Any report of bullying is taken very seriously and investigated thoroughly at Jenks Public Schools. Every student has a right to learn in an environment free from fear and intimidation.

JPS complies with the School Safety and Bullying Prevention Act mandated by the Oklahoma Legislature. Bullying is expressly forbidden at Jenks Public Schools and students who bully are subject to disciplinary consequences as outlined in the District’s policy on student behavior (Section 3.39 and 3.40). Bullies may also be provided with assistance to end their unacceptable behavior, and targets of bullies may be provided with assistance to overcome the negative effects of bullying.

Administrative Alert

An administrative alert is issued when there is a minor, isolated incident in one part of a school building. For example, an administrative alert could be called when a student is having a seizure or requires medical attention. During an administrative alert, the school day continues as normal but hallways, offices, classrooms, or other areas may be cleared as necessary to allow responders quick access or to remove the student from the building. Student and staff movement may be restricted for a brief period, and any other action deemed appropriate may be taken while the administrative alert is active. Parents/Guardians may pick up their student during an administrative alert. However, if an incident is taking place in or around a main office or entrance, the parent/guardian may not be granted access to the building until the alert is lifted.

Precautionary Lockdown

During a precautionary lockdown, normal classroom routines continue while students and staff members remain behind locked doors. Parents/Guardians may pick up their student while the precautionary lockdown is in place, but they must go through the normal check-in/check-out procedures at the main office. Access to the rest of the building will be restricted.

Full Lockdown

In a full lockdown or severe weather event, all exterior doors will remain locked. No access will be granted to parents/guardians or any other visitors. All office staff will move to a secure location inside the building. Students and staff members will remain behind locked doors and may barricade doors or windows as necessary.

For the safety of its students and employees, Jenks Public Schools will not divulge further details of its lockdown procedures or lockdown response.

The School Emergency Response Team prepares for emergencies and disasters, responds to emergencies when they occur, and assists in recovery efforts for students, staff, families, and the greater Jenks community. SERT also works to reduce future risk and losses, and works to mitigate disasters, when possible, from occurring in the first place.

SERT utilizes four phases of comprehensive emergency management: Mitigation, Preparedness, Response, and Recovery. Each phase links to the others. Activities in one phase may overlap those in the previous. Preparedness moves swiftly into response when any disaster strikes a school, or in our community. Response yields to recovery at different times, depending on the extent and kind of damage. Similarly, recovery helps trigger mitigation, motivating attempts to prevent or reduce the potential for a future disaster. The disaster phases have no beginning or end, so recognition of a threat will motivate mitigation efforts just as much an actual emergency.