Upon receipt of this information, law enforcement personnel and school administrators will conduct investigations with the goal of uncovering and preventing serious incidents. As always any concerns regarding school safety can be expressed to our shcool's administrators. However, there are steps we can take to keep our kids safe. Get the facts and learn how you can help prevent youth violence. Remove drawstrings-Clothing your children like may not always be safe.
Drawstrings can catch in playground equipment, fences, school bus doors and escalators.
Remove, shorten or replace drawstrings with another kind of fastener. Watch out for extra items such as umbrellas, other carried items, and items hanging from bookbags or clothing which could catch on objects or pose a hazard on bus stairs.