Fayette County Public School in Lexington, Kentucky is seeking proposals for Violent Malicious Acts Coverage. Seven years ago, the District established a District Safety Advisory Council. The Council recommended a 10-Point Safety Plan: 1) Law Enforcement Officers: Maintain four officers per high school, one law enforcement officer for each middle and elementary school 2) Mental Health Professionals: We have 83 mental health professionals to reduce ratios to not more than 250:1. We also have 138 school counselors. 3) Exterior and Interior Facility Upgrades: Installed security alarms to all exterior doors to alert staff of potential unauthorized entry, and upgrading facilities to include cameras, security systems and other safety enhancements. 4) Student and Staff ID Badges: Require ID badges for all staff, contractors and middle and high school students. 5) Comprehensive Adolescent Assessment and Heath Promotion: Partnering with University of Kentucky Adolescent Medicine to provide access to comprehensive adolescent assessment and health services for all middle and high school students. 6) Metal Detector and Security Ambassadors: Equipped high schools, as well as other programs, with walk-through metal detectors and supplemental security personnel to assist school staff with implementation. 7) Secure Vestibules: Renovated buildings to ensure all schools have secure vestibules that require double entry access. 8) Social Media Monitoring: Contracted with an external vendor to monitor possible safety/security threats made publicly on social media across multiple platforms, and alert district and school administrators to post warranting investigation. 9) Education and Training: Adopted a common Social and Emotional Learning curriculum districtwide, and expanding training and learning opportunities for staff, students, families and community stakeholders regarding safety, emergency preparation, mental health and social and emotional learning 10) Upgraded Emergency Communication System: Modernized emergency communication and planning. Currently using Audio Enhancement.
