Lincoln Public Schools shall provide safe, secure and welcoming facilities for its students, staff and the community. Safety is a priority and policies and procedures are to be established and implemented as reasonable and appropriate to assure safety of students, staff and others within the school community. The implementation of this policy shall include the establishment of an approved District-wide safety and security plans which include the use of site-based emergency protocols and actions.
An annual review by an outside source shall be conducted to analyze plans, policies, procedures and practices. The Superintendent or designee will analyze and implement needed recommendations made within the review.
Training and educational programs for staff, students, parents and volunteers shall include identification of safety risk issues in school, on school grounds and at school activities and skill development to avoid or prevent unsafe activities. Programs will include emergency preparedness and response, visitor and volunteer management and violence prevention through threat assessment and management.