Safety and Security
Help Us Keep You Safe!
HIB Compliance Officer/Gender Inclusivity, Discrimination, and Harassment: Shane Gardner, Director of Safety & Security
Note for Summer:
If you are reporting a HIB, the last day to do so for the 2023-24 school year, is June 13. After June 13 there will not be enough time to fully investigate before the end of school. After June 13, investigations that affect the school learning environment, will be investigated in fall when school starts back up. Thank you for your understanding.
NOTE: Please DO NOT use this form for a HIB concern or if it is regarding a concern about a staff member. This form should be used to submit tips on weapons, suspected drug activity, or any non-harassment, intimidation and bullying threat to our school's safety.
Report any concerns about safety in our buildings here. Examples: Parking lots, traffic, visibility, slipping/tripping hazards.
EPS Standard Response Protocol
EPS has adopted the "I Love U Guys" Foundation's Standard Response Protocol (SRP).
Students and staff will be training, practicing, and drilling this protocol.
Common Language:
The Standard Response Protocol (SRP) is based on an all-hazards approach as opposed to individual scenarios. Like the Incident Command System (ICS), SRP utilizes clear common language while allowing for flexibility in protocol.
The premise is simple - there are five specific actions that can be performed during an incident. When communicating these, the action is labeled with a "Term of Art" and is then followed by a "Directive." Execution of the action is performed by active participants, including students, staff, teachers and first responders. The SRP is based on the following actions: Hold, Secure, Lockdown, Evacuate and Shelter.
Click here for a poster with all of this information and more details
HOLD! In your room or area. Clear the halls.
Example: A medical event or other event where there is no danger present
SECURE! Get inside. Lock outside doors.
Example: An event with law enforcement that is not on campus, but where out of caution, we keep students in classrooms and keep working with no disruption to learning
LOCKDOWN! Locks, lights, out of sight.
Example: An emergency event that is taking place on campus
EVACUATE! To the announced location.
Example: Fire
SHELTER! Using the announced hazard and strategy.
Example: Tornado warning or Hazmat concern
Safety and Security in Evergreen Public Schools
Cyber Safety
While the Internet has many benefits for families, there are also risks. To reduce these risks, parents should be knowledgeable about online dangers, establish and follow clear guidelines, and be continually attentive to their child's use of the Internet.
If you are in imminent danger and/or need an immediate fire, police or medical response, please call 911. Non-emergencies, call 311.
You can reach our Safety and Security Department at 360-604-4037 during business hours. Email: Safety and Security Department (email is not monitored after hours).
Shane Gardner
Shane is our Director of Safety and Security. He has a BA in Speech Communication from Central Washington University. After college Shane enlisted in the Army where he spent a total of 10 years between active duty and National Guard service. In 1998 Shane was hired by the Clark County Sheriff’s Office where he served over 16 years. In addition to working patrol, Shane was a narcotics detective, was promoted to sergeant in 2008, and eventually supervised five School Resource Officers who served four different school districts. Shane graduated in 2010 from the Leadership Clark County class. In March of 2015 Shane joined Evergreen Public Schools as the Manager of Safety and Security. In 2016 he attended a School and Justice Certificate program at Georgetown University. Shane is a product of Evergreen Public Schools, along with his wife (his high school sweetheart) and two children. Shane provides a wealth of knowledge and experience, along with his dedication to the safety of students and staff in our Evergreen Public Schools.
Kyle Olsen
Kyle is our Manager of Safety and Security. He has his Masters Degree in Organizational Leadership and has 12 years of law enforcement experience with Kirkland PD, Redmond PD and Vancouver PD. During his time with Redmond PD, Kyle worked as a school resource officer at Redmond HS for 4 years. After his time in law enforcement, Kyle went on to serve Portland Public Schools as a senior manager of safety and emergency preparedness for 3.5 years. Kyle has been with Evergreen Public Schools since March 2022, and is passionate about school safety and the safety and well being of our students, staff and community.
Bridget Beaudoin
Bridget is our Safety and Security Coordinator. She has been with Evergreen Public Schools since 2010 as an employee, and 10 years prior as a volunteer. She’s worked in elementary, middle and high school buildings, then moved to district office in 2019. In addition to bringing knowledge from all grade levels at our buildings, she had 5 children go through the district, the last one graduating in 2019. Safety is a top priority for her, realizing the importance not only as an employee, but from a parent’s perspective.
Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act
In compliance with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act (AHERA), Evergreen Public Schools contracts with an EPA accredited environmental service to conduct the required three-year asbestos re-inspection of all school buildings. The most recent inspection was completed in 2022. An EPA-accredited Asbestos Inspector and Management Planner performed the inspection and reassessment of each category of asbestos containing building materials (ACBM) and noted any significant changes from prior inspections. The district's custodial contractor also conducts biannual surveys of ACBM to check for damage between the required three year inspections. These inspections assist the school district in the process of safely managing all ACBM within our district.
The AHERA Re-Inspection Reports and Management Plans are available to the general public and can be reviewed during normal school hours. A designated person is available during regular district office hours to answer any questions regarding ACBM in our buildings. The designated person can be contacted through Risk Management at the district's Administrative Service Center.
Non-friable ACBM are present in some of the district's buildings. All known ACBM are listed in the district's management plan and are being maintained in accordance with all Washington state and Federal laws.