W������! Livonia Public Schools Superintendent Andrea Oquist Introductions ❖ Overview of the evening ❖ Thank you for partnering with us!
W�… P������ School Safety and Security Steve Archibald - Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources John Raymond - Administrator of Public Safety Chief Curtis Caid- Livonia Police Department Officer Joe Reardon - Westland Police Department
LPS ~ Our Commitment to Safety ¨… Provide a safe, joyful, welcoming environment for all who enter and a place where students are eager to learn.¨ ~ LPS Shared Vision
Infrastructure Safety Enhancements ● Secure vestibules at each school entrance Updated security camera systems district-wide ● New security camera systems for all LPS buses ● Use of security access cards for all personnel ● ○ All SACC parents will be issued access cards, starting Fall 2018 Upgraded mobile two-way radio system, district-wide ● Updated PA systems at each school ● Egress windows or exits in classrooms ● ● Updated door hardware Updated phone systems with 911 emergency geo-locator capability ●
LPS Personnel Safety Enhancements ● LPS Administrator of Public Safety ● School Resource Officers since 1999 ● Blueline Security since 2012 ● Crowd control and police/security for major school events ● Long-standing partnership with Livonia and Westland PD ● District Safety Committee More than $1 million expenditure annually
John Raymond Administrator of Public Safety for Livonia Public Schools B����� T�������… H�� W� P������
Better Together… How We Prepare ● Prevention See Something, Say Something; and OK2Say tip line ○ ○ Facility enhancements Security personnel ○ ● Training ○ Training for staff Safety drills ○ ● Communication ○ Terminology Notification to parents ○ ○ Reunification
Prevention ~ Reporting See Something, Say Something… ● Students are encouraged to tell an adult if they see or hear something ○ concerning. Utilize the 24-7 anonymous safety hotline OK2Say ● Call (855) 565-2729 ○ Text 652729 ○ Email ok2Say@mi.gov ○
Prevention ~ Personnel & Facilities ● Blueline Security ● How we work with our SROs ● Secure vestibules ● Enhanced PA systems in all schools ● Classroom door locks ● Egress windows And other improvements, district-wide.
Training ~ Drills, Procedures & Protocols Our training for lockdowns Staff and students receive training ● Staff become our immediate responders in an emergency ○ Students, through drills, are taught how to respond ○ Multiple drills each year (Fire; Severe Weather; Lockdown) ● Traditional and non-traditional times ○ This is WHY we drill… Our body’s response ○ to a life-threatening crisis
Drills ~ Lockdown Procedures (active violence) U.S. Department of Education mandates “Run, Hide, Fight” ● protocol Based on ALICE (Alert, Lockdown, Inform, Counter, Escape) ● Shelter: Clear the halls and lock the door Evaluate: Is shelter our best option, or is escape our best option? Escape: You can’t be hurt if you’re not there. Why wait for threat to come your way? Shelter: If decide to shelter, fortify it
Communication ~ Terminology Our terminology for safety protocols and communication. Shelter in Place Stay inside Used for environmental issues outside of the building Enhanced Security Measures Cancel outdoor activities Minimize movement between buildings Hold in Place Stay in the classroom, lock classroom doors Instruction continues, but students do not move around or leave the building Lockdown Response to active violence Shelter, evaluate, escape
Communication ~ Our processes Internal: First Priority: Addressing the emergency internally ● District administrative team response ● Coordination with local law enforcement and school security personnel ● External: Timely and accurate information goes out to parents/guardians from LPS ● Email, phone calls, texts as appropriate ● Administration works with local media ● Parent Emergency Guide ●
Reunification We have an established process -- LPS and local law enforcement work together to implement the process. A few important notes for parents… ❖ Please wait for directions from the district ❖ Bring your ID to the reunification location ❖ A spirit of cooperation is key in any crisis situation We
Livonia Police Chief Curtis Caid ● Long-standing partnership between LPS and LPD ● LPD training and preparedness for school emergencies ● Keeping open lines of communication ● School Resource Officers ○ Prevention and response ● Responding to and investigating school threats
Westland Police Officer Joseph Reardon ● A portion of the LPS district serves families in the City of Westland. ● Westland PD works closely with LPS and serves the same role as the LPD in all police matters relating to our schools. ● Westland PD serves as mutual aid to Livonia PD, and vice versa
David Mitchell & Eric Stromberg W� ���… A���� Navigating the Social Media Maze
Social Media use in the U.S. Percentage of U.S. population who currently use social media (2008 to 2017)
Thinking about your Digital Footprint… Trail of information you leave with ALL online activity, including … Favorite apps ● Websites visited ● ● Messages sent Videos downloaded ● Photos uploaded ● Music downloaded ● ● Games played Comments posted ● And much more... ●
Popular Apps ● Twitter ● Snapchat ● Facebook ● Instagram ● Others (KiK, WhatsApp, etc) ● And the one we all forget ... YouTube
Some Issues with Social Media ● Seeking Validation ● Comparison ● Empathy ● Socialization (or lack thereof) ● Isolation (Lack of a support network) ● Online vs. Reality ● Impact on Brain Development?
Observations and Usage
Observations and Usage
Monitoring and Limiting
Takeaways... ● No one is an Expert ● Boundaries / Structure ● Accountability ● Balance
Det. Sgt. Wade Higgason ● Keeping our kids safe on the Internet ○ Current trends and tactics ○ How easy is it to find personal info online? ● Digital Footprint and Safety ○ How much information is out there about my child? ○ What can be the lasting effects of our online choices?
Dennis Hinze, Emily Goslow, Lisa Wilson, Jennifer Wilson W� C���… Monitoring Our Kids Social-Emotional Health
Student Assistance Providers (SAPs) ● Introduction of the SAPs -- Dennis Hinze ● The SAP website: http://lps-sap.sitelio.me/ -- Emily Goslow ● The Layers of Support -- Lisa Wilson
Elementary Support Teachers (ESTs) ● What is the role of an Elementary Support Teacher? ● How can the role of a K-4 EST support social-emotional needs in a classroom and school? ● What role can an EST have in behavioral interventions for students?
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