Safe School Plan

MARCUM-ILLINOIS UNION SCHOOL DISTRICT

2452 El Centro Blvd

East Nicolaus, Ca 95659

530 656 2407

School Safety Plan

Updated July 2011

 

 

 

 

 

 

Emergency Plan

 

 

Statement of Purpose

 

 

 

This emergency preparedness plan for Marcum-Illinois Union School has

been written in compliance with California Education Code, Title V Education,

and Section 560, which requires all public schools to have a written disaster

preparedness plan. This plan is to be reviewed annually. This plan was

developed in cooperation with Federal and State guidelines and with teacher

assistance.

 

This plan includes specific courses of action to be taken in case an emergency

situation develops. Every employee of Marcum-Illinois  Union  School is

expected to be familiar with this plan in order to carry out his/her responsibilities

in an emergency. California law declares that all public employees are “civil

defense workers subject to such civilian defense activities as may be assigned to

them by their supervisors or by law.”

 

The major objective of emergency preparedness is to save lives and protect

property in the event of a disaster. This plan was developed with this in mind.

 

 

 

Air Pollution Episode

 

 

Individuals Whom it May Affect

 

It is recommended that protective measures be taken by sensitive persons. These are persons with chronic lung disease or asthma, the elderly, the chronically ill and exercising children and adults.

 

Protective Actions

 

1. Avoid strenuous outdoor physical activity during an episode.
2. Avoid exertion or excitement, which will increase breathing rate.
3. Plan indoor activities for students.
4. Outdoor activities should be restricted beginning at stage two or when the media

announces a bad air day.

1. Remain indoors until the episode ends. Keep doors and windows closed, as indoor

concentrations of ozone are about one-half that of outdoor levels.

1. Use the air conditioner to re-circulate indoor air and keep cool. High temperatures may

add stress to the pollutant effects.

1. Avoid aerosols, dust, fumes, and other irritants. Reduce activities such as cooking or

cleaning, which produce irritants to the nose, eyes, and lungs.

1. Avoid traffic-congested areas where pollutants are being generated, if you must go

• utside.

1. During air pollution seasons, use the cooler morning hours for outdoor activities.
2. Expect severity of symptoms to increase as ozone levels increase (coughing, wheezing,

             shortness of breath, headaches, chest discomfort and pain, etc.).

 

If we are notified  that it is unhealthful for students to be outside, you will be notified, via the all-call system, that recesses are cancelled. We will follow the “rainy day” schedule for lunch.

Bomb Threat

General Information

 

Every person answering the telephone must understand the importance of a calm and reasonableaction when a bomb threat is received. Information obtained by that person might be of greatimportance!

 

Person Receiving the Threat

 

Attempt to keep the caller on the line. Get as much information as possible from the caller. Refer to Bomb Threat checklist and record appropriate data.

 

Immediately after receiving the threat, report all information to the Superintendent or closest designee to the office. The Superintendent or designee will coordinate procedures and makereports to the proper authorities.

 

Staff Responsibilities

 

Superintendent/principal (Sharon) or Designee (Lana)

 

• Assumes command of the crisis until replaced by the fire department/Sheriff’s

Department.

 

• Upon consultation with law enforcement/fire department (usually after inspection by law

              enforcement) declares the buildings to be unsafe.

 

 

• Will direct secretary (Robin) to uses the bell system to signal (short bells in series) and the all-call system to announce “Your attention please. Your attention please. Evacuate the building – Evacuate the building.”
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• Will direct operations/transportation (Paula/Jorge,Lori/Debbie) to make search of the entire campus.

 

• If school buildings are deemed unsafe, students will be transported  to ENHS

            and parents will be notified via the Connect-Ed notification system.

 

• If the campus is inspected and declared safe, students will re-enter classrooms.

 

Principal’s Designee (Lana)

• Searches the office and reports any relevant information to the principal.
• Reports to the superintendent and assists as necessary.

Teachers

• If teacher receives bomb threat refer to bomb threat checklist.
• Call office and inform them of the threat. Office to call 911.
• If evacuation is ordered, take students to designated evacuation area along with

emergency binder.

• Leave room unlocked and turn off lights as you leave.

 

Operations/Transportation (Paula, Lori, Jorge, Debbi, JenT)

• Check all restrooms and perimeters around buildings, back and side gates.

In the event the above  staff is not on campus for any reason, the following backup plan will be

followed: The principal and principal’s designee will split the duties of the custodian.

 

 

Campus Security (Secure Building/Lock Down)

 

Campus Security Signal

 

The secretary (Robin) will ring two long bells followed by the announcement ”Your attention please. Your attention please. Secure building. Secure building.”

 

Staff Responsibilities during a Lock Down

• Superintendent/principal or principal designee ensures doors are locked in all buildings.

 

• Secretary         Calls 911. Locks office door. Keeps phone lines open

 

• Teachers          Lock classroom door and remain with students.

Take roll, list all students missing from class and identify their locations

(RSP, Speech, absent, etc.). Notify office, by phone

ONLY if they have “loose” children on campus ie., went to bathroom,

were en-route to the office OR if they have a “loose” child from another

class.

 

• Students          Respond to campus security drill in a quick and orderly manner.

Listen and respond quickly to all instructions from staff.

Students at recess, report to cafeteria.

Stay in seats and remain quiet.

Stay away from windows.

If in the bathroom, go to the cafeteria.

 

 

No one leaves the classroom!

 

DO NOT use cell phones to contact office or outside community

 

 

The end of the Lock Down will be announced over the all-call system and

by the ringing of one long bell tone.

 

 

 

Chemical Accident

General Information

 

Warning of a chemical accident is usually received from the fire or police departments when such

an accident occurs sufficiently near the school to be a threat to the safety of the students.

 

An overturned tanker (either a truck or train), a broken fuel line or an accident in a commercial

establishment that uses chemicals are all potential hazards if they occur near the school or the

wind is such that it would carry the fumes to the campus.

 

The school is alert to exposure to safety hazards, such as toxins from nearby spraying of farm

crops. The Agricultural Commissioner’s Office will be notified when sprayers get too close to the

school during times that students are present.

 

Emergency Procedures

 

Chemical Spills on Campus

Should a chemical spill occur on campus, the following precautions should be taken:

1.      Evacuate the area of campus nearest the spill (classroom, wing, etc.). Be sure to       locate  students upwind from the spill.

2.     Notify the office immediately.

3. The Superintendent/designee will order the shut down of all re-circulating air conditioning systems by way of the all-call system.

4. Superintendent or designee will contact 911.

5. The Superintendent/designee will notify Maintenance.

6. Follow all directions given by emergency personnel.

7. If a full evacuation is necessary, vacate the buildings utilizing fire drill exit routes and

procedures and be ready for Directed Transportation and subsequent notifications.

Chemical Spills Near the Campus

1. Secure building procedures will be utilized.

2. Notify the office immediately.

3. The Superintendent/designee will order the shut down of all the re-circulating air conditioning

systems.

4. Superintendent/designee will contact 911.

5. Follow all directions given by emergency personnel.

 

Action: Secure Building procedures--secure everyone indoors.

1. Teachers to keep everyone inside, students seeking shelter will report to the cafeteria.

2. Supervise the area outside until all rooms are secure and all individuals are inside.

3. Lock the doors and close the curtains.

4. Students are to be seated, and roll taken.

5. Notify office of missing students or if you have a student from another class.

6. Remain in room until the Superintendent/designee notifies you that it is safe to leave.

 

Listen for directions from the administration on whether evacuation procedures will be necessary.

Evacuate according to the level of evacuation declared by Superintendent/Designee\

 

 

 

 

 

 

SCHOOL CRISIS RESPONSE

 

 

1. “Safe Room” – in Cafeteria

 

1. Communication System

 

 

 All call system as well as intercom system (office number 10, 11, 14).

 

Reset Fire Alarm: 

 

Key Phone Numbers: Emergency, 911;

 

 

 

EMERGENCY RESPONSE TEAM MEMBERS

 

 

 

 

DRIVE-BY SHOOTING

 

With the availability of weapons and the increase in gang activity, it is possible

that a drive-by shooting could occur at or near a school site. The immediate

concern is the safety of students and staff.

 

If you suspect that shots may be fired from a passing vehicle:

1. Have staff and students lie flat on the ground and keep as low as possible.

2. If safe, look at the vehicle, try to identify:

a. License plate number

b. Type of vehicle

c. Occupants

d. Weapons

Immediately after the vehicle is gone:

1.         Contact School Office

2.         Office Staff will call 911

3.         Superintendent/Designee will order Secure Building

4. Assess injuries, if any.

5. Have students move safely and quickly to their classrooms.

6. Do not move those seriously injured unless imminent danger exists. If the

injured are ambulatory, move them to a safe shelter.

7. Immediately notify the office of the situation and report the extent of any

injuries.

8. Stay with the injured until emergency services arrive.

9. Assist the authorities with as much detail as possible.

10. If the media arrives, they should be directed to the Superintendent/Designee

at the District Office.

 

 

REMEMBER- Students will model their emotional reaction after yours.

STAY CALM

 

Earthquake

 

What to Expect During an Earthquake

The first indication of a damaging earthquake may be a gentle shaMarcum-Illinois, the swaying of hanging objects or the sound of objects wobbling on shelves. You may be jarred by a violent jolt. Youmay hear a low, loud, rumbling noise and then feel  it very difficult to move from one place to another. The following may occur:

• Freestanding bookshelves may topple
• Wall-mounted objects may loosen and fall
• Suspended ceiling components may fall, causing others to come down with them
• Door frames may be bent by moving walls and may jam doors shut
• Moving walls may bend window frames, causing glass to shatter, sending dangerous
• shards into the room
• The accompanying noise may cause considerable stress
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Earthquake Drill

During an actual earthquake, the signal to begin the emergency procedure is the sensation of

severe quaking. The signal for an earthquake drill is the all-call announcement: “Duck, cover

and hold. Duck, cover and hold.”

 

Upon hearing the signal, teachers and students will drop and cover and remain in this position

until the drill is completed. The announcement “All Clear” will be given by the administration to

signal the end of the drill along with one long bell signal. Students and Staff may then be directed

to exit building.

 

Drop and Cover Procedures

 

When the signal is heard the students will:

• Drop and cover (assuring that student protects head and face)
• Turn away from any windows
• Stay under the shelter until the Earthquake is over
• Listen silently for all instructions

When the signal is heard, the teacher will:

Immediately take cover

• Talk calmly to the students
• Stay under the shelter until the Earthquake is over
• Review procedures with the students for evacuation of the classroom

When the signal is heard, all other employees will:

• Immediately take cover
• Talk calmly to the students
• Stay under the shelter until the Earthquake is over
• Review procedures with the students for evacuation of the classroom

 

Building evacuation following an earthquake is vital due to

secondary hazards (explosions, fire, etc.)

When evacuating, please follow the Evacuation Map (Appendix). Follow Fire/Evacuation Drill

Procedures once assembled.

 

Staff Responsibilities

 

The staff responsibilities during an earthquake are slightly different from the responsibilities during a fire drill. Please read the following carefully:

 

Superintendent            Initiates fire/evacuation drill. Evacuate students.

Evaluates overall campus condition and takes precautionary action.

Determines if conditions warrant forming a search and rescue team to

find missing students.

Determines when it is safe to return to class.

Follows fire / evacuation written procedures at appropriate time.

 

Secretary                     Calls 9-1-1.

Follows fire / evacuation drill procedures at appropriate time.

 

Custodians                   Evaluates overall campus condition and takes precautionary action.

Takes necessary emergency precautions with gas, electricity, etc.

Reports to Superintendent when the preceding actions are complete.

 

Teachers                      Initiates drop and cover procedures.

Follows fire / evacuation drill procedures at appropriate time.

Students                      Respond to the earthquake drill in a quick, calm and orderly

manner.

 Listen and respond quickly to all instructions from staff

 

Other Personnel          Drop and cover. Follow fire/evacuation plan at appropriate time.

 

Re-entry into Classrooms

The Superintendent/designee will consider the severity of the emergency. If deemed safe,

students will re-enter the campus. In drill situations, the announcement: “All Clear” will be

announced on the all-call system and a single bell tone will be activated.

 

Procedures of Injured Parties

In the event that the emergency situation warrants a lock down of the campus, injured parties should be taken to the cafeteria or designated triage area.

 

Release of Staff

Once the student body is as safe and secure as possible, teachers will remain with their students

until the Superintendent or designee releases staff to attend to personal situations, families and

home.

 

EVACUATION PROCEDURES

 

Classrooms will receive an order from the Superintendent/designee to evacuate. The all-call system and bells will be used to indicate which type of evacuation (Evacuate Building and/o Board Buses) will be undertaken

 

Staff Responsibilities:

 

Superintendent Designee

• Orders evacuation via all-call system and with bell system

• Takes student accounting as classes leave school site.

• Does final check of buildings and leaves for evacuation site.

• Communicates with Designee as needed

 

 Operations:

•  Takes student accounting as classes leave building.
• Does final check of buildings and leaves for evacuation site.
• Communicates with Superintendent as needed.

Teachers

Teachers prepare to evacuate by:

• Getting Emergency Pack.
• Turning off air/heating.
• Taking  student count before exiting room.
• Students take jackets, but leave backpacks, etc.
• Walk class in an orderly and quiet manner to assigned evacuation point.

 

 

Fallen Aircraft

Emergency Procedures

It is important that staff and students understand the procedures if an aircraft falls within the perimeter of the Marcum-Illinois  Union  School grounds. The warning, if any, may come in the form of a sound of a crash, an explosion, or through observation.

 

Staff Responsibilities

Inside the building:

If aircraft crashes on or near buildings, the teacher will give the DROP command. The

Superintendent/designee will decide if students are to remain inside or assemble outside.

Listen for the correct emergency procedure. The Superintendent/designee will notify the appropriate agency to assist with decisions or additional actions.

Outside the building:

Teachers will keep students at a safe distance from the fallen aircraft. The

Superintendent/designee will decide to either return students to classrooms or gather

students in an assembly area. Teachers should take roll and report to the principal. The

Superintendent, with the help of law enforcement and/or district personnel, will make

decisions for further procedures.

 

Fire

 

Fire Drill Signal

The signal for a fire or evacuation drill is the ringing of the fire alarm bell. This signal can be activated by using any fire alarm pull station or through the master pull station in the office.

In the event of a fire or evacuation, all students and adults will evacuate all buildings as quickly,_{orderly and quietly as possible. They will meet in their designated location (see evacuation map).}

All teachers will take roll and report any absences to the Superintendent/designee. They will

await further instruction from the principal. The signal to return to class is a long continuous

tone (“all clear”) and the all-call system announcement, “All clear.”

 

Staff Responsibilities

 

Superintendent:           Accounts for student attendance for grades assembled on field.

Evaluates the overall condition of the campus;

Ensures evacuated students/teachers are safe.

When it is safe, the Superintendent/designee rings the bell to signal the return to class and makes the all-call announcement, “All clear.”

Principal’s Designee: Accounts for student attendance in the west playground areas.

           Evaluates overall campus condition.

Communicates with theSuperintendent.

Secretary:                    Notifies custodians that school is having a drill. In case of actual fire,

911 will be called. Upon receiving “all clear” call from Superintendent,

ensures that all clear tone and “All clear” announcement are made.

Custodians:                  Locates the pulled fire alarm station or location of fire; Takes

necessary emergency precautions with gas, and electricity; Checks all

buildings to be sure they are clear; Checks all gates and any other duties

deemed necessary.

Teachers:                     Evacuate classrooms and move to designated areas; Leave personal

belongings in the room; Take the Emergency Kit to the evacuation area;

Leave doors closed but unlocked when exiting; Ensure students exit in a

quick, quiet and orderly manner; report attendance to

Superintendent/designee as requested.

Supervise students and wait for further instructions; when the all clear tone sounds and “All clear”announcement is made, return students to class.

Students:                     Respond to the fire/evacuation drill in a quick and orderly manner;

Listen and respond quickly to all instructions from staff.

There is to be NO TALKING during a fire drill.

 

 

Hazard Identification

 

The information in this section is intended to help identify potential hazards on campus.

 

Familiarize yourself with the location of the following

• Main shut-off valves for water and gas
• First aid equipment
• Electrical power switches
• Outside water faucets/hoses
• Stoves Power lines
• Heating/air conditioning units
• Sewer lines
• Materials stored by custodians
• Underground gas lines
• Fire extinguishers

 

With classrooms, consider the following guiding questions:

• Are freestanding cabinet’s bookcases and wall shelves secured?
• Are heavy objects removed from high shelves and above cabinets?
• Are aquariums and potentially hazardous displays located away from seating?
• Is the TV securely attached?
• Are wall-mounted objects (clocks, maps, etc.) secured?

 

Throughout school, be able to identify potential hazards noted below:

• Are toxic, corrosive and flammable materials stored securely?
• Are warning signs posted in areas housing hazardous materials?
• Are appliances (water heaters) anchored securely?
• Are fire extinguishers checked annually?
• Are office filing cabinets secured?
• Do file drawers have adequate latches to prevent contents from spilling?
• Are light fixtures adequately supported?
• Do building exit routes pass through corridors (supporting columns may fall/roof
• overhangs may sag or fall)?

Beware of potential hazards in the surrounding neighborhood:

• High voltage power lines
• Transportation routes of vehicles carrying hazardous material (freeway railroad tracks).
• Major underground gas and all pipelines
• Transformers

 

 

 

HOSTAGE CRISIS

It is possible that students and/or staff could be drawn into a hostage crisis. If

your site should be faced with this crisis, your ability to act appropriately will be of

extreme importance to the safety of students and personnel, as well as your own.

 

All students and staff who are on site, but not in imminent danger should follow

“Secure building” procedures. Close and lock all doors, close curtains, stay away

from the doors and windows, and wait quietly for future instructions.

 

Your actions during the crisis will enhance your chances of survival. As a

hostage, follow the guidelines below:

 

1. Obey terrorist’s orders. Do not become antagonistic.

2. Be courteous and polite to the terrorist and other hostages.

3. Do not debate, argue, or discuss political issues with the terrorists or other

hostages.

4. Talk in a normal voice. Avoid whispering when talking to hostages and avoid

raising your voice when talking to the terrorist.

5. Avoid abrupt movements. Keep movement to a minimum and in view.

6. Locate students and yourself away from the windows and doors and as far

away from the terrorist as possible.

7. Answer all questions unless your position may pose a threat to terrorists or to

their ideologies.

8. Inform captors of any medical conditions or special disabilities of all hostages.

9. Do not discuss possible actions to be taken by other agencies, school district,

colleagues, media, or parents.

10. STAY CALM

 

Tornado/Severe Weather

 

General Information

Tornados are relatively short-lived local storms. They are composed of violently rotating columns of air that descend in a funnel shape from thunderstorm cloud systems and usually develop during severe thunderstorms. Tornados occur most frequently in the months of April,May and June.

 

Tornado Watches and Warnings

* The national weather service will issue a warning over the emergency broadcast system

in event of severe weather conditions.

 

Tornado Watch – When weather conditions are favorable to their formation, an eye

should be kept on the weather. At the first sign of any indications of a possible tornado,shelter should be taken.

 

Tornado Warning – When a tornado funnel is sighted or indicated by radar, shelter

should be taken immediately.

Designee

Emergency Procedures

Follow the procedures outlined in the Campus Security section. Upon receiving a warning from the national weather service the office will direct all staff and students to proceed directly to classrooms. In the event a funnel cloud is sighted or you receive information that a funnel cloud has been sighted, use the duck and cover procedures outlined in the Earthquake section with one exception:

Students must place themselves along the innermost walls of the building

Should evacuation be necessary after the initial danger, a Fire Drill bell will be sounded and evacuation will proceed according to instructions given by the Superintendent/Designee.

 

Flood

General Information

Floods are extremely rare in this area, but in an effort to be prepared the following

procedures will be followed.

The extent of the flood and estimated time before it may arrive will dictate the

course of action to be taken. The Superintendent will sound the appropriate

warning signal.

Emergency Procedures

The office should keep a battery powered radio tuned to a local radio station for information.

The staff should care for students, as necessary.

The Superintendent may direct the site to proceed with Student Evacuation procedures.

Leave building

Move to Directed Transportation.

The Superintendent will supervise the execution of the action decided upon.

On official request, convert the school to a community shelter.

If the school has been evacuated, students and staff should not return to the building until the Superintendent has declared the area safe and an ALL CLEAR has been given.

 

Marcum-Illinois  Union  School District Disaster Policy

In order to ensure the safety of all staff, students and parents at Marcum-Illinois School,this Disaster Plan contains instructions and procedures for dealing with various emergencies.

Disaster Plan tests will be recorded and kept in a file by the Superintendent. The frequency of

test drills will be in compliance with District policy. These will include:

1. Direct evacuation of buildings to an assembly area, as required for fire, bomb

threat, or earthquake.

 

 

Action Command: EVACUATE THE BUILDING

Signal: FIRE ALARM/SERIES OF SHORT BELLS

2. Direct students and teachers inside classrooms to drop to the floor, and immediately take protective position under desks or table with backs to any windows. Everyone should drop to his/her knees, clasp both hands behind neck, close eyes, cover ears with forearms, protect face with arms, and thus make his/her body as small an object as possible.

 

 

Action Command: DUCK, COVER AND HOLD

Signal: DUCK, COVER AND HOLD

3. Direct teachers to hold students in classrooms. Students and teachers that are outside,

report promptly to their classrooms. This will be appropriate for disasters on the

playground, such as fallen aircraft or any emergency measure requiring assembling of

students.

 

 

Action Command: “SECURE BUILDING”

Signal: SERIES OF TWO LONG BELLS

4. Direct evacuation of students and staff away from school plant to another area, as

required for a chemical disaster or serious fire. Teachers will follow instructions for

evacuation of school site.

 

 

Action Command:DIRECTED TRANSPORTATION, EVACUATE

BUILDING

Signal: SERIES OF SHORT BELLS, ANNOUNCEMENT

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

                                                                                                                        

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