Policy No.	6509
	Adoption Date:	July 11, 1984
	Reviewed:	March 4, 1998

MANAGEMENT SUPPORT SECURITY

Security means not only protection of buildings from vandalism and theft, but also protection from fire hazards and faulty equipment as well as the implementation of safe practices in the use of electrical, plumbing, and heating equipment. The Board requires close District cooperation with local police, fire and sheriff's departments, and with insurance company inspectors.

Access to school buildings and grounds outside of regular school hours shall be limited to personnel whose work requires it, except for authorized community usage. An adequate key control system shall be established which shall limit access to buildings to authorized personnel and will safeguard against the potential of entrance to buildings by keys in the hands of unauthorized persons. Duplication of a key by unauthorized individuals is prohibited.

Records and funds shall be kept in a secure place and under lock and key when required.

Locks and other protective devices designed to be used as safeguards against illegal entry and vandalism shall be installed when appropriate to the individual situation. Employment of security personnel may be approved in situations where special risks are involved. All incidents of vandalism and burglary shall be reported immediately.

The Superintendent shall notify the Board as soon as practical of major acts of vandalism, theft, fire, etc. A report shall be made to the Board quarterly enumerating losses due to vandalism, fire, theft, etc.