Five Readiness Conversations for Leaders
Governance
Key Question: How do we know our safety efforts are improving readiness?
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How does the board monitor safety readiness over time?
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Are safety priorities integrated into district improvement efforts?
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How are resources aligned to district needs and identified risks?
Systems & Infrastructure
Key Question: Do our systems support people, or do they depend on people working around them?
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Are reporting pathways clear and understood?
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Do safety systems work together effectively?
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Where might we have single points of failure?
Culture & Climate
Key Question: Would students speak up before a concern becomes a crisis?
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Do students report trusted adult connections?
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Do staff and students feel comfortable reporting concerns?
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What does our climate data tell us?
Emergency Management
Key Question: Are we preparing people to respond, or relying on plans alone?
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What have we learned from drills and exercises?
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How prepared are we for recovery, not just response?
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How often do community partners participate in planning?
Performance Under Stress
Key Question: How confident are we that our people and systems would perform effectively tomorrow?
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Do staff understand their roles during emergencies?
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How effectively do departments coordinate under pressure?
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What evidence demonstrates improved performance over time?
District Safety Snapshot: Request a Free Toolkit Now
The real work to keep students safe begins with District Safety Snapshot. Our process is designed to help your team explore the essential elements of a school district safety — and identify local priorities for short-term and long-term improvements.
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Step-by-step guide for leaders
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Key prompts and questions
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Online scoring to learn your district’s readiness score, establish your baseline and measure progress over time
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