Precautions Taken

Routinely, Crenshaw County Public Schools participate in mock emergency procedures. Each school's safety plan has been revised and includes up-to-date information and most effective procedures. In light of the tragic events at Sandy Hook Elementary School this past week, all employees were asked to read the following and take the necessary actions needed to protect our students and employees.

• Review and discuss with students safety plans and emergency procedures, especially lock-down procedures
• Consider and discuss with students out-of-classroom scenarios (i.e. students at recess, physical education, lunchroom, restroom, assembly program)
• Identify with students safe-areas in the event they are unable to enter a building or classroom
• Limit/eliminate students from outside of the classroom
• Make known to yourself and students the whereabouts of your keys at all times
• Make known to the students the location of essential items (i.e. first aid kit)
• Report immediately any security camera, intercom, door and/or telephone not working properly
• Utilize your safety latches 
• Acquire and maintain allen wrench for exterior doors
• Replenish safety buckets (if you possess)
• Always ask for visitor identification
• Leave substitute plans that include necessary information and appropriate keys (including the key to exterior doors)

Parents are encouraged to discuss procedures with their children.  Because each school's plan and procedures are different, parents are encouraged to contact the school's principal with questions and concerns.