Updated Action Project

After going through the reading and comparing to the cell phone example as well as the eight steps I found that my plan was lacking in two main areas. The first revision I made was to allow for more literature research. I was reflecting back to the videos we had last week and they all had a similar point, “don’t reinvent the wheel.” Basically find out what other schools have done and see if their processes can apply for my district. By researching other school safety policies it will give me some ideas on any new policies we may need or any revisions that need to be made. The second revision I made was to allow for more personal reflection. The main source for this reflection as well as updates for this action project will be my educational blog.

Below is my updated action research project.

Action Planning Template
Goal: To provide a learning environment that is safe and effective for students, teachers, and staff as well as reducing the volume of discipline actions that involve students missing class.
Action Steps(s):	Person(s) Responsible:	Timeline: Start/End	Needed Resources	Evaluation
Review the vulnerability assessment and target areas for improving school safety and security.	Steven Livingston Bill Wiggins – Supt. Larry Green - Principal	At least once before end of Spring semester 2013 and once during fall semester 2013	ESC document	Review of improvements made
Work with county / city officials to revise the emergency operations plan to insure coordination of services in case of an emergency.	Steven Livingston Bill Wiggins –Supt. Larry Green  - Principal	Annual Meetings Summer 2013	First responders	Updated plan and mapped facilities
Literature review on school safety practices	Steven Livingston	April – July 2013	Lamar Online Library Internet Input from PSP CISD Admin	Review resources and literature provide information for safety management procedures for public schools
Practice safety drills – evacuation, reverse evacuation, shelter in place (drop, cover and hold), lockdown and bus evacuation.	Steven Livingston Larry Green – Principal	Each drill at least twice annually	Emergency Operations Plan – Crisis Plan Charts Stopwatch	Documentation of drills practiced As well as timing of the drills
All professional and para-professionals will receive training in district policies, Student Code of Conduct, conflict resolution and classroom management.	Larry Green – Principal	August 2013	Staff	Discipline referrals
Review effectiveness of lunch detention policy	Steven Livingston Larry Green - Principal	August 2012 – May 2013		Discipline Referrals. Time in class.
To ensure safety of students, adequate supervision of students will be provided during class, before and after school, during lunch, during passing periods, and during physical education and offseason classes.	Steven Livingston Larry Green – Principal Other assigned Staff members	Staff assigned beginning of school year 2013	Staff assignments	Number and types of discipline referrals will be reviewed each six weeks for effectiveness.
Maintain safety by controlling access to buildings by keeping designated doors locked and requiring visitors to check in and wear visitor badges.	Steven Livingston Larry Green –Principal Greg Drennan – Maintenance Director	Review procedures at least once each semester	Visitor passes and log sheets in offices	Periodic random check of doors and visitor logs
Install, repair and maintain cameras through-out the district that are networked and recorded to 3 DVRs.	Steven Livingston Larry Green – Principal Chris Ellision – Technology Asst.	Summer 2013	Local Funds	Discipline referrals
Revisit my action research plan and post on my educational blog for continual improvement and ideas	Steven Livingston	Constantly throughout the whole process	Educational blog	Review comments and feedback from site supervisor, colleagues and other stakeholders