Friendswood ISD School Safety Advisory Committee Proposed - - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

Friendswood ISD School Safety Advisory Committee Proposed Recommendations

FISD’s Commitment to Safety

• Emergency Operations Plan
• Social and Emotional Supports
• Partnership with FPD
• Code of Conduct / Dress Code
• SRO officers at FJH / FHS
• Character Education Programs
• Secure Vestibules
• District Security Audits
• Surveillance Cameras - remote capability
• District Safety Committee
• Run, Hide, Fight Training
• See Something, Say Something
• Electronic Locking Door Systems
• Executive Director of Security
• Communication - radios / 911 /
• Raptor / Background checks
• Panic button implementation
• Campus security systems
• Regular Security Drills
• Volunteer Training
• Regular Table Top Exercises
• Perimeter Physical Security

Summer Safety Activities

• Additional SRO Officer at High School (2) and additional roving SRO
• fficer for the Elementary and Intermediate Schools
• Implementation of Social Media Monitoring system - partnership with

Friendswood Police Department

• First Responder Training at FHS - June 19 - 21
• Stop the Bleed Kit Implementation and Training - partnership with UTMB
• PBK Security Review
• Social Emotional Support Research with Outside Mental Health Providers
• SEL Training - all staff
• Installation of new interior doors and hardware at Westwood
• Many other items in process: fencing, School Guard App for staff,

numbering of entrances, campus door evaluations, radios, etc.

SSAC Role and Responsibilities

✓ Review current FISD campus safety layers, budget, and safety research /

literature and case studies (Aldine - Davis HS metal detectors.) ✓Consider implementation of additional safety measures and provide a consensus based recommendation on each area to the Board of Trustees and Administration. ✓Consider sustainability, unintended consequences, and impact of the implementation of additional security measures. ✓Evaluate the student code of conduct and dress code to determine if changes are necessary to ensure student and staff safety ✓Evaluate current social and emotional supports for students and make recommendations on additional levels of support. ✓Prioritize recommendations

Meet the Team

Online Survey – Top 3 Additional Security Measures

1,370 Parent responses 274 Employee responses

Primary SSAC Recommendations

Additional Law Enforcement

SSAC believes the proposed increase in law enforcement is adequate based on current budget and availability.

FHS - Current = 1 Friendswood Police Dept. (FPD) School Resource Officer (SRO) New = 1 additional FPD SRO officer - Jan. FJH - Current = 1 SRO Elementary / Intermediate - Current = no SRO New = 1 Roving SRO

Rationale

• Jurisdictional issues do not allow for multiple entities
• Partnership with Friendswood Police Dept. (FPD) key factor in prevention
• Short response time by FPD (90 sec.)
• Traffic duty provided before and after school by FPD
• Proximity of FPD and additional officers to campuses

Recommendation: As resources become available consider possibility of an additional officer at JH and an additional rover.

Physical Security / Controlled Access of Campuses

• Limiting number of entrances at secondary level – during school day and
• utside of school day
• Renovation of existing security vestibules – elementary/intermediate

priority

• Removing door hardware from doors not used as a physical entrance
• Evaluate current electronic door locking reader locations and access
• Expanded surveillance camera coverage

The SSAC recommends implementation of the following physical security enhancements to control access to the campuses:

■ Hardwire existing electronic locking systems at all campuses ■ Update electronic door locking software system - alerts if doors are open ■ Updated signage ■ Fencing and perimeter security upgrades ■ Training of students and staff on physical security updates on campus and access to grounds

Physical Security cont’d

Social/Emotional Supports (SEL)

The SSAC feels this is a pro-active layer that is critical to implement in an effort to prevent safety issues at the campus level. The committee recommends the

following:

➢ Actions to support and facilitate steps to provide school counselors with more time to spend with

students for counseling initiatives

• Provide crisis training for counselors
• Provide crisis resources for counselors

➢ Additional counselors with primary focus on SEL ➢ Actions to create more uniform and comprehensive programming for all students at Tier I -

especially at secondary level

➢ Identify students who are not participants in activities and explore avenues to get them involved in

extracurricular activities, clubs, etc.

➢ Utilization of outside resources and professionals to provide support for Tier II and Tier III students ➢ Provide grade level specific SEL professional development support for counselors ➢ Engage and educate parents and community in partnerships to provide SEL support to families (mental health, faith based activities, mentoring programs, after school clubs, in-home training, etc.) ➢ Create a threat assessment team on each campus to identify and create action plans for students that are a possible threat to themselves and others based on a threat assessment matrix ➢ Provide on going SEL training for all faculty and staff ➢ Ensure continuity of care with transfer of students from campus to campus

SEL Cont’d

School Security Monitors

The SSAC recommends hiring school safety monitors for the purpose of monitoring exterior and interior doors, student entry, high traffic points, parking areas, parent check-in stations, etc. in the effort to maintain the integrity of the physical safety of the

• campus. Monitors should be identifiable to students and staff via a

uniform or standardized dress and a photo ID badge.

The committee recommends six security monitors: Cline – 1 Windsong – 1 FHS - 2 Westwood & Bales – 1 FJH - 1

* Volunteers who have undergone background checks could be utilized in times of heightened security or as needed.

High School 2 SRO’s 1 Parking Monitor 1 Interior Monitor Junior High 1 SRO 1 Interior/Exterior Monitor Windsong 1 Roving SRO 1 Interior/Exterior Monitor Cline 1 Roving SRO 1 Interior/Exterior Monitor Westwood & Bales 1 Roving SRO 1 Interior/Exterior Monitor

School Marshal Program

After review of all the options for layers to provide a deterrent, as well as a response with force to an armed intruder the SSAC is generally recommending the District further research the implementation of the school marshal program as allowed by TEC 37.0811.

Recommendations on Selection Criteria / Regulations:

• Participation must be voluntary
• Appointments should remain confidential
• Appointments should be focused on employees whose primary duties

do not involve primary contact with students at elementary/intermediate levels. The committee believes that teachers need to be focused on direction of younger students and that the internal threat is much higher at secondary level.

• Work and train closely with Friendswood Police Department (FPD).

School Marshals – cont’d

Other options considered:

• Private security firms
• Locally developed Guardian Plan

These options were rejected in favor of the school marshal program because of the more regimented training program via the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement process, district selection process, and documentation of the program in the Education Code. It was also felt that employees have a more vested interest in the safety and student culture present at each campus.

This security layer should be studied further by administration and the Board prior to any implementation

Comprehensive Safety and Security Training

The SSAC recommends ongoing, uniform safety and security training prior to the start of school for all staff and substitutes. Training for students should begin once school is in session. Training should be focused on current research and formulated in conjunction with action plans for response to a hostile actor by FPD. The SSAC also recommends refresher training after the winter break.

Metal Detectors

The SSAC does not recommend the implementation of fixed metal detectors at the entrances of the campuses.

Rationale:

• Amount of extracurricular activities at FJH/FHS throughout the day

and evening does not make this an effective or cost-efficient layer of support if unable to scan all students and staff at all times.

• Number of possible entrances/exits makes this a layer that could be

easily circumvented

• To be an effective layer detectors must be manned 24/7
• Concern for large gatherings of students as potential targets prior to

entry

• Funding required for this layer could be used for more sustainable,

effective layers

The SSAC does recommend the district taking time this coming school year to consider the logistics and legalities of implementing a random search plan for secondary schools. Metal Detectors Cont’d

District Communication

The SSAC recommends implementation of uniform terminology for communication for different levels of alert at the campus (hold, lockdown, shelter in place, evacuate, protect mode) as presented to the committee.

➢ Use at the campus level ➢ Publicize to the community ➢ Incorporate in parent, student, and staff training ➢ Pursue the collection of student cell phone numbers to communicate in time of emergency

Student Code of Conduct

After review of the current Code of Conduct, the SSAC approved proposed adjustments to the code of conduct that include the following:

• Disciplinary action for students that fail to comply with all safety

measures (i.e. propping doors, opening designated non-entry doors for entry, or failing to adhere to safety regulations.)

• Inclusion of “See Something, Say Something” reporting provisions

The committee recommends the District strictly enforce existing policies, procedures, and protocols found in the Code of Conduct and Student Handbooks.

Dress Code

The SSAC is not recommending any changes to the dress code or implementation of standardized dress for safety purposes.

The current dress code includes provisions related to a safe environment.

Current dress code provisions related to safety

• Full-length coats, such as those commonly referred to as “trench”coats.
• Any clothing or accessories which may be deemed to represent gang affiliation (real or

implied).

• Clothing or accessory, which may be deemed to be offensive or degrade any student

population.

• Gothic style dress.
• Any clothing or accessory which advertises or is related to alcohol, tobacco, drugs, sex, or

any other substances students are prohibited from having at school, are not permitted.

• Clothing with suggestive or inappropriately located decorative patches, insignia.
• Clothing with improper advertising, pictures, slogans or statements.
• Clothing or accessories that in any way suggest disrespect for the American flag are not
• permitted. Slogans or drawings representing local, country, state or federal detentions are

not permitted.

Identification Badges

The SSAC recommends all FISD staff should be issued a standardized, photo identification badge to be worn visibly at all

• times. Also, District substitutes should be issued a standardized ID

that makes them easily identifiable to students, staff, and parents. The SSAC recommends student ID’s should not be required for students in grades K - 8. The Committee recommends the continuation and enforcement of the current policy at FHS from the Mustang Manual. The committee felt if the student ID’s did have more functionality for campus activities (ie. library access) students would be more apt to keep them accessible.

STUDENT ID’S & LANYARDS: Students are issued a new ID and a lanyard at the beginning of each year. Students must wear a Mustang lanyard at all times while on campus. Students will not be allowed into class without their lanyard. Students must have their student ID on their person at all times. Students who do not wear their Mustang lanyard and/or have their student ID on them are subject to disciplinary action. If a student does not have their lanyard, then the teacher will issue a new

• ne and the student will owe an obligation of $1. If a student does not

have their student ID when asked to present it, then they will be printed a new picture ID and charged a $5 obligation. Students who have two or more ID violations will lose their standard exemption.

Student ID’s - Excerpt from FHS Mustang Manual

Clear/Mesh Backpacks

The SSAC is not recommending the use of clear/mesh backpacks at this time.

Rationale:

• Students would still be able to hide prohibited items in binders and

small purses

• Bags and cases for extra-curricular activities including athletics

and band would still be required and could circumvent the purpose for clear / mesh backpacks

• Efforts by administrators and staff to enforce could be better

served in a different layer - monitored entrances, hallways, etc.

Visitors to Campus

There was not a final recommendation from the committee on limiting access to visitors. There was conflict between the positive impact of parent and community involvement at school and the logistics checking in parents for lunch and activities.

The SSAC does recommend that parents who come for lunch be separated from other students and the exploration of alpha group visitor rotation.

Prioritization of Safety Layers

• Additional Law Enforcement - 100% of the Groups placed in top 3
• Physical Security / Controlled Access to Campus - 100% of the Groups

placed in top 3

• Social Emotional Supports - 80% of the Groups placed in the top 3
• Comprehensive Safety and Security Training - 20% of the Groups placed in

the top 3 SSAC was divided into five heterogeneous groups that remained together throughout the process. Each group was asked to rank the importance of each area. Results of ranking are as follows:

Future Meetings

➢July 26 – Mustang Voices

• Public Meeting to share recommendations from the SSAC and share current safety

layer projects and plans. This meeting will be broadcast via Facebook live

➢ July 30 – Board Workshop

• School Safety Action Plan presented to Board of Trustees

➢ Future Meetings of SSAC - TBA

• Committee will remain intact to deliberate further as needed as directed by

Administration or the Board of Trustees