Monmouth County Vocational School District. Biotechnology High School CRISIS MANAGEMENT PLAN

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1 Crisis Management Monmouth County Vocational School District Biotechnology High School CRISIS MANAGEMENT PLAN September

2 Crisis Management Table of Contents (page 1of 2) District Overview 4 Immediate Priorities 5 Common Emergency Procedures 6 Fire Lockdown Evacuate Procedures for Specific Crises (Alphabetical Order) Abuse, suspected 7 Assault on Student or Staff 7 Bomb Threat and Harassing Calls 8 Bomb Suspected 9 Chemical, Biological Exposure Confrontational Person 9-10 Death Off Campus 10 Death On Campus 11 Dismissal of Students, Emergency Drug Overdose/Poisoning Earthquake 13 Electrical Malfunction 13 Explosion Fallen Aircraft 14 Fighting or Riot Field Trip Incident 15 Fire 16 Gas Leak 17 Hazardous Material Accident Hostage Situation 18 Intruder 19 Mail Handling, Guidelines Missing Student 20 Rape/Suspected Rape 21 Severe Weather Shooting Incident 22 Suicide, Threatened Suicide, Actualized

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4 District Overview Crisis Management Monmouth County Vocational School District recognizes the existence of the possibility of crisis resulting from fire, natural causes, or acts of school violence. To better prepare for such tragic events, it is necessary to develop a school plan in cooperation with the local emergency management personnel so that the school's emergency operation and crisis management plan may be carried out with the greatest possible speed and safety. In addition to written procedures, training, and instruction, we acknowledge that the administration and staff's proactive actions and sound judgment are a part of safety management. Mission: To prevent and minimize loss of life and property within its jurisdiction from any type of disaster; to provide the capability and the necessary procedures by which the local school officials can protect the faculty and students in any type of disaster. Crisis Management Planning: A Uniform Memorandum of Agreement between the local educational agency and law enforcement personnel has been developed. Using ongoing dialogue among stakeholders and scheduled training drills will reinforce and improve crisis management procedures. Floor plans have been provided to the Freehold Twp. police dept. and there is an agreement with the Career Center to provide shelter for our students in the event of a prolonged building evacuation. 4

5 Immediate Priorities Crisis Management 1. Provide for the immediate safety of the students. The building principal or designee makes the determination regarding how to best ensure the safety of students. Steps that should be considered include: a. Contacting emergency services as quickly as possible. b. Locking down or evacuating the building, or moving students as deemed necessary to ensure their safety. 2. Once the students are out of immediate danger. a. Inform the superintendent. b. The superintendent or building principal assembles the crisis team to respond to the situation. c. The team determines and implements the process that best provides for the ongoing welfare of the students. d. The building principal or designee decides about scheduling changes. After consultation with the Superintendent, a determination will be made whether to maintain normal schedules or set aside regular scheduling in an all-out effort to deal with the crisis. 3. Follow up a. The team helps the principal assess the level of the crisis to help and plan for follow up as needed. (see Appendix) b. The team evaluates the response to discern whether or not changes need to be made prior to a future crisis or emergency. 5

6 Crisis Management COMMON EMERGENCY PROCEDURES This is the BTHS Emergency Response, for use in situations in which our safety is threatened. The plan specifically addresses three types of response: A. Fire Drill* is the first type of emergency response and is practiced twice a month B. Lock Down- for use in situations when it is determined that we would be safest locking our students and ourselves in our building/classroom (example: hostage situation, attack by person/persons bearing arms) and is practiced twice a year. C. Evacuation- For use in situations when it is determined that the students/faculty should be evacuated as soon as the situation is deemed safe (example bomb threat, gas leak), and is practiced twice a year. STAFF RESPONSE GUIDELINES FIRE/FIRE ALARM EVACUATE 1. Give directions, follow last student from classroom. 2. Take pen, attendance & grade book 3. Lights off & door closed 4. Students will report to the parking lot in front of the building and line up (by homeroom, alphabetically by HR teacher last name and by grade level). 5. Take attendance. Know who is present and who is absent. If there is someone missing let the Principal or his/her designee know. 6. Remain in assigned area until advised by principal 7. No student to be released to bathroom or locker 8. All unassigned teacher/staff must exit the building and report to the gathering area. Lockdown during Lunch: Evacuate to CC out door opposite problem or to the closest of the locations below: Cafeteria MC Boys Locker Room Experiment Room Faculty from FDR to Cafeteria or Nurse s Office. One faculty member should get a student headcount in each location. LOCK DOWN (triggered by Announcement, Lockdown) 1. Lock door 2. Move all students away from glass and doors*. 3. Take attendance; know who is present and who is absent. 4. NO USE OF RADIO, TV, CELL PHONES OR WALKIE-TALKIES. 5. Listen for directives but do not call Main Office, except to provide essential information. 6. If instructed to move, follow directions 7. Unassigned staff, clear hallways, and join an occupied class. *Rooms: 202, 206, 208, 212,214, 218, ,228, 232, 219, 223 Students on floor under screen on wall near office. Rooms: 205, 207 Students in offices. Science labs: Students in prep rooms Fitness /Media Center: Students in Boy s Locker Room in Fit Lab and on floor under screen in Media Center. Students in unassigned areas when a lockdown is called should report to the nearest staffed room. Health Office: Students by cot. EVACUATION (triggered by Announcement, ( Building Evacuation ) 1. Give directions, follow last student from classroom. 2. Take pen, attendance & grade book 3. Leave lights on, close and lock door. 4. NO USE OF RADIO, TV, CELL PHONES OR WALKIE-TALKIES. 5. Walk quickly to the front of the Career Center. Take the shortest route and the back of the building, away from the building is preferred. Once there, line up as per fire drill. 6. A Guidance Counselor and the Nurse will each attempt to bring the crisis bag and a Guidance Counselor will bring two Walkie/Talkies. 7. Take attendance. 8. Teresa Siter will compile a list of missing students, Kristen Faust will compile a list of missing faculty. This information will be relayed to the Principal by Walkie/Talkie or cell phone ASAP. Jimmy Alvarez will serve as runner if information systems are not working. 9. Remain at Career Center until advised by principal 6

7 Crisis Management Procedural Responses to Crises (alphabetical order) Abuse, Suspected or Reported 1. Principal will notify appropriate district administrator 2. Support teacher or councilor who reports incident to DYFS 3. Ensure ongoing cooperation with DYFS 4. Complete incident report The teacher should follow these guidelines: 1. Inform the school principal of the report. 2. Report abuse or suspected abuse to the Division of Youth and Family Services (DYFS). DYFS phone #: Notify nurse to document the appearance of the victim Assault on Student 1. Gather name(s) of suspect(s) and witnesses 2. Isolate the suspect(s) 3. Victim and suspect statements taken separately 4. Notify police 5. Principal makes sure a written account of the incident is completed and district administration is notified The teacher should follow these guidelines: 1. Notify Principal 2. Refer to school nurse or call 911 if medical treatment is required 7

8 Recipient of call should follow these guidelines: Bomb Threats and Harassing Calls Crisis Management 1. A New Jersey State Police Bomb Threat Check List must be completed by the school employee who takes a bomb threat call (Form A). 2. A written bomb threat should be placed into a folder or envelope and should be handled as little as possible. If possible, plastic gloves should be used to preserve fingerprints. 3. Keep the caller on the line as long as possible and will alert a third party, who will attempt to have the call traced through the telephone company. Check building pay phones to see if call could be coming from within the building to alert the police/fire department. 2. Notify he Superintendent's office. 3. Notify the administration of any adjacent educational facility. 4. Make determination re. evacuation. If the building is evacuated: a. The evacuation shall remain in effect until a search is completed and it has been determined by the authorities that there is no further threat to the safety of students and teachers. b. In the event of inclement weather, students will be relocated to the Career Center. c. The superintendent's office will be responsible for public relations comments or statements to the press. School officials will not comment on law enforcement and/or school activities related to a bomb threat/school evacuation procedures. Teachers are to follow these guidelines, if the building is evacuated: 1. Conduct a quick survey of the room and storage areas to see if they can note anything suspicious or out of place. If anything is detected, teacher is to secure the area and notify the office. NO RADIO DEVICES ARE TO BE USED. DO NOT TOUCH a strange or suspicious object. 2. Open several classroom windows (unless something near a window looks suspicious) and leave class doors open as they exit with their class. Lights are to be left as they were (either on or off). 3. Teachers are to move the class using the fire drill procedure. Teachers are to take attendance before they exit and again outside the school or at an evacuation site. (Teachers are to bring grade/record books). 8

9 Crisis Management Bomb Suspected 1. Call Initiate evacuation of the school by a signal. 3. Notify the superintendent. 4. Notify the administration of the nearby school. 5. Ready the crisis/first aid kit. The teacher should follow these guidelines: 1. Teachers are to conduct a quick survey of the room and storage areas to see if they can note anything suspicious or out of place. If anything is detected, teacher is to secure the area and notify the office. If a suspicious object/device is located: do not touch it - Beware of secondary devices and possible booby traps 2. Usher the students out of the building according to the individual school's fire escape plan. Leave through the nearest accessible door if the planned route is inaccessible. 3. Call the roll to be sure all students have exited safely; notify the administration immediately if a student appears to be missing. 4. The administrator will report the location and description of any suspicious or unfamiliar object immediately to officials of the local police/fire department. 5. No one will return to the area until it is declared safe for re-entry by officials. Biological or Chemical Exposure Suspected Possible symptoms of a biological threat may include multiple people with: 1. A temperature of more than 100 degrees 2. nausea and vomiting, stomach ache, diarrhea 3. pale or flushed face, headache, cough 4. earache, thick discharge from nose, sore throat, rash or infection of the skin, red or pink eyes, loss of appetite, loss of energy or decreases in activity. Possible symptoms of a chemical threat may include: 1. Many people suffering from watery eyes, twitching, choking, having trouble breathing or losing coordination. 2. Many sick or dead birds, fish or small animals are also cause for suspicion. 9

10 1. Conduct fact finding 2. Make determination regarding evacuation of the building 3. Notify local health officials if deemed necessary 4. Contact school district administration The teacher will follow the guidelines below: Crisis Management 1. Move students away from the spill or threat; advise students to protect nose, mouth, eyes, and cuts of skin with layers of fabric. 2. Contact main office and await instructions. 3. Wash any body part that came in contact with contaminant with soap and water frequently. Confrontational Person 1. Principal will notify police Principal will contact school district administration The teacher should follow these guidelines: 1. Don t argue 2. Offer to help the situation 3. Show interest and be a good listener 4. Attempt to defuse the situation 5. Request to continue conversation in an appropriate location away from students and notify the Principal of the location Death of a Student or Faculty Member off Campus 1. Determine the level of crisis response (see appendix II B) 2. Follow steps for appropriate level of response. 3. The principal will obtain information from the family and ask their permission to share it with the students, faculty, and staff. The principal will inquire whether there are any objections to students, faculty, and staff members attending the funeral. If appropriate students, faculty, and staff will be given information about the funeral provided the family has granted permission. 10

11 Crisis Management Death on Campus The first adult on scene will follow these guidelines (delegate specific activities to specific persons known to be responsible): 1. Secure area (call for help and delegate to responsible persons in the immediate vicinity). 2. Call 911 (ambulance and police) 3. Move any students away from immediate area 4. Contact Principal 5. Contact school nurse 6. Remove extraneous personnel from the area 7. Separate witnesses until police arrive 8. Lock down building and hold classes 9. DO NOT CONDUCT INTERVIEWS WITH WITNESSES 1. Contact district administration 2. Principal to contact parents at appropriate time if given permission by law enforcement or district administration 3. Complete incident report 4. Send a letter home with students briefly explaining what happened and support available at school 5. Implement Level III crisis plan (see appendix II B) Dismissal of Students: Emergency Students will be sent home under the following conditions: 1. The parent makes a request. 2. The superintendent authorizes the decision 3. The students sending district announces it is closing. Students will be kept at school under the following conditions: 1. Students cannot be cared for at any other place, and school is safest shelter. 11

12 Crisis Management 2. There is not adequate time to send students home. 3. The students cannot be transported home. Permissible modes for transporting students home: 1. Student s sending district school bus 2. Personal transportation, with parental approval 3. Parents pick up students. Transportation of students to alternative shelter: 1. Walking 1. Only dismiss students once their sending district has notified the school that they are closing. 2. Tell students and bus drivers to check that everyone is accounted for before pulling away. 3. Get verbal permission from a parent before letting a student drive home 4. Have students who are driving home, sign out and call the school on safe arrival back home. Teachers will follow these guidelines: 1. Release students as their sending district is arrived. 2. Confirm with office if a student s sending district is in question 3. Release a student to drive home only when the office confirms that parental permission has been granted. Drug Overdose/Poisoning The first on scene will follow the guidelines below: 1. Contact nurse, Principal, and poison control if substance is known or potentially poisonous 2. Designate staff member to check school medical file 3. Notify EMS, if appropriate 1. Notify parents 2. Notify district administration 12

13 3. Notify police if illegal substances are suspected Crisis Management 4. Follow district policy regarding suspicion of student under the influence Earthquake Drill Procedures Earthquake instructions: The earthquake alarm signal will be announced over the intercom system or by using a bullhorn if electrical power is not available. During an earthquake drill, the following procedures should be followed: 1. If indoors, take cover under a desk, table, or bench against an inside wall or wood framed doorway, and hold on. 2. Stay away from glass, windows, outside doors or walls, and anything that could fall, such as lighting, furniture, or fixtures. 3. If outdoors, stay there. Move away from buildings, streetlights, or utility wires. 4. The greatest danger is from falling debris. Get to open areas. 5. Above all, stay calm. Electrical Malfunction 1. Principal will contact building custodian and place a call to the local electric company with concerns/inquiries. Electric Co. phone # Principal will notify teachers to hold classes until further notice 3. Vice principal will accompany custodian to locate the problem and report findings to Principal 4. Call 911 if concerned about a fire or safety hazard 5. Principal will contact district administration and advise of situation and any assistance needed 6. Complete incident report Explosion 1. Call 911 immediately. 2. Call the superintendent. 3. Evacuate the building immediately. 4. The principal or designee will notify emergency personnel and direct them to the site of the explosion to care for the injured. 13

14 5. The principal will notify the administration of the nearby school. 6. Ready the crisis/first aid kit. The teachers will follow these guidelines: Crisis Management 1. The teacher will instruct students to move from the site immediately. 2. The entire school will be evacuated according to available exits. 3. Avoid sharp or falling objects. 4. Teachers are to take attendance and inform the principal/designee of any students missing. 5. Eye wash kit and recommended first aid supplies will be brought to evacuation area. 6. Teachers are to provide emergency first aid until medical assistance arrives. Fallen Aircraft In case of a fallen aircraft fall, the minimum safe distance from the site is 440 yards in case of an explosion. 1. Call 911 immediately. 2. Call the superintendent. 3. Evacuate the building if necessary. 4. The principal will notify the administration of the nearby school. The teachers will follow these guidelines: 1. Keep all students away from the fallen aircraft. 2. Evacuate the building when instructed. Follow the same procedure as for a fire drill. 3. Notify the principal/designee if any students are missing. 4. Render any first aid if possible. Fighting or Riot Fight in progress: The teacher (or principal) should follow these guidelines: 1. Send a reliable student to the office to summon assistance. 2. Speak loudly and let everyone know that the behavior should stop immediately. 3. Obtain help from other teachers if at all possible. 14

15 Crisis Management 4. If students are starting to gather, call out to any of the students whose names are known and start giving orders. Attempt to get students away from the commotion as quickly as possible. 5. Call out the names of the involved students (if known) and let them know they have been identified. 6. For the safety of all students, get additional help from law enforcement personnel if confronted with a serious fight, especially one that involves weapons; do not try to be a hero. 7. Attempt to separate the involved students by speaking to them in an assertive tone of voice. Consider the age and/or size of the students, as well as personal safety, before stepping between/among those involved in an altercation. If successful in separating the students, try to avoid using further confrontational behavior. Do not point at the students, make accusations, or corner them with their backs against the wall. 8. Remember that no one can "cool down" instantly; give the students time to talk in a calm setting and gradually change the climate of the situation. Handling a Riot or Disturbance Resulting From Fight 1. Teachers and staff are to be sensitive to the emotional climate of the school and report any threats, comments, or discussions of an impending disturbance or fight. Staff should attempt to defuse any tensions in a proactive manner to prevent the eruption of problems. 2. The principal will notify law enforcement officer of the disturbance or the potential for a disturbance. 3. The law enforcement officer will evaluate and call for any necessary resources such as back-up help, emergency medical help, etc. 4. The principal in consultation with the superintendent will activate needed emergency plans. 15

16 Field Trip Incident Crisis Management 1. Principal will contact district administration and provide update and actions being taken 2. Principal will contact parents with update and actions being taken. 3. Ensure that incident report goes to main office The teacher should follow these guidelines: 1. Attend to any medical needs of there are injuries or complaints of pain. Call 911 if appropriate 2. Contact Principal with update and actions being taken 3. Complete incident report Fire The principal will post an emergency evacuation plan for each classroom. Two planned fire drills will be conducted each month. Follow the steps listed on the Faculty Response Guidelines. The principal or designee will execute the following plan: 1. Call the Fire Department, 911, immediately. 2. Evacuate the school immediately. 3. Notify the superintendent. 4. The principal will notify the administration of the nearby school. 5. Ready the Emergency Supply Kit. The teacher should follow these guidelines: 1. Close all windows and doors and turn out the lights. 2. Usher the students out of the building according to the school's fire escape plan. Leave through the nearest accessible door if the planned route is inaccessible. Remind students to be silent so they can hear directions. 3. The teacher should take the record and grade book. Call the roll to be sure all students have exited safely; notify the administration immediately if a student is missing. 4. Remain well clear of the building (at least 300 feet) and upwind of any heat, smoke, fumes, and/or ash. 5. Return to the building when directed to do so by the building administrator. 16

17 Crisis Management Gas Leak The principal or designee will execute the following plan: 1. DO NOT ACTIVATE FIRE ALARM SYSTEM OR ANY OTHER ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT 2. Notify custodian 3. Building evacuation takes place via oral communication, using the standard fire alarm procedure taking Emergency Supply Box 4. Call Evacuation should be to a safe distance from the building 6. Principal and head custodian available with floor plans and location of leak, it known, to fire department upon arrival 7. Notify district administration The teacher will execute the following plan: 1. Usher the students out of the building according to the school's fire escape plan. 2. The teacher should take the record and grade book. Call the roll to be sure all students have exited safely; notify the administration immediately if a student is missing. 3. Remain well clear of the building (at least 300 feet). Return to the building when directed to do so by the building administrator. Hazardous Material Accident 1. Principal will evacuate building using standard fire emergency procedure, bypassing affected area 2. Call 911 as evacuation is taking place. Describe condition and type of hazardous material if known 3. Principal should have the following available to the fire department upon their arrival: a. Person/s knowing the location and type of hazardous material b. Knowledge and location of anyone remaining in the building c. Head custodian 17

18 d. Floor plans and internal systems information e. Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) Crisis Management 4. Principal will notify district administration and report status and steps being taken 5. In the event a person comes in direct contact with suspected hazardous material, a. follow safety precautions posted onsite or listed on container, b. call the hospital emergency room , or poison control Complete incident report The teacher should follow these guidelines: 1. Notify Principal 2. Follow safety precautions posted onsite or listed on container, 3. Complete incident report Hostage Situation The principal/designee or office will be responsible for the following: 1. Immediately notify law enforcement and the superintendent. 2. Move other students and teachers completely away from those who are in the hostage situation. 3. Keep everyone as calm as possible. 4. Follow directives of law enforcement 5. Notify the administration of the Career Center. The teacher should attempt to follow these guidelines: 1. Stay calm. 2. Don't be a hero. 3. Follow instructions of captor. 4. Cooperate; be friendly if possible; don't argue with or antagonize captor or other hostages. 5. Inform captors of medical or other needs. 6. Be prepared to wait; elapsed time is a good sign. 7. Don't try to escape; don't try to resolve situation by force. 8. Be observant and remember everything that is seen or heard. 9. If a rescue takes place, lie on the floor and await instructions from rescuers. 18

19 Crisis Management Intruder or Individual With Deadly Weapon 1. Initiate Emergency Lockdown Procedure 2. Notify law enforcement and superintendent immediately. 3. Identify the student or gunman (if known), the student or gunman's location, and the type and location of the weapon. 4. Notify district administration The teacher should follow these guidelines: Follow Emergency Lockdown Procedures. 2. Avoid confronting the student or gunman. 3. If any student or staff member is injured, provide first aid for victim(s) until EMS is on the scene. Be careful not to make alterations to surroundings, since it will be investigated later as a crime scene. Clear uninjured students to an area of safety. Mail Handling (when contamination is suspected) The risk of contracting any disease from an envelope is extremely low. General awareness of one s surroundings and suspicious mail is appropriate. What Types of Letters May be Suspect: 1. Any letter or package with oily stains. 2. Envelopes that are lopsided, rigid, bulky, discolored, unusually light, or have a strange odor. 3. Envelopes with no return address. 6. Unexpected envelopes from foreign countries. 7. No postage or non-cancelled postage. 6. Improper spelling of common names, titles, or places. General Precautions: 1. Common sense and care should be used in inspecting and opening mail or packages. 2. Examine unopened envelopes for foreign bodies or powder. 3. Do not open letters and packages with your hands use a letter opener. 19

20 Crisis Management 4. Open letters and packages with a minimum of movement to avoid spilling any contents. 5. If you have open cuts or skin lesions on your hands, disposable latex gloves may be appropriate. 6. Wash your hands with soap and warm water after handling mail. For Suspect Envelopes: 1. Do not open the envelope or package. 2. Leave it and evacuate and secure the room. 3. Notify authorities. For Letters/Packages That Are Opened and Contain Suspicious Material: 1. Do not panic. Anthrax can cause skin infection, gastrointestinal infection, or pulmonary infection. To do so, it must be rubbed into abraded skin, swallowed or inhaled as a fine, aerosolized mist. 2. Do not shake or empty the envelope. 3. Secure the area and isolate the specific area so that no one disturbs the item. 4. Notify the authorities. 5. Wash your hands with warm water and soap for one minute. 6. If clothing is contaminated, don t brush vigorously. 7. If possible, shut down the building HVAC system. 8. Do not allow anyone to leave the area that might have touched the envelope Missing Student 1. Conduct fact finding 2. Enlist assistance in searching premises 3. Notify parents 4. Notify district administration 5. Notify police 6. Be sure incident report is completed 7. Conduct appropriate follow up in concert with central office administration The teacher should follow these guidelines: 1. Notify the principal anytime a student s whereabouts is in question 20

21 Crisis Management Rape/Suspected Rape 1. Contact the police department Get permission from police if the school is to contact parents Notify district administration 3. Principal will assure a written account of the school s actions are on file The nurse should follow these guidelines: 1. Get the victim to a private office free from any disruptions 2. Do not leave the victim alone 3. Notify the principal 4. Do not attempt to interview the victim; however make note of any statements made by the victim 5. Do not allow victim to wash or remove any items of clothing Severe Weather In the event of a severe weather warning or watch, the local Civil Defense Director will notify the superintendent of schools. A "severe weather watch" means to be aware of the situation, whereas a "severe weather warning" means to take immediate action. Tornado/Hurricane/Northeaster 1. Notify the staff of the severe weather warning. 2. Follow updates on local radio 94.3 or Make contact with District Administration 4. If appropriate, dismiss students in accordance with emergency dismissal policy. The teachers will follow these guidelines: 1. Close windows if possible (In severe low pressure, such as a hurricane or tornado, it is advisable to leave a window or door ajar on the opposite side of the building - thus eliminating the low pressure that could cause the building to expand and explode). 2. Instruct students to move to protected areas of the halls and sit on the floor with heads down. 3. Call roll to verify all students are present. 21

22 4. Wait for further directions from emergency personnel. Crisis Management 5. If appropriate, teachers will be instructed by the principal to dismiss the students according to the emergency dismissal plan. Shooting Incident 1. Implement lock down according to prearranged code 2. Notify police 3. Notify district administration discuss how to handle the media 4. Designate person in main office to monitor intercom system 5. Wait for police do not go through the building to assess the situation 6. Allow police to handle the situation The teacher should follow these guidelines: 1. follow instructions for lockdown procedure Suicide The school community should do everything possible to prevent this most tragic form of death. Part of prevention is early detection of students who appear to be severely troubled. Improvement of each student's self-esteem and self-worth is achieved through character building programs and peer mediation and conflict resolution initiatives may prevent suicide thoughts. Counselors, teachers, support staff, custodians, maintenance staff must report any suicidal statements written or spoken that they may witness or find. Threatened or Attempted: 1. If a person is in immediate danger, notify Principal and police (response without sirens) 2. Talk calmly with the person until appropriate personnel arrive, then defer to their judgment as to a course of action 3. Notify district administration 4. Be sure incident report is completed The teacher will follow these guidelines: 22

23 Actualized: 1. Do not leave the student alone 2. Call principal immediately 3. Stay with student until help arrives If on campus, follow Death of Student procedure Crisis Management If off of school campus, initiate Level III of the Crisis Management Plan; Contact family of the deceased immediately and offer support from the faculty and staff; School will not be dismissed; Students will be not be encouraged to memorialize or attend the funeral during school hours. The teacher should follow these guidelines: 1. Emphasize prevention measures; 2. If on campus, follow Death of Student procedure 3. If off of school campus, participate in Level III of the Crisis Management Plan; Weapons Found On School Property: A. Do not handle unless necessary, then use gloves or other method of indirect touch B. Have staff member stay with the weapon C. Notify police D. Keep weapon from public view E. Close off student traffic from the area of the weapon F. Notify district administration G. Complete incident report Suspected On Student A. Do not put anyone in harm s way B. Consider: type of weapon, age of suspect, mental state of suspect, victim risk factor, past history of suspect (if known), suspected location of weapon (on person or elsewhere) C. Notify police (response without sirens) 23

24 Crisis Management D. Do not attempt to stop suspect if flight from building is attempted E. Attempt, in non-confrontational way, to get suspect to private office or near an exit F. Avoid confrontation G. Do not allow student access to backpack without first checking contents H. Defer to police upon their arrival I. Notify district administration discuss handling media, if necessary J. Complete incident report 24