School Safety and Security Archive

Parent groups play an important role in keeping students and volunteers safe. You'll find tons of information in the articles below about school security, volunteer screening, and more. When you're done reading, head over to the Message Boards to connect with other leadeers facing the same challenges.

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• Sniper Crisis: PTSO Steps Forward -  When a sniper shot a student at Benjamin Tasker Middle School, the PTSO played a crucial role for safety and communications.
• School Security Can Go Too Far - When safety measures prevent parents from getting involved, it's time to reassess.
• School Safety: Parents' Role - Parent involvement plays a key role in creating a safe environment on school campuses.
• New Laws for Screening Volunteers - Three states passed laws in 2007 that addressed fingerprinting or doing background checks on school volunteers.
• School Security: How It Affects PTOs - Protecting children on school grounds while also maintaining an open atmosphere for parents is a careful balancing act.
• Protect Volunteers From Legal Risks - Having a few key policies in place can minimize the risks to parent volunteers.
• The Buzz: Election Day - For many parent groups, public elections provide an opportunity to gain visibility in the community and raise money while doing so.