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Littleton Public Schools Policy |
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Policy Code ECA/ECAB Policy Name Security/Access to Buildings Adoption July 2, 1984 Revised May 10, 2001 |
The Board of Education recognizes that buildings and grounds of the District are one of the major investments of the community and they should be adequately protected.
Each school building shall be inspected annually to address removal of hazards and vandalism and any other barriers to safety and supervision.
“Security” means not only keeping buildings locked and secure, but also providing protection against physical hazards. It also includes having available floor plans of buildings and site plans showing campus boundaries and access points. The Board of Education requires and encourages close cooperation with local police, fire, and sheriff’s departments and insurance company inspectors.
The daily responsibility for the safety, security, and custodial services of the plant will be under the supervision of the building principal or designee.
Requirements for visitors to the schools are contained in Board of Education Policy KI.
Moneys and valuable records will be kept in a reasonably safe place and under lock and key.
Medications administered at school shall be stored in a locked, clean container and kept under conditions as directed by the physician’s authorization.
Alarm systems and other devices that protect buildings against illegal entry and vandalism will be installed where appropriate. Employment of security personnel may be approved by the Superintendent of Schools or designee in situations where special risks are involved.
Security will be monitored at all buildings, and inspections will be made at all buildings on weekends and holidays or any other day that the building is not occupied. These inspections will be made during night-time hours by the District security person, except by special instruction by the principal or the director of property management services.
If mechanical problems are detected, the District Security Office will notify appropriate personnel in Property Management Services.
Where discrepancies are detected, law enforcement agencies will be called to investigate and the building administrator will be notified.
Legal Reference: C.R.S. 18-9-112
C.R.S. 18-9-117
C.R.S. 22-32-109.1 (5)
Cross Reference: KDE/KDEA, Crisis Management/Crisis Management Communications
KDE/KDEA-R, Crisis Management/Crisis Management Communications
KI, Visitors to Schools
JLCD/JLCD-R, Administering Medications to Students