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The Segue Institute for

Learning

03/2014 Rev. 5


Learning

SCHOOL SAFETY

&

COMPREHENSIVE EMERGENCY

Management/Disaster Recovery

PLAN Transmitted herewith is the revised Emergency Management Plan for The Segue Institute for Learning.

This plan supersedes any previous plans promulgated for this purpose. It provides a framework wherein

the school community can plan and perform their respective emergency functions during a disaster or

emergency situation.

This Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan combines the four phases of emergency management:


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1. Mitigation:

Those activities which eliminate or reduce the probability of disaster;

2. Preparedness:

Those activities which governments, organizations, and individuals develop

to save lives and minimize damage;

3. Response:

Those activities which prevent loss of lives and property and provide

emergency assistance; and

4. Recovery:

Those short and long term activities which return all systems to normal or

improved standards.

This plan is written in accordance with existing federal, state and local statues and understandings of the

various departments involved. It will be revised and updated as required.

All recipients are requested to advise The Head of School of recommendations for improvement.

Approved: Jesse Cohen _________________________________

President, Board of Directors, On Behalf Of The Full Board

Date: March 1st, 2014

Approved: Angelo Garcia _________________________________

Head of School

Date: March 1st, 2014

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President, Board of Directors: Jesse Cohen

Head of School Angelo Garcia

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Forward

The Board of Directors and Administration of The Segue Institute For Learning

(“Segue”) is charged with the responsibility to develop and implement a Comprehensive

Emergency Management Plan (“CEMP”). The safety and well being of students, staff

and visitors to Segue is of paramount importance. The School’s Safety Plan presents

procedures and protocols for prevention, preparedness, and response, involving potential

threats to the school community

This CEMP recognizes that threats and potential emergency scenarios often present

themselves with little warning, present a wide array of challenges in management and

that no single plan can address every possible emergency situation.

The Segue Institute for Learning; a middle level charter school in Central Falls; located

on 325 Cowden Street, Central Falls RI 02863.

The CEMP will be reviewed and updated by both the Board of Directors and School

Administration no less than once per annum. In the development and maintenance of this

plan, the Board sought the guidance of a Certified Business Continuity Professional

(CBCP – Disaster Recovery Institute), who is a member of the internationally-recognized

Business continuity Institute (MBCI) and who is certified in the FEMA-sponsored

Incident Command System (ICS) levels, 100, 200, 300, and 400.

Purpose

The CEMP for Segue outlines an emergency management program for planning and response to

potential emergency or disaster situations. It assigns responsibilities and functions, which will

provide for the safety and welfare of its students, staff, and others against the threat of natural,

technological, security emergencies and other disasters. The plan addresses the Mitigation,

Preparedness, Response and Recovery aspects of emergency management scenarios, programs,

protective actions, and specific hazards.

Assumptions

MITIGATION activities are those that eliminate or reduce the probability of a disaster occurring,

and also those short or long-term activities, which lessen the undesirable effects of unavoidable

disasters.

PREPAREDNESS activities develop, prepare and pre-place all resources and capabilities needed

in the event of an emergency.

RESPONSE is the actual provision of emergency resources and services during a disaster.

RECOVERY activities seek to restore the vital services to the school community, and to provide

for the basic needs of the students and staff. Recovery also involves long-term processes to

restore the school community to its pre-disaster status, and to institute mitigation measures

against future emergencies and disasters.

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Concept of Operations:

It is the responsibility of the Board of Directors and School Administration to develop

comprehensive emergency management in order to ensure the life safety and property of Segue’

students and staff from the effects of both natural and technological hazards. In situations where

Emergency Response exceeds the abilities of the facility’s staff, assistance will be required from

local authorities (Police, Fire, EMS, etc.).

Preservation of Vital Records

In order to provide normal school operations following a disaster, vital records must be protected.

Agreements and Understanding

Should school resources prove to be inadequate during an emergency; requests for assistance will

be made to other local schools and higher levels of government. Such assistance may take the

form of equipment, supplies, personnel, or other available capabilities. All agreements will be

entered into by duly authorized officials and will be formalized in writing wherever possible.

Reports and Records

Designated school personnel will submit required reports to the appropriate authorities. All

records of emergency management activities will be maintained by School Administration.

Non-Discrimination

There will be no discrimination on grounds of race, color, religion, nationality,

gender, sexual preference, age or economic status in the execution of emergency management

functions. This policy applies equally to all levels of planning.

Insurance Claims

Commercial insurance companies and adjustment agencies normally handle insurance claims on a

routine basis. Insurance coverage/policies should be examined routinely to leverage against risks

posed by emergencies and disasters.

Plan Development and Maintenance

The Board of Directors and School Administration will be responsible for the development and

maintenance of the CEMP. This maintenance includes annual reviewing and updating as

necessary and by taking into account changes identified by tests, drills, and exercises.

Direction and Control

The Chairman Board of Selectmen is responsible for actions performed on the behalf of the

community, including delivery of emergency response activities by community officials and

departments.

Direction and Control

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During every emergency situation it is crucial that the event be managed using the

principles of the Incident Management Systems (“ICS”). By using ICS principle, a clear

command and communication strategy is exercised, to avoid confusion of who is exactly

“in charge” and “making decisions.” In most cases, the most senior administrator on site

at the time of an emergency (Head of School) will be the Incident Commander and

manage the response. The Head of School or Incident Commander can pass this duty

onto another staff member at any time, assuming they are as capable as the Head of

School. The absence of the Head of School/Incident Commander, the most senior

administrator on site will have this duty.

Incident Command System

This plan recognizes the importance of the Incident Command System in managing emergencies.

ICS originated in the early 1970’s due to coordination issues during a series of major wildfires in

California involving multi-agency response. ICS has developed into an all-hazard system for use

in emergencies, both natural and man-made. ICS is defined, as a management tool consisting of

procedures for organizing personnel, facilities, equipment, and communications at the scene of an

emergency.

School Emergency Response Team

The School Crisis Response Team (“SCRT”) will be comprised of key decision makers that will

meet during times of emergency to advise the Incident Commander on strategy to effectively

management a crisis event. The purpose of the SCRT is to have a formal body of people in place

before an event occurs to ensure the “right people are in the room” to effectively manage a

positive outcome. In non-emergency periods, the SCRT should meet to review this plan,

possible and potential threats to Segue, and opportunities to promote/strengthen school safety and

security.

Members of the SCRT

1.) Angelo Garcia. Head of School

2.) Carlos Miranda, Building Crowd Manager

3.) Ann Manocchio, Director of Operations

4.) Caitlin Van De Giesen, School Nurse

5.) Rosa Morel, Family Engagement Coordinator

6.) Grace Rivera, Operations Assistant

7.) Joshua Laboissonniere, Discipline Assistant

Risk Profile for Central Falls, Rhode Island:

Centrals Falls is an urban area located in the general metro-area of Providence, Rhode Island and

is 1.20 square miles in size. A review of crime statistics (2012) for Central Falls revealed a total

of 1,480 crimes reported for the city, of notable mention were; (2) murders, (24) sex offenses, (5)

kidnappings/abductions, and (310) assaults. A review of crime statistics since 2005 reveals that

2012 levels are fairly consistent with years within this period, and if anything a general

improvement in the rate of crime has been noted. Central Falls close proximity to the New

England coastline and active weather patterns that are abound in New England present many

natural hazards to the area. Regular severe winter storms (nor-easters and blizzards) impact the

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area, tropical storms, hurricanes and the infrequent tornado. Flooding is of particular concern

given Central Falls proximity to the power Blackstone River. Centrals Falls has approximately

121 acres at risk of flooding which equates to 14.58% of total acres within the community. The

significant crime rate within the Central Falls community increases the risk that proximity events

in the vicinity of Segue could pose a risk to the school.

A list (not exhaustive) of possible risks impacting the Central Falls community:

Civil Disturbance (rioting)

Earthquake

Flooding

Hurricane

Dam Failure

Terrorism

Tornado

Weapons-Related Incidents

Winter Storms

Hazardous Materials (HAZMAT)*

Some emergencies or disasters are generated by nature and some are human-caused. In some

cases a combination of a natural phenomenon and human activities will bring about a disaster.

Some emergencies/disasters such as dam failure are preventable; others are not. Whichever the

case, aggressive, well-conceived, well planned, and well executed mitigation, preparedness,

response, and recovery measures will be effective in saving lives, minimizing injuries, reducing

property damage, and generally decreasing the negative impact of all disasters.

** Crime data provide by the Uniform Crime Report developed by the Rhode Island State Police

and Federal Bureau of Investigation. Other information gained from various public media

sources.

Tactical Response and Event Management

1.0 - Prevention - School Building Safety

INCIDENT COMMAND SYSTEM

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The security of the Segue Institute for Learning’s building/space from uninvited and

unwanted intrusions is important in the maintenance of student safety and building

visitors should be limited to those with legitimate school business. With this goal in

mind, the following procedures should be routine.

Action Steps:

1.1 All doors leading into school buildings are to be locked from the outside.

1.2 The main entrance is to be used to restrict access to a monitored entrance.

1.3 Where possible, access will be limited to all school buildings by locking

unmonitored doors from the outside, funneling visitors to enter via monitored access

points.

1.4 Visitors will be required to report to the main office, sign in and receive a visitor’s

pass.

1.5 ALL staff will be instructed to report/escort unrecognized visitors (i.e. non- students)

to the office to follow visitors procedures.

1.6 School Administrators should conduct frequent safety audits/inspections/tests of their

buildings. Safety audit/inspection/test will be a part of normal operations.

1.7 Segue will conduct fire, lockdown, and evacuation drills throughout the school year.

Conducting these drills can prevent injury to students and staff. Such drills should be

“surprise/no-notice” in general as to add to their effectiveness.

2.0 - Preparedness

Crises have the potential to affect every student and staff member in a school building.

Good planning will facilitate a rapid, coordinated, effective response when a crisis

occurs. Being well prepared involves an investment of time and resources, it is often

“planning” not the “plan” that saves lives, however both are crucial in achieving that

mission.

Since many current Segue students have come from other Central Falls schools and may

be familiar with their former school’s crisis plans, Segue will follow the crisis plan set

forth by the Central Falls School District and will follow its safety plan that has already

been established.

Action Steps:

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2.1 - Define roles and responsibilities. How will the school operate during a crisis?

Define what should happen, when, and at whose direction-that is, create an organizational

system. This should involve many of the school staff-function. A summary (not

exhaustive) of the SCRT Team members is listed below:

School Administration:

1.) Coordinates and manages the overall operations of both the

Emergency Assembly Area and Emergency Evacuation Area.

2.) Acts as the single point of contact at both the Assembly Area and

Evacuation Area.

3.) Communicate/update teachers and school personnel on the status of

the evacuation.

Teachers and Teacher Partners:

1.) Account for all your students and personnel currently in classroom.

2.) Remain with students during crisis until notified otherwise by Team

Coordinator.

Nurse or Designee:

1.) Provides medical assistance to students and school personnel.

Family Engagement Coordinator:

1.) Arranges, manages, and operates the Parent check-in area at the

Emergency Evacuation Area.

Administrative Assistants:

1.) Processes and authorizes release of students to family members in

accordance with the policies and procedures of the Segue Institute for

Learning.

Available and/or unassigned Staff (Custodians, Support staff, Lunch aides, etc.)

1.) Assists in various operations at the Emergency Assembly and

Emergency Evacuation Areas as designated by the Team

Coordinator/Head of School

2.2 Emergency Evacuation Kit/Grab and Go Bag

The Emergency Evacuation Kit should contain the following:

1.) A copy of the school emergency operations plan, protocol and emergency

telephone numbers.

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2.) Student release information.

3.) Copies of all student and staff emergency contact/release information.

4.) Information regarding any student or staff with medical problems that may be

impacted by the evacuation emergency.

5.) Flashlight and extra batteries.

6.) Writing tablets and pencils

7.) Copy of building(s) floor plans

8.) Set of master keys

9.) Copy of Segue Disaster Plan

10.) Copy of school credit card (if one exists)

2.3 Medical Emergency Duffle Bag

Separately from the Emergency Evacuation Kit is the Medical Emergency Duffle Bag.

The Duffle Bag should be assembled and made available during the emergency.

During the emergency this Duffle Bag should follow the students to their various

locations. Duffle Bag should be stored in such a manner that they are immediately

available to the school nurse or in the absence of the school nurse another designated

individual. Included in the bag should, at a minimum, be those items that are generally

included in a basic First-aid Kit. The bag should be checked and audited monthly.

2.4 Evacuation Areas

Emergency Assembly Area – Crossman Street Park (66 Crossman St, Central Falls)

Emergency Evacuation Area – Holy Spirit Parish (1030 Dexter St, Central Falls)

2.5 Practice

Preparedness includes emergency drills and crisis exercises for staff, students, and

emergency responders. Many schools have found tabletop exercises very useful in

practicing and testing the procedures specified in their crisis plan. Tabletop exercises

involve school staff and emergency responders sitting around a table discussing the steps

they would take to respond to a crisis. Often, training and drills identify issues that need

to be addressed in the crisis plan and problems with plans for communication and

response. Teachers also need training in how to manage students during a crisis,

especially those experiencing panic reactions. Careful consideration of these issues will

improve your crisis plan and better prepare you to respond to an actual crisis. Segue

should plan 1 or tabletop exercise per school year.

2.6 Prepare for Immediate Response.

When a crisis occurs, quickly determine whether students and staff need to be evacuated

from the building, returned to the building, locked down in the building or to Shelter in

Place Plan action steps for each of these scenarios.

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Evacuation requires all students and staff to leave the building. While evacuating

students to a designated area may make be practical for a fire drill for a short period of

time, it may not be an appropriate location for a longer duration of time. The evacuation

plan should include a backup building to serve as emergency shelters, such as nearby

community centers, religious institutions, businesses, or other schools. Agreements for

using these spaces should be negotiated or reconfirmed prior to the beginning of each

school year.

Evacuation plans should include contingencies for weather conditions such as rain, snow,

and extreme cold and heat. While most students with disabilities may have more

restricted mobility, the plan should include transportation options for these students. If

an incident occurs while students are outside, you will need to return them to the building

quickly, this is a reverse evacuation.

Once staff and students are safely in the building, you may deem that a Lockdown is

necessary. Lockdowns are implemented when a crisis occurs outside of the school and

an evacuation would be dangerous. A lockdown may occur when there is a crisis inside

and movement within the school will put students in jeopardy. A Lockdown is different

than a Shelter in Place. A Shelter In Place would be used when severe weather such as a

tornado is occurring, and students/staff need to secure themselves away from exterior

windows, thus gathering in interior hallways.

3.0 Response

3.1 Response

Expect to be surprised. Regardless of how much time and effort was spent on crisis

planning, the members of the crisis team should know that there will always be an

element of surprise and accompanying confusion when a school is confronted with a

crisis.

Assess the situation and choose the appropriate response.

Following the plan requires a very quick but careful assessment of the situation.

Determine whether a crisis exists, and if so, the type of crisis, the location, and the

severity. Not every emergency scenario is covered in this plan, and the plan is meant to

be flexible to allow for “shifting on the fly” as needed during complex events.

3.2 Building Lockdown

NO THREAT- “LOCKDOWN CONTINUE INSTRUCTION”

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1.) “Lockdown Continue Instruction” announcement is made by designated staff;

2.) Check hallway;

3.) Instruct students to return to their class;

4.) Unassigned personnel report to office;

5.) Account for all your students and personnel;

6.) Keep doors closed/locked;

7.) Continue teaching;

8.) No students or staff leave room until code is lifted or until you receive;

9.) Further instructions from the appropriate School Administrator.

IMMINENT THREAT – “LOCKDOWN”

1.) Contact the Central Falls Police Department;

2.) If possible, the SCRT should convene at the main office

3.) Lockdown” announcement is made by designated staff;

4.) Check hallway for students;

5.) Have student come into your classroom or the nearest classroom available;

6.) After checking hallways do not open doors until lockdown is lifted;

7.) Secure doors and windows. Close shades (first floor). Shut off lights;

8.) Gather students away from doors and windows. Place all students in a sitting

position on the floor in your classroom;

9.) Account for all students in your class;

10.) Unassigned personnel report to office;

11.) Notify main office via two-way radio or cell phone if subject passes by your

area, or if there are any injuries, etc. Keep phone calls to main office limited.

12.) Exercise common sense. Only respond to student questions with known

information and instructions from the Head of School or his/her designee.

4.0 Potential Emergency Situations

INTRUDER

An intruder is an individual in the school building or facility that has not followed

established visitor procedures and may or may not be a safety hazard to the school or

facility, though all unauthorized individuals should be presumed to be possibly

dangerous. These procedures provide means of dealing with either situation.

Actions Steps

INTRUDER WHO DOES NOT POSE A SAFETY HAZARD

1.) Identify yourself and ask the person their purpose of need for being in the

building.

2.) Escort the person to the main office and have them check in as a visitor.

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3.) Ensure that they are aware of school policy for visitors for future reference.

4.) Depending upon the circumstances and the demeanor of the intruder, the Head

of School or designee must be notified of the intruder.

5.) If the intruder appears agitated, irrational or refuses to leave the building in a

peaceful manner, the Head of School or designee shall call the police. The

Police will assume responsibility of the situation once they arrive.

6.) If police were called and the individual leaves or attempts to leave prior to the

police arriving, DO NOT attempt to physically detain or fight with the person.

INSTRUDER WHO IS ARMED, POSES A SAFETY HAZARD, OR REFUSES

TO LEAVE THE BUILDING

Any school personnel who observes an individual in the school building or facility who

appears suspicious or out-of-place should either approach the suspect and ask for their

name and purpose in the building, if they don’t feel safe approaching the intruder they

should contact School Administration for assistance. The person making contact with the

suspicious individual must determine if the person poses a safety hazard or just needs to

be made aware of school policy for visitors.

1.) The Head of school or designee will call police/911. He or she will give the

dispatcher all the information that you have regarding the location of the

intruder, a physical and clothing description, and the weapon(s) involved.

Advise the operator that you are locking down the building. Stay on line with

the operator until you are told to hang up.

2.) The Head of School or designee will order the lockdown and lockdown

remains in effect until lifted by appropriate authority.

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3.) All teachers, staff, and legitimate visitors will go to offices and classrooms.

Teachers will lock classroom doors and ensure that all their students are

accounted for.

4.) All students should be moved away from doors and any windows for their

safety.

5.) Teachers will notify the main office of missing students via two-way radio,

intercom or other means of communication. UNDER NO

CIRCUMSTANCES WILL A STUDENT BE SENT OUT OF THE

CLASSROOM. Teachers that are outside the building with students or school

staff who were scheduled to be in the building will report to the designated

“Safe assembly area”.

6.) No one is to leave their rooms until an “end of lockdown” announcement is

made. This should include closure statement providing further directions. An

attempt to account for missing students or school personnel must be made at

the end of lockdown.

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7.) The Head of School or designee will meet with police officials. The Head of

School should have as much of the following information available as possible:

Location of student

Description of the student (sex, race, height, weight, hair, clothing, etc.

Any known weapons (seen by the staff or mentioned by the student).

Names of any staff members that have had contact with the student

during the incident.

Any statements made by the student.

Notify student’s parents.

Floor plans of the school building.

8.) Lockdown remains in effect until lifted by appropriate authority.

If the police are able to confine the intruder to one area of the building, they may

determine that evacuation is necessary. The police will help ensure that no students or

staff exits the building so as to be exposed to the intruder with the weapon.

This may require evacuation of the building in several phases to avoid overcrowding at

the exits being used (and related safety risks). Those areas closest to the intruder with the

weapon will be evacuated first. Those areas directly adjacent to the intruder with the

weapon may have to remain locked down to avoid exposing students and staff to danger.

STUDENT THREATENING WITH A WEAPON

1.) Call the Central Falls Police Department/911. Give the operator all the

information you have regarding the location of the Student, a physical and

clothing description and the weapon(s) involved.

Advise the operator if you are locking down the building.

2.) Order LOCKDOWN.

3.) The Head of School or designee will meet with police officials. The Head of

School should have as much of the following information available as

possible:

Location of student








If the police are able to confine the student to one area of the building, they may

determine that evacuation is necessary. The police will help ensure that no students or

staff exits the building so as to be exposed to the student with the weapon. This may

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require evacuation of the building in several phases to avoid overcrowding at the exits

being used (and related safety risk).

1.) Those areas closed to the student with the weapon will be evacuated first.

2.) Those areas directly adjacent to the students with the weapon may have to

remain locked down to avoid exposing students and staff to danger.

3.) Lockdown remains in effect until lifted by appropriate authority.

STUDENT IN POSSESSION OF A WEAPON (NON-THREATENING)

1.) Call Central Falls Police Department/911, Ask police if lockdown is

necessary.

The Head of School should provide police with the following

information.

Location of student








UNATTENDED ITEM:

Procedure:

In the event that an “unattended” or “suspicious” item is found on school property or

inside the school building, the following procedures are to be followed.

Under no circumstances should you touch or attempt to remove the suspicious

item or package.

1.) Notify the Head of School who should immediately call the Central

Falls Police Department/911. Provide operator with as much

information as you can about the item.

a. What does it look like?

b. Where was it found?

c. Who found it?

d. Is there any odor or sound coming from the item?

e. Ask operator if lockdown or building evacuation is necessary.

FOLLOWING BUILDING EVACUATION PROCEDURES

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Once the local authorities arrive, the Head of School or designee should provide the

local authorities with as much information as possible.

The LOCKDOWN OR EVACUATION REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL LIFTED BY

APPROPRIATE AUTHORITY. IT IS LIKELY THAT WHEN PUBLIC SAFETY

AUTHORITES ARRIVE ON SITE, THEY WILL ASSUME CONTROL OF THE

SITUATION UNTIL IT HAS BEEN STABELIZED.

The Head of School will direct all faculty and staff members to meet to discuss the

lockdown or evacuation at the earliest available time but no more than 2 days

following the lockdown or evacuation.

CHEMICAL RELEASE:

All school and facilities should maintain a record of all chemicals and /or hazardous

materials that are on school property. Each school or facility must have as specific list

of the location and approximate quantity of chemicals and/or hazardous material that

are kept on school property.

IN-SCHOOL CHEMICAL RELEASE

Procedure:

In the event of a chemical spill inside a school building or facility, the following

procedure must be followed.

1.) Notify the Head of School who should immediately call the Central

Falls Police Department/911. The Head of School should provide

information to the operator such as the type of chemical released, the

amount, the location of the release, the proximity to students and staff, etc.

Ask operator if lockdown is necessary or whether a building evacuation is

necessary.

Remember, the Fire Department will make the final determination about

total evacuation or lockdown.

2.) Follow all directives and orders issued by the authorities in charge.

3.) Follow building Lockdown or Evacuation Procedures as necessary. In

the case of an evacuation, the Head of School will meet the fire

department at a designated command post.

In the case of lockdown, the Head of School will meet the fire department at the

office.

Once a total building evacuation is ordered, NO STUDENT, STAFF, VISITOR, OR

OTHER SCHOOL PERSONNEL IS TO RE-ENTER. The total building

evacuation remains in effect until the building is cleared by the authorities in charge.

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OFF SCHOOL SITE/PROXIMITY CHEMICAL/BIOLOGICAL

RELEASE:

The fire department or police will notify the Head of School who will notify the

appropriate school personnel with specific instructions. If lockdown or evacuation is

ordered all personnel will follow all necessary procedures.

1.) The custodial staff will shut-off all building ventilation.

2.) All outside windows and doors will be shut and locked by the faculty

and/or custodial staff.

3.) All doors to classrooms and office will be closed.

4.) Students who are outside will IMMEDIATELY be brought into the school

sheltered in another location within the building.

5.) NO ONE SHOULD LEAVE THE BUILDING UNLESS ORDERED BY

THE AUTHORITIES IN CHARGE.

6.) AN ORDER TO EVACUATE TO A SECONDARY LOCATION WILL

BE MADE BY THE AUTHORITIES IN CHARGE.

7.)The Head of School will direct all faculty and staff members to meet to

discuss the lockdown or evacuation at the earliest available time but no more

then 2 days following the lockdown or evacuation.

EXPLOSION: MAN-MADE AND NOT MAN-MADE

1.) Students and staff should take cover under desk or tables, when appropriate.

2.) After explosions, teachers should take attendance and determine injuries and

missing students.

3.) Seriously injured people should not be moved. Staff members should stay with

injured student(s) and make arrangement for remaining students to evacuate when

ordered to do so by authorities.

4.) Head of School or designee phones Central Falls Police Department/911.

Head of School provides operator with as much information as possible. For

example; location of explosion, type of explosion, any known inquiries, etc.

Head of School should inform operator that a total building evacuation is being

ordered. If evacuation is ordered follow normal Building Evacuation Procedures.

5.) Teacher must take attendance or class roster with them when evacuating with

students.

6.) The Head of School will direct all faculty and staff members to meet to discuss

the Evacuation at the earliest possible time.

BOMB THREAT

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Person receiving threats to bomb a school building must be prepared to ask

certain questions and take note of certain characteristics of the call itself and the

person making the call.

1.) Listen carefully to the caller’s voice and background noise. Stay on the phone

as long as possible.

2.) Receiver of the call may ask questions such as when it is going to detinate,

where it is located, what type of bomb is it, what does it look like, did you place

the bomb or do you know someone who 3.) Notify Head of school who will call

the Central Falls Police Department/911. Head of School will provide operator

with as much information as possible and inform operator that a total building

evacuation is being ordered.

4.) Head of School or designee orders building evacuation using building

annunciation system.

5.) Students will not be allowed to carry book bags/other items with them.

6.) Everyone follows Building Evacuation Procedures.

7.) NO ONE is allowed to re-enter the school building once a building evacuation

is ordered.

8.) The Head of School will direct all faculty and staff members to meet to discuss

the evacuation at the earliest possible time but no later than 2 days following the

evacuation.

School Safety & Emergency Response Plan Acknowledgement Form

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I have received the Segue Institute for Learning’s School Safety & Comprehensive

Emergency Management/Disaster Recovery Plan. I understand that I should consult the

School Administration regarding any questions either not answered or not understandable

to me within this policy.

I understand that it is my responsibility to read and comply with the SCHOOL SAFETY &

Comprehensive Emergency Management/Disaster Recovery Plan, in the event of a crisis

as well as any revisions made to it.

__________________________________ ________________

Employee Signature Date

__________________________________ ________________

Segue Administrator Signature Date

Lockdown Locations

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Main Building

The Following Lockdown procedures will be used in the event of a School-wide Building Lockdown: Bottom Floor

8th grade Science class will lock down in own classroom; Family Engagement, Individual Needs, Counseling & Support will lock down

in own offices; Individuals in Boy’s bathroom will lock down in Family Engagement room; Individuals in Girl’s bathroom will lock down in Counseling & Support office; Students in the Cafeteria will be disbursed to the 8th grade Science room and

girl’s bathroom hallway. Main Floor

All first floor classes will lock down in their own classrooms; Coaches will lock down in their own office; SAFE and Administration members will lockdown in their own offices; Administrative Assistant will lock down in Head of School Office.

Second Floor

All enclosed second floor classes will lock down in their own classrooms; 6th grade Humanities Class will lock down in 6th grade ELA classroom; Spark Room will lockdown in 6th grade Science Room; Transition will lock down in their own room; Discipline will lockdown in their own room.

Segue Annex

Bottom Floor Music class will lock down in piano room; Health class will lock down in own room.

Main Floor

Operations Assistant and Main office staff will lockdown in Office Manager room;

Administrative offices will lock down in own rooms; Art class students will lock down in Nurses office; Technology room will lock down in own room.

Top Floor (Gymnasium)

All students in the Gymnasium will lockdown in Phys. Ed Office.

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BUILDING LOCKDOWN PROCEDURE

NO THREAT- “LOCKDOWN CONTINUE INSTRUCTION”

1.) “Lockdown Continue Instruction” announcement is made by designated staff; 2.) Check hallway; 3.) Instruct students to return to their class; 4.) Unassigned personnel report to office; 5.) Account for all your students and personnel; 6.) Keep doors closed/locked; 7.) Continue teaching; 8.) No student or staff should leave the room until code is lifted or until you receive; 9.) Further instructions from the Director of Operations or his/her designee. 10.) Only respond to student questions with known information or instructions from the Head of School or his/her designee

IMMINENT THREAT – “LOCKDOWN”

1.) “Lockdown” announcement is made by designated staff; 2.) Check hallway for students; 3.) Have student come into your classroom or the nearest classroom available; 4.) After checking hallways do not open door until lockdown is lifted; 5.) Secure doors and windows. Close shades (first floor). Shut off lights; 6.) Gather students away from doors and windows. Place all students in a sitting position on the floor in a designated area of your classroom; 7.) Account for all students in your class; 8.) Unassigned personnel report to office; 9.) Notify main office via two-way radio or cell phone if subject passes by your area, or if there are any injuries, etc. Keep phone calls to main office limited. 10.) Only respond to student questions with known information or instructions from the Head of School or his/her designee

BUILDING EVACUATION PROCEDURE

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The evacuation of a school building may take place in stages or sections, depending on the nature of the crisis. In either situation, the following procedures to evacuate all personnel from the school building will be followed. Procedure:

1.) “Evacuation” announcement is made by designated staff.

2.) All people including visitors and support staff evacuate to the Emergency Assembly Area or Emergency Evacuation Area. Teachers should take student attendance or class roster with them.

3.) Missing and/or injured students and staff are to be noted and reported to the authorities in charge.

4.) School nurse or designee should take the school’s Medical Emergency Duffle Bag and all student medication and information with them to the Emergency Assembly Area and /or Emergency Evacuation Area.

5.) School secretary or designee should take the Emergency Evacuation Kit with them to the Emergency assembly Area and/or Emergency Evacuation Area;

6.) Members of the Emergency Evacuation Team should assume their duties and responsibilities once they arrive at the Emergency Evacuation Area. Support staff and other personnel who would normally report to the school building should report to the Emergency Evacuation Area;

7.) All students, staff, visitors, and other persons shall wait at the Emergency Evacuation Area until other instructions are delivered by the appropriate authorities in charge.

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