The School Safety and Emergency Operations committee, which is part of the Systems of Support priority action area, is tasked with designing and implementing a comprehensive building security plan based on current best practice. The coordinating team began its work last fall and is comprised of school-based administrators, Education Center administrators, and community partners.
The committee completed in-depth training sponsored by the Colorado School Safety Resource Center during which they learned about current best practice in school safety and security. The team is currently soliciting input from building administrators and clerical staffs about the content and format of building-specific Emergency Operation Plans. This committee is exploring possible partnerships with outside groups that have created computer and cell phone apps for use with the Emergency Operation Plans.
On June 1 and 2, all building administrators will be trained in current best practice and will complete new Emergency Operation Plans for their schools. Other staff members will be trained in new plans and procedures at the beginning of the 16/17 school year.
By Robbyn Fernandez, Executive Director of Elementary School Leadership
Co-Chair, Systems of Support Priority Action Team
Tags: partnerships, safety, security, technology