School Safety Audit Holladay Elementary School

1. School Safety Audit Holladay Elementary School Compiled By: Melinda Hammond, Kristine Lara, Christopher Martinez, Amy Peterman, and Aimee Sobon

2. Exterior - Fences Recommendations: 3 ft. fence near the street at the front of the school. Fence separating the K-1 playground should be extended to the side so that there is not easy access from the parking lot. In Compliance: • Fences are properly maintained however school grounds aren’t completely fenced. • There is fence separating the playground (K-1) from the parking lot, but anyone can walk onto the playground at any time. • There is no fence between the 2-5 playground area and the street.

3. Exterior - Gates Recommendations: Change the padlock to a keypad or make copies of the key for all staff members. Especially the ones that utilize the gated fence as an evacuation route. Whether keypad or padlock; everyone should have access. In Compliance: • Gated fence is secured by a padlock. • Only 2 people in the building have keys to the lock. • Currently an evacuation route.

4. Modular Classrooms Recommendations: Provide walkie talkies for those teachers in the modular classrooms. Create a system to provide 2 way communication. Everyone should hear the alarm in the event of an emergency. In Compliance: • Fire alarm can not be heard in the modular classrooms. • Teachers from inside of the building have to inform them. • 2 way communication is not set up between all classrooms, work stations, and the office.

5. Surveillance Cameras, Security Alarm and Key Control Recommendations: The camera system is located in the school counseling office, which is open to students during the day. There is no SOP for key control. Key pads for exterior doors; teachers have to walk their classes around the building to the back in an emergency. In Compliance: • There are adequate surveillance cameras permanently affixed to the building. • There is an automatic recording system that records 30 days worth of video. • There is a security alarm system with battery back-up, tested at least once every six weeks in the building. • The school conducts an annual inventory of keys. • One staff member is assigned to accounting for keys and is identified in the school’s crisis plan.

6. Doors, Windows, Walkway covers, Ledges, and Roof Access Recommendations: Exterior doors do not “self-close;” they must be pulled shut. Planters box provides possible access to roof as a climbing facilitator. In Compliance: • Doors are numbered and exit doors unobstructed. • All windows intact and numbered; ground floor windows are locked. • Ladders are secured to prevent access to walkway covers and roof.

7. General exterior building and grounds, Landscaping, Signage and entrances Recommendations: Trash cans not secured to posts. Trees within 10 ft. of building. No “Gang Free School Zone” signs posted. In Compliance: • Exterior of building is neat and well-maintained. • There is a schedule for inspection and repair of exterior and grounds. • Shrubs and trees adequately trimmed. • Signs adequately indicate public access point, visitor policy, and “Drug Free School Zone.”

8. Traffic and Parking Lot Safety – Design and Use Recommendations: Make sure that cones are placed in the parking lot daily. Have an extra person on duty when available to make sure students are being dropped off correctly. When available have the school officer out in the parking lot visible for parents to see. In Compliance: • Driving lanes have directional markings. • Traffic calming devices are used including cones and signs. • Student drop off areas are away from high traffic areas. • Visitor parking is close to the main entrance. • Staff is on duty in the morning and the afternoon to monitor lots.

9. Bus Loading Area Recommendations: All K-2 teachers should walk students to bus to ensure that they get on the right bus. In Compliance: • Buses are clearly marked for students by number and color for younger students. • 2 staff members are on bus duty daily among other staff members that help. • Staff members are spread into designated areas, of bus loading, daycare, walkers, and car riders.

10. Other Traffic Recommendations: None In Compliance: • UPS, Postal Service, and other vendors deliver around the same time each day. • Parking lots are monitored during the day by custodial staff. • Surveillance cameras monitor parking lot. • There is a designated space for students who ride their bicycles to school.

11. Entrance Lobby Recommendations: If funds are available, install cameras to view visitors once they gain entrance to the building. Install a sign that designates the main entrance to the school for visitors. Use the sex offender registry to screen visitors once they have signed in. Needs Improvement: • The entrance to the lobby is not visible to the main office. -Therefore, you cannot see the person that is being buzzed in from the main office once they enter. • There is also no sign to designate entrance into the school. -Not having a sign makes it difficult to gain entry into the school. • The sex offender registry is also not used to screen visitors. -Therefore, the school could be permitting a visitor who may be on the sex offender registry.

12. Two-Way Communication Recommendations: Provide walkie-talkies to all modular units. If funds are available, install phones in the modular units. Needs Improvement: • Not all modular units have walkie-talkies. • There is instead a buzzer, that may or may not work, to the office. -The buzzer does not provide two-way communication.

13. Interior Inspection: Restrooms/Classrooms Recommendations: None In Compliance: • Restrooms are shared in a corridor between two classrooms. Monitored through out the day. • Classroom doors are unobstructed, locked and secured properly. • All chemicals are labeled and stored in an appropriate areas. • Evacuation maps are posted. • High risk areas such as the computer lab, medical supplies, and records are all locked and stored securely.

14. Gymnasium/Cafeteria Recommendations: None In Compliance: • There are no locker rooms available for staff or students. • Retractable gate separates the cafeteria from the remainder of the school. • Cafeteria is also a multipurpose room with a stage used for music classes. • Gym and cafeteria can be locked from the inside in case of an emergency.

15. Custodial Closets/Maintenance Recommendations: None In Compliance: • All areas are kept locked and secured. • Areas are marked and in a designated area. • Electrical panels were installed with locks prior to the last safety audit. • All supplies related to maintenance and custodial services are kept in their appropriate areas.

16. Vandalism/Incident Reports Recommendations: None In Compliance: • An incident of vandalism was reported in a modular unit. • Police were called and a report was filed.