Safety and Security (Online)

60 Points per Certificate

7/12

2-014-004

General Objective

The purpose of this component is to provide opportunities for parents, teachers, community partners, and administrators in all areas of public and private education to receive information related to best practices in the fields of safety and security. Upon successful completion of this component, participants will be able to conduct an annual self-assessment of their school and school district’s safety and security programs in compliance with related district, state and federal best practices and mandates.

Specific Objectives

Upon completion of this component, participant will be able to:

  1. Establish and implement accountability mechanisms to ensure the performance, efficiency, and effectiveness of the safety and security program.
  2. Ensure the accuracy of discipline and safety and security related data/
  3. Review the organizational structure and staffing levels of the safety and security program and minimize unnecessary administrative layers and processes.
  4. Implement a school safety plan that includes school and/or district wide emergency and safety procedures and identifies those responsible for them.
  5. Develop and maintain school and district safety plans and emergency response procedures with stakeholder input.
  6. Conduct an annual review of all relevant health and safety issues for each educational facility.
  7. Develop emergency response procedures.
  8. Develop and review emergency checklists.
  9. Practice emergency responses based on potential safety concerns at each educational facility.
  10. Provide emergency response agencies with floor plans and blueprint as appropriate.
  11. Identify training needs and provide for appropriate levels of safety training, including classroom management and violence, and alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs training, for all appropriate personnel.
  12. Implement the student code of conduct on an annual basis.
  13. Provide clear procedures for handling disciplinary actions.
  14. Minimize danger to students from community members, staff, or other students, and minimize danger to teachers from students.
  15. Identify students that exhibit early warning signs of, or pose a threat of, future violent behavior.
  16. Identify and implement parent and community outreach strategies to promote safety in the home and community.
  17. Foster a positive learning climate and culture by assessing the school climate and implementing relevant scientifically based curricula and programs at each school.
  18. Implement the approved Safe and Drug-Free School Plan.
  19. Implement scientifically based violence and drug prevention programs and curricula that meet the needs of each school.
  20. Implement a system to identify, assess, and minimize the risk for students indicating a threat of or exhibiting suicidal behavior.
  21. Enhance security and reduce vandalism through the use of “safe school design” principles.
  22. Implement procedures that govern access to each educational facility and its students, and limit access to authorized students and visitors.
  23. Ensure that playgrounds are properly constructed, maintained, and supervised so as to reduce the risk of injury.
  24. Ensure that each facility has appropriate equipment to protect the safety and security of property and records.
  25. Provide appropriate safety equipment and information to prevent injuries to students, parents, and community partners.
  26. Follow environmental and food safety, health practices and regulations.
  27. Create a safe and orderly process for students arriving at or leaving each school campus.
  28. Follow district policies, procedures, and practices that ensure the safety of transported students.
  29. Health ensure that school buses, including buses operated by schools, charter schools, and contractors, are inspected and maintained in accordance with state laws and state Department of Education rules.

Description of Activities

Participants may be involved in local, regional, state, or national conferences or workshops for the purpose of achieving the specific objectives. Participants will attend lectures; engage in discussions and activities; review research, practices, programs, and resource materials; and share with peers in formal and informal sessions.

Evaluation of Participants

Evaluation of the specific objectives will be determined by the activity leader or designee through analysis of school related safety data, programs or plans affected by training activities, portfolios maintained by the training participants, documented observations or visits by administrators and/or community partners, review of plans by emergency management personnel, and objective evidence of compliance with the Office of Program Policy Analysis and Government Accountability’s (OPPAGA) School Safety and Security Best Practices Act.

Evaluation of Activity

An online evaluation for this activity will be conducted through the Santa Rosa Professional Growth System.