Threat Assessments
Highline Public Schools uses a process called a School-Based Threat Assessment to ensure a safe and supportive learning environment. The district follows School Board Policy 3227 and Superintendent Procedure 3227- establishes a process led by school social workers in partnership with administrators. Working closely with teachers, counselors, and other staff, these teams identify and assess student behaviors that may pose a threat to themselves or others. The goal is to understand and manage concerning behavior in a timely and respectful way. Multi-disciplinary team support schools by helping develop personalize plans that reduce risk and promote student well-being.
School Board Policies and Procedures
- Policy 3227 - SCHOOL-BASED THREAT ASSESSMENT
- Procedure 3227 - SCHOOL BASED THREAT ASSESSMENT PROCEDURE
- Policy 4314 - NOTIFICATION OF THREATS OF VIOLENCE OR HARM
Highline Public Schools Process
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Immediate Concerns
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