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?
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Lockdown email
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General overview of how we do this: what’s a lockdown, what’s a shelter in place
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Cameras on campus
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Hired an additional security guard
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Took a hiatus on drills during Covid; couldn’t put unvaccinated kids into a closet together
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With vax rates and guidance from health team, we feel we can safely do this now
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Students will be in close proximity for fewer than 15 min
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Key Contacts
Aléwa Cooper, Head of School
Phone: 203-777-3464
Email: acooper@footeschool.org
Student Health Office
Phone: 203-777-3464
Email: healthoffice@footeschool.org
Beth Mello, Assistant Head of School
Phone: 203-777-3464
Email: bmello@footeschool.org
Pam Fortin, Interim Director of Operations
Phone: 203-777-3464
Email: dsklar@footeschool.org
Foote Front Desk
Phone: 203-777-3464
Email: info@footeschool.org