Find resources for bicycle and pedestrian safety education
With another exciting school year upon us, now is a good time to think about the safety of students as they travel to and from school.
New resources available on school climate, student safety
The Readiness and Emergency Management for Schools Technical Assistance Center has released two new fact sheets for schools on student perceptions of safety and school culture and climate assessments.
Lewis cites need for more school resource officers at roundtable
Interim Commissioner Wayne Lewis speaks at the June 26 Federal Commission on School Safety listening session at the Council of State Governments in Lexington. Lewis, along with other government officials from Kentucky, Indiana, Tennessee, Wisconsin and Ohio discussed ways to increase school safety in the wake of school shootings such as the ones in Marshall County and Parkland, Florida. [...]
Green Dot marks the spot for safer schools
A proactive violence prevention program is empowering students to keep their schools safe.
Recruiting superheroes to develop safer schools
Building self-esteem is a central point of this year’s campaign by the Kentucky Center for School Safety.
2015 Kentucky Winner’s Circle schools recognized
Ten Kentucky public schools were recognized Sept. 21 for outstanding teaching and learning conditions.
Free school safety training offered in Somerset
There will be a free training opportunity at the Kentucky Regional Conference on School Safety and Bullying, Nov. 10 and 11 at The Center for Rural Development in Somerset. Educators can receive up to seven hours of continuing education credit at this free training. Here is a list of speakers and topics: Curt Lavarello, executive director, School Safety Advocacy Council [...]
Request for assistance in verifying 2011-12 School Safety Data
Superintendent support is needed to focus attention on this year’s process to verify the 2011-12 School Safety Data. District safe schools coordinators will be receiving directions on how to verify district data to ensure it is entered into Infinite Campus completely and accurately. This year’s verification window is May 15- June 15. Beginning this fall, School Safety Data will be [...]
Start school safety planning before opening day
from Jon Akers, executive director, Kentucky Center for School Safety (KCSS) As the 2011-12 school year begins, these reminders should help leaders and administrators put several safety-related matters on the radar screen early in the school year. Superintendents are encouraged to send this information along to all district principals. 1. Remind all school principals to review and update their school-based [...]