A Guide to Writing Effective School Safety Policies
By Victor P. Hayek, Ed.D., SFO
Deputy Superintendent & Chief Business Official
Conejo Valley U.S.D. (California)
When writing your school safety plans and policies, be sure they are realistic, clear and actionable.
Merriam Webster defines ensure as “to make sure, certain or safe: guarantee.” A broad and lofty goal for sure, but realistic? Not in the case of policy writing in today’s uncertain world. The promise of “ensuring the safety and security of students and staff” in educational institutions is paramount, yet exactly unrealistic.