The Board of Education acknowledges the necessity of preparing a crisis management plan in the event that despite prevention efforts, a crisis should occur. Any disruptive event that threatens safety and security shall be considered a crisis. Crisis situations that could impact the District may or may not occur on school property and include, but are not to be limited to, suicide, death, acts of violence, trauma, natural disaster, and accident.
To reduce the disruptive effects of a crisis, take reasonable steps to ensure pupil and staff safety and minimize property damage, the Superintendent is directed to develop a crisis management plan. Development of the plan shall include input from local emergency agencies, staff members, parents, students, community members and other interested persons. The plan shall include:
Adoption Date: November 10, 2008
Last Revised: January 13, 2014
- Written procedures for taking action in the event of a crisis.
- Written procedures for communicating with local law enforcement agencies, community emergency services, parents, students, and the media in the event of a crisis.
- A plan for crisis management training of all staff.
- Designation of specific management and reporting responsibilities of each staff member during a crisis.
- An outline of aftermath services for staff and students affected by trauma that addresses who will provide such services.
- A crisis intervention checklist to be widely distributed to employees and other appropriate persons for use in the event of a crisis.
| Cross References: | JLCD - First Aid and Emergency Medical Care |
| JLIA - Supervision of Students | |