1. SAFETY AND SECURITY AUDIT REPORT
December 11, 2017

2. Legislation
TEC Sec   MULTIHAZARD EMERGENCY OPERATIONS PLAN; SECURITY AUDIT. 
Each school district shall adopt and implement a multihazard emergency operations plan for use in district schools.  The plan must address mitigation, preparedness, response, and recovery as defined by the commissioner in conjunction with the governor's office of homeland security.  
At least once every three years, a school district shall conduct a security audit of the district's facilities.

3. Audit Report
A safety audit provides an overview of facility safety by identifying areas that need improvement and also those that are commendable.
Focus on the identification of facility hazards, access control procedures, Emergency Operations Plan, drills and exercises, and school climate.
Audit information is used to assess the safety and security of a district’s facilities and address concerns that may have been discovered.

4. Audit Report STUDENT SUCCESS
This proactive process ensures students are achieving their ultimate learning potential in a safe and secure environment.
Process Supports
Our Belief - Environment Influences Learning
Strategic Goal 4 - Northwest ISD will provide premier facilities and support systems that enhance a positive learning environment and foster student and community pride
STUDENT SUCCESS

5. Safety and Security Audit
School self-analysis and data gathering
11 Campus Categories
Each with Evaluation Indicators
Survey of staff and selected student groups
Entrance conference
Audit conducted by campus team
Report – recommendations and commendations
Follow-up and next round audit

6. Sample Audit Indicators
Grounds and Building Exterior
Parking, bus traffic
Adequate lighting
Doorways
Building Access
ID system
Entry and dismissal
Key and card entry systems
Building Interior
Stairwells, hallways
Restrooms
Kitchen facilities
Monitoring and Surveillance
Cameras
SRO availability
Communications and Information
Protected files
Student and staff possessions
Phone and other communication access
Emergency Operations Plan
Complete and updated
Drills conducted
Drill logs maintained
School Climate and Culture
Surveys – Random sample of students and staff
Enforcement of policies
Discipline procedures

7. Audit Findings Texas Unified School Safety and Security Standards
Best Practices
Awarded School Safety Certification

8. Common Findings Overall safe and secure facilities
Staff and students indicate feelings of a safe school environment
Staff confidence in reporting suspicious observations
Buildings are well maintained
District support staff are responsive
Safety drills and procedures are done well
Engaging visitors in building – Checking Badges

9. Recommendations Staff improvement on locking rooms not in use
Improved camera coverage
Neighborhood Traffic / Dismissal
Neighborhood Crossing Guards
Challenging Drills “What if” scenarios
Understanding the impact of social media
Neighborhood construction area / walkers
Changing evacuation locations – Construction

10. Audit Schedule
Northwest High School
Eaton High School
Byron Nelson High School
Special Programs Center
Wilson Middle School
Medlin Middle School
Pike Middle School
Thompson Elementary
Lakeview Elementary
Chisholm Trail Middle School
Sendera Ranch Elementary
Roanoke Elementary
Justin Elementary
Nance Elementary
Hughes Elementary
Hatfield Elementary
Peterson Elementary
Granger Elementary
Clara Love Elementary
Schluter Elementary
Tidwell Middle School
Prairie View Elementary
Haslet Elementary
Beck Elementary
Seven Hills Elementary
Administration Building
Cox Elementary
Steele Accelerated High School
NISD Stadium
Transportation Center
Support Services Facility
Agricultural Facility
Texan Stadium and Fieldhouse

11. Thank You!