Fowlerville Community School Safety
Fowlerville Community Schools is committed to providing a safe, supportive and prepared learning environment for every student. Our approach to school safety includes multiple layers of prevention and preparedness, including secure building access, dedicated safety personnel, partnerships with law enforcement, comprehensive emergency planning, regular training and drills and a strong focus on student well-being.
These resources provide information about the practices, procedures and supports Fowlerville Community Schools has in place to promote safe and supportive learning environments across the district.
Behavior Threat Assessment Team
Fowlerville Community Schools has established a Behavioral Threat Assessment and Management (BTAM) Team to help identify, assess and manage potential threats to school safety. BTAM is a prevention-focused process designed to identify individuals who may be on a pathway to violence and provide appropriate intervention and support.
The primary purpose of a threat assessment is to minimize the risk of targeted violence at school through a structured process for identifying, assessing and managing potential threats, as outlined by the National Threat Assessment Center.
For questions about BTAM at Fowlerville Community Schools, contact Jeff Soli, Safety Security Director.
Crisis Communication
Effective crisis communication helps keep our school community informed and safe during an emergency. Fowlerville Community Schools is committed to providing timely, accurate and clear information to students, families and staff as situations develop.
Depending on the situation, Fowlerville Community Schools may communicate with staff and families by email, phone and text. Information may also be shared on the district website or social media, based on the specific situation.
Families and staff can help ensure they receive important communications by keeping their current phone number and email address on file with the district.
For questions about crisis communication, please contact Jeff Soli, Safety Security Director.
Safe Storage of Firearms
Michigan’s secure storage law went into effect Feb. 13, 2024, to help protect Michigan’s youth and reduce firearm injuries. The law requires firearm owners to securely store firearms whenever minors are present or likely to be present. It also requires schools to share this information with all parents and guardians, which is intended to help parents, guardians and firearm owners understand and comply with Michigan's secure storage law.
Summary of the Law (MCL 28.429)
Michigan Department of Health and Human Services Secure Storage (includes Arabic and Spanish materials)
Michigan Department of Education Safe Storage Law
Secure Storage Requirements
If a firearm is unattended where a minor (under 18) is or is likely to be present, it must be:
- Secured in a locked box or container, and/or
- Unloaded and secured with a locking device, like a trigger or cable lock, that would prevent anyone from using it.
This law applies whether firearms are in your own home or brought to another location.
Firearms in Vehicles
While traveling with a firearm in a vehicle, the vehicle must be locked when not in use, and the firearm must be secured and either locked in a container or unloaded and disabled with a trigger or cable lock if a child is present or likely to be present in the vehicle or destination.
Importance and Benefits of Secure Storage to Help Keep Children Safe
Legal ownership of firearms is a Constitutional right. This comes with important safety responsibilities to prevent thefts, firearm homicide, firearm suicide, and unintentional firearm injuries, including among children. Simply hiding unlocked firearms or keeping them on a shelf out of reach does not guarantee or equal secure storage under Michigan law. Secure storage reduces the risk of unintentional injuries among children and theft of guns. When access to guns is reduced, the overall suicide rate drops.
Unintentional firearm injuries among children 17 years and younger happen most often*:
- With guns that are loaded and unlocked.
- When a child is playing with a gun or showing it to someone else.
In these situations, the most common victim of an unintentional firearm injury is a friend or a sibling of the child.
Closets and nightstands are common locations of guns used in these fatal unintended shootings.
For more information and a full list of other resources, including Project ChildSafe, visit the MDHHS firearm secure storage page at MDHHS Secure Storage or the Michigan Department of Education Safe Storage Law.
* Source: U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Safety Response Protocol
Beginning in the 2026-27 school year, and in accordance with Michigan state law, Ingham Intermediate School District will utilize the Standard Response Protocol (SRP) terminology for school emergencies.
Developed by the I Love U Guys Foundation, the SRP uses clear, common language to explain five specific actions that can be taken during an emergency.
The shift to the SRP aligns the actions and language we use during emergencies with all other school districts in our state as well as law enforcement, making it easier for first responders to understand the type and status of the emergency, resulting in better communication and quicker action.
The five actions in the SRP are:
HOLD - In your room or area. Clear the halls.
During “hold”, clear the hallways and remain in the classroom or area until the “all clear” is announced, close and lock doors. Teaching and learning continue as usual.
SECURE - Get inside. Lock outside doors.
During “secure”, return to the inside of building, lock outside doors. Teaching and learning continue as usual, increase situational awareness.
LOCKDOWN – Apply ALICE protocols.
If it is safer to exit the building, they will do so. If not, they will lock the door, turn off the lights and get students out of sight. They should also barricade the door if staying in room.
EVACUATE - (A location may be specified)
During “evacuate”, leave student belongings behind, bring phones if possible, students follow staff instructions for evacuation location.
SHELTER - Hazard and safety strategy.
During “shelter”, use appropriate safety strategy for the type of emergency and follow staff instructions.
During safety drills, Fowlerville Community Schools staff and students will use the Standard Response Protocol (SRP) to practice what to do in a variety of emergency situations. Practicing each SRP action helps staff and students become familiar with procedures so they can respond quickly and confidently during an actual emergency.
Student and staff safety is our top priority. We encourage families to talk with their students about these terms and what to expect during safety drills and emergency situations.
