Safe Schools Plan

The Fort Edward Union Free School District Safe Schools Plan is a comprehensive look at all of the factors that contribute to school safety.

The plan was developed in accordance with New York State’s Safe schools Against Violence in Education (SAVE) legislation, research and the input of respresentatives from many constituencies within the school community.

An important component of the SAVE legislation was for school districts to implement instruction in civility, citizenship and character education. This year, Fort Edward will continue its Character Counts! program, which has been identified by the New York State Education Department as an exemplary program.

The District also engages in safety drills. In addition to required fire drills, the District aims to practice two lockdowns annually. One of the drills is done in conjunction with both state and local law enforcement agencies and emergency personnel. Fort Edward has received high marks and praise at debriefing meetings after the drills, with respect to the effectiveness of our procedures.

The District Wide Safe Schools committee works throughout the year to update the plan as needed. The oversight of the plan by the committee ensures that changes are effected in a continuous and timely manner.

If you are interested in joining the committee, please give elementary principal John Godfrey a call at 747-4594, extension 117.

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