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School Site Assessment Checklist

by David Disli, from the Community

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Use this School Site Assessment template to evaluate campus safety across parking and road access, lighting, signage, landscaping and CPTED, bus and parent drop off zones, first responder access, exterior security, fencing and surveillance. Review interior controls including visitor management, alarms, intercom and paging, lockdown and fire doors, room and hallway signage, door hardware, emergency routes, delivery protocols, and camera coverage. Confirm administration readiness with key control, staff communications, emergency operations planning, drills and training, and availability of first aid kits and AEDs.

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