However, our most valuable assessment is the School Safety Survey conducted through random sampling of our students, staff and community by the Director of Planning, Assessment, and Evaluation. Focus groups with elementary, middle and high school students, teachers and parents introduced issues and concerns that were developed into the survey instrument. The survey contains eighteen statements on specific school safety issues and ends with a general satisfaction item. Each school s individual data is shared with the building administration for individual school planning. The aggregate data is then reviewed by the advisory committee to determine strategies for program revision, deletion or development.
Students are generally satisfied with school safety.
Parent and employee responses were similar and more positive than the students. Statistically, the numbers of serious disciplinary offenses is showing an overall decline in middle and high schools, with a slight increase in elementary offenses. The community shares the financing of the Safe School Plan. The salaries of the School Enforcement Unit officers and Officer Friendly are paid by the police. The schools provide all supplies and equipment.