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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.

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Parents and Guardians,

In accordance with FDOE’s memo dated 10-16-24 addressing 6A-10018(10)(d), please see the attached training PowerPoints that include the consequences for making a threat or false report via Fortify Florida. It is important to understand that knowingly submitting a false tip through FortifyFL is a serious offense (a 3rd degree felony). If you knowingly submit a false report your IP address will be provided to law enforcement.

Fortify Florida Elementary Presentation

Fortify Florida Middle/High Presentation

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

Phone: (386) 734-7190 ext. 20638

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Captain Todd Smith
Director
386-734-7190 extension 20629
 

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

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

Play It Safe Campaign

Dear parents and guardians, 

Whether they’re walking or biking to get to school or home, we want all of our students to do so safely, and our latest safety campaign focuses on just that. 

As part of the Play it Safe: Pedestrian and Bike Safety campaign, parents and guardians are encouraged to discuss with their children the best practices for traveling to and from school and the importance of staying alert and aware of their surroundings. 

Parents and guardians should make modeling safe behaviors when navigating the community’s roads and sidewalks an ongoing effort to reduce accidents and injuries. 

Here are some key tips for playing it safe: 

  • Become familiar with Florida’s traffic laws, especially those pertaining to pedestrians and bicyclists. Learn more about safe driving tips in this short safe driving PSA.
  • Maintain bicycles and scooters and wear a properly fitting helmet while using them. Learn more about safe biking tips in this short pedestrian safety video.
  • Pedestrians and bicyclists may need to share the roadway with motorists, so brightly colored clothing or items with reflective material are recommended. 

Motorists as well as pedestrians and bicyclists can avoid tragedies by avoiding distractions and focusing on safety. 

Parents and guardians are encouraged to visit walkbiketoschool.org/plan/how-to-plan/safety-first/ for additional resources and tips.