Tuesday March 11th 2014

Kentucky Center for School Safety

Kentucky Schools focus on providing a warm culture and climate for both students and staff conductive to high levels of productivity and outstanding academic performance.

In today's society, school safety is a daily issue that ranges from classroom management to school incident command for crisis situations. The Kentucky Center for School Safety staff is committed to providing training, resources, information and research.

This website is available for planning, training or emergency assistance.

Let us assist, as your schools plan and practice and prepare for the safest schools possible.   Toll Free  877-805-4277,  ask@kycss.org

KCSS Launches a Pilot Project of the S.T.O.P.! Tipline



Kentucky Center for School Safety Launches a Pilot Project of the S.T.O.P.! Tipline

Heartbreaking statistics remind us that bullying is still one of Kentucky’s major school safety issues. In an effort to support schools in their daily challenge to meet the needs of all students and provide a safe school climate conducive to learning, Kentucky Center for School Safety is proud to announce their development of an online bullying reporting/prevention tool. The “Safety Tipline Online Prevention” or STOP! Tipline is designed to allow students, parents or community members to report any unsafe situation (bullying, weapons, drugs or alcohol, etc.) to school personnel anonymously. This tip line will be “free” to all Kentucky schools. Click for Details

2014 Safe Schools and Communities Conference



 

SAVE THE DATE!

The annual Safe Schools Conference will be held on June 9-10 at the Louisville Marriott East. It will be again be held in conjunction with the Kentucky Association of School Resource Officers, Kentucky Crime Prevention Coalition, and the Kentucky DARE Association. Lots of valuable information and essential networking will be available at the conference. Registration information will be coming in the spring.

Click Here to Download Save the Date Insert

School Resource Office Scholarships and Awards



KYASRO Sticklen/Shipp Memorial scholarship 2014
The Kentucky Association of School Resource Officers (KYASRO) is offering a $500.00 scholarship for post-secondary education to seniors. Students are nominated by their School Resource Officer (SRO) based on the student’s contribution to safety or crime prevention in his/her school on the attached application.

It is suggested that SROs collaborate with their high school counselors and other school administrators/staff regarding qualified applicants. The scholarship will be announced by May 1, 2014. The nominating SRO must be a member of KYASRO.

Applications must be received NO LATER THAN April 15, 2014.

Download the KYASRO scholarship 2014 form
Download the KYASRO scholarship flyer
Download KYASRO 2014 Application (PDF)
Download KYASRO 2014 Application (Word)

KSP Launches Statewide Safe Schools Active Shooter Training Program



(FRANKFORT, Ky.) – KSP launched a statewide Active Shooter Training Program (ASTP) as part of a Safe School Initiative developed by the agency for the purpose of heightening security practices for maximum school safety. The KSP, with input from school administrators across the state, has developed a program aimed at assisting Kentucky schools on how to respond effectively during an active shooter incident. This program is designed to provide four levels of assistance to aid school officials in establishing or complimenting their current emergency management response plans. These levels include, on-site visits, target hardening, lock down drills and hands-on role-playing scenarios that simulate an active shooter incident within a school setting. Click to read more

Kentucky Safe Schools Week 2013  

KCSS thanks all who participated in the online pledge. A special "SHOUT OUT" of appreciation to our "GREEN" and "BLUE" school districts! "GREAT JOB!"

Hope everyone has been able to celebrate Ky Safe Schools Week in your School and join us as we S.T.O.P! Bullying, Violence and Risky Behaviors in our Schools.

SB 8/HB 354 Changes to School Safety Requirements for Schools



The passage of Senate Bill 8/HB 354 (http://www.lrc.ky.gov/record/13RS/SB8.htm), which changes several of Kentucky’s current school safety statutes, took effect on June 25, 2013.  This bill expands current law by requiring schools and districts to include community first responders in their emergency plans, and presents an opportunity for review and refinement of current emergency and safety practices through continuous improvement. 

New plans due November 1, 2013.

--Guidance for SB 8/HB 354: Emergency Management Planning for Schools and Districts
--Summary of SB8/HB354 for District and School Use

The Kentucky Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design Checklist for school construction  is to be used in compliance with KRS 158.447.  This is now a part of the BG-1 process. It is designed to create open discussion among school district officials, board member and licensed design professionals (aka architects) when they begin planning for new construction or renovation projects in a school district.

New! Download New School Safety Regulations Training Resources:

 

Events



Question Persuade Refer Training
The Kentucky Center for School Safety has partnered with the Kentucky Division of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services and the Kentucky Suicide Prevention Group to provide QPR training that is being implemented as a state model for suicide prevention. QPR is an acronym for Question, Persuade, & Refer. Click here to download the event flyer

 

Highlights

 

Read the Fall 2013 online issue of Kentucky School Leader

For the debut issue of Kentucky School Leader's new look, the focus is all about keeping our schools and students safe. School safety is not just about school shootings. It encompasses anything that put children's lives in harm's way, from bullying to severe weather.

With the help of the Kentucky Center for School Safety (KCSS) and other experts, you will find articles on Kentucky's recently-passed school safety laws, Senate Bill 8 and House Bill 354; how schools should cope with cyber-bullying; steps to creating, revising or updating your Emergency Operations Plan and much more.
Click to Read the Fall 2013 Kentucky School Leader Magazine

Bullying has become a serious concern in school districts across the state and in the nation. Host Renee Shaw and guests explore the impact of bullying on students today, the role of bystander intervention, and how schools are implementing anti-bullying programs.


Watch the KET Health Three60 Video Program: "When Children Are Cruel"

 *NEW FUNDING* Download the Ky Center for School Safety Safe Schools Allocation Report

CONNECTIVITY FOCUS GROUP
Conducted by the Kentucky Center for School Safety
Eastern Kentucky University, Richmond, Kentucky

This two-hour facilitated discussion focused on identifying factors that help and hinder positive teacher/student relationships. Nine teachers/counselors from six Central Kentucky school districts participated. The session ended with each participant sharing a personal “success” story of connecting with a student. Click here for more information

Watch the informational KYASRO video
created by DOCJT:
Protecting Our Most Valuable Resource

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The COPS Office awards of 263 FY 2013 COPS Hiring Program
Congratulations to the three agencies in Kentucky who received funding - McKee, Louisville, Nicholasville. 

Highlight on School Safety

School Safety Resource & Research

What You Can Do to Help End Bullying... National Suicide Prevention Lifeline

While bullying doesn’t cause suicide, a stressful environment and persistent, emotional victimization can increase a person’s risk of suicide. Together, we can create awareness about the dangers of bullying and give emotional support to those who may be contemplating suicide. If you or someone you know is in an emotional distress or suicidal crisis, please call the Lifeline at 1-800-273-TALK (8255).

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