School Safety

Our primary focus will always be the safety of our learners. We have plans and protocols in place to prepare our schools for various types of situations and to keep our students safe.

Report a Safety Concern

SAFER OHIO SCHOOL TIP LINE
Call or text 844-723-3764
Report online
Available 24/7

This tip line allows students and adults to anonymously share information with school officials and law enforcement about threats to student safety — whether that involves a threatened mass incident or harm to a single student.

Things to report to the tip line include (but are not limited to):

Bullying incidents;
Withdrawn student behaviors;
Verbal or written threats observed toward students, faculty or schools;
Hazing;
Weapon/suspicious devices on or near school grounds;
Gang related activities;
Unusual/suspicious behavior of students or staff;
Self-harm or suicidal sentiments; and
Any other school safety-related concerns.

Every tip can remain anonymous. School safety analysts may ask for additional information, but the caller can remain secret or leave his or her contact information for later follow-up.

Calls or texts to 844-SaferOH (844-723-3764) are answered by analysts within Ohio Homeland Security. If action is needed, the analysts immediately forward information to local school officials, law enforcement agencies, and the Ohio School Safety Center (OSSC) for action and follow up.

Campus Safety

Building Access

Our campus restricts access to and document all guests and visitors within the school to ensure that only those with legitimate business are granted access. We control access through several measures, including:

Locked entrances
Single Main Entrance for all visitors, including parents/guardians
All students are required to use their student ID badges at building entrances
School Resource Officer

Visitor Policy

CTC restricts access to all buildings and documents all visitors, including parents and guardians, within the school to ensure that only those with legitimate business are granted access.

All visitors, including parents and guardians, are required to follow our Secure Entry Process:

All visitors (including parents and guardians) must be buzzed in through the Main Entrance before entering any school building.
All visitors (including parents and guardians) must have a government-issued ID.
Once inside the building, all visitors (including parents and guardians) must sign in with their ID using the Raptor Alert System. This system scans IDs against databases to ensure there are no violations preventing entry into the school. Additionally, it creates a daily record of visitor presence within the building, including entry and exit times.

These procedures help us maintain a safe environment conducive to learning for all members of our school community. We appreciate your cooperation in adhering to these protocols.

School Resource Officer

Safety Drills

Parking Policy for Students

All CTC students must visibly display a parking permit on vehicles parked at school.

Parking Permit Cost

Parking permits cost $10. Replacement permits are $5 each. The cost of the permit will be added to the student's school fees.

Parking Permit Process

Sign into Final Forms with your adult.
Complete & sign application with your adult.
Upload student's driver’s license.
Upload current proof of insurance.
Mrs. Holstein will notify you when your permit is ready for pickup.

For more detailed information regarding parking, read the Parking Rules section of the Student Handbook at SCCTC.org/Handbook that starts on page 35 of the pdf.

Emergency Procedures

The Standard Response Protocol, developed by the i love u guys Foundation, guides our emergency response. The Standard Response Protocol offers clear, distinct, common language among first responders, students and staff, throughout the county and the state.

In case of an emergency

Do not call or rush to CTC. Cell services are needed for emergency communications. Emergency personnel will need clear access to buildings.
Do not call your student. Staff and students are discouraged from using mobile phone communication for safety reasons.
Do not call 911 for information.
Check ParentSquare and SCCTC.org website for the most updated information. Impacted families should watch for official reunification details if reunification is required.

Emergency communications

At CTC, we prioritize keeping our school community informed during critical situations. We are dedicated to delivering clear and accurate information promptly.

Our communication methods may include:

ParentSquare app - The ParentSquare app provides instant notifications.
Text messages
Email
Voicemail
Website - SCCTC.org will be updated with important information.

Please note, social media (Facebook and Instagram) are NOT communication channels for emergency purposes.

Information from External Sources

Word travels fast, especially in a close knit community like ours. You may hear something on social media, in the news, or from a friend before you hear it from the school. When a CTC-related incident happens, we urge you to focus on CTC's communication methods listed above as the official source. We are committed to sharing accurate and reliable information.

Updated Contact Information

In the event of an emergency, contact information for student families is pulled from FinalForms. It is crucial that contact information is up-to-date. You can login to update your contact information or your student's information by visiting SCCTC.org/FinalForms.

Emergency protocols

The Standard Response Protocol (SRP) is based on an all-hazards approach as opposed to individual scenarios. 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.: Hold, Secure, Lockdown, Evacuate, and Shelter.

HOLD! In your room or area. Clear the halls.

STUDENTS are trained to: Clear the hallways and remain in room or area until the “All Clear” is announced.
ADULTS are trained to: Close and lock the door, account for students and adults, and do business as usual.

SECURE! Get Inside. Lock outside doors.

STUDENTS are trained to: Return to inside of building and do business as usual.
ADULTS and staff are trained to: Bring everyone indoors, lock the outside doors, increase situational awareness, account for students and adults, and do business as usual.

LOCKDOWN! Locks, lights, out of sight.

STUDENTS are trained to: Move away from sight, maintain silence, and keep door closed.
ADULTS and staff are trained to: Recover students from the hallway, lock the door, turn off lights, move away from sight, maintain silence, keep door closed, and prepare to evade or defend.

EVACUATE! To a location.

STUDENTS are trained to: Leave stuff behind if required, bring phone if possible, and follow instructions.
ADULTS and staff are trained to: Bring roster and Go Bag, lead students to evacuation location, account for students and adults, and report injuries.

SHELTER! State hazard and safety strategy.

HAZARDS might include a tornado, earthquake, or hazardous materials situation.
SAFETY STRATEGIES might include evacuation; sealing the room; and drop, cover, and hold.
STUDENTS are trained in: Appropriate hazards and safety strategies.
ADULTS and staff are trained in: Appropriate hazards and safety strategies, accounting for students and adults, reporting injuries.

For more information on the Standard Response Protocol developed by the i love u guys Foundation visit iloveyouguys.org or click here to view the full protocol.

Reunification with your student

Circumstances may occur at the school that require parents to pick up their students in a formalized, controlled release. This process is called a Reunification and may be necessary due to weather, a power outage, hazmat, or if a crisis occurs at the school.

The Standard Reunification Method is a protocol that makes this process more predictable and less chaotic for all involved. Because a reunification is not a typical end of school day event, a reunification may occur at a different location than the school a student attends.

Parent/Guardian Expectations

If a parent or guardian is notified that a reunification is needed, there are some expectations that parents or guardians should be aware of. First, bring identification. That will streamline things during reunification. Second, be patient. Reunification is a process that protects both the safety of the student and provides for an accountable change of custody from the school to a recognized custodial parent or guardian.

What if a parent is unable to pick-up their student?

When a parent can’t immediately get to the reunification site, students will only be released to individuals previously identified as a student’s emergency contact. Otherwise, the school will hold students until parents can pick up their student.

What if the student drove to school?

There may be instances where a student may not be allowed to remove a vehicle from the parking lot. In this case, parents are advised to pick-up the student. In some circumstances, students may be released on their own.

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