Van Vleck ISD

Security features in place at all VVISD schools include:

• Controlled access with one point of entry for visitors during the school day
  1. All doors remains locked.
  2. Visitors must enter the front office to gain access to the rest of the building
  3. Automatic "buzz-in" switch available for the front door
• Full-time police officers for entire district
  1. Officers are armed at all times
  2. Officers are highly trained
  3. Officers are equipped with medical supplies and specialized tools to assist in the event of an emergency
• Security cameras inside and outside schools provide live access to front office staff, police and administration
• First responders have the ability to plan and prepare to respond to emergencies in real time.
• VVISD security personnel patrol every campus and perform unannounced security checks
• Regular safety drills and training for staff
• Crisis management plans and teams at each campus
• Visitor Management system screens for registered sex offenders
• Criminal background checks on all employees, volunteers and contractors who work on District property
• Wide-area and local-area networks allow radio communication between staff in the event of an emergency
• WeTip anonymous online tip-line for students, parents, teachers and others to share concerns
• Free lunch provided to local law enforcement in school cafeterias to increase visibility
• Local law enforcement encouraged to use school grounds to complete routine paperwork
• We conduct periodic safety and security audits

Other features of Van Vleck ISD schools:

• Crossing guards direct vehicle and pedestrian traffic at elementary and major intersections
• Full-time District RN and CCMA's at each campus have access to medical supplies, protective gear and equipment
• Automated External Defibrillator (AEDs) are in all areas throughout District
• Epi-Pens or epinephrine (used to treat severe allergic reactions)
• Albuterol (bronchodilator that relaxes muscles in the airways and increases air flow to the lungs)
• Emergency first aid kits including tourniquets
• Comprehensive guidance and counseling program
• Focus on the whole child includes support for students’ mental, social and physical needs