Kentucky Center for School Safety Overview and Resources

Kentucky Center for School Safety Overview P3 Ed Camp January 18, 2023 Patricia Greer Director, Resource Center Email: pgreer1@murraystate.edu . Phone: 270.809.5091 Website: www.kysafeschools.org

Introduction to KCSS and the Resource Center Introduction to KCSS and the Resource Center The center s mission shall be to serve as the central point for data analysis; research; dissemination of information about successful school safety programs, research results, and new programs; and, in collaboration with the Department of Education and others, to provide technical assistance for safe schools. Enacted April 10, 1998 The Kentucky Center for School Safety Resource Center has 3 goals. 1. To provide resources. 2. To provide training. 3. To provide guidance. We are here to serve the schools of the Commonwealth.

Introduction to Patricia Greer Introduction to Patricia Greer Patricia Greer is the new Director of the Resource Center for the Kentucky Center for School Safety. She served as the Director of Pupil Personnel for Marshall County Schools from July 2020 to August 2022. Previously, she served as principal of Marshall County High School from October 2017 until June 2020, Ms. Greer was an assistant principal at Marshall County High School from July 2012 - September 2017. She also taught math at Marshall County High School from July 2003 - June 2012. Ms. Greer is a member of NASSP and a founding member of the Principal Recovery Network. She is also a member of KASA and has participated in The Leadership Challenge through KASA.

Safety Requirements for Schools Safety Requirements for Schools Senate Bill 1 Multiple KRS s Law and Regulations Affecting Schools

Senate Bill 1 Senate Bill 1 State Security Marshall Ben Wilcox All schools will have a Risk Assessment Complete each Year Access Control Emergency Contact Numbers Threat Assessment Teams Trauma Informed Teams Policies and Procedures SBDM Approval

Additional Law Highlights Additional Law Highlights Mandated Trainings Suicide Training KRS 156.095 All 6-12 Students (Before September 15) All employees with job duties requiring direct contact with 6-12 Students 1 hour of high quality PD training. Bullying Training Staff and Students must be trained FAQ Bullying Drill Requirements KCSS Safety Booklet S.T.O.P.! Tipline

KCSS Services KCSS Services KCSS provides trainings to schools, districts and educational cooperatives. Training Page (Threat Assessment, Bullying Prevention, Gatekeeper, etc.,) KCSS will develop a training if you have a need. KCSS provides Safe School Assessments. KCSS has numerous resources on the website. KCSS has a principal mentoring program.

Resources Resources Website Emergency Management Planning School Safety Strategies and third party Resources School Safety handouts Resources by Role Available for Request Ask KCSS KCSS Material Request Form

Overarching keys to school safety Overarching keys to school safety Strong instructional programs Access control Student connections Classroom management Communication Know your students Exterior doors locked Behavior expectations Clear Class Content Electronically locking main doors Code of Acceptable Behavior Physically and Mentally safe Environment SEL Program Concise Caring Environment Multiple Teaching Strategies Relevant Camera and intercom main doors Consistent Classroom doors locked during instruction Rigorous Consistent Consistent

Overarching emergency management Overarching emergency management

Kentucky Center for School Safety Overview Patricia Greer Director, Resource Center Email: pgreer1@murraystate.edu . Phone: 270.809.5091 Website: www.kysafeschools.org