1. A brief overview of the IRVS for Schools Assessment Tool and its four major components

2. Undesirable Events (UE) Threat assessment based upon geographic and demographic features of a school. Includes all events that can adversely impact security, function and operations of a proposed school. Earthquakes Floods High Winds Seal Level Rise Ice/Snow Storm Hail Wildfire School Shooting Arson Abduction Theft Vandalism Robbery

3. School Security Level (SSL) An assessment of risk based upon multiple criteria and the consequences of that risk as a result of an Undesirable Event. Casualties Damage Target Density

4. Level of Protection (LOP) Identifies the critical vulnerabilities of a school based on existing Level of Protection. Vulnerabilities are identified by comparing existing LOP to established baseline States can establish a minimal rating of compliance Lobbies School Doors Playgrounds and Entry Points Classrooms

5. Compliance The final phase includes the identification of vulnerabilities and how best to move to compliance. Technical References Technical Support Involves design professionals, architects, fire, police etc… Separate from assessment tool, but based upon it’s results.