The document outlines key items and procedures schools should have in place to increase safety, such as locked doors, class rosters, and evacuation plans. It also discusses lessons learned from past school shootings, noting that in many cases the attacker had told others of their plans and engaged in concerning prior behavior. The document recommends schools be vigilant, practice safety drills, and work to establish clear safety routines and procedures.

1. School Safety
More than a Plan

2. History of School Violence
• (go to web site)
• Virginia Tech (April 23, 2007)
• Sandy Hook Elementary (December 14, 2012)
• Columbine High School (April 20, 1999)

3. Key Items
Main Office Classroom
• Classroom Roster • Classroom Rosters
• Office Bag • Flip Chart
• Intercom
• Red and Green Cards
• Locked Doors to the School
• Evacuation Folder • Locked Classroom Doors
• Yearbook • Windows (Door and Walls)
• Portable Megaphone • Radios –P.E. / recess
• Radios • Cell Phone
• Phones
• Cell Phone

4. Lockdowns
Hard Soft
• Get all students out of • Get all students out of
the Hallway. the Hallway.
• Close doors, shades, • Close doors
lights • Student Head Count
• Student Head Count • Problem around the
• Place all students in School such as wild
safest area of the room animal, incident,
out of sight. weather, fugitive, or
• Red Card / Green Card school search, etc.
• Student Head Count • Keep teaching
• All Clear – admin/police • All Clear – admin/police

5. What We Know…
• Prior to most incidents, the attacker told
someone about his idea or plan.
• Incidents of targeted violence at school are
rarely impulsive.
• There is no accurate or useful profile of “the
school shooter.”
• Most attackers had used guns previously and
had access to guns.
• Most shooting incidents were not resolved by
law enforcement intervention.

6. What We Know…
• In many cases, other students were involved
in some capacity.
• In a number of cases, bullying played a key
role in the decision to attack.
• Most attackers engaged in some behavior
prior to the incident that caused concern or
indicated a need for help.

7. What can WE do now?
• Vigilant
• Work together-Wings, section of the
hallways
• Ask more questions
• Classroom procedures and routines
• Demand time in meetings for school
safety
• What if …?

8. Next Steps
• Organize your materials (School & Classroom)
• Practice without students
• Practice with students
• Practice with Law Enforcement
• Practice what if…?
• Routines and Procedures