Act 29: School Safety and Security

Technical Support 

Emergency Drills 

• Updated Guidance Regarding Egress Evacuation and Options Based Response Drills for the 2023-2024 Academic Year (2023) 
• Drill Reporting Tool 
• VSSC Parent Letter Template for Options-Based Response to Violent Intruder Drills 

Emergency Operations Plan 

• Emergency Management Director (EMD) Public Contact Information 
• Emergency Management Partners 
• School Safety Planning
• (Video) EOP Webinar for Vermont Independent Schools, March 19, 2024
  • (Slide Deck) EOP Webinar for Vermont Independent Schools, March 19, 2024
• (Video) AOE/Health Department Heat Preparedness Webinar - The Vermont Department of Health, in partnership with the Vermont Agency of Education, discuss relevant information for keeping Vermont students and children safe during extreme heat events.
• (Side Deck) Preparing for Hot Weather in Vermont Schools (Vermont Department of Health)
  • Preparing for Hot Weather at Schools and Child Cares (Vermont Department of Health)

Behavior Threat Assessment Teams 

• Memo: Draft Model Policy, Act 29 Behavioral Threat Assessment Teams
• Model Policy: Behavioral Threat Assessment Teams
• Behavioral Threat Assessment Information

Training 

• Vermont School Safety Center Online Trainings and Calendar 

 Assurances and Required Reporting 

• Act 29 Assurances Web Form 
• Drill Reporting Tool 

Independent Schools

• Act 29 Overview for Independent Schools Webinar
• (Video) EOP Webinar for Vermont Independent Schools, March 19, 2024
  • (Slide Deck) EOP Webinar for Vermont Independent Schools, March 19, 2024 

Vermont School Safety Center Resources  

• School Safety Anonymous Tip Line
• Resources