Safety and Security

Our Vision:

Create life-long learners prepared for an ever-changing global society.

Our Mission:

Volusia County Schools will ignite a passion for learning in all students to be productive citizens.

The School Guardian program was created in 2018 after the tragic and deadly event at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School to enhance the safety and security of all Volusia County students, faculty, staff, and visitors. All School Guardians are former law enforcement officers or have honorably served in the United States military. Our goal is to increase safety and security by developing positive relationships, based on mutual respect, with all students and staff while also emphasizing intelligence sharing between our staff and local law enforcement partners. School Guardians are highly encouraged to be a mentor to all students and to continually strive to break down barriers through open communication and positive interactions. School Guardians strive to provide a safe educational environment where students can focus on learning and attaining their highest potential.

For security issues during and after business hours, please call the Security Operations Center at (855) 4VC-KIDS or (855) 482-5437.

Learn about our Student Hero Award Program.

Safety and Security
200 N Clara Ave.
DeLand, FL 32720

Phone: (386) 734-7190 ext. 20638

Captain Dan Shivers
Director
Email:

Chastity Burke
Coordinator
CMBurke1@volusia.k12.fl.us

Sharon Hovis
Administrative Secretary
SMHovis@volusia.k12.fl.us