Welcome to our third session!!

1. Welcome to our third session!! HR Ambassadors 2009 – 2010 Presented by Northwest ISD Mona Benotti, Assistant Superintendent for Administrative Services Kyle Copp, Executive Director of Human Resources Kitty Poehler, Executive Director of Personnel Services And the HR Team

2. NORTHWEST ISD 2009-2010 SAFETY UPDATE Glenda Beam 817-215-0004 gbeam@nisdtx.org Mike Conklin 817-215-0049 mconklin@nisdtx.org

3. We live in a different world and environment now than we did a few years ago. We in the education business have had to keep up with our changing world. How we approach safety and security in our schools is ever changing. As a result of these changes we will train differently and continue to implement new procedures and programs. Why do we need Safety in our schools?

4. TEC Sec. 37.108.  MULTIHAZARD EMERGENCY OPERATIONS PLAN; SECURITY AUDIT.  (a)  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.  The plan must provide for: LEGISLATION

5. (1)  district employee training in responding to an emergency; (2)  mandatory school drills to prepare district students and employees for responding to an emergency; (3)  measures to ensure coordination with local emergency management agencies, law enforcement, and fire departments in the event of an emergency; and (4)  the implementation of a security audit as required by Subsection (b). (b)  At least once every three years, a school district shall conduct a security audit of the district's facilities. LEGISLATION

6. Almost every emergency will involve campuses. Personnel and students will almost always be affected Before the event Mitigation – Planning Preparedness – Practice During the event Response – Containment After the event Recovery People need direction with an action plan Go Kits Share plans with local Police, Fire and EMS Emergency Operations Plan

7. Fire Drills (one each month) Shelter-in Place (once per semester) Drop, Cover, and Hold (once per semester) Reverse Evacuation (once per semester) Evacuation (once per semester) Lock Down (three times per school year) Must do one drill (Drop, Cover and Hold or Lockdown) during lunch period DRILLS

9. Byron Nelson H.S. Chisholm Trail M.S. Prairie View Elementary Seven Hills Elementary Haslet Elementary Nance Elementary Clara Love Elementary Non-educational Facilities 2009-2010 Security AuditSchedule

10. Main Functions Inspect designated area on a daily basis to include: Monitor exterior doors so they remain closed, locked and in working condition – Platte Canyon HS, Bailey, CO Classroom doors are locked when not in use CAMPUS SAFETY TEAMS

11. Establish routine building survey guidelines to include: Electrical plugs, light switches, lighting, etc. for correct working condition inside and outside the building Identify damaged, broken or missing windows, mirrors, floor tiles, fencing, gates, etc. Don’t hang items from fire sprinklers Don’t hang items in a manner that will block cameras CAMPUS SAFETY TEAMS

12. Checks sex offender databases in 49 states Accountability of who is on your campus, when and for how long. Posters advising visitors of procedures Volunteer module VISITOR CHECK-IN

13. Students, Faculty and Community Anonymous e-alert Campus Crime Stoppers 911 REPORTING CONCERNS AND CRIMES Vis

15. Is a system for students, faculty, and community to report crime with guaranteed anonymity and get paid for information that leads to an arrest. Student run organization with a student Board Also involved students in the design of logos and website NORTHWEST ISD CAMPUS CRIME STOPPERS

17. During any large scale event, telephones including cell phones will often times be jammed or inoperable. Radio communication can prove to be vital during an event Not only for campus communication but also district wide communications DISTRICT COMMUNICATION

18. Campus and Departmental training Annually Safety and Security Webpage EOP Manual Traffic patterns SRO’s Drug Dogs Cameras on all campuses and buses Emergency calling system District Emergency Number ID Badges Lanyard Cards SAFETY INITIATIVES

20. Door Numbers Inside and out Signage Prohibited Sign No Alcohol, Drugs, Weapons, Tobacco Visitor Sign All visitors must sign in at the main office. Thank you, Northwest ISD Ham Radio Operators New Safety Initiatives

21. District Leadership Team Youth Protection Team SHAC Leadership NISD Student Group Meetings Superintendent’s Roundtable SCHOOL AND COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS

22. Communications Building Access during event Buses out on field trips Portable Buildings Medicine Food LESSONS WE HAVE LEARNED

23. Kids hear what you say and read your body language Be concerned but positive Be discrete, be proactive Rumor control – did you see this happen? What happened, what did not happen What do you share? LESSONS WE HAVE LEARNED

24. How do you respond to parents during an emergency? Professional not emotional connection How do you represent yourself properly? Texting during an emergency Recent events H1N1 virus LESSONS WE HAVE LEARNED

25. Who in Northwest ISD is responsible for safety and security? Who in Northwest ISD needs to be trained in safety and security? EVERYONE! RESPONSIBLITY

26. Students Teachers Administrators Para Professionals Substitutes Bus Drivers Custodians Cafeteria / Kitchen staff School Resource Officers WHO IS EVERYONE?

27. 2009 Safe Schools Award Recipient The Safe Schools Award is presented to a school district that has demonstrated exceptional safety planning, programs, processes, and improvements in school safety. Presented to one school district annually. Northwest ISD

28. Questions?

29. Senate Bill 9 Fingerprinting Requirements

30. SB 9 is a comprehensive statute requiring various levels of criminal history review for different types of public employees, including: All certified educators working in public schools who have not been previously fingerprinted All non-certified public school employees All substitute teachers School Contractor employees who have direct contact with students Student teachers and volunteers, with certain exceptions

31. Background checks allowed by the state but not required NISD – All new hires - national background checks through Safe Schools All current employees – checked annually Substitute employees – checked annually Temporary employees – checked annually Contracted Services – checked annually Volunteer checks annually Prior to Senate Bill 9

32. All non-certified employees hired on or after January 1, 2008 must be fingerprinted using the new state system before beginning employment. Districts must obtain the name-based criminal history record information of all non-certified employees hired before January 1, 2008. Fingerprinting not required. Background checks including fingerprints have already been completed on these employees. Background check requirements for non-certified employees

33. All certified educators who have not been previously fingerprinted must be fingerprinted prior to 2011. Persons receiving certification since 2003 have been completed All substitutes must be fingerprinted. Background check requirements for educators

34. All School Contractor employees who have direct contact with students and were hired by the contractor on or after January 1, 2008 must be fingerprinted. Background check requirements for School Contractor employees

35. When the individual has been fingerprinted, the information will be entered into the DPS clearinghouse and will be made available to TEA and the employing district. TEA’s review is limited to whether or not the employee is ineligible for employment under the provisions of TEC § 22.085 (which only applies if the applicant has been convicted of a sexual or violent crime involving a student or minor). Criminal History Review

36. Will continue to include a thorough review of any reported criminal history information Will not be limited to the state review of TEC § 22.085 (which only applies if the applicant has been convicted of a sexual or violent crime involving a student or minor). NISD procedures