This course imparts practical knowledge and experiences in
managing school health, safety, and facilities maintenance
programs. It also acknowledges that the goals of school health
and safety extend beyond the physical walls of a school to the
education of K-12 students in health and safety issues.
Exploring topics such as healthy and safe facilities, health and
safety education, and the responsibilities of educators,
families, and community resources, this course offers a
practical application of principles and practices in a school
environment. The course project, School Health, Safety, and
Maintenance Audit: Analyzing Policies and Procedures to Create
Healthy Schools, is a formal audit report for a school’s
administration. Candidates determine the state, district, and
local school policies and practices pertaining to school health,
safety, and facilities maintenance, the assignment of authority
and responsibility for implementing these policies and
practices, create an audit checklist, conduct the audit in