Locking Doors and Cabinets

The following procedures should be followed in order to help prevent problems of theft and vandalism that can     occur during and after school hours,

a.  All classrooms should be locked at the end of the day or during prep times. Do not assume that the room will be locked by a custodian. When the custodians clean a room they should unlock the door for entry and then lock the door when exiting.

b.  Do not leave valuable items in your desks. Even if the door is locked, students could gain access to desks during class time.

c.  Be sure to lock your filing cabinets and built-in cabinets.

d.  Students should not be given access to keys.

e.  Report any missing items or unusual situations. If you think that anything in your room (or area of responsibility) has been tampered with, please notify an administrator.

f.   Outside doors should not be propped open on weekends or after school hours. When teachers prop a door open and go to their rooms, they cannot control who enters the building.