Arp Independent School District Crisis Management Plan

Accidents at School


Definition: Even with effective prevention efforts, accidents may occur involving students or employees. Accidents may be non-life threatening or major threats to an individual's life. (Reference: FFAC-Student Welfare and medical treatment)


Actions: The following procedure is recommended for accidents occurring at school.

MINOR ACCIDENTS

1. For minor accidents or injuries, take the student to the school nurse for assistance.   Follow first aid procedures as indicated by nature of accident or injury.
2.Contact parent or guardian, if injury warrants.

3.Fill out accident form as a follow-up.

MAJOR ACCIDENTS

1.For major accidents or injuries, campus administrator or designee will call 911: give name, location, and reason for calling.

• Request police assistance or medical assistance and contact school nurse

2. Contact parent or guardian.

3. Contact Superintendent in the event of a major injury.

4. Get statements from witnesses as soon as possible.

5. Fill out accident form as a follow-up.

Accidents Involving School Vehicles

Definition: Accidents involving the transportation of students and employees in school vehicles to and from their homes, curricular, and extra-curricular events. These accidents may involve individual or multiple vehicles. (Reference: FFAC Medical Treatment, CKA) Accident Prevention and Reports, and CNA - Student Transportation)

Action: In the event of a school vehicle accident, observe the following procedures:

1. Call 911: give name, location, and reason for calling. Request police assistance. Be firm and do not panic. Do not leave students by themselves. If necessary, stop a passing motorist to aid in making a phone call to emergency resources.
2. Notify school administration.
3. Render assistance to anyone hurt or in trouble. Always, your first concern is for the riders.
4. Do not worry about scrapes and scratches. However, render immediate first aid if necessary.
5. Obtain witnesses: names, addresses, and telephone numbers.
6. Do not move vehicle until instructed by police or transportation director unless occupants are in peril.
7. All calls requesting information about the accident should be directed to the Superintendent or designee.
8. File a written report providing information an witnesses, injuries, time and place of accident with the superintendent.
9. Begin campus counseling procedures immediately, if appropriate.

Alcohol/Drugs Suspicion, Possession, or Influence

Definition: The possession or under the influence of alcohol/drugs on the school grounds, in the school buildings, or at school sponsored events constitutes a Class C misdemeanor. (Reference:DH,DI,FNCF,FO FOD,GKA, Student Handbook, and the district's Behavior Management Plan.

Possession Action: If there is reason to believe a student is in possession of alcohol/drugs, the following procedures should be followed:

1. The student should be escorted to the office.
2. Two adults should be present (one should be the campus administrator,)
3. The student should be informed of suspicions and asked to deliver the substance.
4. If the student refuses, it may be necessary to search lockers or to ask the student to show contents of pockets, bags, etc.
5. If a controlled substance is found,call proper authorities,
6, Contact the student's parent/guardian or neatest relative.
7. Discipline should be administered according to the District's Behavior Management Plan.

Under the Influence

Action: If there is reason to believe a student is under the influence of alcohol/drugs, the following procedures should be followed:

1. The student should be escorted to the office.
2. The police are called only if the student is violent or is in danger to self or others.
3. Contact the student's parent/guardian or nearest relative.
4. The student should be monitored until the parent arrives to pick him/her up,
5. Dicsipline should be administered according to the District's Behavior Management Plan.
6. Suggest parents and students seek medical treatment as a follow-up precaution.

Allergic Reaction

Definition: A reaction caused by contact, inhalation,or ingestion of a substance causing a threat to an individual's life.

Action: In the event of an allergic reaction ocuring with a student or employee:

1. Call 911:give name, location, and reason for calling.

2. Notify the campus administrator and School Nurse.

3. Call parent or guardian, notify them of situation, and ask for medical history concerning allergies.

Bomb Threats

Definition: A bomb or terrorist threat occurs when a person threatens to commit an act which would inflict injury to any personal damage to any property. These threats may be made in person, in writing, over the telephone, or relayed by a second person. (Reference:CKC)

Action: If a bomb or terrorist threat is received, the following procedures should be followed.

1. The person receiving the threat should remain calm and complete the Bomb Threat Report Form. If the t threat is made by telephone, keep the caller on the phone as long as possible.

2. Attempt to:
a) Identify background noises
b) Note distinguishing voice characteristics

3. Question the caller in a courteous manner.

4. Try to obtain the following information if possible:
a) Location of bomb
b) Description of bomb
c) When it is due to explode


As soon as possible, the person receiving the threat should complete the Bomb Threat Checklist which includes the specific time and date of the threat, estimated sex, age, and race of caller and any other distinguishing characteristics.

5. The person receiving the threat should notify
the campus administrator.
6. Call 911: give name, location, and reason for calling. Request police assistance.
7. Campus Administrator should contact the Superintendent

8. If the campus administrator determines the threat is valid, the building should be evacuated with the standard 6re drill procedure.
9. After all students have been evacuated, they should remain outside the building until the Fire Department has indicated that it is safe to return.

Bomb Threat Report Form

Questions to ask: (Remain calm and speak clearly)
1. When is the bomb expected to explode?
2. Where is the bomb?
3. What kind of bomb is it?
4. What does the bomb look like?
5. When a did you place the bomb?
6. Why did you plant the bomb?
7. Where are you calling from?
8. What is your name?

• WRITE DOWN THE EXACT WORDS OF THREAT

• TIME: DATE: SEX OF CALLER: RACE: AGE:

• LENGTH OF CALL:

  • NUMBER AT WHICH CALL IS RECEIVED:

  • BACKGROUND NOISE: street noise house noises music
    office machinery voices other

  • If voice is familiar who did it sound like? OTHER:

    • REQUIRES ACTION: Notify the principal or designee.
      Be prepared to notify the police and fire departments.

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