This was sent out by John Clark⁩ to all Principals in Loudoun County: Tomorrow - Mask Enforcement

From: John Clark

Tomorrow - Mask Enforcement

Team,

In preparation for tomorrow's mask enforcement please note the following.

• Safety & Security will have an enhanced presence throughout LCPS.
• Keep SOC informed of developing situations, 703-779-8833.
• Consider moving to one entrance for arrivals to help staff control potential incoming adults.
• Consider designating outdoor parent gathering areas.
• Parents should only be admitted at your discretion.
• Reminder: While parents have certain educational rights they do NOT have the right to enter your school without proper vetting and permission.
• For parents picking up kids - consider keeping them outside and bring their child to them.
• Ensure strict adherence to visitor management protocols.
• For non-compliant peaceful parents or students, SROs and Safety and Security will support school admin with a visible deterrent and supportive de-escalation tactics.
• Absent threatening or violent behavior neither the SRO nor Safety and Security will physically intervene with any student or parent refusing to wear a mask or leave the campus
• LCSO/LPD has informed us SROs will NOT go hands on, nor will they enforce a verbal no trespass for peaceful mask non-compliance without a trespass summons/warrant being issued from a magistrate.
• LCSO/LPD has also advised that SROs will NOT enforce a suspension letter/no trespass without a trespass summons/warrant being issued from a magistrate.
• If you determine that an individual should be trespassed then a school admin representative, in conjunction with S&S Coordinator Rich Thomas (571-420-2428), will proceed to the magistrate to swear out a trespass summons/warrant. School admin will meet Rich Thomas at the Safety & Security office and then proceed to the magistrate, which is located next to our office.
• Trespasser name, address and DOB will be needed to obtain the summons/warrant.
• Once issued by the magistrate, the summons/warrant will be served by law enforcement. This process may take up to 24 hours.
• Reminder: No media is allowed on any campuses during a school day.

As always, threatening or violent behavior should and will be dealt with immediately and without hesitation.

Stay safe!

John Clark I Director of Safety & Security

Loudoun County Public Schools