• HARASSMENT/INTIMIDATION/BULLYING

    Definition:  “Harassment, intimidation or bullying” means any intentionally written message or image - including those that are electronically transmitted - verbal, or physical act, including but not limited to one shown to be motivated by race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, gender, sexual orientation including gender expression or identity, mental or physical disability, or other distinguishing characteristics, when an act:

    1. Physically harms a student or damages the student’s property;
    2. Has the effect of substantially interfering with a student’s education;
    3. Is so severe, persistent or pervasive that it creates an intimidating or threatening educational environment; or
    4. Has the effect of substantially disrupting the orderly operation of the school. 


    HOSTAGE SITUATION

    Definition:  A hostage is a prisoner who is held by one party to ensure that another party will meet specified terms.

    Note: This is intended as a basic plan, which may be modified based on specific requirements of each school building/department.

    Instructor/Staff Procedures: 

    1. If you are able to identify the hostage-taker, notify a building administrator.
    2. If situation warrants, call 911.
    3. Maintain control and give direction to students.
    4. Do not open doors for anyone unless you are absolutely positive you are opening the door for a police officer.

    School Administrator Procedures:

    1. Investigate to validate report and assess the situation.
    2. Initiate Incident Command System protocols if validated.
    3. Isolate individual by controlled evacuation or lockdown of the building. Do not attempt anything that will escalate the situation.
    4. Wait for police to arrive and contact the Superintendent’s Office (488-2659).
    5. Have one person communicate the known facts with the police.
    6. Have evacuated students walk to alternate building site if necessary. Have health services and counselors available at evacuation site.
    7. Have a plan to deal with parents as soon as they arrive.
    8. Have Public Information Office give scripted message to the media.

    Follow-up Procedures:

    1. Confirm that the incident report has been filed and sent to the district office.
    2. Debrief with Police if situation requires.
    3. Debrief with the District Safety Advisory Council.
    4. If the event requires, send prepared information letter to all parents with any necessary information regarding revised schedule or alternative location. (See samples at AWSP.ORG).


    MEDICAL EMERGENCY     

    Definition:  A medical emergency can involve life-threatening or serious injuries to a student, school staff member, or a visitor on school property that requires emergency medical attention.

    Note: This is intended as a basic plan, which may be modified based on specific requirements of each school building/department.

    Instructor/Staff Procedures:

    1. Assess the situation by examining the patient. Check for medical alert tags.
    2. Render emergency first aid if trained. If not trained, find someone who is.
    3. DO NOT MOVE THE VICTIM UNLESS HE/SHE IS IN A LIFE THREATENING ENVIRONMENT.
    4. Call 911 or send responsible student for nearest additional staff.
    5. Notify administrator.

    School Administrator Procedures:

    1. Confirm that 911 has been called.
    2. Contact school nurse if needed.
    3. Report to the scene. Assist until emergency personnel arrive if needed.
    4. Obtain necessary patient information and make available to emergency personnel (i.e. phone numbers, address, parent name, date of birth, medical conditions, etc.)
    5. Notify parent/guardian or next of kin. (Do not delay medical care because parent or physician cannot be reached).
    6. Do not send student home. Accompany student to hospital. Have family members meet student at hospital.
    7. Notify district administration office of incident.

    Follow-up Procedures:

    1. Confirm that incident report has been filed and sent to the District Office.
    2. Debrief with the District Safety Advisory Council and staff to determine if the accident could have been prevented.
    3. If student or staff were injured or hospitalized, check on their condition. Also check with the parents or family members.
    4. If the event requires, send prepared information letter to all parents. (See samples at AWSP.org).

    UNIVERSAL PRECAUTIONS

    • All body fluids should be considered potentially infectious.
    • Direct contact with body fluids should be avoided.
    • Vigorous hand washing should always be a priority whenever contact with anybody fluid occurs.
    • Use disposable gloves, plastic bags and an approved disinfectant for protection and cleanup.
    • Disposable items contaminated with body fluids should be placed in approved bags marked with the biohazard symbol.

    *AEDs are available at all OSD schools.  Make sure to swap the adult pads with the pediatric pads when responding to a possible child cardiac emergency.                                                                                                                         

    NATURAL DISASTER EMERGENCY

    Definition:  A natural disaster can be defined as any emergency that is caused by natural causes.  Examples would be earthquake, tornado, etc.

    Instructor / Staff Procedures:

    1. If the radio, television, or cell phone issues a warning, contact the school administration for further instructions.
    2. Follow instructions announced by the school administration that will be appropriate for the event.
    3. Keep all students under your supervision with you in the designated area until given further instructions.

    School Administrator Procedures:

    1. Follow instructions given by District Superintendent’s Office and/or Adams County Emergency Management.
    2. Make announcement to staff and students regarding the Natural Disaster Emergency.
    3. Proceed with a “Lockdown,” “Evacuation,” or “Shelter in place” procedure, whichever is appropriate for the emergency.
    4. Assign staff to attend to the injured and emotionally affected.
    5. If a change in the schedule is required, confirm that the Public Information Officer (PIO) has made the necessary announcements to the media.
    6. If a change in the schedule is required, confirm that the necessary arrangements have been made with the Transportation Director.
    7. Fill out an incident report and send a copy to District Office.

     Follow-up Procedures:

    1. Confirm that incident report has been filed and sent to the District Office.
    2. Debrief with the District Safety Advisory Council and staff to determine if the accident could have been prevented.
    3. If student or staff were injured or hospitalized, check on their condition. Also check with the parents or family members.
    4. If the event requires, send prepared information letter to all parents. (See samples at AWSP.ORG).


    NEIGHBORHOOD EMERGENCY

    Definition:  A neighborhood emergency is any situation that may arise near the school grounds where the incident may threaten the safety of students, school staff, or the school facilities.  A neighborhood emergency may also have an impact on the dismissal of students at the end of the day.

    Instructor/Staff Procedures:

    1. If an emergency is observed or in progress adjacent to the school grounds, notify the school administration and/or call 911.
    2. Keep students under your supervision until notified by the school administration.

    School Administrator Procedures:

    1. If an emergency is observed or in progress adjacent to the school grounds, call 911.
    2. Proceed with instructed or emergency procedure until notified by police that it is safe to dismiss students, if necessary.
    3. Have the district office compile a list of the students that reside in the affected area.
    4. Notify District Transportation Director of the situation.
    5. Initiate a plan for rerouting the students and provide staff chaperones, if necessary.
    6. Notify the PIO and assist with a news release if the event is likely to produce media inquiries.
    7. Notify the parents of the rerouted students.
    8. Fill out an incident report and send a copy to District Office.

    Follow-up Procedures:

    1. Confirm that the incident report has been filed and sent to the District Office.
    2. Debrief with emergency services.
    3. Work with the PIO and assist with a news release if the event is likely to produce media inquiries.
    4. If the event requires, send prepared information letter to all parents. (See sample at AWSP.ORG).


    NUCLEAR ACCIDENT

    Definition:  Nuclear threats from the Hanford Nuclear Reservation are more likely to occur from leakage or accidents at the site.  The primary source of information about a nuclear threat will be the site sirens, radio, and television.  Remember the heavier, thicker, and denser the shielding material between you and the outside, the better the protection.

    Instructor/Staff Procedures:

    1. Do as directed by administrator.
    2. Take roll upon arrival at sheltering area. Report missing students to Building Administration.
    3. Keep students in your care under your supervision at all times.

    School Administrator Procedures:

    1. Contact District Office for further instruction from Emergency Services.
    2. Notify the staff of the emergency and follow district office instructions.
    3. Check for injuries.
    4. If Shelter-in-place, confirm what supplies will be needed to house and feed students and staff and make necessary arrangements, if possible.
    5. Confirm the plan for notifying and uniting parents and students is in place.
    6. Assist Adams County Emergency Services as directed.
    7. Fill out an incident report and send a copy to District Office.

    Follow-up Procedures:

    1. Confirm that the incident report has been filed and sent to the District Office.
    2. If the event requires, send prepared information letter to all parents. (See samples at AWSP.ORG).
    3. Debrief with District Safety Advisory Council and staff. 


    PERSON WITH WEAPON

    (Student, Staff, or Visitor)

    Note: This is intended as a basic plan, which may be modified based on specific requirements of each school building/department.

    • Notify the building administrator when staff member hears rumor of individual with a weapon on campus.
    • Building administrator or designee will validate report and monitor individual if possible.
    • If suspected that individual has a weapon, call 911 and notify police.
    • If situation becomes “active”, implement Run-Hide-Fight protocols.
    • Notify staff of the situation. Give a clear and simple description of the situation.
    • Implement Incident Command System, have incident commander ready when police arrive.
    • Notify superintendent’s office of incident.
    • Communicate situation to community when appropriate.