The Salisbury School District is committed to creating a safe and secure environment for all students, staff, and visitors, recognizing that safety is fundamental to effective learning. This commitment is reflected in strong partnerships with local emergency personnel and a focus on comprehensive preparedness training. The district continually enhances its safety and security systems while making physical improvements to its facilities. Additionally, ongoing programs are in place to support and maintain these safety standards throughout the district. Through these comprehensive initiatives, Salisbury School District remains steadfast in its commitment to creating and maintaining a safe, secure, and supportive environment for all members of its school community.

Goals of Salisbury's Safety/Security Plan

  • The protection of students, staff, and visitors

  • The protection of school property

  • The establishment of a climate conducive to learning

Relationships with Emergency Personnel

  • Routine communication

  • Collaborative

  • Safety and Security Walkthrough with Salisbury Township Police Department

  • Two full time School Resource Officers that provide support individually to Salisbury Middle School and Salisbury High School

Preparedness Training

  • District wide Emergency Operations Plan

  • District wide CRAZE Training for all faculty, staff, and students (Run, Hide, Fight)

  • Staff professional development training focused on the mental and physical health of students

  • Critical incident training drills completed in district facilities by the Salisbury Police Department

  • Access to the NaviGate Prepared Emergency Tool for all district staff

Safety Measures Taken

  • School is closed campus, with students only being allowed to leave once the school day is over

  • Adult supervision of any and all students who remain on campus after school hours

  • Traffic policies for sporting events

  • Extra security personnel hired for sporting events or other activities

  • A no re-entry policy for all school events, once a person leaves he/she cannot reenter

Safety and Security Systems and Improvements

  • An enhanced district wide phone system capable of enhanced communication

  • Mass notification through ThrillShare

  • 250 security cameras throughout the three school buildings

Physical Changes and Improvements

  • Security camera systems in the interior and on the exterior of all District buildings

  • Installed signs and increased lighting in key areas

  • Secure and upgraded vestibules in school buildings

  • Increased visibility of faculty and staff

  • All visitors enter through a central entrance; all other exterior doors are secured

  • All visitors and staff must wear IDs

  • Cameras on all district buses

Additional Programs

  • Routine security audits

  • District Wide Safety Committee

  • K-12 SAP (Student Assistance Program) Program

  • Safe2Say Something anonymous reporting system

  • SafeArm school bus cameras

  • Programs for at-risk students