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Paloma Valley High School

2008-09 Jonathan L. Greenberg, Ed. D. Brian R. Morris Superintendent Principal

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County: Riverside Principal: Brian Morris School District: Perris Union High School District

Address: 155 E. Fourth Street Perris, CA 92570

Phone: (951) 943-6369

School Site: Paloma Valley High School

Address: 31375 Bradley Road Menifee, CA 92584

Phone: (951) 672-6030

List Members by Name and Position/Role Circle Appropriate Committee for each member

(Ref. Ed. Codes 52012, 52852)

SSC = School Site Council SSPC = School Safety Planning Committee Name Title Committee Name Title Committee

Rebecca Cobb Student SSC SSPC SSC SSPC Elizabeth Darovic Teacher SSC SSPC SSC SSPC

Ellen Heraty Parent SSC SSPC SSC SSPC Season Harris Student SSC SSPC SSC SSPC Laura Lively Parent SSC SSPC SSC SSPC Dian Martin District Office SSC SSPC SSC SSPC

Bobette Moore Teacher SSC SSPC SSC SSPC Brian Morris Principal SSC SSPC SSC SSPC Susan Rood Parent SSC SSPC SSC SSPC

Jane Schmidt Parent SSC SSPC SSC SSPC Lurana Stewart Other Staff SSC SSPC SSC SSPC Fred Twyman Other Staff SSC SSPC SSC SSPC Will Wilson Teacher SSC SSPC SSC SSPC

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TTaabbllee ooff CCoonntteennttss Section I – School & District Philosophy Statements

1. School Mission Statement

2. School Vision Statement

3. District Mission & Vision Statement BP0200 – Goals for the School District

BP0100 – Philosophy, Goals, Objectives and Comprehensive Plans BP0450 – Philosophy, Goals, Objectives and Comprehensive Plans AR0450 – Philosophy, Goals, Objectives and Comprehensive Plans

Section II - Assessment of current status of school crime committed on school campus and at school related activities

4. Suspensions and Expulsions Data BP5144.1 – Suspension & Expulsion/ Due Process AR5144.1 – Suspension & Expulsion/Due Process AR5144.2 – Suspension & Expulsion/Due Process (Special Education)

5. CSSA Reports

AR3515.1 – Crime Data Reporting EC48902- - Reporting Crimes to Law Enforcement AR3515.1 – Photo Identification Badges BP5131.7 - Weapons and Dangerous Instruments AR5131.7 – Weapons and Dangerous Instruments BP5136 – Gangs AR5136 - Gangs

Section III - Identify appropriate strategies and programs that provide or maintain a high level of school safety

6. Injury & Illness Prevention Program (IIPP) BP4157, 4257, 4357 – Employee Safety

7. Quarterly Safety Inspections BP5142-Students (Safety)

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8. Conflict Resolution

9. Hazardous Materials Inspections

BP3514.1 – Hazardous Substances AR3514.1 – Hazardous Substances

10. Safe & Drug-Free School and Communities (S&DFSC) BP3513.3 – Tobacco-Free Schools AR3513.3 – Tobacco-Free Schools/Smoking 11. School Violence Reduction Program 12. Child Abuse

BP5141.41 – Child Abuse Prevention Programs BP5141.4 – Child Abuse Reporting Procedures

13. Disaster Response

14. Suspension and Expulsion Procedures BP5144.1 - Suspension and Expulsion/Due Process AR5144.2 – Suspension and Expulsion/Due Process

15. Procedure to Notify Teachers of Dangerous Pupils (Red. Ed. Code 49079)

16. Sexual Harassment Policy (Red. Ed. Code 212.6 (b)

BP4119.11, 4219.11, 4319.11 – Sexual Harassment AR4119.11, 4219.11, 4319.11 – Sexual Harassment BP5145.7 – Sexual Harassment (Student) AR5145.7 – Sexual Harassment (Student)

17. School Wide Dress Code Relating to “Gang-Related Apparel” (Red. Ed. Code 35183)

BP5132 – Dress & Grooming AR5132 – Dress & Grooming

18. Procedure for Safe Ingress and Egress of Pupils, Parents,

and Staff to and from School

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19. Safe and Orderly Environment Conducive to Learning – Safe School Strategies

BP5137 – Positive School Climate BP5142 - Safety AR3515 – Campus Security BP 5142.2 – Crossing Guards BP 3515.2 - Disruptions AR 3515.2 - Disruptions BP 0450 – Comprehensive Safety Plan AR 0450 – Comprehensive Safety Plan Advisory Committee

20. School Discipline Rules and Procedures (Ref. Ed. Code

35291, 3529.5) School Site Rules and Regulations BP5144 – Discipline

21. Gangs BP5136 – Gangs AR5136 – Gangs

22. Fire Drills

AR3516.1 – Fire Drills and Fires

23. Earthquake Emergency Procedure System AR 3516.3

24. Detection Canines BP 5145.12 AR 5145.12 25. O.C.S. Program-On Campus Supervision 26. Bee Alert Program 27. Integrated Pest Management Program

28. Security of District/School Property

29. Daily Air Quality Reports

30. Management Bulletins

31. Safety Suggestion Box

32. SRO – School Resource Officer

33. CPI Training (Crisis Prevention Institute)

34. We-Tip

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The Paloma Valley High School Comprehensive Safety Plan will be reviewed, evaluated, and amended (if needed) in March of each school year.

An updated file containing all safety-related plans and materials is available for public inspection in/at Principal’s Office.

A public meeting was held on March 4, 2009 at Paloma Valley High School to allow members of the public the opportunity to express an opinion about Paloma Valley High School’s School Safety Plan.

Pursuant to Ed. Code 3529.6 (a) Paloma Valley High School adopted its Comprehensive School Safety Plan on March 4, 2009.

Pursuant to Ed. Code 35294.8 (a) Paloma Valley High School forwarded its Comprehensive School Safety Plan to Perris Union High School District for approval on March 4, 2009.

Reviewed/Revised on March 18, 2009 Brian Morris Principal

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SECTION I

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Section I – School & District Philosophy Statements

1. School Mission Statement

To enable all students to acquire the knowledge, learn the skills, and develop the attitudes necessary for them to realize their full potential and to become responsible citizens and lifelong learners who can meet the challenges of a changing world.

2. School Vision Statement

It takes a concerted effort by the entire school community to ensure that our students receive the best education possible. The vision of Paloma Valley High School is to enable all students to acquire the knowledge, learn the skills and develop the attitudes necessary for them to realize their full potential and become responsible citizens and lifelong learners who can meet the challenges of a changing world.

3. District Mission and Vision Statement

BP0200 – Goals for the School District

As part of the Governing Board's responsibility to set direction for the school district, the Board shall adopt long-term goals focused on the achievement and needs of all district students. The district's goals shall be aligned with the district's vision, mission, philosophy, and priorities and shall be limited in number so as to be reasonably achievable within established timelines.

BP0100 – Philosophy, Goals, Objectives and Comprehensive Plans

As part of its responsibility to establish a guiding vision for the district, the Governing Board shall develop and regularly review a set of fundamental principles which describe the district's beliefs, values or tenets. The Board and district staff shall incorporate this philosophy in all district programs and activities.

BP0450 – Philosophy, Goals, Objectives and Comprehensive Plans

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The Governing Board recognizes that students and staff have the right to a safe and secure campus where they are free from physical and psychological harm. The Board is fully committed to maximizing school safety and to creating a positive learning environment that includes strategies for violence prevention and high expectations for student conduct, responsible behavior, and respect for others.

AR0450 – Philosophy, Goals, Objectives and Comprehensive Plans

Development and Review of School Site Safety Plan When developing the comprehensive school safety plan, the school site council shall consult with local law enforcement as well as other school site councils and safety committees, when practical. (Education Code 32281, 32282)

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SECTION II

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Section II – Assessment of current status of school crime committed on school campus and at school related activities

4. Suspensions and Expulsions Data

BP5144.1 – Suspension & Expulsion/ Due Process

AR5144.1 – Suspension & Expulsion/Due Process

AR5144.2 – Suspension & Expulsion/Due Process (Special Education)

5. CSSA Reports

AR3515.1 – Crime Data Reporting

EC48902- - Reporting Crimes to Law Enforcement

AR3515.1 – Photo Identification Badges

BP5131.7 - Weapons and Dangerous Instruments

AR5131.7 – Weapons and Dangerous Instruments

BP5136 – Gangs

R5136 - Gangs

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SECTION III

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Section III – Identifying appropriate strategies and programs

that provide or maintain a high level of school safety

6. Injury and Illness Prevention Program


The Perris Union High School District is committed to providing a

safe and healthful workplace for all of its employees and to

providing a safe and healthful facility for all students and site

visitors. To fulfill its obligation the District has incorporated an

Injury and Illness Prevention Program. The intent of this Program

is to prevent or minimize the probability of injuries and illnesses to

workers, students and visitors, and to comply with applicable

State, Federal and local health and safety codes, standards and

regulations.

The Injury and Illness Prevention Program is intended to

standardize various safety programs and procedures into one

effective, uniform program and to ensure compliance with State

and Federal safety regulations.

The Program identifies the District’s responsibilities and also

defines responsibilities of the Program Coordinator, administrators,

managers, supervisors and all other employees.

P A L O M A V A L L E Y H I G H S C H O O L 1


6. Injury and Illness Prevention Program (cont’d)


The components described in the District’s IIPP are:

Communication

Identification & Evaluation of Workplace Hazards

Corrections of Unsafe or Unhealthful Conditions

Investigations of Occupational Injury, Illness or Exposure to

Hazardous Substances

Employee Training

Record Keeping

Plan Review

The District, its Board and its management pledges support of this

Program to ensure that it remains a viable method of protecting all

employees and all other site occupants.

BP4157, BP4257, BP4357 – Employee Safety



7. Quarterly Inspections


Paloma Valley High School participates in quarterly safety inspections

conducted by campus staff. The purpose of quarterly site inspections is

to help identify and evaluate unsafe conditions.

Safety inspections are part of the District’s written Injury and Illness

Prevention Program.

The safety inspections are documented. The safety inspection checklists

are documentation of inspections and include lists of areas inspected,

the date of the inspection, name of inspector, signature of site

administrator, and action taken to abate hazard.

Safety Inspections are completed, signed, and sent to the District office

every quarter for documentation.

Some areas on the checklist include but are not limited to athletic

facilities, grounds & fields, multi-use rooms, gymnasiums & theaters.

In addition to the quarterly safety inspections, the Plant Supervisor and

Custodians are constantly inspecting the facility during their day-to-day

attention to the facility.

BP5142 – Students (Safety)



8. Conflict Resolution


Paloma Valley High School utilizes multiple staff members to counsel

students to avoid conflict between students. The academic counselors,

teachers, campus supervisors, other classified personnel, and

administration are all involved to some degree working to resolve low

level student peer conflicts through counseling techniques.

For more serious conflicts, the principal, assistant principal and

counselors are involved in in-depth counseling. They utilize behavior

and peer contracts when appropriate.

BP5138 – Conflict Resolution/Peer Mediation



9. Hazardous Materials Inspections


Paloma Valley High School participates in District-wide Hazardous

Materials Inspections.

Keenan & Associates, the District’s Third Party Administrator for

Property and Liability coverage, conducts an annual Hazardous

Materials Inventory and Inspection throughout the Perris Union

High School District.

The purpose of the inspection is to assist our District in obtaining a

current, detailed inventory of hazardous material supplies on

school sites and throughout the District and to meet the regulatory

requirements under Worker Right-to-Know, Hazardous Materials

Disclosure Laws, and as required by Cal/OSHA – CCR, Title 8,

Section 5194.

The inventory not only provides information to management, it is

also a valuable tool to be used to monitor and control chemicals in

the workplace.

The inspection also provides the District with a hazardous

materials survey that addresses and identifies specific conditions

regarding storage, labeling, compatibility, fire extinguishers,

eyewash stations, etc., which were present at the time of the

inventory.



9. Hazardous Materials Inspections (cont’d)


Using the chemical inventories District staff put together binders

that contain Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) for each item

listed. These binders can be found in the staff workrooms or

lounges, in the science chemical storerooms, and in the custodial

closets. In addition, electronic MSDS folders have been created

and are located at http://puhsd.ca.schoolsmsds.com.

BP3514.1 – Hazardous Substances

AR3514.1 – Hazardous Substances


http://puhsd.ca.schoolsmsds.com/


10. Safe & Drug-Free School and Communities (S&DFSC)


The Paloma Valley High School/PUHSD health curriculum is designed

for the student to gain knowledge and develop life skills in the many

areas of health which include: mental & emotional health; family living;

growth & development; nutrition; personal health; alcohol, tobacco, and

other drugs; communicable & chronic diseases; injury prevention &

safety; consumer & community health; and environmental health.

Teachers, administration, classified staff members, parents, and

members of the community have the opportunity to assist in and support

these programs. A site coordinator, in collaboration with the

administration, and the district S&DFS Coordinator will direct our Safe

& Drug Free Schools.

In addition to the eight-hour campus supervisors Paloma Valley High

School also has four 5-hour campus supervisors to assure a safe and

secure environment for the student population during the nutrition and

lunch periods.

BP3513.3 – Tobacco-Free Schools

AR3513.3 – Tobacco-Free Schools /Smoking



11. School Violence Reduction Program


Paloma Valley High School utilizes a variety of staff to reduce and avoid

violence on campus. All staff members deal on a daily basis with

students who may have minor conflicts on campus. In addition to the

Lead Campus Supervisor and seven Campus Supervisors, a full-time

school psychologist, five counselors, principal, three assistant principals

and the Athletic Director/Dean of Attendance are on site to counsel

students regarding peer relationships, conflict mediation, anger

management, teen dating violence, and crisis intervention. The school

utilizes an SRO (School Resource Officer) as needed to deal with violent

acts on campus. The first priority of all PVHS staff members is to

ensure a safe school environment.



12. Child Abuse


BP5141.41 – Child Abuse Prevention Programs

BP5141.4 – Child Abuse Reporting Procedures

As childcare custodians, the staff at Paloma Valley High School follows

child abuse reporting guidelines set forth in the Child Abuse Reporting

Law, which requires a telephoned report of suspected child abuse to a

child protective agency as soon as practically possible. In addition, a

follow-up written report is required within 36 hours of receiving the

information concerning the incident (Pen. Code, 11166, subd. (g)).

As a mandated reporter, any member of our staff who reasonably

suspects that child abuse has occurred must provide his or her name

and the following information when making the telephone report to a

child protective agency:

Name of the child

Present location of the child

Nature and extent of injury

Any other information, including that which led the person to suspect

child abuse, requested by the child protective agency. (Pen.Code, 11157,

subd. (a).)


The written report is filed on Department of Justice Forms SS 8572 and

SS 8583, which are obtained from county welfare and probation

departments and local law enforcement agencies. Medical personnel

then complete a special, uniform reporting form developed by the

Attorney General, entitled “Medical Report – Suspected Child Abuse”

(DOJ 900).


12. Child Abuse (cont’d)


Reports are investigated either by the local law enforcement agency

and/or by the county child welfare services (child protective services)

agency. Cross reporting by these agencies is required to ensure that law

enforcement, child welfare agencies, and district attorneys receive all

reports they should review, whether initially reporting to them or to

another child protective agency. (Pen. Code, 11166, subd. (g).)

The following signs serve as a warning to school personnel that possible

abuse has taken place:

Physical

Unexplained fractures, lacerations or bruises

Burns (cigarette, rope, scalding water, iron)

Extreme fear or withdrawal

Destructive and/or self-destructive behavior

Sexual

Precocious knowledge of explicit sexual behavior

Fearful, withdrawn, hostile or aggressive behavior

Attempts to run away or running away

Pseudo-mature (seems mature beyond chronological age)

Promiscuous behavior

Neglect

Dirty, unkempt

Inappropriate dress for weather

Extremely offensive body odor

Malnutrition (extremely thin, dry or flaking skin, pale, fainting)

Unattended medical conditions (infected minor burns, impetigo)



12. Child Abuse (cont’d)


Paloma Valley High School is aware that it is not our role to investigate

suspected child abuse. Instead, it is our responsibility to report the

abuse and set in motion the process of getting help for the child.



13. Disaster Response


The objective of Paloma Valley High School’s Disaster Response & Crisis

Management Plan is to provide the maximum practical protection for

students and personnel primarily, and district property secondarily, in

the event of a disaster.

To meet this objective, we must instruct and prepare students and staff

in the appropriate and safe procedures to follow in the event of a

disaster.

Therefore, Paloma’s Disaster Response & Crisis Management Plan has

three major goals:

a. To have buildings, furnishings, equipment, and emergency

supplies in condition such that injuries and damages will be minimized,

and the actions needed in time of disaster may be carried on effectively.

b. To provide and students with appropriate instruction and practice,

and parents with information, so as to effectively help each person react

properly in an emergency.

c. To set up a general overall organization and specific procedures to

be followed at a time of disaster, including the rendering of aid to victims

and the protection and care of students until they can be safely united

with their parents.

The plan meets the guidelines for California’s Standardize

Emergency Management System (SEMS). The site administrator

acts as the Incident Commander, with the principal’s designee to be



13. Disaster Response (cont’d)


appointed in the event that the Incident Commander is unable to

perform his duties.

To ensure accountability for emergency response procedures,

personnel are assigned specific duties to perform in the event of

emergencies. These include turning off water, gas, and electricity.

Drills are conducted regularly using an Incident Action Plan to pre-

plan and determine the object of the drill, along with After Action

Reports to document lessons learned.

Paloma Valley High School is working with the District to update

the response plan and incorporate the National Incident

Management System (NIMS), which includes staff trained in the

following Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) courses:

IS 100 (Incident Command for Schools), IS 700 (NIMS) and IS 200

(Incident Command for Single Resources and Initial Action

Incidents).


To be more effective during disasters, pre-determined areas will

identify the various stations, i.e., student holding, command post,

and student release. The District has recently installed three

repeaters and distributed hand held radios. Each site now has

radios to use for day to day communications as well as a built in

emergency communication system. The radios will be incorporated

into each school site’s emergency drills.


13. Disaster Response (cont’d)


Having qualified and trained staff helps to ensure a safe and secure

environment for the student population during the school day and

in an emergency/crisis response incident.



14. Suspension and Expulsion Procedures


BP5144.1 - Suspension and Expulsion/Due Process

AR5144.2 – Suspension and Expulsion/Due Process

Classroom discipline procedures at Paloma Valley High School are the

responsibility of the individual teacher. However, serious misbehaviors

including, but not limited to, fighting, openly defying adults, possession

of weapons or illegal drugs results in the child being sent immediately to

the office where the principal or his/her designee will conference with the

child.

Depending on the severity and circumstances, further action may be

required such as, detention, suspension or expulsion. In these

instances, parents will be notified either by phone or mail. Suspendible

offenses include:

Caused, attempted to cause, or threatened to cause physical injury

to another person.

Possessed, sold, or otherwise furnished any firearm, knife,

explosive or other dangerous object.

Possess, used, sold, or otherwise furnished, or been under the

influence of any controlled substance, alcoholic beverage or

intoxicant of any kind.

Offered, arranged or negotiated to sell any controlled substance,

alcoholic beverage or intoxicant of any kind, then sold, delivered or

otherwise furnished to any person another substance and

represented that substance as a controlled substance, alcoholic

beverage, or intoxicant (i.e., look-alike)


Committed or attempted to commit robbery or extortion.


14. Suspension and Expulsion Procedures (cont’d)


Caused or attempted to cause damage to school property or private

property.

Stolen or attempted to steal school property or private property.

Possessed or used tobacco, or any product containing tobacco or

nicotine products, including clove cigarettes, snuff or betel.

Committed an obscene act or engaged in habitual profanity or

vulgarity.

Possessed, offered, arranged or negotiated to sell any drug

paraphernalia.

Disrupted school activities or willfully defied the authority of school

personnel.

Knowingly received stolen school property or private property.

Possess an imitation firearm.

Due Process

All suspensions are preceded by an informal conference between the

student and a school administrator during which the student shall be

informed of the reason for the suspension and the evidence that

supported the action. It is the policy of the school to telephone parents

at the time of the suspension, but in all cases, a notice is mailed within

24 hours. Usually a parent conference is requested to take place as soon

as is practicable. Parents or guardians are requested to respond to such

conferences.

A suspended student shall not: be allowed to loiter on or around

any school ground;


Be allowed to participate in any school activities not open to the

public


14. Suspension and Expulsion Procedures (cont’d)


Suspension Authority

Classroom teacher: 1 day (from classroom)

Site Administrator: Up to 20 days

When a suspension of over 20 days is desired, the case goes to the

expulsion board and hearing with parents is scheduled to give and

excuse/rebuttal. The expulsion board then votes on the outcome of the

hearing.

Students suspended from the classroom for one day are stationed in or

near the principal’s office and perform supervised academic activities or

complete class work.



15. Procedure to Notify Teachers of Dangerous Pupils


(Red. Ed. Code 49079)

In accordance with PUHSD procedures: As the Notification of Dangerous

Pupils lists are received at Paloma Valley High School from Pupil

Services, the teachers are required to pick and sign for the list as

applicable.

Process of Informing Teachers of Students Engaged in Acts

Described in EC 48900

As directed in EC 49079, teachers who have students that have engaged

in acts described in EC 48900, need to be informed of such, Perris Union

High School District has devised this process.

Every teacher has computer access to the students in their classes

through our computer information system (currently SASI). On page 1,

(SASI facesheet), it lists all the basic info on each student. In the last row

at the bottom of this page is a box labeled “Discipline Alert”. If there is a

“y” in this box it indicates that a student has had at least one day of

suspension in the past three (3) years for an EC violation 48900. Also

students that have discipline alerts (y coded) may have blue highlighting

in their student name area. The only reason a student with discipline

issues would not be highlighted blue, would be that their names were

already highlighted red, indicating this student has some medical issues.

Every Site does a weekly update on student discipline, so a student who

got into trouble, the following week a “y” would appear in his discipline

alert box. Any teacher who wants further information in regards to



15. Procedure to Notify Teachers of Dangerous Pupils (cont’d)


details of a particular student in their class, in regards to their discipline,

may come to the discipline office and view their discipline history.

Any and all students that have committed any disciplinary acts outside

of school, involving the police and/ or juvenile justice system, these

students will be informed through the discipline office ,via email that

there is information on one of your students (student will be named), and

can be gotten/ viewed at the discipline office.



16. Sexual Harassment Policy


(Red. Ed. Code 212.6)

BP4119.11, 4219.11, 439.11 – Sexual Harassment

AR4119.11, 4219.11, 439.11 – Sexual Harassment

BP5145.7 – Sexual Harassment (Student)

AR5145.7 – Sexual Harassment (Student)

Paloma Valley High School adheres to the guidelines on sexual

harassment set forth by the Perris Union High School District Board of

Education. The Board of Education prohibits sexual harassment in the

working environment of District employees or applicants by any person

in any form. Sexual harassment of or by any employee is not tolerated.

The Board considers sexual harassment to be a major offense, which

may result in disciplinary action or dismissal of the offending employee

or suspension/expulsion of any offending student.

It is the policy of the Perris Union High School District that sexual

harassment is unacceptable conduct in the workplace and is not

tolerated. Prohibited sexual harassment includes, but is not limited to,

unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, or other verbal,

visual or physical conduct of a sexual nature made by someone from or

in the work or education setting.


Sexual harassment guidelines apply to school personnel, as well as

students. Kindergartens through third grade students are not

responsible for their behavior according to California State Law.


16. Sexual Harassment Policy (cont’d)


However, students in fourth through fifth grade are subject to all legal

actions under the law.

Purpose

The purpose of the policy is to provide the work environment free of

sexually harassing conduct or behavior and to provide uniform guidance

and procedures on this subject.

General Procedures and Definitions

Pursuant to Education Code 212.5, unwelcome sexual advances, request

for sexual favors, and other verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature

constitute sexual harassment when:

Submission to the conduct is made either an explicit or implicit condition

of employment or status for promotion.

Submission to or rejection of the conduct is used as the basis for an

employment decision affecting the harassed employee.

The harassment substantially interferes with an employee’s work

performance or creates an intimidating, hostile, or offensive work

environment.

Submission to, or rejection of, the conduct is the basis for any decision

affecting benefits, services, honors, programs or other available activities.





Examples

Other examples of sexual harassment, whether committed by a

supervisor or any other employee is:

Unwelcome leering, sexual flirtations or propositions

Unwelcome sexual slurs, epithets, threats, verbal abuse,

derogatory comments or sexually degrading descriptions.

Graphic verbal comments about an individual’s body, or overly

personal conversation

Sexual jokes, stories, drawings, pictures or gestures

Spreading sexual rumors

Touching an individual’s body or clothes in a sexual manner

Cornering or blocking of normal movements

Displaying sexually suggestive objects in the educational or work

environment

Any act of retaliation against an individual who reports a violation

of the District’s sexual harassment policy or who participates in

the investigation of a sexual harassment claim

The site administrator has the responsibility of maintaining an

educational and work environment free of sexual harassment. This

responsibility includes discussing the District’s harassment policy with

his/her students and/or employees and assuring them that they are not

required to endure sexually insulting, degrading or exploitative treatment

or any other form of sexual harassment..





Complaint Procedures

Employees at Paloma Valley High School are encouraged to avail

themselves of our internal complaint procedure if they are confronted

with sexual harassment or any prohibited form of harassment.

Such internal complaints are investigated promptly, confidentially and

corrective action is taken where allegations are verified.

Any employee or applicant for employment who feels that he/she or

another individual in the District is being sexually harassed is

encouraged to immediately contact his/her supervisor, principal, other

district administrator or the Superintendent or designee in order to

obtain procedures for reporting a complaint.

Complaints of harassment are filed in accordance with AR4031,

“Complaints Concerning Discrimination in Employment”. Any supervisor

who receives a harassment complaint notifies the Superintendent or

designee, who ensures that the complaint is appropriately investigated.

All employees receive either a copy of information sheets prepared by the

California Department of Fair Employment and Housing or a copy of the

District’s information sheets that contain, at minimum, components on:

The illegality of sexual harassment

The definition of sexual harassment under applicable state/federal

law

A description of sexual harassment, with examples


The District’s complaint process available to the employee




Directions on how to contact the Fair Employment and Housing

Department and Commission (Government Code 12950)

In addition, Paloma Valley High School educates it personnel on sexual

harassment guidelines at the beginning of each school year. New District

employees must sign that they have received a copy of sexual

harassment descriptions, guidelines, policies, and procedures for filing a

claim. Policy updates are disseminated to the staff throughout the year.

If further information, interpretation or advice is needed regarding sexual

harassment, the Assistant Superintendent or Director of Human

Resources for the Perris Union High School District may be contacted.



17. School Wide Dress Code Relating to “Gang-Related Apparel”


(Red. Ed. Code 35183)

BP5132 – Dress & Grooming

AR5132 – Dress & Grooming

Paloma Valley High School adheres to the Perris Union High School

District dress code, which has established standards for student dress

and grooming. The Board of Education expects students to represent

themselves in a manner that is conducive to educational policies and

standards. Each site administrator establishes, publishes, and enforces

the appropriately specific dress code for their students based on the

following guidelines:

Dress Code: Expectations and Guidelines for Apparel

(Paloma Valley High School 2008-2009 Student Handbook)

The dress code is in effect during school hours as well as during school

sponsored activities. Paloma Valley High School seeks to maintain a

positive learning environment where mutual respect and high personal

standards are established. Because of this, it is expected that clothing

policies at Paloma Valley High School will be followed by all

students/staff and reflect the following:

All clothing and accessories must be school appropriate.

Clothing and accessories must not promote illegal substances,

violence, alcohol, or sexually explicit material.


Clothing and accessories must not discriminate against any

religious or ethnic groups.


17. School Wide Dress Code Relating to “Gang-Related Apparel”(cont’d)


Clothing and accessories must be free of safety pins and spikes.

No strapless clothing or blouses with only one strap (straps may

not be tied or hooked on with pins, and must be at least 1” thick).

Shirts must be worn at all times.

Clothing shall be sufficient and size –appropriate to conceal all

undergarments at all times.

The bottom of the shirt and the top of the pants must meet.

Do rags, wave caps, bandanas, and hair picks are not allowed at

school.

No clothing to deliberately conceal the identity of student (hoods,

scarves, bandanas).

Sweatbands may be worn during physical education classes only.

Shoes must be worn at all times. Shoes must be appropriate for

the school activity and school safety (bedroom slippers, steel toed

shoes and boots are not to be worn at school). It is recommended

that sandals have heel straps.

Chains are not permitted when attached to a wallet or worn on

clothing. These will be confiscated.

Items that are classified as drug paraphernalia are not permitted to

be worn as accessories or clothing.

Any clothing, purse, backpack, notebook, jewelry, etc. displaying a

hate symbol is strictly prohibited at school.

Gloves are allowed only in cold weather.

Hats-only school issued hats, or solid colored, (school colors only

with no designs).


Sunglasses may not be worn indoors (unless under doctor’s

prescription).


17. School Wide Dress Code Relating to “Gang-Related Apparel”(cont’d)


Body piercings and tattoos are highly discouraged. Piercing related

jewelry must not be sharp or excessively protruding.

When a new fashion trend becomes a symbol that may be dangerous,

anti social or the arrangement of specific clothing items denotes gang

affiliation (There are certain brand names that are not acceptable: Skin,

SRH, Hustler, Metal Mulisha, 187, Playboy, Hooters and city attire not

sports related. i.e. SD & LA) the Paloma Valley High School

Administration reserves the right to prohibit such items and

arrangements.

This dress code is in effect during school hours as well as during school

sponsored events.

Students who come to school in clothing that is inappropriate can be

assigned a disciplinary consequence and will be required to change into

school appropriate attire. Students who come to school in clothing that is

inappropriate will be assigned a consequence and will be asked to

change into school appropriate attire. If students refuse loaner dress

code items or if parent cannot bring them a change they will be sent to

OCD for the remainder of the day. Pants must not have holes or worn

areas that reveal undergarments or are disruptive to the educational

environment.



18. Procedure for Safe Ingress and Egress of Pupils, Parents, and

Staff to and from School


Egress and Ingress to the campus have been effectively handled at

Paloma Valley High School. Both classified and certificated personnel

have report times prior to student arrival.

Main gates to the campus are unlocked at approximately 6:30 a.m. and

are then locked at approximately 10:00 p.m. unless there is an activity

taking place that prohibits the gates from being locked at that time.

The regular school hours are 7:45 a.m. – 2:45 p.m.

All unauthorized persons entering the campus must sign in and identify

their purpose and destination. In addition, parents or guardians picking

up students prior to the end of the school day must sign in and be

authorized according to emergency card information.

In the unlikely event that a student leaves our campus without

permission, the parent or guardian is immediately contacted. If the

parent or guardian is unavailable, law enforcement is contacted, and

appropriate steps are taken to locate the child.

Absence from school breaks the continuity of learning, which may lead to

frustration and acting out. According to state law, our students are

required to attend school each day they are physically able. At Paloma

Valley High School valid reasons for an absence from school follow

California Education Code guidelines, Section 46010.

EC32211 – Requests to leave school grounds



19. Safe and Orderly Environment Conducive to Learning – Safe

School Strategies


BP5137 – Positive School Climate

BP5142 – Safety

AR3515 – Campus Security

BP 3515.2 – Disruptions

AR 3515.2 – Disruptions

BP 0450 – Comprehensive Safety Plan

AR 0450 – Comprehensive Safety Plan Advisory Committee

In addition to procedures in the event of an emergency, Paloma Valley

High School has incorporated many safe school strategies in the daily

lives of our students. They include:

Fencing around the perimeter of the campus

A “closed campus’ sign-in policy for all visitors

Campus supervisor AM and PM campus duty stations, with

additional campus supervisors present covering nutrition and

lunch periods when the number of students on campus at one

time is maximized.

Campus safety rules signed by both students and parents

Referral system for rude or unsafe conduct

Saturday School available most Saturdays




School Strategies (cont’d)


To create a school culture that promotes self-monitoring behavior,

Paloma Valley High School provides its students with an education on a

wide range of safety issues. Safety assemblies are held on a regular

basis throughout the year. They include, but are not limited to:

Every 15-Minute Program (anti-drinking and driving)

Red Ribbon Week (substance abuse)

Yellow Ribbon Week (violence)

Anti-Bullying / Cyberbullying

In accordance with the Paloma Valley High School Student Handbook:

The District/PVHS believes that all students, staff and community have

an obligation to promote mutual respect, tolerance and acceptance. The

school will not tolerate behavior that infringes on the safety of any

student. A student shall not intimidate, harass another student through

words or actions. Such behavior includes direct physical contact, such

as hitting or shoving, verbal assaults, such as teasing or name-calling,

social isolation or manipulation.

Cyberbullying includes the posting of harassing messages, direct threats,

social cruelty, or harmful text or images on the Internet, social

networking sites, or other digital technologies, as well as breaking into

another person’s account and assuming that person’s identity in order to

damage that person’s reputation or friendships.


This policy applies whenever a student is on school grounds, traveling to

and from school, or at a school-sponsored activity, during lunch period,



School Strategies (cont’d)


whether on/off campus, and during a school sponsored activity. In

addition to this, in the case of cyberbullying it can be done at home,, but

if the actions impact school activities or school attendance then they may

be subject to discipline in accordance with district policies and

regulations.



20. School Discipline Rules and Procedures


(Ref. Ed. Code 35291, 3529.5) School Site Rules and Regulations

BP5144 – Discipline

Discipline Guide – Expectations of students.

(Paloma Valley High School 2008-2009 Student Handbook)

Parents are expected to comply with the laws governing the conduct and

education of their children. They shall also be expected to cooperate with

school authorities regarding the behavior of their children.

Parents/guardians are also liable for defacement, injury, or loss of any

property belonging to the District. Penalties shall be those specified by

the law.

All students are expected to conduct themselves in such a manner as to

contribute to a productive learning environment. Each individual’s

conduct on the campus and going to and from school shall be orderly

and in keeping with the rules and regulations of the school, the school

district, and the laws of the state. An educationally sound environment

does not allow anyone to interfere with the teacher’s right to teach

and/or the student’s right to learn. Students will be held accountable

for all aspects of the Discipline Guide.


Students should have the freedom and be encouraged to express their

individuality in any way as long as their conduct does not infringe upon

the freedom of other students or interfere with the instructional program.

Students who violate the law or the rules and regulations of the District

may be subject to transfer to alternative programs, suspension,

exclusion, or expulsion.


20. School Discipline Rules and Procedures (cont’d)


Jurisdiction

It should be noted that a pupil may be suspended or recommended for

expulsion for acts which are enumerated in Education Code Section

48900 and related to school activity or attendance which occur at any

time including, but not limited to, the following circumstances:

1. While on school grounds or school transportation

2. While going to or coming from school.

3. During the lunch period whether on or off campus

4. During or while going to or coming from a school sponsored

activity.

Note: Campus jurisdiction also extends 1,000 feet from campus

boundaries at all times, per California law.

Classroom Discipline

The classroom teacher under state law is given the authority to act in the

place of the parent/guardian during the time the student is under the

teacher’s direction. To insure suitable control, teachers will utilize a

variety of methods of controlling students’ behavior. Strategies teachers

may use include, but are not limited to, the following:


1. Confer with student and explain the District’s school

behavior policy.




2. Take away privileges enjoyed by other students.

3. Lower a student’s citizenship rating.

4. Assign special tasks which must be completed within a

specified time.

5. Contact the parents/guardians so that concerted action can

be taken to mutually correct the inappropriate behavior

patterns of the student.

6. Give student detention as authorized by state law.

(Education Code Section 44807.5)

7. Class suspension of student for up to two days per

infraction.

8. Refer student to school administration for correction and

control.

Students may be required by their teachers to restore cleanliness to a

classroom after such students have been involved in any instructional

activity which created physical disorder in the classroom; or to any area

on school premises in which students littered or disrupted the

cleanliness thereof.

Positive Consequences for Appropriate Behavior


Paloma Valley High School believes that when students choose to follow

school rules, their positive behavior should be rewarded. As

opportunities arise, special events or activities are used to reward




student for positive behavior. Students who choose to follow the rules

will have the following consequences:

Classroom

Individual teachers determine their own procedures in collaboration with

the school wide system.

School Wide

Teacher Nominated: Paloma Valley High School recognizes two students

(one male and one female) from each grade level each month for

excellence in academics exemplary citizenship, outstanding school

activity participation, community service and leadership skills.

School Site Rules and Regulations

BP5144 - Discilipline



21. Gangs


BP5136 – Gangs

AR5136 - Gangs

Paloma Valley High School recognizes that gangs exist locally and that

students may have gang affiliations. Gang activity is not allowed on

campus. The Governing Board desires to keep district schools free from

the threats or harmful influence of any groups or gangs which exhibit

drug use, violence or disruptive behavior. The Principal or designee shall

take steps to deter gang intimidation of students and staff and

confrontations between members of different gangs. School personnel

will attempt to track any gang affiliation and report it to the school SRO.

The school will request that this information then be forwarded to the

Gang Task Force.

Clothing that may have gang implications is not allowed. This includes,

but is not limited to, belt buckles with gang-related insignia, sports team

designations, hats other than district school issued hats, and tagging on

any surface or item.

The Superintendent or designee shall provide in-service training which

helps staff to identify gangs and gang symbols, recognize early

manifestations or disruptive activities, and respond appropriately to gang

behavior.



21. Gangs (cont’d)


In order to discourage the influence of gangs, school staff shall take the

following measures:

Any student displaying behavior, gestures, apparel, or

paraphernalia indicative of gang affiliation shall be referred to the

principal or designee.

The student’s parent/guardian shall be contacted and may be

asked to meet with school staff.

The student may be sent home to change clothes if necessary. (cf.

5132 – Dress and Grooming)

Staff members shall be provided with the names of known gang

members.

Students who seek help in rejecting gang associations may be

referred to community-based gang suppression and prevention

organizations. (cf. 1020 – Youth Services)

Any gang graffiti on school premises shall be removed, washed

down, or painted over as soon as discovered.

Daily checks for graffiti shall be made throughout the campus.

Graffiti shall be photographed before it is removed. These

photographs shall be shared with local law enforcement authorities

and used for future disciplinary or criminal action against the

offenders.

(cf 3515 – Campus Security)

(cf. 5131.5 – Vandalism, Theft, and Graffiti)



22. Fire Drills and Fires


Fire Drills

Paloma Valley High School holds fire drills on a regular basis. As

amended by SB 575 (Ch 725, Statutes of 2001) Education Code 32001

requires fire drills not less than twice every school year at the secondary

level.

The principal shall notify the staff as to the schedule for fire drills.

Whenever a fire drill is held, all students, teachers, and other employees

shall be directed to leave the building.

Teachers shall ascertain that no student remains in the building.

Teachers shall be prepared to select alternate exits and shall direct their

classes to these exits whenever the designated escape route is blocked.

The principal or designee shall keep a record of each fire drill conducted

and file a copy of this record with the office of Superintendent or

designee.

Fires

When a fire is discovered in any part of the school, the following actions

shall be taken:

The principal or designee shall sound fire signals, unless the

school and/or building is equipped with an automatic fire

detection and alarm system.


The principal or designee shall call 911.


22. Fire Drills and Fires (cont’d)


All persons shall be directed to leave the building and shall

proceed outside to a designated assembly area.

Staff shall give students clear direction and supervision and help

maintain a calm and orderly response.

In outside assembly areas, teachers take roll, report missing

students, and provide assistance to any injured student.

In outside assembly areas, the principal or designee and/or each

department head shall account for their staff, report missing staff,

and provide assistance to any injured staff.

If the fire is extensive, students shall be taken to an alternative

location for protective custody until parents/guardians can pick

them up or until they can be safely transported to their homes.

(cf. 0450 – School Safety Plan)

(cf. 3516 – Emergency and Disaster Preparedness Plan)

AR3516.3



23. Earthquake Emergency Procedure System


The Superintendent or designee shall establish an emergency procedure

system to be followed in case of earthquakes. This system shall include,

but not be limited to the following:

A school building disaster plan, ready for implementation at any

time, for maintaining safety and care of students and staff.

A stop/drop/hold procedure in which students and staff members:

Drop to their knees

Take cover under a table or desk

Protect their head with their arms

Face away from windows

Protective measures to be taken before, during, and after an

earthquake

A training program to ensure that all students and all certificated and

classified staff are aware of, and properly skilled in, the earthquake

emergency procedure system.

School disaster plans shall outline roles, responsibilities, and procedures

for students and staff.

(cf. 3516 – Emergency Disaster Preparedness Plan)

AR3516.3



24. Detection Canines


Paloma Valley High School participates in random canine inspections

using non-aggressive detection canines certified to detect illicit drugs,

alcoholic beverages, and gunpowder.

Canines are trained to detect the following odors:

Illicit Drugs – Marijuana, Heroin, Cocaine, Methamphetamine, and

Opium

Drinking Alcohol – Beer, Whiskey, Wine

Gunpowder – Fireworks, ammunition, recently fired/loaded

weapons.

Canines are not reinforced nor trained to detect medications. All canines

are passive alert only (sit on odor).

When the canine team (handler & canine) arrives on campus, the canine

handler will contact the site coordinator (administrative designee) who

will identify locations to be inspected. The coordinator will stay with the

Detection Team during the inspections and observe the inspection

activities. The areas to be inspected may include:

Classrooms – The administrative designee will enter randomly

selected classrooms and ask the teacher to instruct the students to

leave all their belongings and exit the classroom with the teacher.

The canine team will then enter the classroom accompanied by the

site coordinator. The canine will sniff all students’ desks,

backpacks, jackets and other belongings found in the classroom.



24. Detection Canines (cont’d)


Parking Lots – The canine team will inspect randomly selected

vehicles. The canine will sniff all seams, tires and undersides of

vehicles.

Gym Area – The administrative designee will enter the gym area

and ask the teacher to instruct the students to leave all their

belongings and exit the area with the teacher. The canine team

will sniff bleacher areas and any student belongings found in the

area.

Library & other Common Areas – Same type of procedures as

above.

Inspections will be performed on a random basis insuring consistency of

areas inspected. The canine handler will not discriminate against a

single student, locker, or vehicle. The canines are not trained to sniff

individuals.

When a contraband item is detected, the canine will “sit” in the area

where the greatest concentration of a scent is detected.

Once the handler has confirmed the canine’s indication, the handler will

advise the site coordinator of the location of the alert and the owner will

be summoned to the area of indication. First, the handler will confirm

the person present is the owner. Then the handler will reiterate the

substances the canine can detect and ask whether the owner can think

of any reason why the canine has alerted to the item.



24. Detection Canines (cont’d)


After the owner gives permission, then handler will ask the student the

following:

Backpack, purses, etc. – unzip the item and hand to canine

handler.

Jacket – open all pockets on the jacket and hand to the canine

handler.

Vehicle- unlock and open all compartments

Locker- unlock and open the locker door

The handler will then conduct a reasonable search of the locker, vehicle,

book bag or jacket. This means that they will thoroughly inspect all

pockets inside and out with a flashlight, carefully removing and then

carefully replacing them, until the alerted item is found. The search is

conducted in the presence of both the student and the site coordinator.

If any contraband or other item against school policy is found during the

search, the handler will collect and turn it over to the campus official

with the appropriate documentation. Chain of custody for all suspected

contraband substances will be maintained at all times.

Any disciplinary or other action that should be taken as a result of items

found will be the responsibility of the school administration.

BP51435.12

AR5145.12



25. O.C.D. Program – On Campus Detention


Paloma Valley High School utilizes an On Campus Detention program

which allows students to be suspended from class while on campus. This

is part of the progressive discipline philosophy of the school. Students

assigned to OCD are expected to arrive at the school when class normally

begins in the morning. The students remain in OCD for the entire time

assigned. The OCD students participate in lunch detention which is

during the twenty-minute overlap time between first and second lunch.



26. “Bee” Alert Program


With the migration of Africanized Honey Bees (AHBs) into California,

awareness and preparation are key elements for protecting our staff and

students. Although its “killer” reputation has been greatly exaggerated,

the presence of AHBs will increase the chances of people being stung.

Learning about the AHBs and taking certain precautions can lower the

risk of being injured by this new insect in our environment.

“Bee” Prepared

Africanized honey bees (AHBs) also called “killer bees” became

established in Texas in 1990 and are spreading to other southern states.

The AHB has migrated into California. The first swarms arrived at the

southern border of California in October 1994 and are predicted to

continue moving northward into other areas of California that domestic

European honey bees (EHBs) now inhabit.

AHBs look the same and in most ways behave like the EHBs that

currently reside in the United States. One very important difference

between the two varieties is the ultra defensive behavior AHBs can

display while protecting their colony location. In some South American

attacks, AHBs have seriously stung or killed pets, livestock, and

humans. This behavior has earned AHBs the common name “Killer

Bees”.

Africanized Bee Avoidance & Survival Tactics

Bees only attack when the colony is threatened


Loud noises, strong odors or fragrances, shiny jewelry, and dark

colors are all perceived as threats


26. “Bee” Alert Program (cont’d)


They typically attack the face and ankles

An extremely aggressive colony may attack and threat within 100

feet

Bees may pursue you for up to ¼ mile

They are slow fliers and most healthy people can outrun a bee

Run away in a straight line, protecting your face and avoiding

other people, or they too may come under attack

DO NOT try to hide underwater, the bees will wait for you to

surface

If you see someone under attack, stay away and shout instructions

Seek medical attention

General Precautions

Listen for buzzing indicating a nest or swarm of bees

Use care when entering sheds or outbuildings where bees may nest

Examine work area before using lawn mowers, weed cutters, and

other power equipment

Examine areas before tying up or penning pets or livestock

Be alert when participating in all outdoor sports and activities

Don’t disturb a nest or swarm – contact a pest control company or

an emergency response organization

Teach students to be cautious and respectful of all bees

Check with a doctor about bee sting kits and procedures if

sensitive to bee stings

Develop a safety plan for your home and yard


Organize a meeting to inform neighbors about the AHB to help

increase neighborhood safety


26. “Bee” Alert Program (cont’d)


What to do if stung

Go quickly to a safe area

Remove stinger as soon as possible

Don’t squeeze stinger; pressure will release more venom

Scrape stinger out with fingernail, knife blade or credit card

Wash sting area with soap and water like any other wound

Apply ice pack for a few minutes to relieve pain and swelling


Seek medical attention if breathing is troubled, if stung numerous

times or if allergic to bee stings.


27. Integrated Pest Management Program


Healthy Schools Act of 2000 - In September 2000 Governor Davis

signed into law the Healthy Schools Act of 2000 (Assembly Bill 2260).

This law requires schools to notify parents, guardians and school

employees about pesticides used in their schools, and require the

Department of Pesticide Regulation to promote the voluntary

adoption of integrated pest management (IPM) practices in California

schools. Most provisions of the law took effect January 1, 2001.

Integrated Pest Management Plan

The District has a written plan and is working with each school site

to ensure implementation. The plan includes the following:

Annual notification of all pesticide products the school District

expects to use on school grounds. These products include over-

the-counter pesticides available at retail outlets, but do not

include certain products exempted under the law. The

notifications list the active ingredients in each pesticide product

and the Internet address for the Department of Pesticide

Regulation (DPR) to access additional information.

Notices in areas where pesticides will be applied, posted 24 hours

in advance and 72 hours after application of pesticides, and

contain information as specified in the law.

Procedures for maintaining records of all pesticides use at each

school.


Monitoring and record keeping, strategies and tactics to keep pest

numbers low to prevent unacceptable damage or annoyance.


27. Integrated Pest Management Program (cont’d)


Important Guidelines - These guidelines should be followed by all

staff to assist in effectively managing the use of pesticides on our

sites:

Site staff should notify their site administrator when pest control

is needed.

Administrative staff should notify Maintenance and Operations via

a work order when pest control is needed.

Staff must not use any type of pest control chemicals at any

school site.

Staff should eliminate food stuffs in their work areas that might

attract pests i.e. cakes, cookies, candies, sack lunches, sugary

beverages, etc.

For immediate pest control response, i.e. swarming bees or ants,

Maintenance & Operations should be contacted via phone @ 940-

5302 X37701.





BP3515

Paloma Valley High School adheres to the policies of the PUHSD which

read as follows: The Superintendent or designee shall ensure that the

district's campus security plan includes strategies to:

1. Secure the campus perimeter and school facilities in order to prevent

criminal activity.

These strategies include a risk management analysis of each campus'

security system, lighting system, and fencing. Procedures to ensure

unobstructed views and eliminate blind spots caused by doorways and

landscaping shall also be considered. In addition, parking lot design may

be studied, including methods to discourage through traffic.

2. Secure buildings from outsiders and discourage trespassing.

These strategies may include requiring visitor registration, staff and

student identification tags, and patrolling of places used for congregating

and loitering.

(cf. 1250 - Visitors/Outsiders)

(cf. 3515.2 - Disruptions)

(cf. 5112.5 - Open/Closed Campus)

3. Discourage vandalism and graffiti






29. Security of District/School Property (cont’d)


These strategies may include plans to immediately cover graffiti as well

as campus beautification projects and shall also include students and

the community in these projects.

(cf. 3515.4 - Recovery for Property Loss or Damage)

(cf. 5131.5 - Vandalism, Theft and Graffiti)

(cf. 5137 - Positive School Climate)

4. Control access to keys and other school inventory

(cf. 3440 - Inventories)

5. Detect and intervene with school crime

These strategies may include the creation of a school watch program, an

anonymous crime reporting system, analysis of school crime incidents,

and collaboration with local law enforcement agencies, including

providing for law enforcement presence.

(cf. 3515.3 - District Police/Security Department)

(cf. 5116.1 - Intradistrict Open Enrollment)

(cf. 5138 - Conflict Resolution/Peer Mediation)

(cf. 5145.9 - Hate-Motivated Behavior)


All staff shall receive training in building and grounds security

procedures.












(cf. 4131 - Staff Development)



Keys

All keys used in a school shall be the responsibility of the principal or

designee. Keys shall be issued only to those employees who regularly

need a key in order to carry out normal activities of their position.

The principal or designee shall create a key control system with a record

of each key assigned and room(s) or building(s) which the key opens.

Keys shall be used only by authorized employees and shall never be

loaned to students. The master key shall not be loaned.

The person issued a key shall be responsible for its safekeeping. The

duplication of school keys is prohibited. If a key is lost, the person

responsible shall immediately report the loss to the principal or designee

and shall pay for a replacement key.

Regulation PERRIS UNION HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT approved: July 18, 2007 Perris, California






30. Daily Air Quality Reports


The Air Polution District (APCD) will notify the District Office, who in

turn will notify the Principal/designee to take the necessary action, when

the air quality is at undesirable limits.

Stage 1 Alert:

Discontinue strenuous outdoor physical activities for all students and

move indoors.

Stage 2 and 3 Alerts:

The air quality will be determined by the APCD. The schools will be

notified by the District Office of the appropriate action in accordance

with existing health and safety laws.



31. Management Bulletin


Perris Union High School District Safety Service Department periodically

sends out “Management Bulletins”. This format will be used to

disseminate important safety information to all Administrators as-

needed. They can further disseminate this information to all staff on

their campuses.

In case of an emergency, Perris Union High School District has in place

an automated dialer system that allows Paloma Valley High School

administration to send out messages via telephone that has the

capability to reach the telephone numbers of all students within

approximately 10 minutes.



32. S.R.O. – School Resource Officer


A Riverside County Sheriff’s Deputy is assigned full time to the campus.

He is available to patrol, provide information to various classes, and

make arrests. He is used as a resource to staff, parents, and students.

The SROs presence is a great deterrent to potential problems. Having an

SRO on campus also provides earlier intervention and conflict resolution

for students associated with gang activity and for those at risk of

becoming involved with the law.

School Resource Officer Duties include:

The officer will conduct classroom presentations on relevant law

enforcement issues. This will allow student to make informed

decisions when presented with peer and community pressure.

Students will have the opportunity to explore careers in law

enforcement through positive interaction in the classroom and on

campus.

The Officer will provide a positive presence on the high school

campus. This will maintain order but will also encourage positive

role models in law enforcement personnel.

The Officer will investigate crimes and coordinate efforts with the

other gang suppression units for early monitoring and mentoring

of potential gang recruits.

The Officer will also serve as a liaison between students and

families and the School Attendance Review Board in the

monitoring of truancy and child abuse prevention. The will work

closely with the school.



33. CPI Training (Crisis Prevention Institute)


Perris Union High School District has certified instructors trained to

teach nonviolent crisis intervention. CPI Training is a program that

focuses on the management of disruptive, assault, or out of control

behavior. The techniques taught give participants the confidence to

handle literally any violent episode with minimal anxiety and maximum

security. This training also helps participants prevent violence and

safely intervene when disruptive behavior has gone too far. Campus

Supervisors and Para Educators are currently receiving CPI training.




34. We-Tip


The Perris Union High School District is a member of We-Tip, an

anonymous crime reporting hot line that is available to students, staff,

parents and the community 24 hours a day. Tips that are received by

the We-Tip operators are routed to the appropriate agency (Law

Enforcement, Fire, Arson Investigation, Child Protective Services, etc.).

Tips that involve PUHSD are routed through Risk Management to ensure

the District and or respective school site can follow up. We-Tip monthly

safety reports show tips that have been received regarding drug use,

vandalism, bullying, Workers Compensation fraud, suicide, child abuse

and many more. We-Tip signs have been posted at school sites

throughout the District. A link to the We-Tip web site can be found on

the District’s web site at www.puhsd.org or by going directly to

http://wetip.com/.

We-Tip can be reached by calling any of the following numbers:

800-78-CRIME

800 47-DRUGS

800 47-ARSON

800-US-FRAUD

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