Policy & Procedure

School safety policies and procedures are set in place to make schools safer and to have a course of action to take in the event of unsafe situations. Students and staff, as well as parents, should understand policies and procedures that are meant to help schools maintain safety to be sure that they are able to follow them when needed.

School districts need a written on public policy regarding how they will provide for a safe and secure environment for their students, staff, parents, and community. Procedures to be followed in the event of an emergency require a cooperative effort between students, parents, staff, community, and first responders.

The listing of references and resources that follow have been collected and summarized below are to aid the drafting of well‐considered policy and policies and procedures. All resources have been reviewed and vetted by Association for Learning Environments professional.