ABOUT THE PROJECT: All students and staff need a safe and supportive school environment in order to succeed. A safe
school is one where teaching and learning are not distracted; disruptions are minimized;
violence, drugs, bullying and fear are not present; students are not discriminated against;
expectations for behavior are clearly communicated; and consequences for infractions are
consistently and fairly applied. The most effective approach to creating safe and supportive
school environments requires a comprehensive, coordinated effort including schoolwide,
districtwide and community wide strategies.