School Safety

College Community Schools Crisis and Safety Prevention and Response Activities

At College Community Schools, student and staff well-being is our top priority. We take a proactive approach to safety through continuous improvement and collaboration. Here’s how we’re working to ensure a safe learning environment for everyone:

District-Wide Safety Committee: For over five years, we’ve had a dedicated Crisis Response Planning Committee that includes police, fire, emergency management, educators, administrators, board members, parents, and students. This committee works together to proactively identify and prepare for potential risks, emergencies, disasters, and threats.

Ongoing Safety Improvements: The College Community School District is constantly evaluating and updating our safety plans and security measures. We’ve invested significant time and resources in recent years to address these needs. Below is a portion of safety and security improvements and upgrades over the past few years .

Upgraded Security Cameras
Developed District-Wide Emergency Response Protocol
Created a District Safety Task Force
Secure Building Entrance Upgrades
On boarded Crisis Go which is a digital safety and incident management platform
Completed School by School Threat Assessment
Improvements to Building Intercom Systems
On Boarded ZeroEyes which is an Automated Optical AI Firearm Detection
Upgraded volunteer management program. On boarded Raptor which is designed to manage visitors and volunteers while strengthening school safety.

Click the following link for a list of recent recent safety improvements and upgrades: Summary of CCSD Crisis and Safety Prevention Response Activities

School Resource Officers (SRO)

The College Community School District, known as Cedar Rapids Prairie, has three School Resource Officers (SRO). One officer is located at Prairie High School, another officer is located at Prairie Point Middle School and the third officer is responsible for Prairie Creek, Crossing and campus-wide district buildings. Prairie, is a growing district serving 5,700 learners from portions of Linn, Johnson, and Benton Counties. Situated in the heart of the Iowa City – Cedar Rapids corridor, the District serves the communities of SW Cedar Rapids, Ely, Fairfax, Shueyville, Swisher and Walford. PK-12+ programming & buildings for the 137 square mile district is housed on one 750 acre central campus, a unique setting and opportunity to create strong programming and community connection.

School Resource Officer Program