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 NEW SECURITY MEASURES & IMPROVEMENTS

Every school district around the nation continues to focus on safety & security measures within their schools. Based on statistics, school still remains to be the safest place for our children. However, we know we must continue to assess and provide a safe and secure environment in which our children can learn. Here's a glance at the measures taken & improvements made in the Waterford School District :

•    Awarded the 2004 & 2006 Emergency Response & Crisis Management Federal Grant.

•    Awarded the Homeland Security Grant from the State of Michigan.

•    Developed a school advisory system that informs staff of the current district threat level.

•    Implemented a District Incident Command System that establishes roles and responsibilities in accordance with National Incident Management System (NIMS) guidelines

•    Purchased first-aid kits for every classroom throughout the District.

•    Delivered ongoing CPR training and re-certification training for District employees

•    Conducted evacuation exercise with Waterford Police & Fire Departments

•    Developed electronic crisis management forms for District employee access

•    Developed guidelines and procedures for implementing security checks on coaching staff and volunteers.

•    Installed AEDs (automated external defibrillators) in every District building.

•    Installed security cameras in all secondary school buildings.

•    Purchased mobil AED (automated external defibrillators) for athletic event use.

•    Installed additional Access Control Systems, now totaling 10 in District buildings.

•    Revised the Waterford School District Code of Conduct.

•    Enhanced evening security at school buildings.

•    Revised emergency maps for all school and support buildings throughout the District.

•    Developed student heath care plans and updated student immunization records.

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