Department of School Safety

4600 River Rd. | Marrero, LA 70072

Office: (504) 349-7641 | Fax: (504) 349-8616

David Malveaux, Director

What We Do

The Department of School Safety is here to assist with any questions or concerns involving Crisis Management, Discipline, CPI, Safe Schools and Crossing Guard Training, School Resource and Detail Officers.

Emergency Preparedness is a central component of comprehensive School Safety. The most important consideration in both Emergency Preparedness and School Safety efforts is the health, safety and welfare of the students and staff. A comprehensive Emergency Plan places a strong emphasis on prevention using strategies that range from building design to discipline policies and programs that improve school climate. 

JPS District Crisis Plan

The JPS Dristrict Crisis Plan is password protected. Please email Kerri Cianciminio, in the Department of School Safety, for viewing access.

Distirct Forms & Documents

• Appendix B - School EOP Template

• Appendix C - Planning Checklist

• Louisiana House Bill 718 - Act 50

• Title 17 - RS17:416.16 - School Crisis Management and response plans

Useful Links and Sites

• American Red Cross

• National Weather Service

• Jefferson Parish - State of Louisiana

• FEMA

• GOHSEP

School safety is defined as schools and school-related activities where students are safe from violence, bullying, harassment, and substance use. Safe schools promotes the protection of students from violence, exposure to weapons and threats, theft, bullying, and the sale or use of illegal substances on school grounds. 

Central Office and Itinerant Employee Identification Cards

Jefferson Parish Schools require all personnel to have a picture ID. Central Office and Itinerant employees needing an ID are asked to please have your department supervisor email Kerri Cianciminio, in the Department of School Safety, for an appointment. If you are in need of an Access Key Card as well, please complete the request form located under the Operations Department/Warehouse Services page. There is a form for the Warehouse/Emenes buildings, as well as one for the main building at 501 Manhattan Blvd. School-based employees must get an ID from their assigned school.

Behavior Intervention Programs

Bullying and Violence Prevention 

• 20-21 Violence Prevention Policy

• 20-21 Bullying and Violence Prevention Intake form

• 20-21 Violence Prevention Calendar *REVISED

Substance Abuse Educational Component

• 20-21 Substance Abuse Policy

• Substance Abuse Parent Checklist

• Substance Abuse Suspension Agreement

• Substance Abuse Contract for Provisional Re-Admit

• Substance Abuse Intake Form

For more information, please visit the JPS District's Discipline page.

Safety Drills

• Drill Descriptions and Frequency

• Emergency Egress Drill -Covid 19

• JPS Drill Policy

• Multi-Drill Form

• School Safety Grab and Go Bag

Additional Resources

• Active Shooter Presentation 

• Crimestoppers

• Crisis Prevention Institute - For Jefferson Parish Employees

• Emergency Response Protocol

• HB 898 - Act 716 School and Student Safety

• Operating Schools during Covid-19 CDC Guidance

• Parent Guide to Cyberbullying

• Responding to Aggression

• Run, Hide, Fight Video

• Vector Training - (Formally Safe Schools Training) - For Jefferson Parish Employees

• Student Walk-out Protocol

• Parent Guide to Bullying Prevention

School Emergency Guides for Parents

• Arabic

• English

• Spanish

• Vietnamese