1. WASD SAFETY & SECURITY COMMITTEE
Presented by Donna Trueax

2. Purpose and Mission
The Board directs that the facilities of this district shall be maintained and operated in a safe condition. (Policy # 705)
Per policy it is the Safety Committee’s responsibility to :
* Evaluate the current Safety Policy
* Establish procedure for conducting and documenting the finds of periodic inspections to identify safety and health hazards
* Make recommendations to correct hazards
* Review incident and accident reports
* Conduct follow-up evaluations on safety procedures

3. Financial Impact to District
Maintaining this committee results in a 5% discount on the Districts’ Workers Compensation Package. The past four years has resulted in a savings of:
$43,419.00

4. Representatives WASD Police- Officer Gordon
Business Admin-Eric Holtzman
Asst. Business Admin-Donna Trueax
Food Services- Ruth Helman, Shannon Browning
School Nurse- Tiffany Geesaman
Teachers-Adam Heebner, Doug Lowery, Jessica Swart, Stacey Snowberger
Personnel-Sharon Levick
Technology-Nic Erikson
Transportation- Malissa Baer
Custodial/Maintenance Staff- Don Miley, Randy Fogle, Lisa Seburn

5. Meeting Agenda Items:
Meetings are scheduled the third Tuesday of every month during the school year at 8:00 am in the board room.
Call to order
Minutes
Review of incidents/near misses
Review safety inspection results
Old Business
New Business
Ideas/Suggestions/Updates
Adjournment

6. SY 17/18 Topics Discussed Hazards Plan ALICE training/drills
Lockdown drills/fire drills
Transportation safety
Food service safety
Safety Equipment (AED’s/Evacuation chairs)
WASD Response to the March 14th National Student Walkout for Safety
Backpacks in school
Proactive measures to reduce the risk of school violence (i.e. metal detectors, single-point access for buildings, secure exterior doors, security cameras)
Grants for school safety
WASD safety and security committee communication process
Discussion of school safety feedback

7. Committee Recommendations from SY 17/18 Meetings
Need additional School Police Officer(s) for district-wide coverage. Possibly assign one full-time to WAMS.
Need additional metal detectors, especially for WAMS & to maximize efficiency of access at WASHS.
Need additional cameras, especially at the elementary schools.
Need safety film on glass windows for entrances & classroom access (from the interior).
Need Additional Training for staff and substitutes. Orientation process should include training on safety.
Need door securing devices in addition to door locks.
Need additional support for mental health awareness. To include training on liability, behaviors, SAP, etc.
Need additional counselors & social workers.

10. Committees Response to Students Concerns
Received $1,000 Grant from CM Regent – Purchased fire extinguisher hooks and zip ties for every classroom door in district to be used in case of a lock down
May 29, 2018 – Staff participated in an active shooter drill
Applying for a School Safety Equipment Grant in order to purchase 3 additional Metal Detectors and 15 Cameras for Elementary Schools

11. Considerations for the Board
Continued support for the committee
Respond to the students’ concerns
Allocate funds for training specific to Safety/Security
Allocate funds for expanding Safety/Security program

12. Big Concern
Awareness of this need
Community Help and involvement

13. Not just a local problem
The May 31, 2018 Washington Times reported that Texas Governor Greg Abbott Unveiled a Safety plan with an eye toward security and mental health.

14. Conclusion
Our commitment is to strive to have our students and staff in the district feel safe and secure.
Thank You

15. References Waynesboro Area School District Board Policy # 705
May Washington Times