The Head Start program aligns with The Texas School Safety Center Protocols. Our program is designed to ensure the safety of children parent and staff. These protocols ensure a safe learning environment. THE FOLLOWING ARE SAFETY PROTOCOLS WE HAVE IN PLACE: STANDARD RESPONSE PROTOCOL (SRP) & EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS DRILLS All children, staff and volunteers will participate in the Head Start Program Standard Response Protocol Plan. Emergency Drills consist of the following: Lockdown, Secure, Shelter in Place, Fire Drills, Evacuation and Relocation. The Emergency Plans are posted on the Administrative Bulletin Board located in the front office and SRP posters are located at every exit of the center. The Emergency Operation Preparedness Plan Binder is located in the front office and available upon parent’s request. HEAD START CENTERS ARE GANG-FREE ZONES Under Texas Penal Code, any area within 1000 feet of the center, is considered a gang-free zone and criminal offenses related to organized criminal activity are subject to penalties. VIDEO SURVEILLANCE AND RECORDING Head Start Program facilities and grounds including school buses are equipped with video surveillance systems. These systems are monitored and can be viewed only by administrative personnel following program policies and/or by parent request. Parents please be aware of the location where you drop off/ pick up your child. Please exercise caution when entering Head Start Center / school parking lot and remember to follow posted speed limits and give right of way to pedestrians.
Head Start centers are Drugs, Tobacco and Firearms Free Zones Texas Penal Code Section §48.01 prohibits smoking or carrying a burning tobacco product in certain public area, including schools, playgrounds, libraries, elevators, and enclosed public spaces. Texas Education Code§ 37.122 Possession of Intoxicants on Public School Ground - A person commits an offense if they possess an intoxicating beverage for consumption, sale, or distribution while on the grounds or in a building of a public school. Texas Health and Safety code 481.134 Drug Free Zone - Under Texas Health and Safety Code 481.134 schools are designated Drug- Free Zones. Drug- related offenses committed near or on school property carry enhanced legal penalties, and we strictly enforce a zero-tolerance policy to keep our campuses safe. Texas Penal Code §46.03 Places Weapons are Prohibited - As Stated in Texas Penal Code §46.03, firearms- including handguns are not allowed on school property, at school events, or on school bus, even if an individual holds a license to carry.
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