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

Exterior - Fences 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. 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.

Exterior - Gates In Compliance:  Gated fence is secured by a padlock.  Only 2 people in the building have keys to the lock.  Currently an evacuation route. 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.

Modular Classrooms 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. 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.

Surveillance Cameras, Security Alarm and Key Control 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. 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.

Doors, Windows, Walkway covers, Ledges, and Roof Access 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. Recommendations:  Exterior doors do not “self- close;” they must be pulled shut.  Planters box provides possible access to roof as a climbing facilitator.

General exterior building and grounds, Landscaping, Signage and entrances 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.” Recommendations:  Trash cans not secured to posts.  Trees within 10 ft. of building.  No “Gang Free School Zone” signs posted.

Traffic and Parking Lot Safety – Design and Use 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. 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.

Bus Loading Area 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. Recommendations:  All K-2 teachers should walk students to bus to ensure that they get on the right bus.

Other Traffic 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. Recommendations:  None

Entrance Lobby 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. 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.

Two-Way Communication 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. Recommendations:  Provide walkie-talkies to all modular units.  If funds are available, install phones in the modular units.

Interior Inspection: Restrooms/Classrooms 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. Recommendations:  None

Gymnasium/Cafeteria 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. Recommendations:  None

Custodial Closets/Maintenance 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. Recommendations:  None

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