Determine if what a student does is a legitimate threat to the safety and security of themselves or others.

First, if there is an imminent danger (weapon) address that safety concern before initiating this process. (Call law enforcement and follow district safety guidelines.)

Then, following the Reporting of Threat SOP, notify CO administration  starting with Director of Student Services and Career Readiness or designee of the process of determining the threat to safety and security of themselves or others. 

If it is an imminent threat continue student safety assessment if possible and/or in collaboration with the police department.  

Collaborate messaging to the broader audience with the police department and CO administration (united messaging from school/police).

If the threat is determined to include a threat to self follow the following process and complete the following forms/documentation.  (Spanish Version)

If that does not apply follow the outlined steps below.

School team reviews the Level 1 Assessment Considerations  to determine if they need to conduct a Student Safety Assessment.

If the team is unable to determine if a Level 1 Assessment should be completed, they should seek consult from another safety team member, Building Level Administrator, or Central Office Administrator.

If yes, complete the Level 1 Student Witness Interview (Spanish Version)

• Interview should be completed by a mental health professional and a school administrator.

• Two members present during the interview.

• Do not allow students to read the questions.

• Do not delay the Level 1 Assessment

• Ask questions through conversation or direct inquiry.

• Explain confidentiality and its importance to the student-witness.

Complete the Level 1 Student Interview (if possible at the same time) (Spanish Version)

• Conducted by an administrator and a mental health professional.

• Do not allow the student to read the questions.

• Do not delay the Level 1 Assessment.

• Ask the questions through conversation or direct inquiry.

Complete the Level 1 Teacher/Staff Interview.

• Complete in person or over the phone

• Can be completed without anyone present

• Important to complete the interview promptly.

Complete the Level 1 Parent/Guardian Interview. (Spanish Version)

• Can only be conducted by a member of the Level 1 Student Safety Assessment Team.

• This interview can be completed over the phone or in person.

• Do not allow parents/guardians to read and answer questions by themselves.

• Do not delay the Level 1 Assessment.

• If the parent/guardian is not available or unwilling to participate, their information should not be included.

• Ask questions through conversation or direct inquiry.

• Document parent contact, attempt, and reason of omission.

Completed Level 1 Student Assessment Protocol

• Team meeting to make this decision (multi-disciplinary team)

• Admin reviews/facilitates the protocol with the team

• Notetaker (other than meeting facilitator)

• Compile all of the interview questions together

• Team will determine appropriate actions, safety plan, and interventions

• Administrator will maintain documentation (temporary folder/paper file) for any documentation.  

• If the team deems necessary, complete the Student Intervention and Supervision Form.

• Intervention Plans should be shared with Case Managers- if this applies and reviewed on a monthly basis