Safety Committee Recommendations Manson School Board Presentations September 24, 2018

Committee Members: Dale England, Dave Rinehart, Brad Soliday, Michelle Rogge, Maria Zaragosa, Dave Katzer, Eric Sivertson, Matt Charlton Arnold Baker contributed ideas, but wasn’t able to attend

Committee Recommendations The District should take a “layered” approach to improving student and staff safety No one thing will be “the answer.”

Committee Recommendations - Prevention Increase counselor support Seek further partnerships with mental health agencies Improve all staff’s ability to recognize “ostracized” or “disconnected” students Train all staff (bus drivers, cooks, janitors included) in how to develop proper relationships with students and help all students develop a meaningful connection with a staff member. Improve student/family reporting capability Emphasize- See something, say something Utilize Crisis Text Line – Free, 24/7- confidential

Committee Recommendations - Preparedness Continue to practice “realistic” scenarios with agency partners Hire a full time (School Resource Officer) SRO Protect and serve as a deterrent Develop meaningful relationships with students Assist in leading emergency preparedness/prevention Improve staff’s ability to engage armed intruders by increasing non- lethal offensive tools available to staff. Discussed use of “bean bag” shotgun propellant as an option. Consider staff training and policies needed to put into place Discussed the mindset of “educators” vs. “law enforcement” and the ability to act in a an active shooter incident

Committee Recommendations – Response Staff need to be trained on the recognition of armed intruder incidents and how to respond appropriately Train staff on “run, hide, fight” vs. traditional “lockdown” only Improve on site capability to deal with trauma Acknowledge that during an armed intruder incident EMS may not be able to assist immediately UPDATE ALICE Training for all staff underway

Committee Recommendations - Recovery Importance of planning for recovery (post-incident) for students and staff Importance of communication with all stakeholders during and after incident

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