Student safety is always the top priority of every »Ê¼Ò»ªÈË staff member, and we continually assess and enhance all of our safety and security procedures. Here are just a few of the measures the schools district has in place:
- Every school has a Safety and Emergency Procedures Plan with detailed protocols.
- Staff members receive extensive training in emergency procedures.
- A range of drills is conducted regularly, including fire, severe weather, intruder, earthquake, and train derailment drills.
- Access to school buildings is restricted throughout the school day.
- Schools use advanced security systems to control entry.
- Every school has an Emergency Alert Radio System connected directly to the District Operations Center. This system is tested monthly.
- »Ê¼Ò»ªÈË works in partnership with the Louisville Metro Police Department (LMPD), which alerts school and district officials when unsafe conditions exist near schools.
- A range of programs are in place to help prevent bullying, violence, and substance abuse.
Related Resources
- Violence Prevention and Internet Safety
- Keeping Schools Drug-Free: Alcohol, Tobacco, and Other Drugs
- The »Ê¼Ò»ªÈË Student Support and Behavior Intervention Handbook
You also may be interested in the work of the »Ê¼Ò»ªÈË Safety Department and the Security and Investigations Unit (but please note that much of the information on their websites is posted for »Ê¼Ò»ªÈË staff members).