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WACO INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT
CAMPUS CRISIS MANAGEMENT PLAN 

 

INTRODUCTION

The goal of the District is to insure for the safety of the staff and students by

·         providing information for the development of a campus crisis management plan.

·         insuring that each campus has appointed a crisis management team that conducts crisis related training and drills throughout the school year.

·         providing quick reference material that can be used by those charged with the safety of our students and staff so that proper action taken during any emergency.

·         insuring that all of the District’s staff on its campuses are aware of the plans that are in place designed to make the District responsive in any emergency situation.

 

An emergency is an unexpected or unpredictable event that can take many forms. This crisis management plan will discuss five types of emergencies. These are:

  • Medical Emergency

This type of emergency can be either minor (non-life threatening) or major (life threatening).

  • Non-Facility Emergency

This type of emergency is an emergency that has nothing to do with the operational status of the campus. Examples of a non-facility emergency would be a bomb threat of a drive by shooting.

  • Facility Emergency

This emergency occurs from a breakdown of a system or a procedure on the campus. Examples of a facility emergency would be a gas leak or an accidental chemical spill.

  • Weather Related Emergency

These are emergencies caused by such acts of nature as tornados, violent storms, or flooding.

  • Terrorism Related Emergency

These are emergencies that are caused through the acts or terrorists such as biological or chemical attacks.


 

 

SECTION   1:  CONTACT PHONE NUMBERS  (DISTRICT –  Dale Caffey  -755-9455/666-5053 /  (CAMPUS –  Ed Love - 776-1150 – EX 805)

 

 

CAMPUS NOTIFICATION NUMBERS

 NAME                                          PHONE   776-1150

 

PRINCIPAL: Dr. H. T. Sanchez EXT.818

 

ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL: Ed Love EXT 805

 

ASSISTANT PRINCIPALS: Felix Glass, Henri Lewis, and Lisa Saxenian

 

SECRETARY: Cheryl Long EXT. 814

 

HEAD CUSTODIAN: Tommy Trotter EXT. 829

 

FOOD OPERATIONS MANAGER: Dora Montgomery EXT. 831

 

CRISIS TEAM MEMBERS:

Dr. H. T. Sanchez

Henri Lewis

Felix Glass

Lisa Saxenian

Tabitha Sanders

Scott Stulir

Ed Love

Tom Price

Tommy Trotter

Cheryl Long

Holly Eades

Cynthia Courtney

Martha Williams

Jo Garner

Christy Vasser

Officer  Hamilton

Officer Freeman

Officer Pena

Sam Price

Johnny Tusa

Chris Leonard

Dora Montgomery

David Hamilton

Earl Farley

Greg Vaughn

Cameron Akin

Charlotte Lowe

Florence Scattergood

Elverna Williams

Keith Willis

James Wilson

Beverly Johnson

Brenda Mullins

Shirley Strong

Albert Graser

Angela Taylor

Jeff Dunner

Jennifer Stremme

James Lewis

Charles Jackson

Yolanda Olivarez

Donald Harris

Kevin Compton

Brendon Smith

Tammy Huggins

Myra Dickey

Stacy Felkner

Roshella Richardson

 

SECTION   2:       CAMPUS MAP   /   CAMPUS EMERGENCY SHUTOFFS

SECTION  3:      MEDICAL EMERGENCIES

 

 

Medical Emergencies

Medical emergencies are classified as Minor and Major.

 

Minor Medical Emergencies

This type of emergency is non life threatening. The actions required for this emergency are:

  • Administer first aid by the school nurse
  • Follow emergency procedures as indicated by type of incident
  • Inform parent or guardian
  • Fill out student/personnel accident report
  • Notify Administration

 

Major Medical Emergencies

This type of emergency can be life threatening. The actions required for this emergency are:

  • Apply first aid and life sustaining techniques utilizing the school nurse and other trained staff
  • Call 911; notify the WISDPD, and the Public Information Officer. The Public Information Officer will notify Administration
  • Call the parent or guardian immediately or if the parent or guardian cannot be located use the contact information provided on the student registration card
  • Fill out the student / personnel accident report
  • If the student is transported to the Hospital, a school staff member familiar with the facts of the incident should accompany the student and remain at the Hospital until the parents or guardians arrive
  • If the student has medical information at the school which would be of importance in the treatment of the student, a staff member should either give this information to the ambulance attendants or bring this information and provide it to the medical personnel at the Hospital
  • Notification of the Risk Manager

 

SECTION   4     :           NON-FACILITY EMERGENCY

 

A.  BUS / VEHICLE ACCIDENTS

 

For the purpose of the crisis plan, there are two types of accidents that can occur while students, staff and/or volunteers are involved in accidents on buses or in private vehicles. One type is when the students are being transported to or are driving to or from school in school buses or private vehicles. The other type is when students, staff and/or volunteers are on a school related trip in school buses or in private vehicles. The manner in which these are to be handled is as follows.

 

TO AND FROM SCHOOL

 

This type of emergency occurs while the student is either coming to school or has left school after the completion of the school day. Typically the only way that campus administration will be notified about the incident is if an individual informs a staff member that an accident has occurred. The actions required are:

  • Notify 911 to insure that the incident has been reported
  • Notify the WISDPD so that information may be obtained for the campus and Administration
  • If the incident just occurred close to the campus and the school nurse is available, medical assistance should be provided until an ambulance or a guardian arrives
  • A staff member should go to the scene to offer any assistance that may be asked
  • Depending on the age of the student, if no parent or guardian is at the scene, a staff member should go to the Hospital with the student

 

BUS AND AUTO ACCIDENTS ON TRIPS AWAY FROM SCHOOL

 

The actions required for this type of emergency are:

  • Staff member in charge of the trip will assume command if able. The staff member in charge will carry a cell phone for any emergency communication that becomes necessary.
  • Emergency services will be notified using 911
  • Emergency first aid will be provided by knowledgeable individuals if needed
  • WISDPD Chief and the Public Information Officer will be notified and go to the scene
  • WISDPD Chief will notify Administration as well as the Director of Transportation
  • The staff member in charge will make a list of any individual injured as well as the extent of the injury and will also prepare a short summary of the facts for the Public Information Officer
  • An incident command center will be set up by the Chief and the Public Information Officer if the situation warrants it
  • The Chief and the Public Information Officer will assume responsibility of keeping Administration informed

 
  • The Principal of the school involved will activate the school’s crisis team if the situation warrants it
  • Depending on the situation, the WISDPD or the campus administrators will fill out student/personnel accident reports
  • The WISDPD Chief will notify the Risk Manager

 

B.  ARMED STUDENT, SUSPECT OR HOSTAGE

 

This section will cover a student or suspect that is either armed or believed to be armed as well as an individual who enters a building or a classroom with the possible intention of taking hostages or inflicting death or injury.

 

ARMED INDIVIDUAL ON SCHOOL GROUNDS (WEAPON SEEN)

The following guidelines are to be followed if an individual is has a weapon on school premises:

  • Individual making the observation will communicate the information immediately to the campus office. As much detail as possible as to the description and the location of the suspect is to be provided to the person in the campus office receiving the call.
  • The office staff will immediately coordinate to send a predetermined signal to the school staff to go into a lockdown, a shelter in place or an evacuation (terms to be explained in Section 6)
  • The WISDPD will be notified and will keep an open line with the school individual reporting the incident and coordinate assistance with local law enforcement
  • Remain calm and try to isolate the individual using locked doors or other means
  • Urge the students to remain calm
  • If a staff member comes into contact with the individual, keep a safe distance and try to negotiate with the individual, if it seems appropriate
  • Do not approach the individual nor do not attempt to confiscate the weapon
  • If the individual comes into your class and permits you to do so, evacuate quietly taking your class roster with you
  • When officers arrive on the scene, follow their directions

 

SUSPECTED ARMED INDIVIDUAL ON SCHOOL GROUNDS

An individual may come onto the school grounds that staff feels may be armed. If the individual is a non student, do the following:

  • Call the WISDPD immediately. If possible have an individual that is out of sight of the individual suspected of having the weapon stay on the phone with the WISDPD dispatcher giving the dispatcher as much information as possible.
  • If the individual is on the grounds and has not gained access to the building, have staff lock all doors.
  • Have a prearranged signal for the doors to all classrooms to be locked and for students in the classrooms to stay away from the windows.
  • When the first officer arrives on the scene, follow directions.

If a student is suspected of having a weapon, follow these steps:

  • Have an administrator, accompanied by a police officer; bring the student out of the classroom with all his/her belongings.

 
  • The police officer will conduct a safety frisk of the student and his/her belongings as soon as it is safe to do so.
  • If a weapon is found, the police officer will make an arrest and remove the student from campus.
  • The WISDPD will notify Administration and the Public Information Officer of what transpired.
  • Notify the parents or guardian of the situation.

 

 

ARMED INDIVIDUAL TAKING HOSTAGES

If an armed individual comes into your class or office with the intention of taking hostages, the following is advised:

  • As soon as practical, notify the campus administration of the situation by whatever means that is feasible. Never endanger yourself or the students in the process.
  • Do not approach the person with the intent of confiscating the weapon. This has a strong possibility of escalating the situation.
  • Ask the person if you can remove the students
  • If removal is allowed take an attendance sheet or a grade book.
  • Ask the person to stop what he/she is doing
  • Ask in a calm voice ‘what is wrong?’ or ‘what do you want?’
  • When the police arrive, do what they advise.
  • Understand that violence is time-lined. If you can delay long enough, it might subside
  • Calm the class. A sudden aggressive move towards the hostage taker might provoke violence.

 

 

C.       BOMB THREAT / DEVICE FOUND

 

BOMB THREAT RECEIVED

The overwhelming number of bomb threats are bogus. However it is best to err on the side of caution. To effectively handle a bomb threat, all pertinent information must be solicited. The more information that is received, the more effectively the WISDPD can access the validity of the call and to determine what action to recommend to the Principal of the campus that is the subject of the threat. The person who receives the call should attempt to learn the following:

  • When is the bomb set to go off?
  • What is the explosive?
  • What does it look like?
  • Where in the building is it?
  • Did you place the bomb?
  • What does the voice sound like(man, woman, child, accent, any strange characteristics)?
  • Were there identifiable sounds in the background?
  • What was the exact wording of the threat?

 

Action to be taken:

  • Campus personnel notify the WISDPD immediately.
  • Upon receiving notification, staff are not to use radios or cell phones since these might trigger any device that may be present.

 
  • If sufficient factors exist, WISDPD officer on the scene will advise that the campus be evacuated immediately. However the advice is in the form of a recommendation to the Principal.
  • WISDPD will notify Administration, the Public Information Officer, the Waco Police Department and the Fire Department.
  • Under certain circumstances, WISDPD will ask those familiar with the building look for anything out of place. However, if it is felt that the danger level is too high this request will not be made.
  • It is strongly suggested that each day before class starts, employees inspect their work areas and look for anything that may be out of place.

 

 

SUSPICIOUS DEVICE LOCATED

In the event that a suspicious device is located, the following will be done:

  • The device should not be handled except by trained professionals.
  • If the building has not already been evacuated, it should be evacuated in stages with the first stage evacuation be that closest to the device.
  • WISDPD will notify transportation if evacuation may be needed or if the evacuation places students in inclement weather.
  • Students and staff should be moved 1000-3000 feet away from the building.
  • The WISDPD and the Public Information Officer will establish a command post in conjunction with the Waco authorities.
  • The building will be reoccupied only after authorities deem it is safe to do so.
  • Staff should have student lists so that all students can be accounted for.

 

D.         CHEMICAL SPILL

 

This section will discuss two types of chemical spills, chemical spills within campus buildings and chemical spills that occur outside of the campus. It will also discuss what action to take to provide assistance to persons who might have been affected by the chemical agent or toxin prior to the arrival of emergency personnel.

 

CHEMICAL SPILLS INSIDE CAMPUS BUILDINGS

Chemical spills that occur inside campus buildings will be handled as follows:

  • Campus personnel notify the WISDPD Chief providing information as to the type of chemical spilled in the building, the exact location of the spill and what effects, if any, the chemical spill is having on the health of the occupants of the building. A member of the campus staff will stay on the phone while information is being gathered as to whether to shelter in place or to evacuate the building.
  • The WISDPD Chief notifies 911, the McLennan County Emergency Planning Director, School Administration, the District Crisis Team and provides them with the above information.
  • If the advice given is to remain in the building and to shelter in place, the following actions will be taken:
    1. Move all students that are inside of the building as far away from the effected area as possible.
    2. If advised to do so, have all students and personnel breathe through wet paper towels.
    3. Close up and secure effected areas. If advised, shut down the gas and the electricity.
    4. Post warning signs at the doors of the campus.
    5. Have a staff member in front of the school to direct emergency personnel.
  • If advised to evacuate the building, staff will follow the procedures below:

1.       Remove the students and the staff outside of the building to a place indicated by emergency personnel arriving on the scene.

2.       Teachers should take a roster to account for all of the students and keep their class together as a unit.

3.       If evacuation from the area is indicated, the WISDPD will call Transportation for a sufficient number of busses.

4.       If advised by officials to evacuate the school site, the Principal or the Crisis Team Leader will should initiate the building evacuation process.

5.       Evacuation should take place moving crosswind, never directly with or against the wind.

6.       The students’ health must be constantly monitored for inhalation, skin exposure, swallowing and eye exposure.

  • The school staff will be guided in the establishment of an incident command center to facilitate communication with Administration should the school be evacuated. The WISDPD Chief and the Public Information Officer will be on site.
  • Individual teachers and other staff will coordinate in maintaining a list of all students that have left the site to receive medical treatment.
  • The Public Information Officer will be briefed by knowledgeable sources and serve as a referral point for media arriving on the scene.

 

CHEMICAL SPILLS OUTSIDE SCHOOL, NEAR PROPERTY

In case of an overturned tractor-trailer truck or train; a broken natural gas or a fuel line; or an accident at a commercial establishment that uses chemicals, the WISDPD or Administration will contact campus officials. The following procedure will then be followed:

  • The campus crisis team will be mobilized.
  • Information will be supplied to the campus by the WISDPD or other officials about what course of action to follow. The two options are shelter in place or evacuate the building.
  • If chemical agents are reported to be in the air and moving towards the school, campus administration will most likely be asked to shelter in place. Actions to be taken in this case are:
    1. Shut off the HVAC equipment.
    2. Use wet towels and duct tape (if available) to seal off windows and doors.
    3. Anyone injured should be sheltered in a place within rooms that have running water, if possible.

 

IMMEDIATE EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE FOR THOSE AFFECTED

The following steps should be followed as quickly as possible in the event that a person comes into contact by gas or a liquid chemical toxin.

  • Affected persons should be told to remove their cloths immediately and completely for contact with a liquid toxin, or down to their underwear if an aerosol toxin.
  • All jewelry should be removed.
  • They should be placed in a shower or should rinse as much of the body as possible with water.
  • They should be placed in a pool if one is available
  • Contaminated clothes should be secured so that no one else comes in contact with them.

 

               E.   DEATH AT SCHOOL

A death at a school can be cause by either natural causes or by an act of violence. Never the less, the occurrence of a death at school, whatever the cause, is a traumatic experience and should be treated with the utmost sensitivity.

 

DEATH (NATURAL CAUSES)

The following actions should be taken:

  • Call 911 and the school nurse. Knowledgeable staff should perform resuscitation procedures.
  • Clear all students from the area
  • The Principal or designee will notify the WISDPD as well as Administration.
  • The WISDPD will notify the Public Information Officer.
  • The Principal will convene the Campus Crisis Team and notify the District Counselor.
  • The School Counselor will assist the Principal in determining the proper way to address the matter with the students and to provide assistance to any student of staff member who has been traumatized.
  • The Principal and the Counselor will determine the appropriate manner to notify the parents, if a student is involved, or the next of kin if an employee is involved. The notification should be done as soon as possible.

 

DEATH (CAUSED BY VIOLENCE)

Most of the actions listed above will be performed with the following differences:

  • If the perpetrator of the violent act is still in the area, emergency actions will be instituted to safeguard others. It is recommended that unless advised by law enforcement officials or circumstances dictate otherwise, containment in place will be initiated.
  • Office staff will initiate a line of communication with WISDPD detailing all known information.
  • WISDPD and Waco PD will respond and secure the area.
  • WISDPD will establish a command center staffed by District Crisis Personnel and the Public Information Officer.
  • Other notifications, mentioned above, can be made once the area has been secured.
  • It is recommended that assistance be sought from Region 12 for counseling of all traumatized by the incident. This should be coordinated through the District Counselor.
  • It is recommended that the Principal have a meeting with the faculty. This can be attended by members of the WISDPD.
  • It is recommended that the Public Information Officer and the Principal of the campus involved work together to inform the parents of the students what transpired. This can be done by letter sent home or by a public meeting.

 

F.  DRIVE BY SHOOTING

 

The following actions are appropriate in the case of a drive-by shooting:

  • When shots are heard, the staff member hearing the shots should immediately yell, “Get on the ground!”
  • If outside, as soon as the car exits the area, staff should get the students inside the building as quickly as possible since the car might return.
  • If in a position of safety, any staff member should get as much information about the vehicle and its occupants as possible.
  • The WISDPD should immediately be notified by any staff member. Officers will coordinate with the Waco Police Department to protect the area.
  • Students and staff should be checked for injury and emergency assistance called for if any injuries are discovered. If anyone has been injured, notification procedures listed above should be followed.
  • The WISDPD and school officials will work together to insure that all notifications have been made.
  • The Principal or designee is responsible for establishing a center where District Officials and the Public Information Officer can meet.
  • The Campus Crisis Team should be activated.
  • Media should be expected to respond to the campus. They should be directed to the Public Information Officer and not allowed in the secure areas of the campus.
  • The District Counselor should be notified to determine the best way to deal with students that have been traumatized by the incident.
  • School release times should be coincided with the presence of the WISDPD in the area to prevent any possible reoccurrence.
  • The Principal should consider having a staff meeting with teachers and other staff to discuss the incident.

 

                         G.   DRUG OVERDOSE

 

 

The following is the recommended action to be taken in the case of a drug overdose:

  • Immediately notify the school nurse and the parent or guardian of the student involved.
  • If indicated by the nurse, notify 911 for emergency assistance.
  • Notify the WISDPD. The WISDPD will make all of the Administrative notifications
  • School Administration should attempt to identify what drug the student has taken to facilitate treatment and the person the student received the drugs from to prevent possible additional problems in the school.
  • Refer all media inquiries to the Public Information Officer.

 

H.   FIGHTS

 

The following is the recommended action to be taken in the case of a fight:

  • Secure sufficient help before intervening.
  • Walk briskly and give commands in a firm, authoritative voice.

 
  • Avoid placing your hands on a student unless an emergency exists.
  • Attempt to gain compliance by giving specific direction.
  • Dismiss onlookers; however secure the names of witnesses.
  • Remove participants to a neutral area.
  • Get medical help, in indicated.
  • Obtain identification and call students by name.
  • Follow District Code of Conduct Procedures in the investigation of the incident.

 

I.   FIRE, EXPLOSIONS

 

The following is the recommended action to be taken in the event of a fire or an explosion:

  • Notify 911 and the WISDPD
  • Sound Fire Alarm
  • Initiate the evacuation plan making sure the route remains clear.
  • The WISDPD will make all of the Administration notifications to include the Risk Manager.
  • Attempt to extinguish the fire if it is small or confined. Don’t take unnecessary chances
  • Teachers should be in possession of a roster so that all students are accounted for and keep the students in a designated area.
  • The designated area should be far enough away from the building not to impede fire operations.
  • A command center will be established by the WISDPD and the Public Information Officer to coordinate District operations should the building not be able to be reoccupied. The command center will also be used by the Public Information Officer for media briefings.
  • The Campus Crisis Team should be convened and assemble at the Command Center.
  • If the building cannot be reoccupied, Transportation will be notified to transport the students to a location determined by Administration.
  • If any student or staff member is injured, the situation will be handled in accordance with Level I or Level II injuries as described on Page    of this Plan.
  • The building will only be reoccupied if Fire Officials feel that it is safe to do so.
  • If the building cannot be reoccupied because of some problems, Maintenance will be called to remedy the situation.

 

 

J.   GANG ALTERCATION

 

The following procedures are to be followed in the event of a gang altercation:

  • Initially handle as a fight and call for WISDPD assistance.
  • The WISDPD will respond and determine if there was any gang involvement.
  • If it is determined that there was gang involvement, the incident will be handled as prescribed by the District Code of Conduct.
  • If there were any injuries resulting from the altercation, the injuries will be handled as Level I or Level II injuries as described on Page   of this plan.
  • The Campus Administrators should convene and interact with the WISDPD to insure that there is no retaliation.

 
  •  Administrators and Staff should be observant for signs of gang activity such as manner of dress and gestures.
  • If graffiti is noticed on any school property, Maintenance is to be notified immediately.
  • If there has been an outbreak of gang violence on a campus, the Campus Administrators should meet with the staff and WISDPD to discuss ways of preventing further outbreaks.
  • The Public Administration Officer will be notified if the media calls the campus and asks any questions about gang activity. All questions will be handled by the Public Information Officer unless otherwise directed by that Office.

 

 

K.        KIDNAPPING

 

There are occasions when a student is removed or attempted to be removed from the campus by an unauthorized individual. Often these situations are the result of custody disputes. However for the purpose of this section, all such occurrences are viewed as improper and require police involvement.

 

In order to prevent such occurrences, all but the main campus doors should be locked or monitored throughout the school day, all visitors to the building must be directed to the office unless they have received permission to go elsewhere, and all classroom doors should be kept locked.

 

In the event of a person attempting to remove a student without authorization, the following procedure will be followed:

  • The WISDPD will be notified.
  • The person attempting to remove the student should be asked to stay until the matter can be worked out permitting time for the WISDPD to arrive.
  • The child should be removed from the room and placed in a secure place.
  • The guardian of the child should be contacted and informed of the situation.

 

 

If the individual leaves with the child, the following actions must be taken:

  • The WISDPD will be contacted and given an update including a description of the individual that took the child as well as the child. Vehicle information and direction of travel should be obtained if possible.
  • The WISDPD will notify the Waco Police Department and a search will be initiated.
  • WISDPD staff will notify the Press Information Officer as well as School Administration.
  • School staff will remain available to provide information to arriving police officers and to provide assistance to the parent or guardian of the child.

 

 

L.   MISSING OR RUNAWAY CHILDREN

 

The most common situations faced are a student does not arrive at school, a student leaves the school campus without permission, or a student does not arrive at home after school. In general the younger the student is or the more suspicious activity surrounding the action, the more vigorous the WISDPD’s response will be. Each of these situations will be discussed individually.


 

 

STUDENT NOT ARRIVING AT SCHOOL

 

Regardless of age, if there are suspicious events surrounding the student’s not arriving at school, the following will be done:

  • The WISDPD will be notified and begin an investigation.
  • If the investigation reveals that the student might have met with foul play, the Waco Police Department will be called for assistance and the ‘Amber Alert’ may be put into place. The Public Information Officer will also be notified.
  • The campus staff will be asked to determine the friends of the missing student. These individuals will be interviewed by the WISDPD.
  • The campus staff will also be asked for copies of the photograph on the student identification card as well as any information in the student’s records that might provide investigative leads.
  • The parents or guardians of the missing student will be interviewed and asked about the students clothing description when last seen as well as the student’s mental state.
  • If the student is not located after a reasonable period of time, the local media will be contacted for assistance through the Public Information Office.

 

STUDENT LEAVING SCHOOL WITHOUT PERMISSION

 

The following is the procedure if a student leaves school without permission:

  • The WISDPD will be notified by school officials. The school official reporting the event will be asked for the student’s identity, the student’s age, a clothing description, and the address of the student.
  • The WISDPD will notify the Waco Police Department and both agencies will begin an immediate search for the student.
  • School Administration will notify the parents or guardians of the child and ask them to call the school if the student is located.
  • If the student is not located in a reasonable amount of time, a WISD Officer will interview the student’s friends for possible leads.
  • At the time of the initial report, the Press Information Officer will be notified. The Press Information Officer will notify Administration and assist with the local media if the child cannot be located over an extended period of time.

 

STUDENT NOT ARRIVING HOME AFTER SCHOOL

 

The following is the procedure if school officials are notified that a student is missing after school:

  • The staff member receiving the call will ask the person reporting the disappearance what the student was wearing when he/she left for school as well as the student’s mental state. The staff member will also instruct the caller to notify the school immediately should the student be located.
  • The staff member receiving the call will notify the WISDPD at the main number before 5pm or at the emergency number after 5pm. After 5pm a WISDPD officer will contact the Waco Police Department for assistance and go to the school to assist the campus staff. Additional members of the WISDPD will be called in if the situation warrants.
  • The school staff will contact the missing student’s teachers to determine if information can be developed that will identify friends of the missing student.

 
  • The Press Information Officer and School Administration will be notified if the student is not located in a reasonable amount of time.
  • If foul play is suspected to be the cause of the student’s disappearance, an incident command post will be established in the school and the District Crisis Team will be notified.

 

M.   RIOT / COMMUNITY DISORDER / LARGE PROTEST

 

The following procedure will be followed if there is civil disorder in the community while school is in session or if a group conducts a violent protest that is threatening to the safety of the school and its occupants:

  • Immediately notify the WISDPD and go into a full lockdown procedure. This means that all doors and windows to the school are shut and the classroom doors are locked. School files should be locked to insure that vital information is not lost.
  • WISDPD will work with the local police department to protect the school and its occupants.
  • Administration will be immediately notified of the incident by the WISDPD.
  • The District Crisis Team will establish a command post and handle contacts from concerned parents as well as the media.
  • The Principal or designee will assign a staff member to keep a log of all significant events.
  • School personnel will keep the District Crisis Team informed of anything occurring in the school that requires immediate action.

 

  • School personnel will be notified when order is restored and officers will be sent to the campus to insure that students and staff can leave the area safely.
  • School Maintenance will be sent to repair any damage done to the school facility.
  • Counseling should be arranged for those traumatized by the event.
  • After the situation calms, staff members should be called together to debrief the situation.

 

N.   SUICIDE / THREATS / ATTEMPTS

 

This section will discuss suicide threats, suicide attempts, and suicides on campuses.

 

SUICIDE THREATS

 

The following procedure applies to suicide threats made while the student is on campus:

·         Any staff member hearing that a student has made a suicide threat will forward that information to the campus administration immediately.

·         The parent or guardian of the student will be notified and asked to come to the school.

·         The School Counselor will be notified as well as the appropriate District officials so that proper action is taken.

·         Depending on the circumstances, as determined by campus officials, the WISDPD may be notified to provide assistance, eg: the student is acting in a violent manner.

 

SUICIDE ATTEMPT

 

The following procedure applies to any attempted suicide occurring on school property:

  • Call school nurse and/or 911 if a medical emergency exists.
  • Call WISDPD and notify School Administration. 
  • Have staff clear area of all students.
  • Notify parents or guardians if a student, the next of kin if the individual is a staff member or visitor.
  • If the individual attempted suicide by means of drugs, try to determine the identity of the drugs used.
  • If there were any witnesses to the event, write down their names and give the information to the police officer arriving on the scene.
  • If there was a weapon involved and you can safely remove the weapon, do so. If the weapon was a firearm exercise extreme caution and unless it poses a possible safety threat, it would be best to leave it alone.
  • If the parents, guardians, or next of kin have not arrived by the time the ambulance arrives to make transport, a staff member should go to the Hospital as a representative of the District. If the school nurse is in possession of medical records that have information that the medical personnel of the Hospital should be aware of, the information should be made known to the ambulance personnel.
  • The Campus Crisis Team should be convened and facilitate a meeting with the staff explaining the incident.
  • Counselors should be available for the students and staff.
  • Consideration should be given to preparing a letter of explanation to be sent to the parents of the students of the school telling them what happened. This letter can be sent home with the students.

 

SUICIDE

 

The procedure for this is the same as written in E of this Section

 

 O.   UNAUTHORIZED PERSON ON CAMPUS

 

The following procedure will be followed for this type of situation:

·         A staff member tells the unauthorized person that for the safety of the students, all visitors must report to the office and sign in. All persons signing in must be asked to exhibit some form of identification. The person will be given a pass if there are no problems with entry into the building.

·         If the person refuses to go to the office or becomes belligerent, try to calm the person and signal to a fellow staff member to call the WISDPD and to transmit a signal that would be an indication to other teachers to go to a lockdown situation.

·         If the person leaves the building before the WISDPD arrives, every attempt should be made to safely observe the manner in which the person leaves the campus. If a license plate number and a vehicle description can be obtained, this would help in the police investigation.

·         Once the building is secure, communicate an all clear signal so the lockdown can be terminated.


 

SECTION  5:                 NON FACILITY EMERGENCY

 

 

A.       GAS LEAKS

 

An emergency involving a gas leak will be handled in the following manner:

  • The person that becomes aware of the emergency will immediately notify campus administration.
  • Campus administration will begin evacuation procedures and call 911 and the WISDPD for emergency assistance.
  • Teachers will bring their class rosters with them and assemble at least 500 feet from the building.
  • No phone calls or radio transmissions should be made in any area of the building where it is apparent that gas concentrations are high.
  • Campus custodial personnel will shut off the gas supply to the building if they can do so without endangering themselves.
  • WISDPD will be notified by campus administration and respond to the scene. The WISDPD will be responsible for making all other administrative notifications.
  • Ambulance personnel will respond with the Fire Department. Until other medical personnel reach the scene, the school nurse will provide any emergency assistance needed.
  • If students or staff are taken to the Hospital, it is the responsibility of campus administration to keep a list of all removed for medical treatment.
  • The District Crisis Team will coordinate their activities through an incident command center established at the scene. A formal command center need only be established if the magnitude of the situation warrants it. The WISDPD Chief will make this decision.