SECURITY in the GCUFSD - PowerPoint Presentation

SECURITY in the GCUFSD SCHOOL SECURITY - A Nationwide Issue

A JOINT EFFORT FOR EVERYONE’S SAFETY

SCHOOL SHOOTINGS 2010 – 2017 by STATE STATE TIMES DIED INJ Alabama 5 6 4 Arizona 3 7 3 Arkansas 1 2 0 California 22 34 69Colorado 4 4 3Connecticut 2 28 3D.C. 1 1 0Florida 12 25 24Georgia 5 2 4Hawaii 1 0 1Illinois 6 7 28Indiana 3 1 2Kentucky 2 5 18Louisiana 5 4 4Maine 1 1 0Maryland 5 0 9Mass 4 3 4Michigan 8 2 22Minn 2 10 7Missouri 4 3 3N Carolina 7 3 6STATE TIMES DIED INJNebraska 1 2 2Nevada 3 3 4N Mexico 2 3 3New York 2 0 3N Carolina 3 3 1N Dakota 1 0 1Ohio 7 5 17Oklahoma 1 1 0Oregon 3 11 10Penn 5 8 7S Carolina 1 2 2S Dakota 1 0 1Tennessee 7 2 11Texas 9 7 13Utah 2 0 1Vermont 1 1 0Virginia 3 35 28Wash 6 3 3Wisconsin 4 3 5 165 237 326

2018 16 School shootings in 2018Parkland shooting February 14Maryland school shooting TODAY (3/20) Preparation is Key

There must be a balance between security and education Security Education

SECURITY IS A TEAM EFFORT Administrators Teachers Staff Parents Students Police Training is Essential

Security Begins with Observation Good mental health is consistent with safe schoolsGarden City provides a variety of mental health services for studentsChild study teams may review any student that appears to need assistance Teachers are asked to watch for changes in behavior Parents are a major component in the mental health process School boards, superintendents, assistant s uperintendents, principals and teachers have all asked their professional associations to request additional Federal and State support for mental health servicesGood Mental Health Leads to Safe Schools

Board of Ed * Security Superintendent Instruct. H.R. Business Principals B&G Dir. Trans. Custodians Teachers Maint. Aides/Monitors * Security is handled at every level every day Student & Parents

SECURITY GUARDS, MONITORS, OR AIDES What are our roles? Teacher Aide Monitor Teacher on Duty Security GuardPolice OfficerSROAny staff member can call a lockout or lockdown without administrative permission

DISCIPLINE OR SECURITY What are Some Common D isciplinary I ssues? Infractions of the rules that are non-violentInfractions of the rules that are not threateningInfractions that are logistic, academic, attendance related (truancy, tardiness) Fights (real time or imminent)Bomb ThreatsThreatening AdultsMass GatheringsEvacuationsTraffic ControlCrimesWorking Together: GCUFSD & GCPDWhat are Some Common Security/Police Issues?

WHEN TO CALL THE POLICE With rare exception, in a Public School setting, staff do not initiate a call to the police (an intruder is an exception) The Building Principal or Assistant, generally calls 911 and notifies Central OfficeEXCEPTION:Any intruder threat or other type of threat that requires a Lockout or LockdownAny personnel can call 911 as soon as the threat is detectedGCPD is notified in advance and responds for all major events

SCHOOLS ARE DIFFERENT Any chargeable criminal assault must have the victim (or parent of a minor ) as the complainant A direct threat against a staff member, student, or parent must have the victim (or parent of minor) as the complainantFor a bomb threat, vandalism, or false alarm, the District is the complainant (typically the Principal after discussion with CO)Tinker vs. Des Moines- 1969 Students do not give up their constitutional rights at the School House doorSearches- What is and isn’t permitted and whenConfidentiality and FERPANexus:Any situation outside of school that is closely enough connected to in-school situations can be the cause for DISCIPLINE.Internet harassment outside of school, fights, threats, drug sales, drug use, etc. may or may not be a school discipline issue.

WHAT IS CURRENT AND WHAT IS NEW? We have been practicing Lockouts and Lockdowns for a number of yearsWe meet regularly with the BOCES safety team and improve our safety plans annually The Principals review safety procedures and discuss improvements at each monthly meeting There is an opportunity at each faculty meeting to discuss building safety issues Staff meet with administrators and counselors to review students, adults, or outside influences in order to identify at-risk behaviors We have upgraded electronic exterior locks and both exterior and interior cameras to both deter and monitor threats There are personnel at the entrance to each school to monitor visitors and notify the office of emergencies GCPD & District Administration Meet Regularly

IN PROGRESS Last month, the Board authorized a review of our safety practices by a team consisting of a school security company, Homeland Security and the Garden City Police Department Their recommendations will be forthcoming within about 60 days and will be incorporated into existing procedures The District and Village have entered into an agreement that permits the GCPD to monitor our security cameras in the event of any emergency (Also have an MOU with NCPD) We have authorized and will be providing a new Stop the Bleed program that provides training and materials to staff for response in any traumatic incident The capital budget plan considers allotments for security improvements including vestibule entry ways to make school entrances more secureWe are reviewing with our consultants the addition of computerized background check systems to be used for visitorsWe are reviewing the possibility of additional security personnel and have requested our professional organizations to seek permission for security expenses to be excluded from the Tax CapSecurity is a Partnership

WHAT ABOUT… Metal detectorsArmed guards Police assigned to schools Checking visitor bags, jackets, etc. No visitors except by appointment Checking all student backpacks Bulletproof glass Senior lunch privilege/RecessEliminating the use of schools by outside organizationsConducting random searches of lockers and/or autosNot all solutions are as effective or reasonable as they appear

WHAT DO WE THINK IN THIS DAY AND AGE? Staff and students come to school thinking about education Staff and parents grew up in schools that were inherently thought to be the safest part of their livesWe all want security and should be mindful to practice it in terms of ID badges, locked doors, closing windows, predicting behavior, and sharing pertinent information in advanceSchools are not fortresses, and there must be a balance between safety and learningSecurity works best as a part of the ongoing school program and not as “an outside force”Constant vigilance is everyone’s responsibility

NATIONAL CALLS FOR ACTION March 14- Remembering ParklandMarch 24- March on WashingtonApril 20- Remembering Columbine On March 14 GCUFSD conducted:A High School Civics assembly and offered a memorial track walk A Middle School moment of silence in remembrance of lives lost We respect students’ right to take political positions and speak out, and will always support this, except where student safety is compromised or there is interference in the educational process. Tinker vs. Des Moines- 1969

STATE AND LOCAL NYS Assembly passes various resolutionsNCPD announces new initiative for police in and around schools GCPD conducts on-site drills for officers in District schools Board authorized 3-part security review Administrator and nurse Stop-the-Bleed Training Staff training to follow Additional security training for administrators, students and staff Security is a 24/7 Operation

FINAL THOUGHTS School Security is a developmental process that takes place over years NYS has not authorized security expenditures beyond the Tax Cap and takes 18 months to approve building security projectsRelationships are criticalCommunication is an essential component of any security planWe are all responsible for each other and prevention is far and away preferable to even the best reactionThis is a constantly evolving area and requires ongoing vigilance and attentionSpecial thanks to Commissioner Jackson and the GCPD for their outstanding cooperation and supportSecurity is a constantly evolving process