SAFETY AND SECURITY AUDIT REPORT

1. SAFETY AND SECURITY AUDIT REPORT December 11, 2017

2. Legislation • TEC Sec. 37.108.  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 • 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. 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 Sample Audit Indicators

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 2017 - 2020

11. Thank You!