The document discusses maintaining safety in the Hillsboro School District, noting that staff collaborate with community partners to review and enhance safety practices, provide training to students and staff, and support proactive programs through local partnerships. It emphasizes the importance of communication between parents, students, staff, law enforcement, and the community to guide students and provide education and resources to keep schools and the community safe. The district works to inform families of safety procedures and resources available through links provided.

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Communication is a key Maintaining a safe school environment is a priority of the Hillsboro School District. Many factors are American Academy of
factor in maintaining a safe critical to securing the safety and well-being of students during school hours and at school- Pediatrics
environment. Stay informed sponsored activities. District staff collaborate with community partners to review and enhance district
of District procedures for practices - and to provide training to staff and students in routine safety measures as well as Child Safety Seats
communicating to families emergency preparedness. City of Hillsboro - Graffiti
and the public in the event Removal
of an emergency and/or The Hillsboro School District is fortunate to have established strong partnerships with local social
inclement weather. service agencies and law enforcement officials throughout the City and County. There are many Doernbecher Children's
proactive programs supported by these partnerships that are designed to protect the safety of Safety Center
Announcements: students through educating, engaging and supporting them in making positive choices in their lives.
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and Emergencies It is up to us all - parents, students, staff members, law enforcement - and the entire community to
guide our students and provide education and resources to assist families to keep our schools and Hillsboro Youth Peer Court
community a safe and respectful environment for all. We have provided several links to Safety
information and Resources in our community. We encourage you to learn more about the OHSU Community
information and tools available so we can work together in keeping kids safe. Outreach
Tips for Parents Oregon DHS Child Abuse
Update emergency Parenting Classes
contact information
Parenting Education
with your child's school,
Network
including phone numbers
to reach you or an SafeKids (general injury
authorized adult in the
prevention)
event of an emergency.
Click on the link to learn more about: School Safety Alerts
Familiarize yourself The Four Phases of Emergency Management.
with school ThinkFirst - OHSU (brain
procedures and review and spinal injuries)
them periodically. Read Washco. Gangs/Graffiti
school newsletters,
information from Washington County Health
principal, phone & Human Services
messages, etc. to
ensure you are aware of
any changes, or
information that pertains
to school safety.
Reinforce the
importance of safety
with your child .
Discuss safety plans for
your family in the event
of an emergency.
Communication is a key Reporting Child Abuse & Neglect
factor in maintaining a
All citizens have a responsibility to protect those who cannot protect
safe environment. Stay
themselves. Members of the general public are encouraged to
informed of District
procedures for report suspected abuse or neglect. The Oregon Department of
communicating to Human Services' website provides public information on recognizing
families and the signs and symptoms of child abuse and neglect - and reporting
public in the event of an procedures for the general public.
emergency and/or
inclement weather.
DHS Child Abuse and Neglect (website)
Child Abuse Reporting Hotline (Washington County)
503-681-6917
If you know of someone who is in immediate danger, dial 911.
School Employees are Mandatory Reporters
Oregon state law, mandates that workers in certain professions must make reports if they have
reasonable cause to suspect abuse or neglect. These people are called mandatory reporters and
they are a crucial link in the system to protect Oregon’s most vulnerable citizens.

2. All Hillsboro School District staff are by law, Mandatory Reporters, and are required to undergo an
annual training course/review of child abuse symptoms,and official reporting procedures for
"Mandatory Reporters.
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