Barker September 2018

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CYPRESS-FAIRBANKS I.S.D.
WWW.CFISD.NET
IMPORTANT DATES
September 3 rd - Student/Staff Holiday
CFISD Brings Safety And
Security To Forefront
With 2018-2019 Action Plan
Following a summer of planning, the Cypress-Fairbanks ISD safety and
security committee unveiled its 2018-2019 Safety and Security Action
Plan at the Board of Trustees committee-of-the-whole meeting on Aug.
9 th . Comprised of representatives of the CFISD leadership team, the
committee hosted a series of meetings throughout June and July to
review current security initiatives that are already in place as well as
explore what additional layers could be implemented for the district
this year. Featuring roundtable discussions with experts as well as input
from all campus principals and the Community Leadership Committee,
the meetings resulted in an action plan focused on prevention of,
identification and intervention of and response to potential security
threats during a time when the nationwide focus is on school safety.
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott’s School and Firearm Safety Action Plan, released
on May 30 th , was used by the committee as a baseline to review school
safety and implement recommended strategies.
The following summary of the safety and security committee’s action
plan can be found in more detail on the district website under the “Safety
for All” block:
Prevention
The CFISD police department has increased its number of commissioned
police officers from 86 in 2017 to 108 for 2018-2019. The department will
also implement three K-9 units trained in narcotics and nitrate detection.
Two police officers will transition into mental health officer positions
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to assist the guidance and counseling and psychological services
departments in addressing mental health concerns on campuses.
Safety and security upgrades funded by the 2014 Bond Program continue
to roll out at campuses, including secured entry vestibules, bulletresistant
glass, additional security cameras and emergency call stations.
Panic buttons will be installed in all portable buildings in 2018-2019.
All students in grades 6-12 will be required to wear a student ID badge
during the instructional day and will join elementary students in wearing
the badges on board school buses. All school visitors will be distinguished
by a visitor badge issued at check-in.
Backpacks worn by secondary students on school property are required
to be clear backpacks. Belongings carried inside or outside of the
backpack are limited to no more than two non-transparent 6- by 9-inch
purse(s) or similar bag(s). Approved extracurricular bags including
instrument cases are permitted in the building but must be stored in
respective areas during the instructional day. Visitors to Cy-Fair FCU and
Pridgeon stadiums in 2018-2019 will be required to limit bags to clear
bags or a non-transparent 6-by-9-inch purse or similar bag.
All campuses will implement procedures for limiting entry points for
faculty, students and visitors. The district will also continue to explore
the possibility of identifying exit-only doors and removing door handles
on certain doors. Food deliveries for students will be prohibited by fast
food delivery drivers.
Identification and Intervention
Campuses will continue to advertise the Cy-Fair Tipline for students, an
internal and anonymous reporting system. A visible button will be added
September 2018 | The Barker