Safety

Staff Safety Procedures

Responsibilities of Personnel During/After Emergency

Building Principal

The principal shall be responsible for the overall direction of disaster procedures at the school site.

1. Direct evacuation of building in accordance with procedures.
   
2. Arrange for transfer of students, staff, and other individuals when their safety is threatened by disaster.
   
3. Take any other steps deemed necessary to ensure the safety of students, staff, and other individuals.
   
4. Assist as directed by the superintendent.
   

Teachers

Teachers shall be responsible for the supervision of students and will remain with students until directed otherwise.

1. Direct evacuation of students in their charge to inside or outside assembly areas in accordance with signals, warnings, written notifications, or intercom orders and procedures as described in the established procedures.
   
2. Render first aid if necessary. Designated school staff should be trained and certified in first aid and CPR.
   
3. Take grade book, and call roll after evacuation.
   
4. Report missing students and staff to the principal.
   
5. Assist as directed by the principal.
   

Custodians

Custodians shall be responsible for the use of emergency equipment, for the handling of your school's supplies, and for the safe use of available utilities.

1. Survey and report damage to the principal.
   
2. Assist rescue operations as directed.
   
3. Control main shutoff valves for gas, water, and electricity, and ensure that no hazard results from broken or downed lines.
   
4. Assist in the disbursement of supplies and equipment.
   
5. Conserve usable water and other supplies.
   
6. Assist as directed by the principal.
   

Secretarial Staff

1. Be responsible for reporting a fire or other disaster.
   
2. Take enrollment cards and sign-out sheets for off-site student release if required.
   
3. Use telephones and monitor emergency radio broadcasts.
   
4. Assist as directed by the principal.
   
5. Perform the duty of messenger-courier as directed.
   

Food Services/Cafeteria Workers

1. Use, prepare, and serve, on a rationed basis, cafeteria stock and the water supply when providing food for students and staff becomes necessary during a disaster.
   
2. Assist as directed by the principal.
   

Bus Drivers

1. Supervise the care of students if disaster occurs while students are on the bus.
   
2. Transfer students to a new location when directed to do so.
   
3. Use bus radios as an emergency communication system.
   

Central Office Staff

The Central Office staff will assist in all emergencies. A command post will be set up at the C. B. Young Jr. Service Center at 485-3121.

These responsibilities shall be modified to meet the needs of your specific facility.

Click here for the Staff Safety Procedures Map (PDF file).