Whitmore Lake Public Schools
Administrative Guidelines
 

7440 - PLANT SECURITY
 A.Distribution of Keys
  Master facility keys will be distributed by the Director of Fleet and Facilities. Only those staff members who are responsible for the operation of a particular space shall receive a key. Each of those staff members are prohibited from further distribution of keys.
  In general, staff members shall be provided only the key to the space(s) they use and to other areas in which they have a legitimate responsibility. The Director of Fleet and Facilities will maintain a file of master keys. Any unauthorized person found to have a master key or a duplicate in his/her possession shall be held in violation of this guideline.
 B.Security
  In order to be properly protected against theft:
  1.staff members are expected to obtain room, desk, and closet keys from the school office at the beginning of the school term;
  2.no money or valuables are to be left in the room;

  3.at no time shall students be given keys for their use;
  4.staff members must keep possession of their keys;
  5.staff members should secure valuables at all times;
  6.classroom doors should be kept locked when the classroom is empty;
  7.prior to leaving school each day, staff members must close windows and lock doors to their rooms;
  8.staff members are responsible for the equipment and supplies in their classrooms or offices. Should any items "disappear", the principal must be notified immediately.
 C.Use of Video Surveillance Equipment
  The Director of Fleet and Facilities is responsible for installing and maintaining video cameras for twenty-four (24) hour surveillance when approved by the Board of Education:
 D.Central Alarm System
  Each staff member shall be provided the appropriate entry and exit procedures when s/he receives authorization to enter District facilities when the facilities are closed. A list of authorized persons is to be maintained by the Director of Technology.