School Safety

Mason Public Schools is committed to establishing and improving plan and priorities to enhance safety and security at all campus locations.

In alignment with the district's Strategic Plan, Mason Public Schools is constantly working to update technology and safety systems and procedures as well as build better networks to prepare for emergency situations. Safety and security measures include:

• Door locks, with visual indicators, on all classroom doors in district buildings. 
• Secure entry vestibules at each buildings providing an extra layer of access control.
• A School Resource Officer program in conjunction with the Mason Police Department.
• Review and update of the entire district Emergency Operations Plan which outlines the district’s procedures and responses to various situations.
• Regular drills and practices to ensure staff are comfortable with safety plans and procedures including tabletop scenarios for staff that provide hands-on practice with emergency protocols and effective responses.
• A District Safety Team to lead efforts to continuously examine and improve district safety protocols and procedures. 
• Utilization of Behavioral Threat Assessment and Management (BTAM), a proactive prevention method for early identification of potential problems and intervention.
• Multiple emergency drills throughout the year to include fire, tornado, and lockdown drills at each building.