School Safety
College Community Schools Crisis and Safety Prevention and Response Activities
The safety and well-being of our students and staff is our top priority at College Community Schools. We are constantly working to improve our security measures and ensure a safe learning environment for everyone. Below is a portion of safety and security improvements and upgrades over the past few years . For the complete list of recent improvements and upgrades click Summary of CCSD Crisis and Safety Prevention Response Activities.
- Upgraded Security Cameras
- Developed District-Wide Emergency Response Protocol
- Created a District Safety Task Force
- Secure Building Entrance Upgrades
- On Boarded Crisis Go
- Completed School by School Threat Assessment
- Improvements to Building Intercom Systems
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 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