General School Information -  Building Security & Safety
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Bloomington Public Schools, District 87 has implemented a specific emergency crisis plan for each school and has trained staff in anticipation of various types of emergencies.  Entry points to buildings will be secured during the school day.  All visitors must sign in upon entering and wear an appropriate visitor badge.

Surveillance

To secure facilities, ensure a safe environment, monitor conduct, and enforce school rules, parents, students and other visitors are advised that the following security techniques may be used on Bloomington School District property, at school-sponsored events, and on buses used for the transportation of students:

  • Video surveillance

  • Audio recording on all District 87 buses

  • Motion detectors

  • Security by police and school resource officers

  • Patrols by dogs trained to detect drugs and weapons

  • Breath analyzers to detect the presence of alcohol

No one on district property has an expectation of privacy while in common areas including among others, hallways, parking lots, grounds, cafeteria, school buses, and gymnasiums.

In addition, after 7:30 AM, many entrance points to the building will be locked.  These doors will be available for emergency exit through a panic bar.  Signs will be posted directing visitors to the nearest unlocked entrance. All visitors must sign in upon entering and wear an appropriate visitor badge.