REMINDERS - BUILDING SECURITY MEASURES
We would like to remind all parents/community members of the building security measures here at North Branch Elementary. Though some of the steps taken may be considered an inconvenience, they are done with one intent in mind; the heightened security of students, staff and parents. Currently in effect:
* Office staff reserve the right to ask for
identification from anyone entering the building.
* Office staff have access to video camera footage through out the hallways and outside school grounds at all times.
* Administration, office and custodial staff have walkie-talkie contact through out the day. Recess supervisors have access as well.
* Classroom doors are readily secured throughout the day.
* There is only one entry point into the building; the Jefferson Trail front entrance. Shortly after the morning bell rings at 8:37 a.m. the front doors will be locked. Anyone entering after that time will need to press the bell to our buzzer system to gain entrance.
* At the beginning and end of the school day, all adults/students coming in advance to drop off or pick up their children must remain exclusively in the Jefferson Trail lobby in the roped-off area. Exceptions would include scheduled parent/teacher conferences and students going to breakfast or the morning Walking Club in the gym.
* Between 8:37 a.m. and 3:42 p.m., any adult entering the building beyond the office or lobby will need to check in using our Lobby Guard system.
* F.A.B.S., Little Learners and Head Start parents who are picking up and dropping off students in the middle of the day and go beyond the lobby must sign in utilizing the Lobby Guard system.
* At no time can parents or other visitors to the building be present outside during any/all recesses.
* Between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., the back parking lot is designated for buses only. Exceptions include district vehicles and times when there are daytime building-wide events.
* Any parent or other volunteer working in a classroom or anyone leaving school grounds with a class requires a recent background check . Central registry clearance forms were sent home this past week and additional forms are available in the office.
If you have any questions pertaining to the information above, please contact Mr. Matheson or Mr. Terauds at your earliest convenience. Otherwise, we ask that you comply to all of the measures above to assure a safe learning environment.