Development of School Safety and Security Plans. Recent tragic events in the nation’s schools highlight the need for developing and maintaining up-to-date school-based safety and security plans for responding to crisis situations involving all-hazards, such as natural, technological, manmade, biological and student culture and climate. The district’s school safety and security plans should include protocols and procedures for quickly communicating to staff, students, parents, and emergency responders that a crisis situation exists. In addition, procedures for minimizing the risk of physical harm to students and staff should be initiated to reduce their exposure to any hazards. Just as it is necessary to establish protocols for responding to emergencies that require prompt and orderly actions, such as fires (see N.J.S.A. 18A:41-1), so too it is required to conduct monthly security drills, such as non-fire evacuations, bomb threats, lockdown, and active shooter (see N.J.S.A. 18A:41-6), to exercise plans that test the procedures and minimize exposure to hazardous situations, both from within and outside school facilities. It is understood and agreed that the parties to this Agreement shall, during the course of the conference convened, pursuant to Article 13, discuss issues and concerns regarding school safety and security plans, pursuant to N.J.A.C. 6A:16-5.1 and Article 13.3 of this Agreement.
Development of School Safety and Security Plans. (SSSPs) Recent tragic events in the nation’s schools highlight the need for developing and maintaining up-to-date school-based safety and security plans for responding to crisis situations involving all-hazards, such as natural, technological, manmade, and biological, and student culture and climate. The district’s school safety and security plans (SSSPs) should include protocols and procedures for quickly communicating to staff, students, parents, and emergency responders that a crisis situation exists. In addition, procedures for minimizing the risk of physical harm to students and staff should be initiated to reduce their exposure to any hazards. Just as it is necessary to establish protocols for responding to emergencies that require prompt and orderly actions, such as fires (see N.J.S.A. 18A:41-1), so too it is required to conduct monthly security drills, such as non-fire evacuations, bomb threats, lockdown, and active shooter (see N.J.S.A. 18A:41-6), to exercise plans that test the procedures and minimize exposure to hazardous situations, both from within and outside school facilities. School officials shall consult with law enforcement officials, as appropriate, in planning the required school safety and security in-service training program for school staff, pursuant to
Development of School Safety and Security Plans. (SSSPs) Recent tragic events in the nation’s schools highlight the need for developing and maintaining up-to-date school-based safety and security plans for responding to crisis situations involving all- hazards, such as natural, technological, manmade, and biological, and student culture and climate. The district’s school safety and security plans (SSSPs) should include protocols and procedures for quickly communicating to staff, students, parents, and emergency responders that a crisis situation exists. In addition, procedures for minimizing the risk of physical harm to students and staff should be initiated to reduce their exposure to any hazards. Just as it is necessary to establish protocols for responding to emergencies that require prompt and orderly actions, such as fires (see N.J.S.A. 18A:41-1), so too it is required to conduct monthly security drills, such as non-fire evacuations, bomb threats, lockdown, and active shooter (see N.J.S.A. 18A:41-6), to exercise plans that test the procedures and minimize exposure to hazardous situations, both from within and outside school facilities. School officials shall consult with law enforcement officials, as appropriate, in planning the required school safety and security in-service training program for school staff, pursuant to N.J.A.C. 6A:16-5.1(d). Examples of school safety and security training that could involve law enforcement officials include providing guidance on the approved model policies of the Governor’s K-12 School Security Task Force; reviewing scenarios for school safety and security drills; addressing internet safety, cyber-bullying and gangs; and guidance from the New Jersey Department of Education. Law enforcement officials shall identify school safety and security issues and concerns and advise the county prosecutor and chief school administrator, as appropriate.
