Safety Snapshot

Governance

Key Question: How do we know our safety efforts are improving readiness?

• How does the board monitor safety readiness over time?

• Are safety priorities integrated into district improvement efforts?

• How are resources aligned to district needs and identified risks? 

 

Systems & Infrastructure 

Key Question: Do our systems support people, or do they depend on people working around them? 

• Are reporting pathways clear and understood?

• Do safety systems work together effectively?

• Where might we have single points of failure?

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Culture & Climate 

Key Question: Would students speak up before a concern becomes a crisis?

• Do students report trusted adult connections?

• Do staff and students feel comfortable reporting concerns?

• What does our climate data tell us? 

 

Emergency Management 

Key Question: Are we preparing people to respond, or relying on plans alone?

• What have we learned from drills and exercises?

• How prepared are we for recovery, not just response?

• How often do community partners participate in planning? 

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Performance Under Stress 

Key Question: How confident are we that our people and systems would perform effectively tomorrow?

• Do staff understand their roles during emergencies?

• How effectively do departments coordinate under pressure?

• What evidence demonstrates improved performance over time?