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Welcome
and thank you for the gift of time
Safety Task Force Welcome and thank you for the gift of time John - - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
Safety Task Force Welcome and thank you for the gift of time John - - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
Jeffco School Safety Task Force Welcome and thank you for the gift of time John McDonald Executive Director Department of School Safety Dr. Glass Superintendent, Jeffco Schools Norms Speak and listen with respect Be present in the
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John McDonald
Executive Director Department of School Safety
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- Dr. Glass
Superintendent, Jeffco Schools
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Norms
Speak and listen with respect Be present in the conversation Navigate the “pinch” Understand the tools available Fail fast Behaviorlize the emotions See first to understand Don’t monologue Jazz band not marching band
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Norms
Assume positive intent Build community- avoid clichés Dialogue across diversity Take the argument out of the discussion Don’t assume- ask for more information Look for a 3rd option Take advantage of expertise Ask under what conditions
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Processes
Consensus based model Report due August 20th
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Steve Bell
Chief Operating Officer, Jeffco Schools
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Introductions
Who are you and why are you here?
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Task Force
Chair- John McDonald Co Chair- Documentation
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We are Jeffco
We are Columbine HS We are Deer Creek MS (2) We are Witt Elementary We are Stanley Lake HS We are Green Mountain HS
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We are
157 Schools that deserve to be safe!
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21st Century Learners
Need 21st Century Safety and Security
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School Safety
Is more than any one department or
- ne organization
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Leadership
Superintendent and cabinet set climate and culture
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Department of School Safety
Campus Security Dispatch Operations Emergency Management Patrol Operations Threat Assessment/Management Emergency Drill training at all grade levels
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Student Services
Mental health Crisis mental health services Counselors Nurses Suicide Risk Assessment
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Schools
Principals Teachers Staff Students and Parents
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Law Enforcement
School Resource Officers (SRO’s)
An Incredible gift to our schools and community
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District Attorney
Juvenile Assessment Center Threat Assessment Supports Information sharing
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Partnerships
I Love U Guys Foundation- Standard Response Protocol Colorado Attorney General’s Office- Safe2Tell
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Our promise
Is direct and honest conversation
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Real talk needed
Interactive group but please stay on point
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Hot wash mentality
We wont always agree but we check
- ur ego’s at the door. Our kids
deserve our very best!
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Task force goals
Prioritize what’s important for Jeffco Create a set of recommendations Prepare a written report for the Board and Superintendent
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What’s important?
Physical Security, (alarms, cameras, locks) Security personnel ( armed and unarmed) Mental Health (Counselors, School Psych's) SRO’s (HS, Middle and Elementary) Programing (Anti bullying, anti drug programs) Threat Assessments and Threat Management
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Changing culture
Social media challenges Bullying Suicidal ideation Homicidal contagion Cutting Drugs Hostility (parents and students)
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Challenges
Average age of a Jeffco School is 50 yrs old
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Big security needs
Classroom Locks 4.5 million Entry door replacement 4 million District Camera upgrade 3 million ES and MS alarms 4 million Dispatch Center 2.5 million HS Secure entries 450,000 18.5 million
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Recruiting people
A competitive salary is challenging
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We will share
Systems, practices and protocols
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We need you
To be willing to ask questions, challenge us and champion school safety
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Future meetings
Proposed
June 18 July 9 July 23 Aug 13 Aug 21 (if needed)
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