Safety & Security
To provide students, parents/guardians, school personnel, and community members with an opportunity to anonymously report school-related safety concerns, the district utilizes the Safe+Sound Iowa electronic reporting system. This anonymous K-12 school safety reporting system was created to help prevent violence, unlawful possession of weapons, self-harm, and other forms of victimization and threatening behavior in schools across our state. Learn more about the tool by following the link here.
PLEASE NOTE: Submissions are monitored between the hours of 8 AM-3:30 PM on days on which school is in session. In the event of an emergency, the form directs individuals to contact 911 or local emergency management services.
To file a report, please press the button below.
Our administration team is continuously evaluating and improving safety and security across the district. This is an ongoing focus that will continue to be improved upon throughout the school year, as well as annually.
Emergency Operations Plan
The district has re-adopted and is implementing a multi-hazard emergency response plan to address general functions that may need to be performed in an emergency. The goal of this plan is to establish guidelines to assist staff members in providing a safe and secure environment.
Secure Entry Points
With the voter approval of the 2017 bond referendum, more secure entry ways are now available at the middle school and West Elementary. These access points are similar to the entrance utilized at the high school. The set up filters visitors through the main office prior to being admitted into the core of the building. The main entrance at each of the schools, including the district office entrance, is locked throughout the day and visitors are screened through a camera system prior to entry.
Protocol for Parents & Guardians
As a general practice, parents and guardians are not allowed to escort their student(s) to or from class. Parents are welcome to walk their student(s) into the building, but we ask that you report to the office and refrain from venturing elsewhere once inside. This not only helps us to provide a secure learning environment, but it also minimizes distractions and additional traffic in our hallways. While this primarily impacts our elementary schools, we’d like to ask for your help in abiding by this protocol at each of our buildings.
Safety is a Top Priority
The safety of our students and staff is a top priority. As we continue to improve upon our policies and protocols, information will be shared with you. In the meantime, if you have questions regarding school safety or emergency planning, please contact our superintendent or your building principal.
