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- 1. UNIONTOWN ELEMENTARY SCHOOLSCHOOL SAFETY PLAN DANIEL J. WHITESIDES APRIL 7, 2009
- 2. Why Do WePlan For Safety? Because our Students And our Staff Should Feel Free To Work And Learn In A Safe School…..
- 3. What Threats DoWe Plan For? Natural Disasters: Tornadoes Earthquakes Flood Intentional Threats: School Intruders Bomb Threats Medical Emergencies Area Emergencies: Building Fire Gas Threat Grain Elevator Accidents Hazardous Materials
- 4. NATURAL DISASTERS: Regularscheduled drills for tornadoes, earthquakes and fires are held school-wide. A three-day supply of food is kept on hand at all times. A safe location has been secured for students and staff in the event of a flood. Teachers are re-trained every year on emergency procedures.
- 5. INTENTIONAL THREATS: Forthe safety of all students, access to the building is limited by electric door locks and monitored by video surveillance. Lock down drills are practiced regularly and procedures are continually updated to provide a better outcome. All students must be signed out by an approved adult prior to leaving campus. All bus, car rider, and walker changes must be submitted in writing. Emergency plans are kept on hand in every room.
- 6. AREA EMERGENCIES: Firedrills are practiced every month. A secure and safe location has been obtained in the event the building must be evacuated. A list of emergency first responders is kept on hand at all times. Evacuation plans are review annually by staff.
- 7. OTHER SAFETY MEASURES:1-866-TIPLINE Student Tip Line Mobile Emergency/First Aid and Information Kit Emergency Radios Anonymous Guidance Referrals Staff Training: Emergency Plan review CPR Training Blood Born Pathogens Training KyCID Training AED (Automated Electric Defibrillator) Training
- 8. STUDENT SAFETY CURRICULUMSecond Steps: A researched based violence prevention program that emphasizes empathy, anger management, and impulse control are taught by our guidance councilor. Gun Safety: A program taught to our 4 th and 5 th grade students by the Department of Fish and Game of Kentucky. Bus Safety: Procedures and drills are taught to all students every year.
- 9. STUDENT SAFETY CURRICULUMStudent Code of Conduct: Distributed and reviewed with all students every year. Red Ribbon Week: A week-long program sponsored by FRYSC to increase drug abuse awareness. KyCID: Plan developed in conjunction with the Kentucky Center for Instructional Discipline is taught to all students every year and implemented in all areas of the building.
- 10. KyCID DATA RESULTS:According to our KyCID data review, our school needs to focus our efforts on improving student behavior in classroom areas.
- 11. KyCID DATA RESULTS:The Same DATA review indicates that our behavior focus needs to be on student interactions with one another and bullying.
- 12. IN CASE OFA SCHOOL EMERGENCY: Listen to WMSK. They will be your first source of information. Do Not call the school. We may need to use the telephone lines for emergency contacts. Do Not rush to school. Please allow emergency responders to have complete access to the school. Wait for your phone call. Our district and school One-Call system will send you information as it becomes available. Do not become a victim. In case of natural disasters ensure that you do not risk your safety.
- 13. WHAT YOU CANDO TO HELP Please help us ensure the safety of all students by reading all Code of Conduct and Student Handbook materials. Do not hesitate to make suggestions that may improve school security or safety. Keep us informed of any suspected threats to the school or the students; always better safe than sorry. Understand that our rules and procedures are intended and enforced for the sole purpose of ensuring the safety of every child.