A safe and secure learning and working environment is our priority.

Northshore School District has put together a presentation about where they are in the Safety & Security Preparation and Planning process. The bond passed this year (Proposition 2: Capital Projects Bond) provides for safety and security updates at all schools as well as many other things. Read more about the 2018 Bond and Levies and what they will be used for in NSD. 

Did you know?

100% of Northshore schools have:

• Received Active Threat training
• Conducted lockdown drills
• Conducted evacuation drills  (*Bus drivers conduct evaluation drills twice a year.)

Totals of 231 drills, district wide, conducted as of April 23, 2018:

• 80 fire drills
• 68 lockdown drills
• 55 earthquake drills
• 28 shelter-in-place drills

What's Happening?

Current Efforts:

• Partnerships with law enforcement from three jurisdictions and two sheriff's offices
• Site response documentation 
• Improved mobile communications capabilities
• Existing supply condition & inventories
• Continued training and drills for teachers & staff

Recent Safety and Security Milestones:

• Implementing school-level training for students (in addition to drills)
• Regular School Board agenda item
• School resource officer at North Creek High School beginning 2018/2019 school year
• Director of Security and Safety
• New safety and security committee
• Information overview for curriculum nights

Do you have suggestions?

If you have ideas or recommendations that could improve our planning, please use the Safety and Security Input form to share you ideas. You can also apply to be appointed to the new Safety and Security Committee; applications are coming soon.