines capable of detecting firearms and tiny amounts of illegal drugs. Hallways, classrooms, lockers, parking lots, and other areas of school grounds are subject to searches under the supervision of the school administration. If drugs and/or weapons are found, the school will follow with appropriate disciplinary action and law enforcement will be notified. The presence of drugs and weapons on school property or at a school event is illegal and may result in criminal charges.

School Resource Officers

Officers of local law enforcement agencies are at all high schools and middle schools to assist students, parents, teachers, and administrators with daily activities. These officers are also available to assist with emergencies or crises that require law enforcement. Additional information about discipline policies, rights and responsibilities of students, District policies and procedures on discipline, and State laws regarding school safety can be found on pages 42-79 in the Parent/Student Handbook.

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