Campus Safety

Foote School 

 

What is a shelter-in-place drill?

 

What is a lockdown drill?

In a lockdown drill, students 

 

Are there security cameras on campus?

Yes, Foote has a robust system of security cameras that are monitored throughout the school day by our campus security staff.

Does Foote have security guards?

Yes, Foote has three full-time security guards; the number was increased to three for the 2021-2022 school year.

What other security measures do you have in place?

 

Do you have any resources to facilitate conversations with students about these drills?

 

• Lockdown email

  • General overview of how we do this: what’s a lockdown, what’s a shelter in place

  • Cameras on campus

  • Hired an additional security guard

  • Took a hiatus on drills during Covid; couldn’t put unvaccinated kids into a closet together

  • With vax rates and guidance from health team, we feel we can safely do this now

  • Students will be in close proximity for fewer than 15 min