At Logan-Rogersville R-VIII School District, the safety of our students and staff is a top priority. Our Strategic Plan includes a dedicated pillar focused on Safety and Communication, ensuring that consistent protocols and practices create a secure learning environment. We believe safety is a shared responsibility, and we thank our community for their partnership in keeping our schools safe.
PREPARE
Logan-Rogersville School District currently has the following security measures in place:
- Individual campus emergency plans
- Storm shelter/FEMA on each campus
- Partnerships with local law enforcement, fire departments, and other agencies who will respond to emergencies within our schools
- Employee Active Shooter/Intruder Training
- First-aid kits, fire extinguishers, AED machines, etc. in each building and at athletic facilities Regular safety drills
- Regular safety drills
PREVENT
Additional proactive safety measures include:
- Two School Police Officers
- Building security systems and cameras
- Secure vestibules at each building’s main entrance
- Controlled access at main entrances
- Safety film on exterior entryway doors
- Additional locks to interior doors
- Safety professional development with staff
- Upgraded older interior doors
- Replaced several aging exterior doors
- New camera systems on all buses including stop-arm cameras
- Upgraded parking lot lighting
- Education of Digital Safety and Social Media Awareness
- Mental health first aid provided by school counselors
- Cybersecurity training
- Employee fingerprinting, background checks, and ID badges
- Ongoing safety training
- Tipline incident reporting system in place
RESPOND
In conjunction with law enforcement, district and building-level administrators will determine the response to a crisis based on the guidelines in place. Communication will be made to families as soon as possible through the following channels:
- Finalsite: Mass Notification Calling/Texting/Emailing System
- District Website
- Other District Communication Channels
We all play a role in school safety. Thank you for your support to ensure this school year is positive and successful.