1、SAFETY&SECURITYF R A M E W O R KCouncil of the Great City Schools SAFETY&SECURITY FRAMEWORK To create a school environment that is both safe and welcoming,a district must first seek to define what that environment looks and feels like to its stakeholders.No single solution or department within a dis

2、trict can provide all the necessary components,as school safety involves a complex set of factors that require a comprehensive approach.This must be a multidisciplinary approach that starts with high-level district leadership sponsorship and buy-in at the local school level.No longer is it enough to

3、 say that safety is the number one priority;it must be prioritized in the strategic plans,budgets,and calendars of everyone across the district.Otherwise,districts will find themselves scrambling to rebuild community trust and effective learning environments that can be shattered by a single act of

4、violence.Due to a variety of factors,there are different perspectives across the country,predicated on philosophies,lived experiences,and fundamental data and research.This guidance document seeks to bring together leading practices from across the country to support school districts in conducting t

5、heir own assessments and creating a customized approach that meets the unique needs and circumstances of each district.While there are significant similarities across the urban K-12 landscape,we recognize that no two states,cities,or even school districts are 100%alike.Therefore,these standards will

6、 focus heavily on self-assessment and alignment with local regulations and community feedback.Thank you to those who attended the 2024 and 2025 Chief Operating Officer and Directors of Child Nutrition,Facilities,Safety&Security,and Transportation conferences,where the work was reviewed.And a special