Advance planning for emergencies and disasters is essential to provide for the safety of
students and staff; it also strengthens the morale of all concerned to know that plans exist
and that students and staff have been trained in carrying out the plans.
The Superintendent will develop and maintain plans that meet the requirements of state
law for preparedness in case of fire, civil emergencies, and natural disasters.
The Superintendent shall develop, in consultation with the school nurse, the school
principal, local safety officials and the school-based safety committee, an Emergency
Medical Response Plan for each school in the district. Each Plan shall include:
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A method establishing a rapid communications system linking all parts of
the school campus, including outdoor facilities, to local Emergency
Medical Services along with protocols to clarify when EMS and other
emergency contacts will be called.
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A determination of EMS response times to any location on the campus.
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A list of relevant contacts with telephone numbers and a protocol
indicating when each person shall be called, including names of experts to
help with post-event support.
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A method to efficiently direct EMS personnel to any location on campus,
including the location of available rescue equipment.
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Safety precautions to prevent injuries in classroom and on the school
campus.
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A method of providing access to training in CPR and first aid for teachers,
athletic coaches, trainers and other school staff which may include CPR
training for High School students; provided that School Committees may
opt out of instruction in CPR pursuant to Section 1 of Chapter, 71.
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In the event the school possesses Automated External Defibrillators
(AEDs), the location of all available AEDs, whether the location is fixed
or portable, and a list of personnel trained in its use.
Plans shall be submitted at least every 3 years by September 1. Plans must be updated in
the case of new construction or other physical changes to the school campus.
Building Principals will meet all requirements for conducting fire drills and Emergency
Response drills to give students practice in moving with orderly dispatch to designated areas under emergency conditions, and the staff practice in carrying out their assigned
responsibilities for building evacuation.