7440 Facility Security
7440 - FACILITY SECURITY
Distribution of Keys
Master facility keys will be distributed by the District Administrator. Only those staff members who are responsible for the operation of a particular space shall receive a key. Each of those staff members are responsible for limiting further distribution only to those persons who have established a definite need for keys in order to fulfill their assignments.
In general, staff members shall be provided only the key to the space(s) they use and to other areas in which they have a legitimate responsibility. The District Administrator will maintain a file of master keys. Any unauthorized person found to have a master key or a duplicate in his/her possession shall be held in violation of this guideline.
Security - In order to be properly protected against theft:
Distribution of Keys
Master facility keys will be distributed by the District Administrator. Only those staff members who are responsible for the operation of a particular space shall receive a key. Each of those staff members are responsible for limiting further distribution only to those persons who have established a definite need for keys in order to fulfill their assignments.
In general, staff members shall be provided only the key to the space(s) they use and to other areas in which they have a legitimate responsibility. The District Administrator will maintain a file of master keys. Any unauthorized person found to have a master key or a duplicate in his/her possession shall be held in violation of this guideline.
Security - In order to be properly protected against theft:
A. staff members are expected to obtain rooms, from the school office at the beginning of the school term;
B. no money or valuables are to be left in the room;
C. at no time shall students be given keys for their use;
D. staff members must keep possession of their keys;
E. staff members should secure valuables at all times;
F. classroom doors should be kept locked when the classroom is empty;
G. prior to leaving school each day, staff members must close windows and lock doors to their rooms;
Staff members are responsible for the equipment and supplies in their classrooms or offices. Should any items "disappear," the District Administrator must be notified immediately;
© Neola 2010
7440 - FACILITY SECURITY
The building constitutes the greatest financial investment of the District. It is in the best interest of the Board of Education to protect the District's investment adequately. The building and equipment owned by the Board shall be protected from theft and vandalism in order to maintain the optimum conditions for carrying out the educational programs.
The District Administrator shall develop and supervise a program for the security of the District's students, staff, visitors, school building, school grounds, and school equipment in compliance with State and Federal laws. Such a program may include the use of video surveillance and electronic monitoring equipment in appropriate areas in and around the schools and other District facilities, and on school buses.
Every effort shall be made to apprehend those who knowingly cause serious physical harm to students, staff, visitors, and Board property and to require prosecution of those who bring harm to persons and/or property. The Board will seek to rectify the damage or payment of a fee to cover repairs.
Appropriate authorities may be contacted in the case of serious offenses.
The District Administrator is authorized to install metal detectors and video surveillance/electronic monitoring equipment on school property in order to protect the health, welfare and safety of students, staff, visitors and Board property, and other security devices that would assist in the detection of guns and dangerous weapons on District property.
The District Administrator shall report to the Board no later than the next regular Board meeting, any significant incident involving vandalism, theft, personal safety or other security risks and the measures being taken to address the situation.
© Neola 2009
The building constitutes the greatest financial investment of the District. It is in the best interest of the Board of Education to protect the District's investment adequately. The building and equipment owned by the Board shall be protected from theft and vandalism in order to maintain the optimum conditions for carrying out the educational programs.
The District Administrator shall develop and supervise a program for the security of the District's students, staff, visitors, school building, school grounds, and school equipment in compliance with State and Federal laws. Such a program may include the use of video surveillance and electronic monitoring equipment in appropriate areas in and around the schools and other District facilities, and on school buses.
Every effort shall be made to apprehend those who knowingly cause serious physical harm to students, staff, visitors, and Board property and to require prosecution of those who bring harm to persons and/or property. The Board will seek to rectify the damage or payment of a fee to cover repairs.
Appropriate authorities may be contacted in the case of serious offenses.
The District Administrator is authorized to install metal detectors and video surveillance/electronic monitoring equipment on school property in order to protect the health, welfare and safety of students, staff, visitors and Board property, and other security devices that would assist in the detection of guns and dangerous weapons on District property.
The District Administrator shall report to the Board no later than the next regular Board meeting, any significant incident involving vandalism, theft, personal safety or other security risks and the measures being taken to address the situation.
© Neola 2009