Practical School Security by Matt Pasquinilli | Motivated Savages

Practical School Security: An Action Guide for School Leaders and Safety Teams

by Matt Pasquinilli

A practical guide to school safety operations, responsibilities, communication, and emergency planning.

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ABOUT THE BOOK

Independent and Christian-school leaders often carry several responsibilities at once. Practical School Security helps principals, heads of school, and small safety teams turn broad guidance into clear ownership, dependable daily routines, prepared staff, and coordinated planning with local professionals. Charter-school leaders and other K–12 teams can also adapt its approach.

Across twelve chapters, Matt Pasquinilli presents a practical leadership workbook for the work surrounding school security: assigning responsibilities, setting priorities, welcoming visitors, maintaining facilities, receiving concerns, preparing staff, communicating with families, coordinating activities, protecting information, and learning after disruptions.

The guide includes:
• Responsibility records and improvement-action prompts
• Visitor, maintenance, and staff-preparation checklists
• A discussion-based exercise guide
• Communication, reunification, and event-planning worksheets
• Information-protection and recovery review prompts
• A ninety-day improvement plan

Fictional examples show how small decisions can expose gaps and clarify the next useful step. Chapter source notes connect readers with public guidance for further study.

Designed for local adaptation, this book supports planning and follow-through. It is not a complete emergency operations plan, a professional school assessment, legal advice, or a guarantee of safety or compliance. School leaders should review applicable requirements and proposed changes with qualified local professionals.

Book Details:

• Genre: Safety & Preparedness, School safety, emergency planning, security
• Format: Paperback, eBook