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Ead-505-School Safety Audit
Ead-505-School Safety Audit
Adapted from the Texas School Safety Center (2018). Texas State University-San Marcos.
https://txssc.txstate.edu/tools/k-12-toolkit/conducting-audits
Used with permission.
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Adapted from the Texas School Safety Center (2018). Texas State University-San Marcos.
https://txssc.txstate.edu/tools/k-12-toolkit/conducting-audits
Used with permission.
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There is a master key x
control system to monitor
keys, entry cards, and their
duplicates
Keys and entry cards are x
audited annually
The school has a Knox x
box/lock box or other
system to provide quick
access to keys by law
enforcement
All staff members are x
required to wear photo ID
badges
Staff members are required x
to turn in photo ID badges
and keys upon termination
of employment
Students are required to x
wear photo ID badges
Visitor Procedures
Visitors are required to x
wear visible, dated
identification
Contractors and visitors are x
required to sign in
Contractors and vendors x
are required to wear
visible, dated identification
Visitors are escorted, when x
deemed necessary within
the school
Visitors are required to x
sign out and surrender
visitor’s badge before
leaving school
Building Interior
Unused areas of the school x
can be closed off when not
in use after school hours
Lockers are available to x
students
Monitoring and
Surveillance
A School Resource Officer x School Resource Officers respond
is present during school when dispatched.
hours
Remote and isolated x Security cameras are located in
Adapted from the Texas School Safety Center (2018). Texas State University-San Marcos.
https://txssc.txstate.edu/tools/k-12-toolkit/conducting-audits
Used with permission.
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hallways are monitored by main hallway and single-point
security cameras entry
School buses are equipped x
with security cameras
All security camera x
recordings are retained for
at least 30 days
There is a central security x
system
Staff members monitor x
restrooms during school
hours: _____ times/day
Specific persons are x
designated to secure
buildings after activities
Local law x
enforcement/security
personnel provide after-
hours patrols of the school
site
All safety-related x Designated spokesperson -
parent/media inquiries are principal
directed to a designated
spokesperson
In the event of an x
emergency during school
hours, procedures are in
place to contact parents
and the community with
instructions
School files and records x All files are now digital and
are maintained in locked, scanned into a secure system.
vandal proof, fireproof
containers or locations
The school regularly backs x
up important computer
files
There is a current list of x
staff who are trained in
CPR or the use of AED’s
After the School Day,
Staff Members are
Assigned to Check the
Following:
All classrooms locked x
All bathrooms unoccupied x
and/or locked
All exterior doors locked x
Adapted from the Texas School Safety Center (2018). Texas State University-San Marcos.
https://txssc.txstate.edu/tools/k-12-toolkit/conducting-audits
Used with permission.
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All security lights are on x
Emergency Operations
Plan
There is an updated map of x
the school’s layout with
room numbers, evacuation
routes, utility shut-offs, and
location of first aid kits
An updated copy of the x
map is provided to local
law enforcement, fire, and
hazardous materials
response units
The school has an x
established chain of
command that will handle
emergency response
The school has designated x
an on-site incident
command post
Emergency Procedures
Bomb threats x
Hostage-takings x
Intrusions x
Kidnappings x
Acts of violence x
(shootings)
Hazardous materials x
incidents
Natural disasters x
Emergency Practice
Drills Practiced and
Documented on a
Regular Basis:
Lockdown (3x/year) x
Shelter-in-place x
Evacuation of building x
(monthly)
Evacuation of site x
Reverse evacuation x
(outside-in)
Tornado/earthquake x
The evacuation plan x
includes procedures for
persons with limited
mobility
Adapted from the Texas School Safety Center (2018). Texas State University-San Marcos.
https://txssc.txstate.edu/tools/k-12-toolkit/conducting-audits
Used with permission.
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The evacuation plan x
includes procedures for
persons with special health
needs
The evacuation plan x
includes an alternative
evacuation site
School Climate and
Culture
The Student Code of x
Conduct is reviewed and
updated annually.
The Student Code of x
Conduct is provided to all
parents
The Student Code of
Conduct Includes
Statements Regarding:
Anti-bullying, anti- x
harassment,
anti-drug/alcohol, and anti-
violence policies
Interviewing policies by x
school, law enforcement,
and protective services
personnel
Locker search policies x No lockers are present at site.
Dress code x
Disciplinary
Procedures
Disciplinary practices x
focus on the root causes of
problems and provide
problem-solving strategies
Disciplinary consequences x
for infractions to the code
of conduct are fairly and
consistently enforced
Alternatives to suspensions x
and expulsions are built
into the disciplinary policy
Procedures used to make x
decisions about student
behavior are well-known to
students and staff
Parent and Student
Involvement
Adapted from the Texas School Safety Center (2018). Texas State University-San Marcos.
https://txssc.txstate.edu/tools/k-12-toolkit/conducting-audits
Used with permission.
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Parents are an integral part x
of the school’s safety
planning and policy
development
Students are represented on x
the school safety planning
team
Students are actively x
involved in promoting a
positive school climate
A large percentage (>60%) x Activities are not necessarily
of students participate in school-sponsored
extracurricular activities
Reporting
There is some type of x
anonymous hotline
whereby students and staff
may report incidents or
suspicious activities (e.g.,
Campus Crime Stoppers)
There is a process in place x
to systematically collect,
review, and share
discipline referral data
General Climate
Respect for diversity is x
emphasized schoolwide
Staff members are visible x
in the hallways
supervising/interacting
with students during school
hours
Staff members monitor x
stairwells during school
hours
Staff and Student
Training
Administrators, teachers, x Teachers may choose to take
and other staff members professional development courses
receive annual training in on this subject outside of contract
conflict resolution and time.
problem-solving skills.
Administrators, teachers, x
and other staff members
receive annual training in
bullying prevention
Staff knows proper x
protocols for checking
Adapted from the Texas School Safety Center (2018). Texas State University-San Marcos.
https://txssc.txstate.edu/tools/k-12-toolkit/conducting-audits
Used with permission.
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suspicious packages
Staff is trained to be on the x
lookout for anything out of
the ordinary (persons,
behavior, containers,
vehicles, broken air vents,
etc.)
Staff is trained in how to x
respond to threats of
students, including threats
found in schoolwork,
notes, journals, or
overheard by other students
Front office staff knows x
how to respond to a bomb
threat or other
threatening/suspicious
phone calls
Students receive training in x
positive social skills,
violence prevention,
conflict resolution, and
communication/decision-
making skills
Students receive training x
specifically on bullying
prevention
Students receive training in x
sexual harassment/gender
respect
The school has x
implemented a character
education or social skills
program schoolwide
Students receive training x
on digital citizenship
regarding social media and
online bullying, sexual
harassment, etc.
Referral Resources
The school has a process to x
identify and serve the
needs of students most at
risk for engaging in
disruptive behavior
The school has staff x
members trained to identify
and work with potentially
Adapted from the Texas School Safety Center (2018). Texas State University-San Marcos.
https://txssc.txstate.edu/tools/k-12-toolkit/conducting-audits
Used with permission.
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dangerous students
There is a well-developed x
network of service
providers to which students
can be referred
Grounds and Building
Exterior
The school has a marquee x
(or some other sign) visible
from the road clearly
indicating the school’s
name
Grounds are fenced in x
appropriate areas
Gates, if present, are x
secured when not in use
The perimeter of the x
building is clear of safety
hazards and/or debris
Mechanical, electrical, and x
other equipment on ground
level is surrounded by a
protective enclosure
Shrubs and foliage are x
trimmed to allow for good
line of sight and to prevent
people from hiding behind
them
The exterior of the building x
is free of graffiti
Ground floor windows x
have unbroken panes
Access to the roof is x
restricted (no climbable
plantings/architecture)
Areas surrounding x
trailers/portables are
adequately lit
Paved pathways are x
positioned to provide the
shortest walk between the
two points they connect
Exterior doors allow for x
keyed or card reader re-
entry
Buses, Parking, and
Pickup/Drop-off
The bus loading/unloading x
Adapted from the Texas School Safety Center (2018). Texas State University-San Marcos.
https://txssc.txstate.edu/tools/k-12-toolkit/conducting-audits
Used with permission.
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zone is monitored by staff
Bus loading/unloading x
zones are clearly marked
Fire zones are clearly x
marked
Parking lots are adequately x
lit
Access points for parking x
lots are gated
Student drop-off/pick up is x
limited to specific areas
Student drop-off/pick up x
areas are relatively free of
bottlenecks and congestion
(outside of normal high-
volume times)
Student drop-off/pick up x
areas are monitored
Parking lot has signs to x
direct staff, students, and
visitors to designated
parking areas
Parking lots are in view of x
the building or monitored
by security
Bicycle parking is in view x
of the building or
monitored by security
Play/Outdoor
Recreation Areas
Play and recreation areas x
are protected with fencing
Fences are in good x
condition
Vehicular access is x
restricted around play areas
Play apparatus are free x
from sharp edges, and
protruding or loose bolts or
screws
Ground cover is adequate x
to provide protection from
falls
Emergency vehicles can x
access play and recreation
areas easily
Bleachers are well- x
maintained (painted with
Adapted from the Texas School Safety Center (2018). Texas State University-San Marcos.
https://txssc.txstate.edu/tools/k-12-toolkit/conducting-audits
Used with permission.
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no signs of rust)
Play areas are monitored x
when in use during school
hours
Building Access
The school has designated x
a single point of entry/exit
to each building
The designated points of x
entry are monitored to
control building access
School staff monitor all x
entrances and exits during
arrival and departure of
students
Signs are posted listing x
items not allowed inside
the school (e.g. drug-free,
gun-free, smoke-free)
Visitor policy/procedure x
signs are posted at all
entrances
Visitors are required to x
show picture ID and sign in
Building Interior
Hallways are uniformly x
and adequately lit
Stairwells are uniformly x
and adequately lit
Hallways are free of x
graffiti
Restrooms are accessible x
Restrooms are uniformly x
and adequately lit
Restrooms are free of x
graffiti
Restroom stall walls are x
free of graffiti
Restroom stall doors are x
lockable
Toilets, urinals, sinks, and x
soap dispensers are in good
working order
Paper towels or air dryers x
are available in restrooms
There is an adequate x
supply of toilet paper in all
restrooms
Adapted from the Texas School Safety Center (2018). Texas State University-San Marcos.
https://txssc.txstate.edu/tools/k-12-toolkit/conducting-audits
Used with permission.
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Mirrors are free of damage x
The main entrances to the x
restroom have doors that
cannot be locked from the
inside
Classroom doors can be x
locked from the inside
Classroom windows can be x
covered if needed
(lockdown)
All classrooms and offices x
are locked when not in use
Common area is uniformly x
and adequately lit
Adapted from the Texas School Safety Center (2018). Texas State University-San Marcos.
https://txssc.txstate.edu/tools/k-12-toolkit/conducting-audits
Used with permission.
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classroom
There is adequate access to x Office access
AEDs
Staff is aware of CPR and x
AED certified personnel
Valuable items are secured x
(computers, cameras,
document cameras, etc.)
Formal and informal x
gathering areas are
monitored inside and
outside
The following are kept
locked and access
controlled:
Electrical panel access x
doors
Doors opening into interior x
areas like courtyards
during non-classroom
hours
Boiler and mechanical x
rooms
Air vents x
Custodial closets x
Monitoring and
Surveillance
Security cameras are x
stationed outside of school
Security camera locations x
provide maximum
coverage of ground
Security cameras are x Single-point entry and main
stationed inside the school hallway
Communication
Systems
There is 2-way
communication between
the main office and:
Classrooms x
Local law x
enforcement
School-based law x
enforcement
Portable classroom x
buildings
Adapted from the Texas School Safety Center (2018). Texas State University-San Marcos.
https://txssc.txstate.edu/tools/k-12-toolkit/conducting-audits
Used with permission.
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Ball fields x
School nurse x
Custodial staff x
School x
buses/transportation
dispatch
All classrooms are x
equipped with a system to
communicate in an
emergency
The school has access to a x
weather radio and monitors
it regularly.
Adapted from the Texas School Safety Center (2018). Texas State University-San Marcos.
https://txssc.txstate.edu/tools/k-12-toolkit/conducting-audits
Used with permission.