File: KLG - Relations with State Agencies

NOTE: While Colorado school districts are not required by law to adopt a policy on this subject, some content in this sample reflects legal requirements school districts must follow. This sample contains the content/language that CASB believes best meets the intent of the law. However, the district should consult with its own legal counsel to determine appropriate language that meets local circumstances and needs.

To enhance the safety and security of students, staff and community, a cooperative and proactive effort shall be maintained between the officials of the school district and state agencies.

The Board shall cooperate and to the extent possible develop written agreements with law enforcement, the juvenile justice system and social services, as allowed under state and federal law, to keep each school environment safe.

This cooperative and proactive effort shall pursue the following primary objectives:

1. Development and periodic review of crisis prevention and management plans and safe school plans.

2. Assessment of district and building security, safety, and violence prevention policies and procedures.

3. Development of guidelines for how and when to contact state agencies and what support the district shall provide to aid in the effectiveness of the state agency.

4. Protection of the civil rights of all individuals.

(Adoption date)

LEGAL REF.: C.R.S. 22-32-109.1 (3) (agreements with state agencies)

CROSS REFS.: ECA/ECAB, Security/Access to Buildings

JIH, Student Interviews, Interrogations, Searches and Arrests

KDE, Crisis Management (Safety, Readiness and Incident Management Planning)

[Revised November 2015]