Our school system is responding to the continued national warnings about potential terrorist threats by working to ensure two things: (1) schools have crisis plans in place, ready for quick and confident activation; and (2) school system resources are available to help with the mental health needs of children and adults during any time of crisis.

We assit principals and school staff in preparing for emergencies. This includes reviewing the crisis management procedures and coordinating these efforts with other local agencies. Depending on the nature of an emergency, we would respond and act at their direction.

The school department and all school facilities have Crisis Management Plans. The plans have been designed with the help of school security staff members, as well as local law enforcement, emergency management, and public health officials. Plans have been reviewed and updated. These plans include procedures to respond to critical incidents requiring school evacuations, such as fire, as wel as emergency lockdowns, hostage situations, etc.

The Bedford School Committee recognizes the right of parents/guardians to educate their children
outside of a school setting as provided by General Laws Chapter 76, Section 1. The law requires,
however, that a child being educated outside of school must also be instructed in a manner approved, in advance, by the Superintendent or designee or the School Committee