Troy ISD

Troy ISDLong Range Facilities Planning Committee

Safety and Security1Vulnerability Assessment Team

Source: Ortiz, H. (2011). Educational Facilities Vulnerability/Hazard Assessment Checklist. The American Clearinghouse on Educational Facilities. Retrieved from: http://online.Tarleton.edu/ACEF/Vulnerability HazardCheclist/index.html#/1/Safety and Security AssessmentSummary of DataVulnerability AssessmentThree areas of building safety and security were evaluated using the ACEF Vulnerability Assessment Checklist: CommunicationsAdministrative OfficesClassroomsSource: Ortiz, H. (2011). Educational Facilities Vulnerability/Hazard Assessment Checklist. The American Clearinghouse on Educational Facilities. Retrieved from: http://online.Tarleton.edu/ACEF/Vulnerability HazardCheclist/index.html#/1/Communications SystemsAre there two-way communications between the office and other staff and student areas in other parts of the building? Yes: Classrooms (but no telephone)Science labsBand hallsTransportation officesNo: CafeteriaAthletic FieldsStage/AuditoriumNurses OfficeMaintenanceCommunications SystemsYes:Weather alert radioTwo-Way Radios (can communicate only with buses)Cell phones for administrators

No: Back up communications systems in the event of power outage (except two-way radios)Closed-circuit digital video system (there is very limited coverage, not enough to assess as yesConclusion: Communications systems are adequate, but far from ideal. Team members to address communications: Director of Student Services and Campus Principal.Safety & Security of Office, Workrooms, Conference RoomsYes: Records are separate from reception and locked in secure containersTwo-way communication with classroomsMass notification system can reach all building occupants (intercom)No: Main office has a windowless space or safe room with a lockable door and telephone for emergenciesPrincipal has a secondary exitVision panels with blinds in conference rooms where one-on-one adult-child conferencing occursFree standing office furniture (bookshelves, etc.) are secured to the wallWindows are designed to withstand explosive force, gunfire, or forced entryConclusion: Office security is inadequate. Team members to address deficiencies: Fire Chief, Police Chief, Dir. Student Services, and Campus Principal.Safety and Security of ClassroomsYes: All parts of classroom visible from classroom doorClassroom windows enhance visual surveillance of school groundsClassrooms are well lit, (natural light is limited in interior classrooms)Lighting has been updatedClassrooms are free of verminCeiling panels in good conditionFurniture in good conditionYes: Electrical outlets in good conditionAdequate aisle space is providedWall-mounted TVs are properly securedClassrooms have access to public address systemClassrooms have secondary escape routesClassrooms for mobility-impaired students are on the first floor