NORTH SANPETE SCHOOL DISTRICT
Creating Conditions for Learning So All Students Can Succeed
NORTH SANPETE SCHOOL DISTRICT
Creating Conditions for Learning So All Students Can Succeed
VII-20: Emergency Preparedness Procedures
North Sanpete School District
Statement of .............
Board Policy with Guidelines
Policy Number: VII-20
Effective Date: 12/16/1982
Revised Date: 12/06/2022
Subject: Emergencies and Safety Procedures
North Sanpete School District is committed to the welfare and safety of students and staff, and the protection of district and school facilities in times of emergency and disaster. The Board also recognizes the importance and value of collaborative relationships with fire and law enforcement personnel,
community representatives, and officers of other governmental entities (municipalities and counties) to maintain public safety. The Board of education is committed to working with local, state, and national entities to coordinate emergency services and address public safety needs. The Superintendent is the
chief officer, under the direction of the Board.
I. In accordance with state and federal law, NSSD Board of Education shall adopt a comprehensive standard emergency response plan to address, respond, and recover from emergencies. As part of the emergency plan, the District’s Emergency Response and Safety Planning Committee shall assist individual schools to develop safety procedures and emergency response plans for individual schools, and to train district and school staff on roles in the emergency plan.
II. The NSSD Board of Education authorizes the Superintendent and District Administration to establish administrative regulations consistent with this policy, subject to review and approval by the Board.
III. In accordance with state law, a District Emergency Response and Safety Planning Committee shall be established to revise and review emergency response plans. The committee shall consist of appropriate District personnel and may include, but is not limited to: school administrators, teachers, fire and law enforcement personnel, community representatives, and representatives of governmental agencies for coordination of state and local emergency services.
IV. In accordance with state law, the district’s emergency response plan shall include, but is not limited to the following:
1. Prevention, intervention, and response components for emergencies;
a. Procedures for coordination with local law enforcement, fire departments, and other
public safety entities;
b. Procedures that are consistent with student conduct and discipline policies for substantial disruption and student violence in times of emergency;
c. Procedures for notification to students off-campus for a school emergency because a student is excused from school or involved in
off-campus school activities;
d. Procedures for evacuation and access to school buildings for students, community members, and others;
e. Procedures for release of students to parents/legal guardians;
f. Procedures for emergency preparedness training, first aid, and age appropriate training for rescue techniques, safety training, and other emergency skills; and
g. Procedures for dispensing and recording District funds spent for emergencies and reimbursement for such expenditures.
2. The District Emergency Response and Safety Plan shall be reviewed at least once every three years, with the assistance of the District Emergency Response and Safety Planning Committee.
3. Each school shall consult with the District Emergency Response and Safety Planning Committee to develop and implement school specific features for individual school Emergency Response Plans.
4. Each school principal shall update annually and keep on file a current copy of the Emergency Response Plan.
5. The District shall provide annual training to District and school staff on their roles, responsibilities, and priorities in the emergency response plan.
6. Each school shall conduct emergency drills as required by state education rule.
References:
• Utah Admin. Code R277-400 School Facility Emergency and Safety