TEA School Safety & Crisis Management 3

Question 1

When conducting a campus safety audit in Texas, which area should a principal prioritize FIRST to establish foundational security?

Accepted Answer

Controlled access points and visitor management systems

Answer

Controlled access points and visitor management are foundational physical security measures that prevent unauthorized individuals from entering campus, making them the highest priority in any safety audit.

Question 2

Under Texas Education Code, which category of students may be placed in a disciplinary alternative education program (DAEP) for safety-related conduct?

Accepted Answer

Students who commit conduct punishable as a felony or involving certain weapons, drugs, or assault

Answer

Texas law specifies that students committing felonies or serious offenses involving weapons, drugs, or assault may be removed to a DAEP, reflecting the seriousness of these safety threats.

Question 3

A principal learns that a staff member may be in a domestic violence situation that could potentially affect campus safety. The MOST appropriate administrative action is to:

Accepted Answer

Develop a confidential safety plan with the staff member and notify security personnel as appropriate

Answer

Developing a confidential safety plan with the affected staff member while appropriately notifying security personnel balances campus safety with sensitivity and the staff member's dignity.

Question 4

Which of the following is the defining characteristic of the Incident Command System (ICS) used during school crisis situations?

Accepted Answer

A unified command structure with clearly defined roles and responsibilities

Answer

ICS is defined by its unified command structure with clearly defined roles and a clear chain of command, ensuring coordinated, non-duplicative, and effective emergency response.

Question 5

Texas Education Code §37.0832 requires school districts to adopt a policy specifically addressing which safety-related topic?

Accepted Answer

Dating violence awareness and prevention education

Answer

TEC §37.0832 specifically requires Texas school districts to adopt policies addressing dating violence awareness and prevention, recognizing it as a significant student safety issue.

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TEA School Safety & Crisis Management 3