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Student Safety Audit Paper

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As part of an upcoming assignment for the class, Conceptual Dimensions of Instructional Leadership, I conducted a safety audit of Southern Choctaw Elementary School from May 29 through May 31, 2018. The purpose was to assess the safety conditions within the school, identify and develop solutions for physical safety concerns, and identify and evaluate patterns of student safety concerns. Based on the results of the audit, it is my hope the principal will develop responses and solutions which may include recommendations for structural adjustments, changes to safety procedures, and/or revisions to the student code of conduct. The first area assessed was School Exterior and Playground. Despite having a confusing entrance layout, there were signs designating the main entrance to the school. Upon entering the school, posted notices showed visitors the main office where they …show more content…

It is my recommendation the custodian completes monthly preventative maintenance walkthroughs of the above items/areas. A major concern was the lack of lighting around the school and near points of intrusion. My suggestion is to install security lighting around the building so people will be able to travel on foot or by vehicles safely. Proper lighting can help reduce crime and instances of vandalism around the facility. The school does not have a working surveillance system. Camera shells are installed; however, the technology does not work. Since the equipment has been installed, the technology department should take the necessary steps to get the equipment functioning. Most doors are locked at the school when vacant, but there were some classrooms which were not locked. They were incapable of being locked because keys were lost or the locking mechanism on the door was broken. Regardless, this is unacceptable. The only recommendation is to replace the door

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