See Something, Say Something! School safety is everyone’s responsibility. Parents, staff, and students are encouraged to report suspicious activity to school administration and/or local police.
Whitnall School District is proud to partner with the Franklin Police Department, Greenfield Police Department, and Hales Corners Police Department to ensure a safe learning environment for all of our staff and students. The following safety plans and practices are in place:
-
School Resource Officer provided through collaboration with Greenfield Police. The SRO is stationed at Whitnall High School but also responds to Whitnall Middle School.
-
DARE is provided through collaboration with Hales Corners Police. DARE is offered at both Edgerton Elementary and Hales Corners Elementary.
-
District representatives meet regularly with Greenfield Police to ensure that our procedures are up-to-date. We also regularly provide professional development to staff to prepare them for potential crisis situations.
-
Safety plans are reviewed and approved by the Whitnall Board of Education.
-
All required safety drills are completed annually.
-
Per Wisconsin Statute 118.07, ACT 309, each school maintains records of every fire, tornado, and safety drill. As of November 2019, the school board receives a monthly report of drills.
-
All external doors are locked during the school day and main entrances feature a monitored buzzer system for visitors.
-
A visitor registration process is used at each building. All visitors are required to show ID and meet guidelines in order to enter the building.
-
Security cameras are used in each building.
-
Background checks are required for all volunteers working with students.
|