Share information among schools and staff members about dangerous conditions or people. Information should be used to ensure that appropriate supervision and education strategies are used so no harm comes to anyone. Screen new employees. The National School Safety Center has developed guidelines for background checks in a manual that includes an appropriate background disclosure statement, release form, and employer disclosure statement. Evaluate employees and remove those who are incompetent or pose a risk to children.
School boards are responsible for the performance of every employee under their supervision.
Stay in touch with students. Visit schools, talk with kids, see what their typical days are like, listen to their worries, and encourage parents and teachers to do the same. Various forms of security staffing are being used. A number of districts use a combination of staffing operations. Some schools have in-house security that is supplemented with SROs.