Cheshire High School March 8, 2018
Agenda Welcome Overview - School Safety & Security and Mental Health Public Comments – Concerns and Suggestions Next Steps
School Safety & Security Has been and continues to be a priority of our School and Town Staff, our Board of Education and Town Council… What are our risks? Wide range – Drugs and Alcohol, Theft, Fire, Weather, Power Loss, Mechanical Failures, Airborne Chemical Release, Violent acts, Intruder, etc. Who is Responsible for School Safety and Security? School Administrators , Teachers and Staff School Resource Officer Emergency Responders - Police and Fire Departments Youth and Social Services Parents and Students Three Basic Components to discuss this evening Physical Building Security Incident Management Mental Health, Prevention and Early Detection
Physical Building Security School Safety & Security Improvements Completed in Recent Years Larger improvements funded through Capital Budget Approved by Board of Education and Town Council Cheshire received Round 1 & 2 School Security Reimbursement Grants ($170k) Reimbursements were allocated to make additional improvements Physical improvements to buildings and infrastructure Such as Doors, Locks, Windows… Permanent Emergency Generator at Cheshire High School Beginning Fall 2018 – generator attachment capability at other schools Security booth at Cheshire High School Communication and Building Surveillance Such as Telephone and Paging Systems… Enhanced Video Surveillance and building monitoring capabilities 2 way radios to be further enhanced with town-wide radio upgrades
Physical Building Security Improvement Strategy to get us to the next level has been a priority Security Review of all buildings began this past Fall has been completed Independent security firm, Police, Fire and School Officials participated Cheshire approved for a Round 3 School Security Reimbursement Grant Security Review recommendations were integral part of grant request Improvements will further enhance our physical plant, building access , surveillance, visitor management, and fire and safety system capabilities Based on a $1.19M expenditure, grant reimburses @41.8% = $497k Grant cover expenditures made through 6/30/2020 School Security Task Force (Police, Fire, School Principals, Superintendent, School Staff) working together to make recommendations as to priorities
Risks and Incident Management Type of Risks Wide range – Theft, Fire, Weather, Drugs and Alcohol, Power Loss, Mechanical Failures, Airborne chemical release, Violent acts, Intruder, etc. School Safety and Security Plans NIMS based (National Incident Management System) Updated annually Building-based security team meetings Monthly School Drills Police and Fire assist with all drills and provide feedback Periodic Statewide & Federal Drills Town Departments, Chesprocott, School Officials, etc. Tornadoes, CyberAttack, Mass Dispensing
Risks and Incident Management Cheshire’s Greatest Strength Quick Response by a Cohesive, Dedicated Team Recent Incident Examples Town-wide power outage with CHS as multi-day Shelter Major toilet back-up at CHS (w/early dismissal) CO penetration at Highland School (w/early dismissal) Power loss at Highland School (w/emergency dismissal) School Threat 2/2018 This past Friday, 3/2/18, CHS and Norton power loss Tuesday, 3/6/18, Chapman Natural Gas Evacuation
Mental Health, Prevention & Detection School Resource Officer Gaggle Student Engagement Core Team Screening at CHS Middle School Team-based Referrals Community Outreach
Mental Health, Prevention & Detection Elementary Middle School Secondary Proactive Measures for all Proactive Measures for all Proactive Measures for all Students: Students: Students: • Responsive Classroom • Mindfulness • Mindfulness • RULER • Look for the Good • Mental Health First Aid Training Mindfulness Mental Health First Aid Training Advisory • • • • Look for the Good • Guidance Lessons • Peer Health Advocates • Mental Health First Aid Training • Advisory • Link Crew • Guidance Lessons • Student Advocates • Cheshire High Connections Mentor • PMT Trained Team • PMT Trained Team Program • Developmental Assets Survey • SBIRT Training • PMT Trained Team Therapeutic Interventions : • Developmental Assets Survey Therapeutic Interventions : • School Psychologists available to consult and meet with students • School Psychologist in building at all Therapeutic Interventions : • Group Based Counseling times • 2 School Psychologist in building at Individual Counseling • • Social Worker in building at all times all times • Crisis Intervention • Pet Therapy • 2 Social Worker in building at all • Strong communication with family • Group Based Counseling times members • Individual Counseling • Pet Therapy • Appropriate referrals as needed Crisis Intervention • • Group Based Counseling • Strong communication with family Individual Counseling • members • Crisis Intervention • Appropriate referrals as needed • Strong communication with family members • Appropriate referrals as needed
Mental Health, Prevention & Detection Community Supports: The Human Services Department in partnership with Cheshire Public Schools provides the following programs and services, many of which contribute to early identification of at-risk youth and referral to appropriate resources: Crisis Intervention Youth and Family Counseling Juvenile Review Board Drug and Alcohol Education and Prevention Positive Youth Development/Substance Free Alternative Activities The 40 Developmental Assets
Parent Role is Critical Stress importance of school drills to your students Improve situational awareness, it’s a life lesson See something, hear something, SAY Something Reinforce responsible use of Social Media Another life lesson School visits
Next Steps… Review community concerns and suggestions Provide community education and outreach Continue to build on our social emotional learning goals Self-awareness and reflection Emotional Management Student and family awareness of available resources and supports Work with stakeholders to implement recommendations and continue to make improvements
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