An audit of safety measures in Arizona schools published in December found gaps in the design and implementation of emergency operations plans throughout the state.
Every Flagstaff school basically has a plan in place to keep students safe and prevent school violence as well as respond to other hazards, such as natural disasters: locked doors with intercoms and sign-in systems for visitors, regular drills teaching students what to do in an emergency and training for school staff.
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A heavy police presence is seen outside Flagstaff High School on Friday, Nov. 1, 2024, during a lockdown for almost two hours due to a safety threat.
Hattie Loper, Arizona Daily Sun file
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In addition to securing buildings and campuses, leaders at Flagstaff charter schools emphasized the importance of preparing students and staff…
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Hand-painted, brightly colored native birds in flight decorate the exterior walls of Flagstaff Arts and Leadership Academy.
Jake Bacon, Arizona Daily Sun file
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Flagstaff Junior Academy students walk through the halls of the South Beaver School in this April 2024 file photo. FJA is renting the building while its new school is being built on Switzer Mesa.
Jake Bacon, Arizona Daily Sun file
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