Comprehensive School Site Safety plan
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Luther Burbank High School
2013-2014
On 2/3/14
the Site Council/Safety Committee of Luther Burbank
High School presented the safety plan to the public.
After the meeting, The Site Council adopted the plan as amended on 2/3/14
This plan is available for public view by calling and making an appointment at 4335100
Signature:
Rory Jones
Site Council Chairperson
Date:
2/3/14
School Name: Luther Burbank High School
School Year
2013-2014
Safety Vision Statement
The Luther Burbank High School staff is committed to providing a friendly environment
that will allow for the total academic, emotional, social, physical, and cultural
development. We believe that all people excel in an environment that is safe, and offers
unlimited opportunities for continuous growth and personal success. We believe that all
people should be accountable and that all students can learn in a positive environment.
Mission Statement
We inspire all students and provide opportunities for them to achieve high standards of
performance for success in life and work.
Core Beliefs
We believe that ALL STUDENTS WILL LEARN AT HIGH LEVELS when instruction meets
their needs.
We believe that all people are inspired by HIGH STANDARDS & challenging goals.
We believe that all people thrive in a setting that respects their INDIVIDUAL
CONTRIBUTIONS and the DIVERSITY OF PERSPECTIVES they bring to achieving
COMMON GOALS.
We believe that all people give their best in a culture that promotes TRUST, encourages
RISK-TAKING, and celebrates SUCCESS.
We believe that all people excel in an environment that is SAFE, and offers everyone
UNLIMITED OPPORTUNITIES for continuous growth and PERSONAL SUCCESS.
We believe that all people value open, honest, and timely COMMUNICATION and
COLLABORATION.
We believe that all people want to be held ACCOUNTABLE and REWARDED for their
contribution to the attainment of common goals.
We believe that the social, economic, and cultural DIVERSITY of our community is a
source of STRENGTH for our school system.
School Climate – COMPONENT 1
Create a “caring and connected” school climate in a safe and orderly environment.
Design this component around organizational and interpersonal processes that occur in and
around the school, i.e., structures, procedures, and organization. The traits students, teachers,
administrators, and other personnel bring to the campus (ethnic/cultural diversity,
experiences). Focus on the general atmosphere or spirit of the school (norms, beliefs, and
values).
Consider the following for Prevention:
After-School programs
Buddy Systems
Character and Citizenship Education
Discipline policies
Learning Style Languages
Positive Behavior Support
School-Community Policing Staff Development
Consider the following for Intervention:
Anger Management
Attendance Improvement
Breaking Code of Silence
Bully Prevention
Drug and Alcohol Prevention
Gang Risk Intervention
Parent/Family Interventions
Hate-Motivated Behavior Prevention
Consider the following for Legal Tools:
Citations
District Attorney Mediation Expulsion/Suspension
Parenting Reinforcement
Terrorist Threats
Restitution/Community Service
Identification, Redirection, and Supervision of Repeat Offenders
OUR GOAL IS: What broad area will we focus on in the near future to accomplish our mission
and safety vision? LBHS will provide an educational environment in which all students are
able to feel and be safe.
OBJECTIVE 1-1:
By June 2014, there will be a decrease in school related suspensions and
behaviors leading to suspensions.
1. Related Activities:
We believe that the recidivism rate will drop dramatically through student and
staff training and implementation of conflict resolution techniques.
2. Resources needed:
Student/Staff handbooks and or manuals, Conflict resolution mediator
3. Person(s) responsible for implementation:
Vice Principal
4. Timeline for implementation
2013-2014 school year
Objective 1-2
By June 2014 there will be a decrease in anger related conflicts resulting
in referrals and suspensions.
1. Related Activities:
Anger Management Program through counseling department
2. Resources needed:
Teacher, Counselor, Outside Agency (to be determined)
3. Person(s) responsible for implementation:
Teacher, Counselor, Outside Agency (to be determined)
4. Timeline for implementation
2013-2014 school year
Objective 1-3
By June 2014 LBHS will continue to provide a safe and welcoming after
school environment for students to interact and or continue their
learning process.
1. Related Activities:
SLC related activities, Spirit Week and similar activities, after school sports,
tutoring, enrichment classes, 7th period classes, clubs, leadership, library.
2. Resources needed:
A. 21st Century Grant
B. Assets Grant
(After School Safety and Enrichment for Teens Program)
C. Sac Chinese monitor
(Organization that monitors giving of grants )
D. Staffing
E. Rooms and Sports Material
F. Cohort 8
3. Person(s) responsible for implementation:
School Administration
4. Timeline for implementation
2013-2014 school year
BUDGET:
TIMELINE:
EVALUATION:
PERSON/GROUP RESPONSIBLE:
TBD
2013-14 School year
Improvement in Grades, Attendance, Reduction in
Discipline referrals
Administration
School’s Physical Environment – COMPONENT 2
Create a physical environment that communicates respect for learning and well-being of all
individuals on campus.
The physical conditions in which education takes place (location, buildings, classrooms).
Consider the following:
Adequate Lighting
Comfortable Rooms
Environmental Design
Repair/Prevention
Parking Areas
Security Technology
Backpack Policies
Crisis Response Procedures
Graffiti/Vandalism
Hallways
Positive Posters and Signs
Information Sharing-Interagency
Closed Campus
Entries and Exits
Hazards
Fire Extinguishers/AED
Safe, Clean Restrooms
OUR GOAL IS:
LBHS will increase the safety of all students and staff by improving its
“CLOSED CAMPUS” rule.
Objective 2-1
By June 2014 all entrance and exit points to LBHS will be under more
strict observance by hall monitors, administration and staff.
1. Related Activities:
Ensure the safety of all staff and students by performing a vulnerability study
and designing adequate response. Frequent reminders for students and staff
regarding policies.
2. Resources needed:
Police Department and Fire Department, school staff
3. Person(s) responsible for implementation:
Administration
4. Timeline for implementation
2013-2014 school year
Objective 2-2
By June 2014 the East parking lot will be striped for parking and
direction of travel. It will also be visibly marked at the entrance as
STAFF PARKING and prohibiting student drop off.
1. Related Activities:
Post new signs, such as “Staff parking only” ,“No student drop off” , “Pull to side
and park for pick up and drop off”. Create a safer environment for students and
staff as they enter and exit school by lowering the traffic congestion and
improving pedestrian flow. Monitor lot, access, and Luther Drive during drop off
and pick up times (before and after school).
2. Resources needed:
District Equipment and Personnel. Signs.
3. Person(s) responsible for implementation:
Administration
4. Timeline for implementation
2013-2014 school year
Objective 2-3 By June 2014 the Crisis Response Procedures of LBHS will be honed and refined
to include updated procedures involving violent intruders.
1. Related Activities:
Design a Safety program unique to the needs of LBHS, instruction/training for all
staff regarding updated procedures for violent intruders. Review procedures to
keep all updated.
2. Resources needed:
Police Department, Fire Department. Updated materials for staff for dealing
with violent intruders.
3. Person(s) responsible for implementation:
Administration
4. Timeline for implementation
2013-2014 school year
BUDGET:
TIMELINE:
EVALUATION:
PERSON/GROUP RESPONSIBLE:
TBD
2013-2014 School Year
Decrease in problem behaviors
Safety Committee/Administration