1.808 Critical Incident Plans & Accident Reporting
Disaster Plan - A disaster is broadly defined, but can be described as, a “sudden and extraordinary misfortune, bringing destruction of life or property.” Many events could constitute a disaster. In the event of a disaster during normal school hours, implemented protocol will be adhered to.
Each LCS Facility shall maintain crisis management plans. The plans shall be posted throughout the building to provide direction in the event of an emergency. Specific instructions and duties of all faculty and staff in alarm situations are outlined.
EMERGENCY PROCEDURES
Using good judgment can prevent most accidents. If an incident is observed, no matter how small, staff should immediately report it to administration using the Incident Report Form. Report all incidents or occurrences that interrupt normal procedure or precipitate a serious situation. This can be a thing such as observing vandalism, trespassing, a serious confrontation with a parent or student, responding to an alarm, or other such incidents. This reporting should take place within 24 hours of the occurrence and should be reported to the school administrator. Failure to properly supervise children places a staff member in a precarious position and can make him/her subject to legal action.
Each LCS Facility shall maintain crisis management plans. The plans shall be posted throughout the building to provide direction in the event of an emergency. Specific instructions and duties of all faculty and staff in alarm situations are outlined.
EMERGENCY PROCEDURES
- Fire Drills - Monthly, the fire alarm will be sounded to signal a fire drill. Students are to proceed in a quiet, orderly manner to the places designated on the fire drill exit sheets posted in each room. Students are to remain quiet and follow instructions. All staff and students will stay in their designated areas until an office staff person instructs them to go to another location or return to the building. Fire extinguishers are located in specified areas around the school. State law requires that one fire drill be conducted per month with the execution of the evacuation timed.
- Tornado Drills - An alarm will be sounded in the event of a possible tornado or severe storm conditions. Students will leave the room and proceed to the designated areas. They shall get down on their knees and face the wall with their heads in their hands. All staff and students will remain silent and await further instructions from administrative personnel.
Using good judgment can prevent most accidents. If an incident is observed, no matter how small, staff should immediately report it to administration using the Incident Report Form. Report all incidents or occurrences that interrupt normal procedure or precipitate a serious situation. This can be a thing such as observing vandalism, trespassing, a serious confrontation with a parent or student, responding to an alarm, or other such incidents. This reporting should take place within 24 hours of the occurrence and should be reported to the school administrator. Failure to properly supervise children places a staff member in a precarious position and can make him/her subject to legal action.