File: ECA

BUILDING AND GROUNDS SECURITY

School buildings and grounds constitute one of the greatest investments of the community. It is in the best interest of pupils and taxpayers to protect that investment.

Security means more than having locks and being certain that doors are locked at the proper times. Security also means:

(A) minimizing fire hazards

(B) reducing the possibility of faulty equipment

(C) keeping records and funds in a safe place

(D) protection against vandalism and burglary

(E) the prosecution of vandals

The Superintendent will work with proper City authorities as may be needed to provide for security in the sense outlined above.

Access to school buildings and grounds outside of regular school hours will be limited to personnel whose work requires it. An adequate key control system will be established, which will limit access to buildings to authorized personnel and will safeguard against the chance of entrance to buildings by unauthorized persons.

Protective devices designed to be used as safeguards against illegal entry and vandalism will be installed when appropriate to the individual situation.

SOURCE: MASC 2003

CROSS REF.: KGB, Public Conduct on School Property (and Trespass)

Agawam Public Schools 2004

Approved by School Committee on October 26, 2004, by a vote of 7 - 0.