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CRISIS PROCEDURES
In the event of a crisis the following
procedures are to be followed:
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Staff will be informed of a crisis situation as soon as possible through a
staff meeting, memo, email, telephone or in person.
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If a staff member is the first person
who becomes aware of an impending danger or crisis, the administrator
and/or office staff should be notified immediately.
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Staff will be instructed
to follow detailed information found in the
Teacher Crisis Management Quick Reference Guide
or will be given
specific verbal instructions by an administrator.
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If the crisis threatens the safety of
the students
and staff, the administrator will direct the staff to take appropriate
measures, such as shelter-in-place, lock down, evacuation, or
reverse-evacuation.
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Teachers should carry
the student roll with them when evacuating the building.
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If injuries
are sustained, staff will secure assistance from the school nurse until
emergency personnel arrive; if the school nurse is not available, staff
should call 9-1-1.
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The campus administrator
will:
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Call 9-1-1 in the event of an
imminent danger, e.g., hostile person, credible bomb threat, hostage
situation, etc.
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Notify the Security Department, at
(972) 261-5134, and the SRO.
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Request assistance from the CARE
Team, if needed.
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The
Director of Security and Operations will inform the Campus Operations
Director, Public Information Director, Superintendent, and other members
of the central administration, as needed.
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The Superintendent may gather designated
central administrators in the Emergency Operation Center during a major
crisis.
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Teachers will discuss
the crisis with the students according to instructions given by the
administrator.
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Students who need
additional counseling may be sent to the CARE room or to a counselor.
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News media will not be
allowed to interview or film students or staff during or following a
school crisis. Additional news media guidelines may be found in the
administrator's
Crisis Management Handbook.
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Students may be released
to their parents or guardians according to the school procedures.
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All
staff members are responsible for being knowledgeable about and following
their campus crisis plan.
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More detailed
information may be found in the administrator's
Crisis Management Handbook.
II.
Suicide Operational Procedures
All suicide threats will be taken seriously
and suicidal students will be taken to the school counselor for crisis
counseling and assessment according to the Suicide Prevention Operational
Procedures (See Suicide Operational
Procedures).
III.
Teacher Crisis Management Quick Reference Guide
Teachers are responsible for the
information found in the Teacher Crisis Management Quick Reference
Guide. The handy flip chart may be obtained from the administrator. A
copy should be kept and posted in every classroom.
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