Onslow County Schools Safe Schools Plan 2014-2016
Board of Education Chairperson: Pam Thomas
District Superintendent: Richard Stout
Name and Title of Person Responsible for Implementation of the
Plan: Superintendent Designees: Director of Safety & Security
and Director of Safe, Civil, and Caring Schools
Responsibilities of the Named Above:
 Facilitate plan development with system’s Safety Committee
 Coordinate distribution/explanation of the plan
 Communicate plan with staff, Board of Education, and community
 Monitor activities and compliance with plan annually
 Update plan as needed
District policies, plans, procedures, and statements that promote safe, orderly, and
caring schools and that provide intervention/assistance for students who are at
risk of academic failure or engage in disorderly or disruptive conduct:
 OCS Board of Education Policy Manual
 OCS Code of Student Conduct
 Student Handbook (each school)
 Staff Handbook (each school)
 OCS Safety Committee
 OCS system and individual school Emergency Operation Crisis Plans
 Security doors and/or surveillance cameras
 OCS plan for At-Risk Students (see Safe School Plan and Strategic Plan each
school)
 School and District Strategic Plans
 Monthly Safety Checks (Fire Drill Reports, Sanitation Reports, Injury Reports)
 Annual Inspections (cleanliness, playground, lighting, asbestos)
 Annual Insurance Inspections
 Fire Marshal and Electrical Inspections
 Exceptional Children’s Policy and Child Find Policy
 Annual OSHA Training
 Annual Asbestos Training
 CPI Training (non-violent crisis intervention/restraint)
 CPR/AED/Basic First Aid Training
 Surveillance cameras/video recording on most school buses
 Crisis Drills/Intruder Training
 AEDs located at each school
 Periodic Drills (fire, tornado, bus evacuation, crisis)
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School Nurses and First Responders at each school
Board Adopted Homebound Policy
Method by which plan will be shared with parents and members of the community:
 Quality Council Advisory Committee Meetings
 PTA/Booster Meetings
 Newspaper Articles
 Presentations at School Board Meetings
 Copies of Safe Schools Plan Available at each School Office
Outline for standards of behavior for students, plus related consequences for not
adhering to the standards.
Discipline, to be truly effective, must be a joint effort between the home and
the school. Therefore, cooperation and inclusion of parents in the discipline
process is an important step. Parents are given copies of the Student Code of
Conduct at the beginning of school each year, are asked to read and review
the code of conduct, and sign the last page verifying that they understand the
policies. The Student Code of Conduct outlines basic expectations for student
behavior as well as suggested consequences for inappropriate behavior for
students K-12. While expected behaviors apply to all grades, consequences
are developmentally appropriate (distinguished between elementary, middle,
and high schools).
The Onslow County Schools Board of Education and staff are committed to
maintaining a safe and orderly climate within our schools and at schoolsponsored activities. The Student Code of Conduct in designed in accordance
with state statutes.
Define consequences for students under the age of 13 who physically assault and
seriously injure a teacher or other individual on school property or at a schoolsponsored or school-related activity.
The Onslow County Schools has policies in place that authorize mandatory
suspensions and/or alternative placement of student offenders on a case-bycase basis for specified acts according to state statutes. The consequences
outlined in the Student Code of Conduct are recommendations for school
administrators to follow. The principal may consider mitigating factors such
as lack of culpability, lack of danger, and/or lack of harm when
administering the policy.
Onslow County Schools Safe Schools Plan 2014-2016
Outline standards of behavior for school personnel, plus related consequences for
not adhering to the standards.
The Onslow County Schools School Board Policy lists standards for employee
behavior as well as does the district’s job description manual and individual
school staff handbooks. Consequences for violations of these policies include
disciplinary action up to and including dismissal.
Roles and Responsibilities of School Personnel:
Superintendent –
 Evaluates principals’ performance regarding school safety
 Encourages and supports safe schools as a system-wide priority
Principals –
 Coordinates the development and implementation of the plan
 Meet with parents and students concerning disciplinary actions/suspensions
 Make appropriate referrals to Onslow County Learning Center or other
alternative placement
 Maintain a safe, orderly, and secure school environment
 Exhibit appropriate leadership for school personnel and students
 Report all criminal acts
 Communicate expectations for behavior to students and parents
 Provide appropriate disciplinary consequences for disruptive students
 Coordinate, develop, and implement school-specific emergency procedures
Assistant Principals –
 Serve as the principal’s designee in dealing with students, teachers,
parents, committees, etc.
 Share principal’s vision/expectations for student behavior
 Assist principal in the consistent application of discipline policies
 Establish relationships with local law enforcement agencies
 Meet with parents/students in response to student behavior issues
 Work with guidance counselors in making referrals to best serve student needs
Teachers –
 Establish clear, understandable expectations and standards for classroom
behavior.
 Make appropriate referrals to school administration
 Make appropriate referrals/contributions to school-based teams
 Communicate with parents regarding student academic performance and
behavioral expectations.
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Instructional Support Staff (Teacher Assts., front office staff, etc.) –
 Assist teachers with the establishment of clear, consistent school rules and
maintaining classroom discipline
 Assist teachers with small group work
 Assist teachers with supervision of students during non-instructional activities
Central Office Staff –
 Monitor and evaluate implementation of the safety plan at the school level
 Coordinate with local law enforcement and court officials
 Serve on various committees with staff and parents
 Help coordinate professional development activities
Custodians, Cafeteria Staff, and Bus Drivers –
 Support established expectations for students behavior and safety
 Serve as positive examples during non-instructional activities
 Communicate with appropriate staff concerning safety, cleanliness,
and behavioral issues
 Serve on various school-based committees
Students At-Risk of Academic Failure or Disruptive or Disorderly Conduct:
Programs, Policies, Statements or Procedures  OCS Plan for At-Risk Students (EC Program)
 Personalized Education Plans (PEPs)
 Individual Education Plans (IEPs)
 504 Plans
 School-based remediation/tutorial programs
 Mentoring Programs
 Discipline Procedures in the Student Code of Conduct provide consequences or
alternative placement (from least to most restrictive)
a. Time out – same classroom/another classroom
b. After school detention
c. Saturday School
d. In-School-Suspension
e. Short-Term Out-of-School-Suspension
f. Modified Schedule
g. Referral to Onslow County Learning Center (alternative program)
h. Long-Term Suspension/Exclusion
 Counseling Sessions
 Character Education Programs (school specific)
 Motivational/Support Groups (school specific)
 Behavioral Specialist evaluation and assistance
 Functional Behavioral Assessment
 Individual Behavior Plan
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Methods to Assess Needs –
 Teacher referrals
 Scores on quarterly assessments
 Scores on EOG tests
 Report Cards, Interim Reports
 EOC scores
 Repeat disciplinary referrals
 Excessive tardies/absences
 Instructional Intervention Team assessment
 Referral to Onslow County Learning Center program
 Threat Assessment Protocol
Evaluation of Effectiveness of Methods Used:
 Review by School Leadership Team
 Feedback received from ASSIST Surveys
 Comparison/data analysis of student performance with prior year’s
performance
 IEP Goals and student progress
 Behavior Intervention Plan
 PEP Goals and student progress
 EVAAS
 CECAS
Professional Development Plan Aligned with Goals/Objectives of Safe Schools Plan:
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Staff Development Activity:
OSHA Training
Bloodborne Pathogen Training
CPI Training (Bill 1032)
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Crisis Management Training
Crime Prevention Training
Discipline Workshops
Title I Workshops
First Responder Training
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PBIS Training
Target Group:
Appropriate Employees
All Employees
Selected Employees
(at each school)
Selected Employees
SROs, DARE
Admin., bus drivers
Selected Employees
Selected Employees
(at each school)
Selected Schools
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Plan for Working with Law Enforcement and Court Officials:
 Director of Safe, Civil and Caring Schools JCPC member/Social Workers
assist building level staff in establishing communication with local court
officials.
 Building level and Central Office staff have open lines of communication with
local law enforcement agencies through school-based School Resource
Officers.
 Law enforcement are encouraged to visit schools regularly and be visible
through activities like career days, school lunch programs, D.A.R.E. program
at intermediate schools.
 Law enforcement are used at extracurricular events (athletic events, major
elementary and intermediate events, graduation, etc.).
 Local Fire Departments conduct the Fire Safety Programs.
Informing the Community:
 Information about the Safe Schools Plan will be presented to the public at
school board meetings, parent advisory meetings, and civic meetings.
 Information will also be reported in local newspapers and on social media.
 Information regarding the Safe School Plan will also be included on the district
and individual school websites.
Instructions to the School Improvement Teams:
 Individual School Improvement Teams must incorporate applicable portions of
the Safe School Plan into each School Strategic Plan (maintaining safe and
orderly schools and addressing the needs of students who are at risk for
academic failure or who are disruptive or both).
 Safe School Team will review assessments of needs: Facilities Assessment,
School Safety Assessment, Teacher Working Conditions Survey, and
Customer Satisfaction Survey.
 Safe School Team will evaluate implementation of the Safe Schools Plan at
each individual school annually.
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Planning Protocol for Comprehensive Safe School Plans
Goal 1: The OCS will provide physical environments that meet safe school standards
in all schools in the district.
Strategies
1.1 Maintain satisfactory
ratings on all required
facilities and grounds
inspections in each school.
1.2 Maintain/increase
security all schools within
the district.
1.3 Communicate safe school
policies and procedures to all
stakeholders.
Resources
Time Line
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Safety Committee
Maintenance Dept.
Transportation
Child Nutrition
Fire Dept.
Health Dept.
State/County/City
Inspectors
Custodians
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Security Technology
Crisis Plans
Law Enforcement
SROs
Security Assessment
Administrators
Teachers
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Updates
throughout the
year
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OCS Board Policy
School Handbooks
Staff Handbooks
Crisis Plans
Safe Schools Plan
Safety Committee
System Website
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Weekly
Monthly
Annually
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Person(s)
Responsible
Assistant
Superintendent of
Auxiliary Services
Director of Child
Nutrition
Directors of
Transportation
Head Custodians
School Administrators
Evaluation
Measures
 Inspection
Reports
 Department
Evaluations
Assistant
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Superintendent of
Auxiliary Services
Director of Safety &
Security
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Director of Safe, Civil,
and Caring Schools
School Administrators
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Reduce # of
security
violations each
year
Reduce # of
Reportable
Offenses each
year
Annual Report
on School Crimes
and Violence
Superintendent
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Associate
Superintendent of
Human Resources
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Associate
Superintendent of
Instruction
Director of Public
Relations
Director of Safe, Civil,
and Caring Schools
School Administrators
School Administrator 
Periodic
website
checks
ASSIST Survey
shows
stakeholders
informed about
safe school
policies and
procedures
ASSIST Survey
shows
stakeholders feel
schools are safe
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Goal 2: The OCS will foster social environments that promote safe and effective
climates for learning in all schools.
Strategies
2.1 Maintain standards for student
and staff conduct that promote safe
and conducive environment for
learning.
Required Resources Time Line
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2.2 Promote a climate of safety
and prepare students and staff to
handle emergency situations that
might arise.
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NC General Statutes
OCS School
Board Policy
OCS Student
Code of Conduct
Transportation
Handbook
Student Handbook
(each school)
Staff Handbook
(each school)
EC Guidelines
CPI Training
Professional
Development
OCS Board Policy
School Handbooks
Staff Handbooks
Crisis Plans
Safety Committee
Law Enforcement
Local Emergency
Agencies/Vendors
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Ongoing
Annual
review
codes and
policies
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Person(s)
Responsible
Evaluation
Measures
Associate
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Superintendent of
Instruction
Assistant
Superintendent of 
Auxiliary Services
Director of Safety
& Security
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Director of Safe,
Civil, and Caring
Schools
School
Administrator
Discipline data
obtained thru
PowerSchool
ASSIST Survey
data reflects yearly
improvement
Teacher Working
Conditions Survey
data reflects
improvement
Director of Safety
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& Security and
Director of Safe, 
Civil, and Caring
Schools Principals
First Responders
School Nurses
Drill Reports
Training
Records