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Wireless Communication Devices Prohibited in Active School Zones
Midlothian police has enforced the state law restricting the use of wireless communication devices in active school zones. Hands-free devices will be allowed under the law. A reminder to local citizens that school zones signs are active approximately 30 minutes before school begins and 30 minutes before the school day ends.
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Campus Security
- All campuses/facilities have a keyless entry system designed to provide access only to authorized personnel
- Criminal history checks are required for all new employees
- 24/7 security cameras monitor each campus
- K-9 Sweeps: Specially trained canines are regularly used at all secondary schools to help keep them secure and drug-free. Sweeps are conducted without prior notification or warning, and may include locker checks, parking lot inspection, and searching of personal property brought on campus.
Campus Visitors
MISD uses “The Raptor V-Soft” visitor management system, which enhances campus safety by producing uniform badges in order to track all incoming and outgoing campus visitors.
All visitors must:
- Present a valid photo I.D. card
- Wear a visitor badge at all times while visiting
- Adhere to all campus rules while visiting
Safety Procedures
- State law mandates fire drills. One fire drill must be held each month on each campus. Each campus has its own fire evacuation plan, which all staff are required to know on each of their respected campuses.
- Tornado drills are reviewed with students and staff and are practiced between the months of February to June each school year.
- Lockdowns:
Elementary Schools: An announced lockdown drill is held during the fall semester at the principals’ discretion and an unannounced drill is held in the spring semester at each campus.
Secondary Schools: One lockdown is administered each year unannounced. The campuses are evaluated during these lockdowns.
Safe and Drug Free Schools and Communities Program
MISD offers a comprehensive Safe and Drug Free Schools and Communities program that includes drug use prevention and violence prevention. The four goals are:
- Prevent violence in and around schools
- Prevent the illegal use of alcohol, tobacco, and drugs
- Involve parents and communities
- Coordinate with related federal, state and community efforts and resources to foster safe and drug-free schools and communities.
Red Ribbon Week
Each of our campuses participates in Red Ribbon Week activities aimed at educating our students on the dangers of drug use and encouraging them to remain drug free for life.
Life Skills
The Life Skills program is integrated into the curriculum for students in grades 6th-8th. Life Skills is a program based on scientifically supported research that applies proven prevention strategies used to avert or reduce drug use and violence.
Resources/Links for Safe and Drug-Free Schools and Communities
Extra Safety Precautions:
MISD is also committed to its continual training of its staff and administration on emergency procedures throughout the school year. MISD partners with Regional Safe School Team, which includes the neighboring school districts of Red Oak, Waxahachie, Ennis, Palmer and Maypearl to discuss issues, write grants and share emergency plans.
MISD works with Texas School Safety Center to ensure its current laws and rules are in compliance and to also keep updated on effective training methods.
Prevention Resources:
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- Texas Youth Commission- A World of Prevention
- NetSmartz Internet Safety
- Bullies2Buddies.com
- Posters: Kids | Parents [PDF]
Child safety guide for parents [PDF]
Parent Institute on Staying Safe: English | Spanish [PDF]
Substance Abuse Prevention Resources
(MISD is NOT responsible for content, server problems or other issues on these sites. Links will open in a new window.)
- Alliance Against Underaged Drinking
- Greater Dallas council on Drug and Alcohol Abuse
- National Clearinghouse for Alcohol and Drug Information
- National Inhalant on Drug Abuse
- National Institute on Drug Abuse
- Partnership for a Drug Free America
- DrugStory
- Texas Commission on Alcohol and Drug Abuse
- White House of National Drug Control Policy
- National Youth Anti-Drug Media Campaign
- Drug Facts
- The Partnership for a Drug Free Texas
- National Family Partnership
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