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School Safety and Security Plan

School Safety & Security Plan

Trenton Public SchoolsTrenton’s Ninth Grade Academy:

October 30, 2019:

Use this form to create your personalized School Safety and Security Plan. Each school safety and security plan must be reviewed at least once a year. It is recommended that this review is conducted by the third week in October, which coincides with Violence Awareness Week. Additionally, the plan must be reviewed and updated anytime weaknesses in the plan are identified during a drill, exercise or an actual emergency event. Pursuant to NJ.A.C. 6A:16-5.2, districts are required to include all key stakeholders in a collaborative effort to insure the safety of students, faculty and staff of all public schools throughout the State of New Jersey.

S.P. 474 (07/16)

TABLE OF CONTENTS

SECTION 1: INTRODUCTIONA.Table of Contents ................................................................................................... B. School master schedule ............................................................................................. C. School staff roster with emergency numbers ......................................................................... D. Members of planning team and contact information .................................................... E. Emergency responders and contact information .................................................................... . F.List of individuals who will be contacted in an emergency ............................................................ G. Size, location & use of all buildings .................................................................................. H. Number of staff and students normally present along with any scheduled daily differences in population .............

SECTION II: STAKEHOLDER RESPONSIBILITIESA. Identify stakeholders to be included in the school safety and security planning process (district and school level).B. Identify members of the district-wide crisis response team ........................................................... C. Create a chain-of-command to carry out the district-wide plan ...................................................... . D. Establish & communicate the warning signals/commands that alert staff & students to various emergency responses.

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School Safety and Security Plan E. Identify members of each building-based crisis response team ....................................................... F. Create a chain-of-command to carry out the building-based plan .................................................... G. Assign faculty and staff to primary and alternate emergency roles ................................................... H. Train all members on their responsibilities when a crisis occurs ......................................................I. Assess staff for specialized training or skills (CPR, EMT, etc.) ...........................................................

SECTION Ill: TARGET-HARDENING INITIATIVESA.Building Access ..................................................................................................... B.Visitor Policy ........................................................................................................ C. Delivery Procedures ................................................................................................ . D. Vendor & Contractor Policies ........................................................................................ E. Student Transportation Security (school buses, walking routes) ....................................................... F.Master key/access code distribution policy ........................................................................... G. Vehicular access & parking .......................................................................................... H. Storage areas (food,chemical,equipment,medication) ..............................................................I. HVAC system security ............................................................................................... .J. Each school facility has visible signage identifying school ............................................................. K. Areas where students congregate (bus stop) and associated pathways are adequate to avoid overcrowding ........... L. Access into each school building is controllable through points. Main entry is clearly identifiable ............................................................................. M. Entry points are kept to a minimum and are clearly marked .......................................................... N. Main office has communication capability with all classrooms ........................................................0. All windows lock securely; hardware and frames in good condition ................................................... P. Windows intended for secondary means of escape are not blocked, and can be readily opened from the inside ........

POLICIESQ. Gang(s) ............................................................................................................. R.Bullying,Harassment, and Intimidation ...............................................................................

PREVENTION/INTERVENTION PROGRAMSS. Anti-bullying (cyber-bullying) ........................................................................................T. Character Education .................................................................................................U. Conflict Resolution .................................................................................................. V. Gang Awareness & Education ........................................................................................ W.lnternet Safety ..................................................................................................... X. Peer Mediation ...................................................................................................... Y. Other ............................................................................................................... Z. Other .............................................................................................................. . AA. Other .............................................................................................................

REVIEW OF DOCUMENTS/DATABB. Electronic Violence & Vandalism Report (EVVRS) .................................................................... CC. School Security Incident Reports (SSIR) .............................................................................

All-HAZARDS ANALYSISDD.Physical environment in/around school building & community ..................................................... EE. School climate & culture ...........................................................................................

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School Safety and Security Plan FF.Technological (cyber-security,computer usage) .................................................................... GG. Natural disaster risk .............................................................................................. . HH. Crime & violence potential,including current/emerging gang activity ..............................................

SECTION IV:COMMUNICATION PROCEDURESA.Emergency Responders ............................................................................................. B. Staff ................................................................................................................ C. Students ........................................................................................................... D. Parents/Guardians .................................................................................................. E. Media ..............................................................................................................

PROCEDURES AND PROTOCOLSF. Assisting the special needs population (students & staff) ............................................................. G. Accountability of students during a crisis ............................................................................ H. Primary and alternate evacuation locations .......................................................................... I. District-wide continuity of operations & education plan ............................................................... J. Food Security/Bio-Security .......................................................................................... K. Active Shooter Situation ........................................................................................... . L.Lockdown ............... ........................................................................................... M. Evacuation ......................................................................................................... N. Bomb threat or Incident ............................................................................................0.Media Communication ............................................................................................ . P. Shelter-in-Place ..................................................................................................... Q. Reverse Evacuation ............................................................................................... . R. Student or Staff Member Suicide or Death ................. ......................................................... S. School Transportation Incident (accident, breakdown, etc.) .......................................................... T. Field Trip Incident .................................................................................................. U. Fire Alarm or Fire Emergency ...................................................................................... . V. Gas Leak or Hazardous MateriaIs Incident ........................................................................... W. Staff Misconduct .................................................................................................. X. Suspicious Mail .................................................................................................... Y.Missing Student or Staff Member .................................................................................. . Z.Natura I Disaster or Extreme Weather Conditions .. .................................................................. AA. Student/Parent Reunification ..................................................................................... BB. Before and After School Programs, Non-traditional Vendors, and Other School Facility Users .........................

SECTION V: DISSEMINATION OF TOOLS AND RESOURCESA. A copy of the school safety and security plan has been disseminated to law enforcement and emergency responders. B. Access to school district facility map(s) and/or blueprints are available to law enforcement & emergency responders .. C. Each classroom has an emergency response guide ................................................................... D. Each school building has at least one Administrator Emergency Tool Kit ............................................. . E. Utility shut-off Locations ............................................................................................ F.First Aid and emergency supply locations ............................................................................ G. Chemical/hazardous material storage locations ...................................................................... H. Fire extinguisher locations ......................................................................................... .

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School Safety and Security Plan SECTION VI: MENTAL HEALTH PROTOCOLSA. Monitor staff and students for post-traumatic emotional impact ..................................................... B. Provide access to posttraumatic services for students and staff ...................................................... C. Conduct debriefing sessions for staff and emergency responders ....................................................SECTION VII:PLAN MAINTENANCEA. Provide for and document annual review of the plan ................................................................ B. Conduct annual in-service training of staff regarding plan revision, warning and response signals, evacuation routes, assembly areas, emergency procedures, communication protocols, and ......................... C. Consult annually with stakeholders and district-wide planning team regarding training, drills & necessary revisions ... D. Annually review your chain-of-command with staff and review assigned responsibilities .............................

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SECTION 1: INTRODUCTION

A. Table of Contents:

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TRENTON NINTH GRADE ACADEMY

Bell Schedule 2019 - 2020

Full Day Schedule (Ninth Grade Acad.) Reduced Day Schedule

Period 1 7:30 AM 8:10 AM Block 1


Period 2 8:13 AM 8:53 AM

Period 3 8:58 AM 9:38 AM Block 2 Period 2 8:35 AM 9:37 AM Block 2

Period 4 9:41 AM 10:21 AM


Lunches Period 3 9:39 AM 10:41 AM Block 3

Period 6 11:32 AM 12:32 PM A, B, C

Period 7 12:37 PM 1:17 PM Block 4 Period 410:43 AM 11:45 AM Block 4 Grab & Go

Lunch Period 8 1:20 PM 2:00 PM

2 Hour Delay Opening Schedule

Period 1&2 9:30 AM 10:23 AM Block 1

Period

3&4 10:28 AM 11:21 AM Block 2

Period 5 11:26 AM 11:56 AM

Block 3

Lunch A

Period 6 11:59 AM 12:29 PM Lunch B

Period 7 12:32 PM 1:02 PM Lunch C

Period 8&9 1:07 PM 2:00PM Block 4

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Grab & Go Lunch at 11:45 am


Lunch Schedule19-20

C. School Staff Roster with Emergency Numbers6

Regular (Full) Day – Trenton Ninth Grade AcademyLunch A Lunch B Lunch C

Lunch 10:2611:06 Class 10:2611:06 Lunch 11:5212:32Class 11:0912:32 Lunch 11:0911:49 Class 10:2611:49

Class 11:5212:32

Early Dismissal/Reduced Day ** Grab & Go Lunch at 11:45 AM **

2 Hour Delayed Opening - Trenton Ninth Grade AcademyLunch A Lunch B Lunch C

Lunch 11:2611:56 Class 11:2611:56 Lunch 12:321:02Class 11:591:02 Lunch 11:5912:29 Class 11:2

612:29Class 12:321:02


ADMINISTRTION

Wood Dewar 609-610-3450

Reyes Evette 201-994-9181

Hoppe Mark 609-915-1676

SUPPORT STAFF

Gaston Steve 609-356-4979

Flowers Lisa 609-751-7236

Jackson Monique 267-819-7481

Teachers

Ambeu Gilbert 609-481-0898

Araromi Yetunde 973-609-3912

Backlund Nicole

Batista Roman 215-201-7970

Berlin Kathleen

Butler-Johnson Regina 609-462-6562

Carpenter Joseph 856-693-3144

Casalino John

Ciresa Lindsey 908-910-0332

Delaney Jamie 609-731-3957

Dice Amanda 609-802-4582

El-Sherbini Mohammad 732-910-5404

Encarnacion Lashon 267-702-7443

Fisher Wayne 732-261-3420

Francisco Joseph 609-902-0277

Fuccello James 609-338-7165

Fullard Roy 609-510-4379

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School Safety and Security Plan Geddis Brandon

Gittens-Emiyede Barbara

Gonzalez Yazminelly

Green Brittany 609-558-9145

Gunter Nadia

Hedgpeth Valerie 609-209-7267

Hemans Lorraine 813-997-7636

Hendricks Tiesha 609-401-7634

Irvin Countess 609-240-6684

Jones Laurel 720-810-6057

Kardashi Renard 609-947-6716

Katz-Ballman Lisa 215-783-9311

Kelly Makenzie

Krasnoposkaya Yelena 609-977-9894

Maye Frances 732-239-2824

McCann Pamela

McCamy Ryan 856-287-3748

Mentor Ericson

Merkin Joel 732-581-8333

Morrison Randy

Mukherjee Ambalika 732-447-3826

Myles Nancy 609-709-5289

Nelson Fateema 267-980-9459

Ogbeni Reward

Oliver Dana 609-638-6518

Pokorny Laszlo 732-207-7452

Pressley-Smith Kennisha

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School Safety and Security Plan Pullizzi Thomas

Russell Mary

Savage Nicole

Sergeant Shawn 856-200-9573

Sheridan Brieanna

Tard Melanie 609-847-6116

Ubah Emeka 609-672-9719

Vizzard Anne

Wilson-Chess Brittany 609-510-7322

Yoon Joan 908-872-2674

Young Darryl 609-233-6726

Schaible (SLP) Heather 609-731-5991

Knight (OT) Hannah 443-878-2863

Greene (PT) Joan 609-462-8314

D. Members of District-Wide Planning Team & Contact Information

1. Terrence Stokes- Manager of school support secondary 2. Wilfredo Ortiz- Interim-Assistant Superintendent, Secondary3. Olivia Jackson- Manager of school support elementary4. Keith Miles- Assistant Superintendent, Elementary5. Bernadette Trapp-- Principal, Rivera Community Middle School6. Dwayne Mosley- Facilities Administrator7. Dennis Morgan- Coordinator Network Administrator8. Ed Treadaway- Manager of Transportation Operations9. Micah Freeman- Supervisor of Nursing/ Section 504 Coordinator for 10. Benjamin Ons- Vice Principal, Trenton Restorative Academy11. Fran Sohl- Aramark-General Manager | K-12 | Education12. Alfonso Q. Llano Jr.-Assistant Superintendent of School Services

E.Emergency Responders & Contact Information1. Police 609-989-41702. Fire 609-989-40003. EMS 609-393-0688

F.List of Individuals Who will be Contacted in an Emergency 609-656-4900

1. Dwayne Mosley ext 48622. Terrence Stokes ext 54593. Olivia Jackson ext 54744. Celeste Williams ext 5494

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G.Size, Location & Use of all Buildings

1. See pages 42-46 for Size, Location and Use data.

H. Number of Staff & Students Normally Present, along with any Scheduled Daily Difference is Population

1. Number of Staff: 752. Number of Students: 690

SECTION II: STAKEHOLDER RESPONSIBILITIES

A. Identify stakeholders to be included in the school safety and security planning process (district and school level).

School-Based Safety Team:

Dewar Wood Principal, Evette Reyes Vice Principal, Mark Hoppe Vice Principal, Kathleen Berlin Nurse,Anne Vizzard Nurse, Valerie Hedgepeth Counselor, Randy Morrison Counselor, Officer Munn Resource Officer, Regina Butler-Johnson Disciplinarian, Lashon Encarnacion Disciplinarian, Officer Syphrett Security Lead Officer, Steve Gaston Head Custodian, Gilbert Ambeu Teacher, James Fuccello Teacher, Mohammad El-Sherbini Teacher, Lisa Katz-Ballman Teacher, Joe Francisco Teacher, Brittany Wilson-Chess Teacher, Ryan McCamy Teacher, Amanda Dice Teacher, Joel Merkin Teacher, Joan Greene Physical Therapist, Heather Schaible Speech Therapist, Hannah Knight Occupational Therapist.

B. Identify members of the district-wide crisis response team:

1. Beverly Smith (PJ Hill K-5 School Counselor) 2. Linda Wyatt-Simpson (MLK K-5 School Counselor)3. Howard Marks (Rivera MS 6-8 School Counselor)4. Stacey Weiss (Kilmer MS 6-8 School Counselor)5. Valerie Hedgepeth (TNGA 9th Grade School Counselor)6. Marsha Martin (TCHS STEM 9-12 School Counselor)

C. Create a chain of command to carry out the district-wide plan:

1. Managers of School Supporta. Olivia Jackson: K-5 Schoolsb. Terrance Stokes: 6-12 Schools

2. B&G Staffa. Dwayne Mosleyb. Larry Loper

3. Assistant Superintendentsa. Alfonso Llano b. Keith Miles

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School Safety and Security Plan c. Wilfredo Ortiz

D. Establish and communicate the warning signals or commands that alert staff and students to various emergency responses: Lockdown, Shelter in Place, Evacuation, Fire (See appendices).

List of Warning Signals:

Active Shooter Situation: State: Active Shooter

Lockdown: State: This is a lockdown - lockdown.

Evacuation State: Evacuate the building.

Bomb threat or Incident State: There is a bomb threat. Begin evacuation procedures.

Media Communication. NA

Shelter-in-Place State: Shelter in Place

Reverse Evacuation. State: Follow reverse evacuation procedure

Student or Staff Member Suicide or Death State: Please refer to your email for an important announcement.

School Transportation Incident (accident, breakdown, etc.)

State: Bus route # has been involved in an accident. Standby for further information.

Bus route # has broken down. Standby for further information.

Field Trip Incident State: There has been an incident during a field trip. Further information will be provided via email.

Fire Alarm or Fire Emergency State: Follow fire alarm evacuation plan

Gas Leak or Hazardous materials Incident State:

Staff Misconduct: NA

Suspicious Mail: NA

Missing Student or Staff Member: NA

Natura I Disaster or Extreme Weather Conditions NAE. Identify members of each building-based safety teamDewar Wood Principal, Evette Reyes Vice Principal, Mark Hoppe Vice Principal, Kathleen Berlin Nurse,Anne Vizzard Nurse, Valerie Hedgepeth Counselor, Randy Morrison Counselor, Officer Munn Resource Officer, Regina Butler-Johnson Disciplinarian, Lashon Encarnacion Disciplinarian, Officer Syphrett Lead Security Officer, Steve Gaston Head Custodian, Gilbert Ambeu Teacher, James Fuccello Teacher,

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School Safety and Security Plan Mohammad El-Sherbini Teacher, Lisa Katz-Ballman Teacher, Joe Francisco Teacher, Brittany Wilson-Chess Teacher, Ryan McCamy Teacher, Amanda Dice Teacher, Joel Merkin Teacher, Joan Greene Physical Therapist, Heather Schaible Speech Therapist, Hannah Knight Occupational Therapist.

F. Create a chain of command to carry out the building-based plan1. Principal2. VP3. School-Based Safety Team

a. Security b. Custodians c. Nursesd. Disciplinarianse. Teachers/School Staff

G.Assign faculty and staff to primary and alternate emergency roles

Role (add as needed)

Primary Alternate

Incident Commander

Principal: Wood

VP: Hoppe andReyes

Teachers Ms. Encarnacion

Ms. Butler-Johnson

Nurses Ms. Vizzard Ms. BerlinH. Train all members on their responsibilities when a crisis occurs

1. Provide Training Plan where all staff members review the school-based plan, indicate the date(s) of initial training. Maintain a sign in sheet for staff members. November 4, 2019 Faculty Meeting.

I. Assess staff for specialized training or skills (CPR,EMT,etc.)1. Nurses and PE Teachers CPR/AED2. Joe Francisco EMT3. Resource Officer Munn Safety in the School4. Outside Consultant Emergency Preparedness in Schools

SECTION Ill: TARGET-HARDENING INITIATIVES

A.Building Access1. Describe entrance and exit procedures. Students enter and exit through door 2. Students bags are

searched and they walk through a metal detector. Visitors and students late after 8:45 am enter and exit through door #1. Visitors sign-in at the Vestibule using the Visitor Sign-In System.

B. Visitor Policy

District Policy: 9150- SCHOOL VISITORSSection: Community Date Created: May, 2011 Date Edited: May, 2011 The Board of Education welcomes and encourages visits to school by parent(s) or legal guardian(s), other adult residents of the community, and interested educators. In order for the educational

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School Safety and Security Plan program to continue undisturbed when visitors are present and to prevent the intrusion of disruptive persons into the schools, the Board directs the enforcement of rules governing school visits. The Superintendent and Building Principal each possess the authority to prohibit the entry of any person into a school of this district or to expel any person from the school when there is reason to believe the presence of such person would be inimical to the good order of the school. If such a person refuses to leave the school grounds or creates a disturbance, the Principal is authorized to request from the local law enforcement agency whatever assistance is required to remove the individual. If a person refuses to leave the school grounds or creates a disturbance, the Superintendent and/or Building Principal is authorized to: First Offense: Contact the Director of Security who will instruct the Security Officer on site to escort the person off the school/building premises; Second Offense: Contact the Director of Security, the Trenton Police Department may be called to intervene to have the visitor(s) removed from the school/building and to file trespassing charges; Third Offense: Person is barred from all district schools/buildings. Visitors shall be required to register their presence in the school. No staff member shall transact business with or permit the continuing presence in the school of a visitor who has not been duly registered. No visitor may confer with a pupil in school without the approval of the Principal; any such conference may take place only in the presence of a teaching staff member and/or administrator. The Superintendent shall develop regulations that will protect pupils and employees of the district from disruption to the educational program and the efficient conduct of their assigned tasks. N.J.S.A. 2C:18-3N.J.S.A. 18A:17-42; 18A:20-1; 18A:20-34 Adopted: 16 May 2011

C. Delivery Procedures:1. How are packages delivered to the building?

a. District: Mail is delivered to the administration building. Once delivered, mail is sorted by district employees, and delivered by district employees to district buildings.

b. School: District and US mail are delivered to the main office. Most parcel packages are delivered to the back of the building to the warehouse.

D.Vendor and Contractor Policies:1. All vendors and contractors must sign in at the security desk with valid ID. After signing in, they

report to the main office.

E.Student Transportation Security (school buses, walking routes).1. Describe entrance and exit procedures for the following groups

a. bus students: Enter and Exit through door #2. The four buses are located against the curb for students to get on. The buses exit the parking lot onto Carroll Street and then make a right on to Perry Street.

b. Walkers: Enter and Exit through door #2. There are security guards and school administration located outside of the school. The city also provides a crossing guard for the students to cross Perry St.

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School Safety and Security Plan their student they drive around the building and make a right on to Perry Street to exit the school.

F.Master Key/Access Code Distribution Policy1. who has master keys - how do you monitor and track their use? Administration and Head

Custodian

G.Vehicular Access & Parking1. Describe where cars park Staff Parking lot off of Carroll Street.

H.Storage Areas (identify location of food, chemicals, ,equipment, medication)1. Food storage location: ____Lower Level in Cafeteria______2. Chemical storage location: ____Lower Level Custodians Closet______3. Equipment storage location: ____ Lower Level Custodians Closet_______4. Medication storage location: _____First Level Nurses’ Office_____

I.HVAC System Security1. Name of head custodian in charge of HVAC.

Steve Gaston

J. Each School Facility has visible signage identifying school1. Location of visible signage: None

K. Areas where students congregate (bus stop) and associated pathways are adequate to avoid overcrowding

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L. Access into each school building is controllable through designated entry points. Main point of entry is clearly identifiable.

1. Main point of entry: provide door number(s) Door 1 and Door 2

M.Entry points are kept to a minimum and are clearly marked1. Identify the number of entry points: 42. How are the entry points marked? Numbers

N. Main office has communication capability with all classrooms1. Yes / No: 2. If the answer is NO - identify classrooms that the office cannot communicate with.

a. Class #

0. All windows lock securely; hardware and frames in good condition:1. Yes / No: 2. If answer is No - identify classrooms where windows do not lock, and or have hardware and frames

that require maintenance. Follow up with maintenance requests for all areas of concern. a. Class #

P. Windows intended for secondary means of escape are not blocked and can be readily opened from the inside

1. Yes / No: Identify if your building has any windows intended for secondary means of escapea. Yes / No: Nob. Location:

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POLICIES

Q.Gang(s): 5615- SUSPECTED GANG ACTIVITYSection: Students Date Created: May, 2011 Date Edited: May, 2011 Pupils that initiate, advocate, or promote activities, openly or otherwise, and/or threaten the safety or well-being of others disrupt the school environment and are harmful to the educational process in this school district. Any physical or verbal harassing, intimidating, or bullying conduct by a pupil or group of pupils directed toward any school staff member or any other pupil or group of pupils anywhere on school grounds, at any school related or sponsored activity, on school buses, at school bus stops, and any other place where pupils are supervised by school district staff will not be tolerated. In the event the Principal or designee, believe any physical or verbal harassing, intimidating, or bullying conduct was, or is being committed, for the benefit of, at the direction of, or in association with a group of three or more persons, the school staff will investigate further to determine if the conduct was committed by those pupils representing a criminal street gang (hereinafter referred to as a “gang”) as defined in N.J.S.A. 2C:44-3.h. If it is determined unacceptable conduct was committed by pupils representing a gang, the Principal or designee will assign appropriate disciplinary action and will notify the parent(s) or legal guardian(s) of the victim and the offender. The Principal or designee will also inform the Superintendent of Schools and local law enforcement. To further ensure the safety and well-being of all pupils in the district and to increase awareness within the school community regarding potential gang activity, pupils are prohibited from wearing on school grounds, at any school related or sponsored activity, on school buses, and any other place where pupils are supervised by school district staff, any type of clothing or accessory that would indicate a pupil has membership in, or affiliation with, any gang associated with criminal activities pursuant to N.J.S.A. 18A:11-9. The parent(s) or legal guardian(s) of any pupil identified as being potentially involved in gang-related activities shall be notified by the Principal or designee. A pupil identified as being potentially involved in gang-related activities shall be offered appropriate counseling by school district staff. School staff members shall be provided in-service training on gangs and gang related conduct and activities including, but not limited to, recruitment procedures; threats/intimidation; clothing; insignia; hand signs; symbols; graffiti; terminology; or other indicia of gang association. Information regarding gangs shall be shared by school district staff to local law enforcement officials and the school district’s administrative staff members will encourage local law enforcement to share gang related information with school officials. Nothing in this Policy shall supersede or negate any existing New Jersey law or Board Policy regarding pupil discipline and/or the school district’s pupil discipline code. This Policy shall be made available to school staff, pupils, and parent(s) or legal guardian(s). N.J.S.A. 18A:11-9N.J.S.A. 2C:44-3.h.New Jersey State Police Street Gang Bureau – Know the Signs: A Guide to Gang Identification

R.Bullying,Harassment & Intimidation

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Review 5512- HARASSMENT, INTIMIDATION, AND BULLYING (M)

PREVENTION/INTERVENTION PROGRAMS

S.Anti-bullying (cyber-bullying) HIB Coordinators (District and School Wide

T.Character Education K-5 Second Step

U.Conflict Resolution K-5 Second Step

V.Gang Awareness & Education

W.lnternet Safety Internet content, ports and firewall are protected by Fortigate.

X.Peer Mediation

Y.Other

Z.Other

AA.Other

REVIEW OF DOCUMENTS/DATA

BB.Electronic Violence & Vandalism Report (EVVRS)

District Policy8461- REPORTING VIOLENCE, VANDALISM, HARASSMENT, INTIMIDATION, BULLYING, ALCOHOL, AND OTHER DRUG ABUSE (M)Section: Operations Date Created: May, 2011 Date Edited: May, 2011 The Board of Education shall observe “School Violence Awareness Week” during the week beginning with the third Monday in October of each year by organizing activities to prevent school violence. Activities shall include, but are not limited to, age-appropriate opportunities for pupil discussion on conflict resolution, issues of pupil diversity, and tolerance. The Board shall invite law enforcement personnel to join members of the teaching staff in the discussions and provide programs for school employees that are designed to help them recognize warning signs of school violence and to instruct them on recommended conduct during an incident of school violence. Any school employee who observes or has direct knowledge from a participant or victim of an act of

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School Safety and Security Plan violence or the possession and/or distribution of alcohol or other drugs on school grounds, and any school employee who reports a pupil for being under the influence of alcohol or other drugs, according to the requirements of N.J.S.A. 18A:40A-12 and N.J.A.C. 6A:16-4.3, shall file a report describing the incident to the school Principal, in accordance with N.J.S.A. 18A:17-46. The report shall be on a form adopted by the Board to include all of the incident detail and offender and victim information that are reported on the Electronic Violence and Vandalism Reporting System (EVVRS). A report alleging an incident of harassment, intimidation, or bullying shall be made in accordance with the provisions of N.J.S.A. 18A:37-13.1 and Policy 5512. The Building Principal, for each incident report of violence, vandalism, harassment, intimidation, bullying, alcohol, or other drug abuse, shall review the incident report for accuracy; forward a copy of the incident report to the Superintendent; and notify the Superintendent of the action taken regarding the incident. The Board shall not discharge or subject to any manner of discrimination any school employee who files a report pursuant to N.J.A.C. 6A:16-5.3. The majority representative of the school employees’ bargaining units shall have access monthly to the number and disposition of all reported acts of school violence, vandalism, harassment, intimidation, or bullying pursuant to N.J.S.A. 18A:17-46. Personally identifying information may be provided to the majority representative of the school employees’ bargaining units only in instances when school administrators have reason to believe that the safety of a school staff member is at risk. Two times each school year, between September 1 and January 1 and between January 1 and June 30, at a public hearing held pursuant to N.J.S.A. 18A:17-46, the Superintendent shall report to the Board all acts of violence, vandalism, harassment, intimidation, bullying, and incidents of alcohol and other drug abuse that occurred during the previous reporting period in accordance with the provisions of N.J.S.A. 18A:17-46 and N.J.A.C. 6A:16-5.3. The report shall include the number of reports of harassment, intimidation, or bullying, the status of all investigations, the nature of the bullying based on one of the protected categories identified in section 2 of P.L.2002, c.83 (C.18A:37-14), the names of the investigators, the type and nature of any discipline imposed on any pupil engaged in harassment, intimidation, or bullying, and any other measures imposed, training conducted, or programs implemented, to reduce harassment, intimidation, or bullying. The information shall also be reported once during each reporting period to the Department of Education. The report must include data broken down by the enumerated categories as listed in section 2 of P.L.2002, c.83 (C.18A:37-14), and data broken down by each school in the district, in addition to district-wide data. It shall be a violation to improperly release any confidential information not authorized by Federal or State law for public release. The report shall be used to grade each school for the purpose of assessing its effort to implement policies and programs consistent with the provisions of P.L. 2002, c.83 (C.18A:37-13 et seq.). The district shall receive a grade determined by averaging the grades of all the schools in the district. The Commissioner shall promulgate guidelines for a program to grade schools for the purposes of N.J.S.A. 18A:17-46. The grade received by a school and the district shall be posted on the homepage of the school's website. The grade for the district and each school of the district shall be posted on the homepage of the district's website. A link to the report shall be available on the district's website. The information shall be posted on the websites within ten days of the receipt of a grade by the school and district. Whenever it is alleged a school employee has knowingly falsified the report on violence, vandalism, harassment, intimidation, or bullying required under N.J.S.A. 18A:17-46, the Board shall make a determination regarding whether the employee committed the act. The Board shall provide written notice of the allegations to the employee and the employee shall be entitled to a hearing before the Board in accordance with the provisions of N.J.A.C. 6A:16-5.3(g)2. Upon a determination by the Board that an employee has knowingly falsified the report, the Board may take appropriate action as outlined in N.J.A.C. 6A:16-5.3(g)3. Any action taken by the Board shall be based on its consideration of the nature of the conduct, the circumstances under which it occurred, and the employee’s prior employment record. Any employee having been found responsible for the falsification of the report by the Board shall have the right to file a grievance under their respective bargaining agreements, appeal the Board’s determination to the Commissioner of Education and subsequently to the State Board of

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School Safety and Security Plan Education, or appeal the decision to the Superior Court of New Jersey. The availability of appeal options shall be based upon the action taken by the Board. A Board of Education shall submit and implement corrective action plans for high incidences of violence, vandalism, or alcohol or other drug abuse upon notification by the Commissioner of Education. The Board shall provide ongoing staff training, in cooperation with the Department of Education, in fulfilling the reporting requirements of N.J.S.A. 18A:17-46. N.J.S.A. 18A:17-46; 18A:36-5.1N.J.A.C. 6A:16-5.2; 6A:16-5.3 Adopted: 16 May 2011

CC. School Security Incident Reports (SSIR)

ALL-HAZARDS ANALYSIS

DO. Physical Environment in/around school building & community1. See pages 47 - for Physical Environment in/around school building & community. Major

Thoroughfare (Perry Ave)

EE.School Climate & Culture1. Based on school climate and culture - are there any hazards that you are aware of? No

FF.Technological (cyber-security,computer usage)1. The districts internet traffic, and firewall ports are secured utilizing Fortigate.

GG.Natural Disaster Risk1. Review page 47 to determine if your school site has a documented risk. If your school is on the

list, copy and paste the information into this box. If your school is not on the list - leave this section blank.

Major Thoroughfare (Perry Ave)

HH.Crime & Violence Potential,including current/emerging gang activity1. There is the presence of major national gangs but the most potential for violence comes in the

form of neighborhood associations. These associations are based on sections of the town and are constantly in flux. Each middle school and high school campus has the presence of neighborhood groups.

SECTION IV: COMMUNICATION PROCEDURES

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School Safety and Security Plan A.Emergency Responders

1. Direct Phone Contacta. Emergency Responders & Contact Information

i. Police 609-989-4170ii. Fire 609-989-4000iii. EMS 609-393-0688

B.Staff1. District email and RoboCall

C. Students1. School-based announcements

D.Parents/Guardians1. District website and RoboCall

E.Media1. District Public Relations Officer: James Rolle

PROCEDURES & PROTOCOLS

F. Assisting the Special Needs Population (students & staff)1. Coordinate with the transportation department and special education to determine how

students with special needs will be supported in case of an emergency. Student in wheel chair has a nurse assigned to him the entire school day. We have an evacuation chair on the second floor located near stairwell A. Security officers Parham and Brittingham will assist the nurse with getting the student down the stairs in the evacuation chair depending on when they are stationed on the second floor.

2. Student that is non-verbal also has a one to one paraprofessional assigned to him the entire day. The paraprofessional is responsible for making sure the student exits the building safely during an emergency.

G.Accountability of students during a crisis:1. How will staff ensure all students and staff are accounted for. Describe procedure and

expectations for the accounting of students and staff.The nurse and main office each have a go back ready for if we have to evacuate the building. The school is divided into 5 teams for an evacuation (House T, House N, House G, House A and PE) Our Team Coordinators will be stationed in the Hallway of Grant Elementary to direct placement of students in the cafeteria/gym. When all students are safely in place and all class rosters have been checked, Our Team Coordinators will proceed to the Grant Elementary Hallway and begin Reunification Procedures if necessary.

Student Housing Areas: Cafeteria/Gym

Parent Reunification Pick-up Area: Hallway

2. Describe the process your staff will use to process parent reunification with students. a. see Student Release Log template on page 49.

Upon the event of an evacuation, the Release Team Coordinators will bring the binders containing student contact information out of the building and to the designated Parent Reunification Pick up Area. Reunification will

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3. Parents report to parent check-in location.4. Parent requests student to be released and shows identification.5. Staff checks ID and marks class roster.6. Parent proceeds to Reunification Area.7. Runner brings student to Reunification Area.8. Staff at Reunification Area checks ID again.9. Student is released once the student release log has been signed.

a. see Developing an Attendance & Accountability template on page 50.

H.Primary & Alternate Evacuation Locations1. Primary Evacuation Location: ____Grant Elementary School Cafeteria/Gym__ contact

information (609) 656-4730.2. Alternate Evacuation Location: _Rivera Middle School Auditorium__contact information 609-

656-48513. assembly areas or rally points: __Behind the school in the grass field________(note location on

school grounds where students and staff will gather for directions)

I.District-wide Continuity of Operations & Education Plan: . a. primary evacuation location: B&G building.b. B&G team to provide office assignments.

J. Food Security-Bio-Security:

8506- SCHOOL LUNCH PROGRAM BIOSECURITY PLAN (M)Section: Operations Date Created: May, 2011 Date Edited: May, 2011

The Board of Education is committed to protecting the health of the children and adults in school buildings by strengthening the safety of foodservice operations. Therefore, the Board requires the creation and implementation of a School Lunch Program Biosecurity Plan that will keep school meals free from intentional contamination and enable the foodservice to respond to threats or incidents of bioterrorism. The School Lunch Program Biosecurity Plan shall be a document that spells out school lunch program policies and procedures that minimize the risk of intentional contamination of food and reduce the risk of illness or death in the school community. The Plan shall describe strategies for preventing threats and incidents of product tampering and food contamination. The Plan shall also include appropriate response actions to be taken should an incident occur. There may be a general Plan for all the schools in the district; however, the Plan will address the specific roles and responsibilities for individual schools or locations where food is served. The School Lunch Program Biosecurity Plan shall be prepared, revised, and updated in accordance with the requirements of N.J.A.C. 2:36-1.13 - Biosecurity for School Food Service and the U.S. Department of Agriculture, “A Biosecurity Checklist for School Food Service Programs,” March 2004 version, as amended and supplemented, as New Jersey’s Biosecurity Policy for Child Nutrition Programs. N.J.A.C. 2:36-1.13

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School Safety and Security Plan Adopted: 16 May 2011

K. Active Shooter Situation

1.2 Facility Detail

BUILDING SECURITY:

● Number of Armed Security Guards: N/A● The number of Unarmed Security Guards varies by school - include the number of guards

assigned to your campus. ○ Provide the number of unarmed guards and their location. 6

■ Guard 1 Location: Main Desk■ Guard 2 First Floor■ Guard 3 Second Floor■ Guard 4 Lower Level■ Guard 5 Second Level■ Guard 6 Floating between Floors

● Give contact information, including information if they carry walkie-talkies (type, communication channel)

○ Supervisor○ White Shirt Supervisor – Officer Syphrett Walkie-talkie ch9

● Location of Safe Rooms: Provide the location of established safe rooms. Safe rooms could be offices or rooms without windows that have the capability to be locked.

○ Location of Safe Room: First Floor Main Office Suite● Do the safe rooms offer ballistic protection? No● Do they have outside communication capabilities? Yes

● Physical Security Barriers: N/A

● Hazardous Materials: List types of hazardous materials on-site, including natural gas, propane, diesel fuel, etc. And their location on the premises.

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● Names of Access Streets and Crossroads: Provide the names of cross streets, access roads and roads that border or end at the facility property. Do not forget to include those that are in the back of the property.

○ Carroll Street○ Perry Street

● Location of Secure (Knox) Box and Content Description: A Knox Box is a secure, lockable box that can hold keys, access cards or other information for law enforcement or fire departments to access the facility.

○ Are law enforcement responders able to access the building with keys, access cards etc.?

○ Describe where they (keys, access cards) are and what they contain for the first responder use and how they gain access to them.

● Describe the Closed Circuit Television (CCTV) System: Are there CCTvs to which law enforcement would have external access? TPD has access to all school cameras.

● Are they manned by security personnel? Yes● What areas do they cover, i.e. internal and/or external? Internal and external coverage.● Do the cameras have the ability to pan an area? No

2.0 EMERGENCY CONTACT INFORMATION

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● This section is for contacts of the facility or agency personnel who will have a leadership role in an active shooter event, such as the CEO, facility security officer or public affairs officer. List them in descending order of their position within the facility. (add as many as needed)

○ Principal Dewar L. Wood 609 610-3450○ Vice Principal Mark Hoppe (609) 915-1676○ Vice Principal Evette Reyes (201) 994-9181

3.0 EMERGENCY ACTIONS: Active Shooter

3.1 Describe the primary Mass Notification Procedure. 1. PA System All Call, email and/ or RoboCall

In addition to alerting the proper authorities, it is equally important to communicate to all staff and guests that an emergency is occurring. The exact method of communication will vary based on the size and design of the facility and the type of emergency. Make sure all personnel understand the terms used in an emergency message, so that they understand the difference between terms such as hiding and a lockdown.

Describe the method of notification to alert law enforcement. Phone call to emergency 911.

3.2 Describe the secondary method of notification to employees1. Email, RoboCall, PA announcement 2. Other: Remind, Teamsnap, etc...

3.3 RUN – Evacuate

Whatever you do, do not freeze. If you are at a distance where you can run away for the shooter in a reasonable amount of time, start running in the opposite direction, preferable in a zigzag pattern since a moving target is almost impossible to hit, no matter how good a shot the shooter is.

If you have time, grab a fire extinguisher to leave a path of smoke behind you to make it harder for the shooter to see you, as a way of covering your tracks. Evacuate regardless of whether others agree to follow. Have an escape route and a plan in mind to get too the identified assembly locations. Avoid using elevators or escalators.

Go to one of the assembly areas or rally points established for personnel to respond to if they run and evacuate the building.

Leave your belongings behind. Help others escape if possible. Prevent individuals from entering an area where the active shooter may be.

3.4 HIDE (or Lockdown in Place)

It should only take a few seconds to determine if your best course of action should be to run or to hide. If the shooter is rapidly approaching the room you are in, then you should prepare to hide as soon as possible. If you have more time, but not enough time to run, then you should secure doors by locking or barricading them with furniture or heavy objects.

Turn off the lights and any source of noise, including your cell phone ringer and vibrate mode. Stay

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School Safety and Security Plan out of sight and away from windows. Remain completely still and quiet. If multiple people are in the room, you should delegate tasks. One person or group of people should lock and barricade the door. One person of group of people should call 9-1-1, and one or group of people should grab all the weapons they can find. Wait for the responding law enforcement to advise you when it is safe to come out.

3.5 FIGHT

Attacking the shooter is your final option. You should not jump out of your hiding place and attack the shooter if he is approaching. You should only attack if you are so close, you cannot run, or exposed and sure, that you will be shot if you do nothing. This is a fight for your life!

If the shooter is approaching, the doorway of the room you are will be choke point he has to move through and a good place from which to attack. This is where you want to engage him, because it will be easier knowing he has to come through that door looking for targets.

If there are multiple people in the room and the shooter can see all of you, then everyone should attack at once, hurting the shooter, throwing an object and doing everything possible to incapacitate the shooter. You may not want to fight the shooter if you see that someone else is doing it, but strength in numbers will make it more likely that you will survive.

Attack the shooter’s face, eyes, shoulders, or neck or arms so that the shooter is more likely to let go of the weapon. You should stab the shooter in the neck, gouge out his eyes, or stab him in the arm…even a sharp ballpoint pen or pencil could be a good weapon for gouging out the shooter’s eyes. If you cannot go for his face or weapon, kick him/her in the crotch. This will be an effective way to slow him/her and to cause a large amount of pain. Be aware of possible second weapons such as a knife, even if the attacker is severely injured. You must do anything you can to rid the shooter of his/her weapon, or to hurt them so they can be disarmed or neutralized.

4.0 STAGING AREAS

4.1 Staging areas are necessary to maintain a controlled operational response. They help with controlling the ingress of the first responders and with controlled distribution of resources to provide an integrated and effective response. Staging areas should be established early in the incident to prevent a bottleneck of traffic from developing at the scene, which could prevent necessary resources from getting to where they are needed. Look to establish primary and secondary staging areas in case the primary is not available.

4.2 Once the command post is established, security controls should be in place. Work with law enforcement when establishing staging areas for first responders so that they will have them in their response plan as well. Establishing staging areas away from the scene in advance will allow law enforcement to send communication liaison and officers there to maintain security at the location and control the area.

4.3 Establish an area where support services such as the gas company, electrical company or volunteer agencies can stage.

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5.0 COMMUNICATIONS/MEDIA MESSAGINGEstablish an area for the media away from the immediate scene and other staging areas. A public information officer (PIO) should be assigned there to communicate with the joint information center (JIC) to ensure accurate information gets out to help keep misinformation that gets put out through social media from going mainstream media sources.

5.1 List the public information officer (PIO) responsibilities and contact information. 1. James Rolle - PIO

Depending upon the type and severity of the emergency, there is a very good possibility that a member of the media will contact your organization seeking information. When dealing with the media, it is important to have a single individual identified as the media contact person. Instruct all staff within your organization to direct any inquiries from both the media and the public to them. This individual should know what information is and is not acceptable to divulge and how to respond properly to sensitive questioning.

5.2 The public information officer (PIO) is responsible for developing and releasing information about the incident to the news media, incident personnel, and other agencies and organizations, as appropriate. The PIO at the affected facility coordinates all external communications with the incident command through established, a primary public affairs officer will be designated to coordinate all public information including that from the facility PIO. This will most likely be the PIO of the lead law enforcement agency.

5.3 Build a successful communication/media plan by following the actions listed below:● Establish relationships, in advance, with law enforcement, media sources, and government

officials.● Prepare a checklist of necessary and appropriate information.● Avoid responding “no comment” to media inquiries.● Disseminate brief, accurate information to the press and through social media as soon as

possible

6.0 TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT PLAN

Contact your local law enforcement agency to discuss developing a traffic management plan.

7.0 FACILITY MANAGERS RESPONSIBILITIES

Emergency Response Procedures:

● Activate the emergency notification system when a situation occurs to ensure law enforcement receives notification for a quick response.

● Activate the secondary notification when safe to do so.● Institute access control (e.g., keys, electronic swipe cards, security system pass codes) ● Distribute critical items to appropriate managers/employees, including: employee roster

and emergency contact numbers, trauma kits (should include tourniquets, heavy gauze wrap, gauze containing a hemostatic agent such as Quick Clot, flashlights, and radios. Locate floor plans need where they are accessible by all employees and address individuals with special needs.

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School Safety and Security Plan ● Ensure emergency response policies and procedures are up-to-date.● Ensure two evacuation routes are pre-planned● The local or regional mass fatality plan may call for the establishment of a (FAC) by the

Medical Examiner to help family members located their loved ones and determine whether they are among the casualties and make identification. Reunification and the ability to provide information about family members will be some of the services this center provides. The center should be set up away from the media and should keep separate the families of victims from the family of the active shooter.

● Make sure there are provisions at the site for those with special needs. Ensure that individuals who come under the Americans with Disabilities Act have access to all available resources. This would include people with deafness, blindness, an intellectual disability (formerly termed mental retardation), partially or completely missing limbs or mobility impairments requiring the use of a wheelchair, autism, cancer, cerebral palsy, diabetes, epilepsy, Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) infection, multiple sclerosis, muscular dystrophy, major depressive disorder, bipolar disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder and schizophrenia, to name a few.

8.0 RECOVERY 8.1 Once the shooter is no longer a threat and the wounded evacuated, human resources and/or management should conduct post-event assessments with law enforcement and first responders. Use staff rosters to identify individuals who were on location when the shooting occurred and those who were off-site. Accounting for personnel at assembly points will help in determining if anyone is missing or possibly injured. EMS can account for any personnel who were taken to the hospital.

8.2 Establish a family response management team as soon as possible. Depending upon the situation, family members need to be provided information immediately on where to go to pick up their children.

● It will provide victim identification.● Support method to reunify victims with families. Determine the best way to

notify families including those of the wounded or deceased.● Assess the behavioral health of individuals at the scene and get then help if

necessary.

8.3 A good Emergency Action Plan will define an individual responsible for alerting family members, what emergencies require alerting families, what information is to be relayed, and will include up-to-date contact information for family members.

9.0 RECOMMENDED TRAINING

The business or agency should conduct a thorough review to identify the best training approach for their personnel. Consider training options for establishing awareness and providing appropriate responses to the threat of an active shooter. Training and exercising are the best activities to help prepare personal to react quickly and effectively. Continual awareness campaigns of the active shooter threat can ensure a much higher chance of personnel reacting quickly and surviving an actual situation.

9.1 Recognizing the sound of gunfire:

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9.2 Understand the communication system – review the facility policies and procedure.

9.3 Recognizing and reporting workplace violence- review your internal policies and procedures on this subject.

9.4 IS 907- Active Shooter-What You Can Do”: https://training.fema.gov/is/courseoverview.aspx?code=IS-907

9.5 Quick Clot online training: www.mastery.com/TrainingOnline/Courses

9.6 Incident Command Training (ICS): FEMA ICS 100 and ICS200 training can be found at https://emilms.fema.gov/is100b/index.htm and https://emilms.fema.gov/is200b/index.htm

10.0 EXERCISES

Preparing for an active shooter incident includes training facility occupants and on-site security staff in what to expect and how to react. Exercises should follow the training and be designed for the needs of the individual agency. Get assistance from your local office of emergency management or law enforcement agency if you need assistance in developing an exercise.

All people normally involved in the mitigation of an active shooter incident should participate. Activities can graduate from discussion-based to operations-based exercise, including the response of first responder from multiple jurisdictions. These exercises could include testing the communications or alert system, evacuation procedures responding to specific assembly areas and reacting to a law enforcement response. Design your exercises to test your written plan.

The New Jersey office of Homeland Security and Preparedness can assist your organization in training your staff in active shooter response and developing exercises by contacting the Training Exercise Bureau at 609-584-4000

l.Lockdown

Lockdown may be initiated by a building administrator, first responder or local law enforcement. If you identified the threat, call 9-1-1 immediately. If time permits, call the front office as well, if not, ask the 9-1-1 operator to do so.

1. Remain calm and stay with your students.2. Commence the lockdown immediately following the notification of lockdown by locking your

classroom or office.3. Cancel all outside activities until notified by the principal.4. Close all windows but keep all blinds and curtains open.5. Keep students quiet and away from windows and doors.6. If a gunshot or explosion is heard, get everyone on the floor.7. Contact the principal’s office immediately if you have an emergency in your room.8. Do not allow students to be unattended at any time.9. Conduct frequent counts of all students and immediately report any missing student to the

principal.

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School Safety and Security Plan 10. Ignore fire alarm activation; the school will not be evacuated using this method.11. Ignore sounds coming from outside the safe area, and do not open the door or leave the room

until a recognized and reliable source indicates that it is safe to do so. If outside, do not attempt to re-enter the building unless authorized to do so. Do not follow the instructions of anyone unfamiliar to you or contrary to common sense or good safety practices. This would include entering an unfamiliar home or building, accepting rides or putting students into private vehicles, or agreeing to move students and staff to a different location.

12. No authorized persons are to be allowed in the building.13. If evacuation is required and safe, direct students as appropriate. Take along all

documentation, class roster, and a classroom go kit. Always be prepared to be moved to relocate if possible.

14. Visitors in the building are to be escorted to the nearest pre-designated area.15. Concluding the Lockdown involves specific directions provided by pre-designated building

administration and must be followed exactly. This message will not involve codes but will include detailed information from a member of building or district staff.

16. After the situation is stabilized and order restored, careful attention should be paid to the needs of those affected to ensure that any who require follow-up support receives it in a timely manner.

M.Evacuation

While fire evacuation drills are the most common use for evacuation procedures, almost any event that affects the campus will conclude with an evacuation. In some cases, evacuation will be followed by relocation, depending upon the circumstances of the incident.

1. Tell students that an emergency exists. Do not speculate about its nature or duration.2. Instruct students to calmly leave the building, reminding them of the direction they should

take and their assigned evacuation point.3. If purses and backpacks are easy to reach, students should take these items outside with

them. Take rosters and status card/accountability tools with you.4. Conduct a quick visual check of the room for any suspicious items. Make sure classroom door

is closed and preferably unlocked.5. Assemble students at assigned evacuation location. Take attendance and prepare a list of

missing students and/or extra students who may be in your care and communicate status to building administration.

6. Assess students to determine if weather conditions, evacuation scenario or duration will create health, hydration or stress issues and report concerns to building administration.

7. Keep students quiet and calm. Do not let any student leave the premises without proper authorization even if requested to do so by a parent or guardian.

8. Report any suspicious individuals or activities to building administration.9. Do not re-enter building unless authorized by building administration and/or the incident

commander.10. If relocation is necessary, account for all students before they leave the site and again when

they get to the new location. Report status to building administration.

N.Bomb Threat or Incident

1. Remain calm and conduct a search of your area for any suspicious packages or unidentified backpacks. Never touch any package that is suspicious! If you see something suspicious notify the principal’s office.

2. Follow evacuation directions from the principal’s office.3. Avoid running and other movements, since this can detonate certain devices.

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School Safety and Security Plan 4. Take your student roster with you and account for all students once you have reached the

designated area. Immediately notify the principal of any missing students.5. After the situation is stabilized and order restored, careful attention should be paid to the

needs of those affected to ensure that any who require follow-up support receives it in a timely manner.

0.Media Communication

1. If you are approached by the media, direct them to the principal. While the principal serves as the key contact at the building-level, official comments and responses will come from the Superintendent’s designee.

2. The Family Education Rights and Privacy Act preclude school staff from disclosing a student’s name, grade, or other personally identifying information.

3. The District legally cannot confirm a student’s attendance at any specific school location.4. If any news media personnel are observed on school grounds, notify the principal immediately.

P.Shelter-in-Place

Shelter-in-place is typically initiated when police are engaged in an operation nearby outside of the school, or when a national disaster has been declared. The goal is to keep students and staff safe and indoors. During a shelter-in-place staff and students are instructed to stay inside their classrooms. This measure is designed to prevent anyone from entering the rooms from outside. Windows will be shut, locked, and covered with blinds to obscure visibility, and people are encouraged to stay away from doors and windows.

Q.Reverse Evacuation

Reverse Evacuation procedures are implemented when conditions inside the building are safer than outside.

Building Administration

1. Make an announcement for reverse evacuation2. Direct staff to physically notify any classes that may be too far away from the building to hear

the announcement.3. Monitor the situation4. Provide staff with any updates or additional instructions5. Announce “all clear” signal when the emergency has ceased

Staff

1. Move all students and staff inside as quickly as possible2. Assist those needing additional assistance3. Report to classroom4. Take attendance5. Report any missing, extra or injured students to building administration6. Wait for further instructions

R.Student or Staff Member Suicide or Death

If a student/staff member expresses suicidal thoughts or attempts suicide:

1. Remain calm. Be supportive and refrain from making any judgmental or moralizing comments.

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School Safety and Security Plan 2. Notify the principal’s office immediately.3. The student/staff member requires supervision at all times. Remain with the individual until

help arrives. Stay engaged with the individual through active listening.4. If weapons, medication or other items were used to attempt suicide, secure them if safe to do

so.5. If you hear that a student/staff member has made suicidal threats, report situation

immediately to your principal’s office even if you are unsure of the seriousness of the threat. You are not responsible for conducting a threat assessment.


S.School Transportation Incident (accident,breakdown,etc.)

Accident Procedures Guidelines

1. Evacuate if necessary, when in danger of fire or unsafe position.2. Help the injured. Get medical assistance. Send student only if necessary. First Aid should

only be administered by trained personnel. Call 911 if necessary.3. Secure the accident scene. Set out reflectors.4. Radio or telephone the following:

a. 911 for the rescue squad, police, fire or emergency personnel.b. Transportation office, request another bus if necessary.

5. The Transportation Office will email the BA, Asst BA, and the principal of the school.6. Do not move the accident vehicle unless authorized by the police and/or the accident vehicle

is in an unsafe position and is likely to cause a serious accident.7. If students are not evacuated and are on board, provide a seating chart. 8. No student is allowed to leave the scene of the accident unless to telephone for emergency

assistance or released by the police or appropriate school official. Rescue squad crew chiefs may release students with the consent of the police and a school official. Students can only be released by one or more of the above.

9. After an accident involving a school bus, although no one appears to be injured, all students must be examined by the school nurse before being returned to the scheduled activity, to school or released to the child’s parent/guardian. If a school nurse is not available students should be transported to the nearest hospital to be examined. Students will be released without being examined only if a parent or guardian has signed a waiver refusing treatment at the accident scene or hospital. See rescue squad chief or hospital personnel for waiver form. No student should be released to anyone other than their own parent/guardian. Students must not be released regardless of the time of discovery of the accident. Releasing procedures as described should begin as soon as it has been discovered that there has been an accident.

10. Get the names, address and telephone number of witnesses or license numbers if names are not available.

11. Get the name of the investigating officer and borough/town/township they are employed with.12. Get license, registration, address and telephone number of the other party or parties involved

in the accident and the name address of their insurance company.13. Diagram (rough sketch) the accident scene including the direction of travel and North direction

if known.14. Preliminary accident report (obtained form transportation office) must be filled out and

returned to the Transportation Manager within 24 hours of the accident.

Breakdown: School Bus Breakdown Guidelines

1. Evacuate if necessary, unsafe position.2. Secure your bus and protect the scene. Set out reflectors.3. Radio or telephone the following: Transportation office, request another bus if necessary.

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School Safety and Security Plan The following guidelines will be followed in the event of an emergency during a field trip.

1. An emergency on a school bus will be governed by the procedures set forth in Regulation No. 8630.

2. In the event a pupil is lost or missing, and all reasonable efforts to find him/her have failed, the teacher shall call the Principal. If the Principal is not immediately available, the teacher shall call the Superintendent for further instructions.

3. In the event of a medical emergency, the teacher shall summon first aid and/or ambulance services. Any medical emergency shall be immediately reported to the Principal. Within twenty-four hours of the trip, the teacher shall file with the Principal a full written report of the emergency and the steps taken to protect the victim's health and safety.

4. In the event of a delay that will bring pupils back to school later than anticipated and after the end of the school day, the teacher will, as soon as he/she can estimate the actual time of arrival, call the Principal or a person designated by the Principal to remain at the school as emergency coordinator. The Principal or emergency coordinator will:

5. Inform parent(s) or legal guardian(s) of the delay by telephone;a. Make the school facilities available to waiting parents or legal guardians;b. Remain at the telephone to answer incoming calls; andc. Confer with the teacher to be certain all pupils have been safely dispatched.

U.Fire Alarm or Fire Emergency

1. Remain calm, evacuate and stay with your students.2. Remember to take your class roster with you to the designated evacuation area.3. Once you have reached your evacuation area, account for all students and report any missing

students to the principal.4. Only return to the building when directed by the principal.

V.Gas leak or Hazardous Materials Incident

1. Notify the principal’s office immediately of the situation.2. Implement the appropriate emergency procedures (e.g. classroom evacuation) to ensure that

students are not exposed to danger, without spreading the contamination area if possible.3. Direct the students to go immediately, in a calm and orderly manner, to the agreed-upon

designated area.4. If possible, control access to the affected area by limiting access.5. Take your student roster with you and account for all students once you have reached the

designated area. Immediately notify the principal’s office of any missing students.6. Check people involved for adverse medical symptoms (shortness of breath, fainting, etc.) and

request immediate medical attention, if necessary.7. Remain in the designated area until directed by the principal.8. If you know what chemicals are involved please advise the principal.9. After the situation is stabilized and order restored, careful attention should be paid to the

needs of those affected to ensure that any who require follow-up support receives it in a timely manner.

W.Staff Misconduct

4281- INAPPROPRIATE STAFF CONDUCTSection: Support Staff Date Created: May, 2011 Date Edited: June, 2015 The Board of Education recognizes its responsibility to protect the health, safety and welfare of all pupils within this school district. Furthermore, the Board recognizes there exists a professional responsibility for all school staff to protect a pupil’s health, safety and welfare. The Board strongly

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School Safety and Security Plan believes that school staff members have the public’s trust and confidence to protect the well-being of all pupils attending the school district. In support of this Board’s strong commitment to the public’s trust and confidence of school staff, the Board of Education holds all school staff to the highest level of professional responsibility in their conduct with all pupils. Inappropriate conduct and conduct unbecoming a school staff member will not be tolerated in this school district. The Board recognizes and appreciates the staff-pupil professional relationship that exists in a school district’s educational environment. This Policy has been developed and adopted by this Board to provide guidance and direction to avoid actual and/or the appearance of inappropriate staff conduct and conduct unbecoming a school staff member toward pupils. School staff’s conduct in completing their professional responsibilities shall be appropriate at all times. School staff shall not make inappropriate comments to pupils or about pupils and shall not engage in inappropriate language or expression in the presence of pupils. School staff shall not engage in inappropriate conduct toward or with pupils. School staff shall not engage or seek to be in the presence of a pupil beyond the staff member’s professional responsibilities. School staff shall not provide transportation to a pupil in their private vehicle or permit a pupil into their private vehicle unless there is an emergency or a special circumstance that has been approved in advance by the Building Principal/immediate supervisor and the parent/legal guardian. Inappropriate conduct by a school staff member outside their professional responsibilities may be considered conduct unbecoming a staff member. Therefore, school staff members are advised to be concerned with such conduct which may include, but is not limited to, communications and/or publications using e-mails, text-messaging, social networking sites, or any other medium that is directed and/or available to pupils or for public display. A school staff member is always expected to maintain a professional relationship with pupils and school staff members shall protect the health, safety and welfare of school pupils. A staff member’s conduct will be held to the professional standards established by the New Jersey State Board of Education and the New Jersey Commissioner of Education. Inappropriate conduct or conduct unbecoming a staff member may also include conduct not specifically listed in this Policy, but conduct determined by the New Jersey State Board of Education, the New Jersey Commissioner of Education, an arbitration process, and/or appropriate courts to be inappropriate or conduct unbecoming a school staff member. School personnel, compensated and uncompensated (volunteers), are required to report to their immediate supervisor or Building Principal any possible violations of this Policy. In the event the report alleges conduct by the Building Principal or the immediate supervisor, the school staff member may report directly to the Assistant Superintendent for Student Services. In addition, school personnel having reasonable cause to believe a pupil has been subjected to child abuse or neglect or acts of child abuse or neglect as defined under N.J.S.A. 9:6-8.10 are required to immediately report to the New Jersey Department of Children and Families in accordance with N.J.A.C. 6A:16-11.1 and inform the Building Principal or immediate supervisor after making such report. However, notice to the Building Principal or designee need not be given when the school staff member believes such notice would likely endanger the referrer or child(ren) involved or when the staff member believes that such disclosure would likely result in retaliation against the child or in discrimination against the referrer with respect to his/her employment. Reports may be made in writing or with verbal notification. The immediate supervisor or Building Principal will notify the Superintendent of Schools of all reports, including anonymous reports. The Assistant Superintendent for Student Services will investigate all reports with a final report to the Superintendent of Schools. The Assistant Superintendent for Student Services or the Superintendent may, at any time after receiving a report take such appropriate action as necessary and as provided for in the law. This may include, but is not limited to, notifying law enforcement, notifying the New Jersey Department of Children and Families in accordance with N.J.A.C. 6A:16-11.1 and/or any other measure provided for in the law.

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School Safety and Security Plan This Policy will be distributed to all school staff and provided to staff members at any time upon request. N.J.S.A. 18A:28-5 et seq.N.J.A.C. 6A:16-11.1 Adopted: 16 May 2011Revised: 22 June 2015

X.Suspicious Mail:● Policy in development

Y.Missing Student or Staff Member Policy 8462- REPORTING POTENTIALLY MISSING OR ABUSED CHILDREN (M)Section: Operations Date Created: May, 2011 Date Edited: June, 2015 The Board of Education recognizes early detection of missing, abused, or neglected children is important in protecting the health, safety, and welfare of all children. In recognition of the importance of early detection of missing, abused, or neglected children, the Board of Education adopts this Policy pursuant to the requirements of N.J.S.A. 18A:36-24 and 18A:36-25. The Board provides this Policy for its employees, volunteers, or interns to provide for the early detection of missing, abused, or neglected children through notification of, reporting to, and cooperation with the appropriate law enforcement and child welfare authorities pursuant to N.J.S.A. 18A:36-24 and 18A:36-25 et seq., N.J.A.C. 6A:16-11.1, and N.J.S.A. 9:6-8.10.

Notification Requirements for School District Employees, Volunteers or Interns

1. Employees, volunteers, or interns working in the school district shall immediately notify designated child welfare authorities of incidents of alleged missing, abused, and/or neglected children.

a. The person having reason to believe that a child may be missing or may have been abused or neglected may, prior to notifying designated child welfare authorities, inform the Building Principal or designee if the action will not delay immediate notification.

b. The person notifying designated child welfare authorities shall inform the Building Principal or designee of the notification, if such had not occurred prior to the notification.

c. Notice to the Building Principal or designee need not be given when the person believes that such notice would likely endanger the reporter or pupil involved or when the person believes that such disclosure would likely result in retaliation against the pupil or in discrimination against the reporter with respect to his or her employment.

2. Reports of incidents of alleged missing, abused, or neglected children shall be reported to the New Jersey State Central Registry (SCR) at 1-877 NJ ABUSE. If the child is in immediate danger a call shall be placed to 911 as well as to the SCR.

School District’s Notification to Law Enforcement

1. The Building Principal or designee upon being notified by a person having reason to believe that a child may be missing or may have been abused or neglected, must notify appropriate law enforcement authorities of incidents of potentially missing, abused, or neglected child situations.

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School Safety and Security Plan a. Any school district or building level administrative staff member, in addition to the

Building Principal, is authorized by the Board to report and notify appropriate law enforcement authorities of incidents of potentially missing, abused, or neglected child situations.

b. Notification to appropriate law enforcement authorities shall be made for all reports by employees, volunteers, or interns working in the school district.

2. Confirmation by another person is not required for a school district employee, volunteer, or intern to report the suspected missing, abused, or neglected child situation.

Z.Natural Disaster or Extreme Weather Conditions

1. If a weather warning has been issued for your area, move to your designated area.2. The Superintendent will determine the action to be taken and advise principals. The news

media will be informed of the procedures being followed.3. Parental notifications of emergency closings will be handled by the Central Office

Administration.4. Announcements will be made on the local newspaper website, posted to various social media

outlets and on local TV and radio stations during the day in the event of sudden emergency closings.


AA.Student/Parent Reunification1. Describe how parents and students will be reunited in case of an emergency.

Upon the event of an evacuation, the Release Team Coordinators will bring the binders containing student contact information out of the building and to the designated Parent Reunification Pick up Area. Reunification will proceed accordingly:

2. Parents report to parent check-in location.3. Parent requests student to be released and shows identification.4. Staff checks ID and marks class roster.5. Parent proceeds to Reunification Area.6. Runner brings student to Reunification Area.7. Staff at Reunification Area checks ID again.8. Student is released when the student log is signed by the parent/guardian.

BB.Before and After School Programs, Non-traditional Vendors, and Other School Facility Users1. Identify providers who serve students at your campus. VIP (Mercer County Community

College) and JROTC

SECTION V: DISSEMINATION OF TOOLS & RESOURCES

A.A copy of the school safety and security plan has been disseminated to local law enforcement and appropriate emergency responders1. TBD

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B.Access to school district facility map(s) and/or blueprints are available to local law enforcement and appropriate emergency responders1. School maps available here: School Maps

C. Each classroom has an emergency response guide/1. Distribute Classroom Emergency Response Guide to staff.2. Confirm date of distribution and training November 4, 2019

C. Each school building has at least one Administrator Emergency ToolKit.1. To be put together at school: Go Bag with a master key, class rosters, a map of the school, first

aid kit, any other item that would be useful in case of an emergency such as a directory. 2. Where will the Go Bag be located? Main Office

E.Utility shut-off locations1. Head custodians to provide the location to emergency responders. List locations here.

a. Gasb. Electricityc. Water

F.First aid and emergency supply locations1. Location of AED: 6 total (2 on second floor near room 211 and 220. 3 on the first floor near room

111, 125 and in Nurses office. 1 on lower level between cafeteria and gym)2. Location of Nurse’s Office. First Floor next to main office room 133.

G.Chemical/hazardous material storage locations1. B&G: Please note, ALL chemical, flammable, and hazardous materials and supplies are kept in

the custodial sheds outside the building. In addition, if a chemical is used for teaching purpose and is deemed hazardous it is kept in a flammable cabinet is the science prep rooms.

H.Fire extinguisher locations1. B&G to provide by school

SECTION VI: MENTAL HEALTH PROTOCOLS

A.Monitor staff and students for post-traumatic emotional impact

B.Provide access to post-traumatic services for students and staff

C. Conduct debriefing sessions for staff and emergency responders

SECTION VII: PLAN MAINTENANCE

A.Provide for and document annual review of the plan:1. Review Date: Completed by Third week of October.

B.Conduct annual in-service training of staff regarding plan revision, warning and response signals, evacuation routes, assembly areas, emergency procedures, communication protocols, and chain of command

1. School leaders will reserve dates for training and use the Fire & Security Drill Reporting Form 34

School Safety and Security Plan 2019 - 2020 to track all drills

a. Provide initial training date to review the school safety and security plan. _11/4/19________

2. School leaders will maintain a sign-in sheet when staff reviews the school safety and security plan.

C. Consult annually with stakeholders and district-wide planning team regarding training, drills and necessary revisions.

1. School leaders to establish a school-based safety team to review and modify the plan as needed. a. School-Based Safety Team members

i. Dewar Woodii. Mark Hoppeiii. Evette Reyesiv. Steve Gastonv. Kathy Berlinvi. Anne Vizzardvii. Amanda Diceviii. Gilbert Ambeuix. James Fuccellox. Mohammad El-Sherbinixi. Lisa Katz-Ballmanxii. Officer Sharon Syphrettxiii. Joe Franciscoxiv. Brittany Wilson-Chessxv. Ryan McCamyxvi. Joel Merkin

D. Annually review your chain of command with staff and review assigned responsibilities1. To be completed with School Safety Team. Refer to Section II E.1.

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School Safety and Security Plan 5512- HARASSMENT, INTIMIDATION, AND BULLYING (M)Section: Students Date Created: May, 2011 Date Edited: June, 2015

5512 HARASSMENT, INTIMIDATION, AND BULLYING

Table of Contents Section Section Title A. Policy Statement B. Harassment, Intimidation, and Bullying Definition C. Student Expectations D. Consequences and Appropriate Remedial Actions E. Harassment, Intimidation, and Bullying Reporting Procedure F. Anti-Bullying Coordinator, Anti-Bullying Specialist, and School Safety Team(s) G. Harassment, Intimidation, and Bullying Investigation H. Range of Responses to an Incident of Harassment, Intimidation, or Bullying I. Reprisal or Retaliation Prohibited J. Consequences and Appropriate Remedial Action for False Accusation K. Harassment, Intimidation, and Bullying Policy Publication and Dissemination L. Harassment, Intimidation, and Bullying Training and Prevention Programs M. Harassment, Intimidation, and Bullying Policy Reevaluation, Reassessment and Review N. Reports to Board of Education and New Jersey Department of Education O. School and District Grading Requirements P. Reports to Law Enforcement Q. Collective Bargaining Agreements and Individual Contracts R. Students with Disabilities A. Policy Statement The Board of Education prohibits acts of harassment, intimidation, or bullying of a student. A safe and civil environment in school is necessary for students to learn and achieve high academic standards. Harassment, intimidation, or bullying, like other disruptive or violent behaviors, is conduct that disrupts both a student’s ability to learn and a school’s ability to educate its students in a safe and disciplined environment. Since students learn by example, school administrators, faculty, staff and volunteers should be commended for demonstrating appropriate behavior, treating others with civility and respect,

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School Safety and Security Plan and refusing to tolerate harassment, intimidation, or bullying. For the purposes of this Policy, the term "parent," pursuant to N.J.A.C. 6A:16-1.3, means the natural parent(s) or adoptive parent(s), legal guardian(s), foster parent(s), or parent surrogate(s) of a student. Where parents are separated or divorced, "parent" means the person or agency which has legal custody of the student, as well as the natural or adoptive parent(s) of the student, provided such parental rights have not been terminated by a court of appropriate jurisdiction. B. Harassment, Intimidation, and Bullying Definition “Harassment, intimidation, or bullying” means any gesture, any written, verbal or physical act, or any electronic communication, as defined in N.J.S.A. 18A:37-14, whether it be a single incident or a series of incidents that: 1. Is reasonably perceived as being motivated by either any actual or perceived characteristic, such as race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, or a mental, physical or sensory disability, or by any other distinguishing characteristic; 2. Takes place on school property, at any school-sponsored function, on a school bus, or off school grounds, as provided for in N.J.S.A. 18A:37-15.3; 3. Substantially disrupts or interferes with the orderly operation of the school or the rights of other students; and that a. A reasonable person should know, under the circumstances, that the act(s) will have the effect of physically or emotionally harming a student or damaging the student’s property, or placing a student in reasonable fear of physical or emotional harm to his/her person or damage to his/her property; or b. Has the effect of insulting or demeaning any student or group of students; or c. Creates a hostile educational environment for the student by interfering with a student’s education or by severely or pervasively causing physical or emotional harm to the student. Schools are required to address harassment, intimidation, and bullying occurring off school grounds, when there is a nexus between the harassment, intimidation, and bullying and the school (e.g., the harassment, intimidation, or bullying substantially disrupts or interferes with the orderly operation of the school or the rights of other students). “Electronic communication” means a communication transmitted by means of an electronic device, including, but not limited to: a telephone, cellular phone, computer, or pager. C. Student Expectations The Board expects students to conduct themselves in keeping with their levels of development, maturity and demonstrated capabilities with proper regard for the rights and welfare of other students and school staff, the educational purpose underlying all school activities and the care of school facilities and equipment consistent with the Code of Student Conduct. The Board believes that standards for student behavior must be set cooperatively through interaction among the students, parents, school employees, school administrators, school volunteers, and community representatives, producing an atmosphere that encourages students to grow in self-discipline. The development of this atmosphere requires respect for self and others, as well as for school district and community property on the part of students, staff, and community members. Students are expected to behave in a way that creates a supportive learning environment. The Board believes the best discipline is self-imposed, and it is the responsibility of staff to use instances of violations of the Code of Student Conduct as opportunities to help students learn to assume and accept responsibility for their behavior and the consequences of their behavior. Staff members who interact

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School Safety and Security Plan with students shall apply best practices designed to prevent student conduct problems and foster students’ abilities to grow in self-discipline. The Board expects that students will act in accordance with the student behavioral expectations and standards regarding harassment, intimidation, and bullying, including: 1. Student responsibilities (e.g., requirements for students to conform to reasonable standards of socially accepted behavior; respect the person, property and rights of others; obey constituted authority; and respond to those who hold that authority); 2. Appropriate recognition for positive reinforcement for good conduct, self-discipline, and good citizenship; 3. Student rights; and 4. Sanctions and due process for violations of the Code of Student Conduct. Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 18A:37-15(a) and N.J.A.C. 6A:16-7.1(a)1, the district has involved a broad-base of school and community members, including parents, students, instructional staff, student support services staff, school administrators, and school volunteers, as well as community organizations, such as faith-based, health and human service, business and law enforcement, in the development of this Policy. Based on locally determined and accepted core ethical values adopted by the Board, pursuant to N.J.A.C. 6A:16-7.1(a)2, the Board must develop guidelines for student conduct pursuant to N.J.A.C. 6A:16-7.1. These guidelines for student conduct will take into consideration the developmental ages of students, the severity of the offenses and students’ histories of inappropriate behaviors, and the mission and physical facilities of the individual school(s) in the district. This Policy requires all students in the district to adhere to the rules established by the school district and to submit to the remedial and consequential measures that are appropriately assigned for infractions of these rules. Pursuant to N.J.A.C. 6A:16-7.1, the Superintendent must annually provide to students and their parents the rules of the district regarding student conduct. Provisions shall be made for informing parents whose primary language is other than English. The district prohibits active or passive support for acts of harassment, intimidation, or bullying. Students are encouraged to support other students who: 1. Walk away from acts of harassment, intimidation, and bullying when they see them; 2. Constructively attempt to stop acts of harassment, intimidation, or bullying; 3. Provide support to students who have been subjected to harassment, intimidation, or bullying; and 4. Report acts of harassment, intimidation, and bullying to the designated school staff member. D. Consequences and Appropriate Remedial Actions Consequences and Appropriate Remedial Actions – Students The Board of Education requires its school administrators to implement procedures that ensure both the appropriate consequences and remedial responses for students who commit one or more acts of harassment, intimidation, or bullying, consistent with the Code of Student Conduct. The following factors, at a minimum, shall be given full consideration by school administrators in the implementation of appropriate consequences and remedial measures for each act of harassment, intimidation, or bullying by students. Appropriate consequences and remedial actions are those that are graded according to the severity of the offense(s), consider the developmental ages of the student offenders and students’ histories of inappropriate behaviors, per the Code of Student Conduct and N.J.A.C. 6A:16-7.

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School Safety and Security Plan Factors for Determining Consequences – Student Considerations 1. Age, developmental and maturity levels of the parties involved and their relationship to the school district;2. Degrees of harm;3. Surrounding circumstances;4. Nature and severity of the behavior(s);5. Incidences of past or continuing patterns of behavior;6. Relationships between the parties involved; and7. Context in which the alleged incidents occurred. Factors for Determining Consequences – School Considerations 1. School culture, climate, and general staff management of the learning environment;2. Social, emotional, and behavioral supports;3. Student-staff relationships and staff behavior toward the student;4. Family, community, and neighborhood situation; and5. Alignment with Board policy and regulations/procedures. Factors for Determining Remedial Measures Personal 1. Life skill deficiencies;2. Social relationships;3. Strengths;4. Talents;5. Interests;6. Hobbies;7. Extra-curricular activities;8. Classroom participation;9. Academic performance; and10. Relationship to students and the school district. Environmental

1. School culture;2. School climate;3. Student-staff relationships and staff behavior toward the student;4. General staff management of classrooms or other educational environments;5. Staff ability to prevent and manage difficult or inflammatory situations;6. Social-emotional and behavioral supports;7. Social relationships;8. Community activities;9. Neighborhood situation; and10. Family situation. Consequences for a student who commits one or more acts of harassment, intimidation, or bullying may range from positive behavioral interventions up to and including suspension or expulsion of students, as set forth in the Board’s approved Code of Student Conduct pursuant to N.J.A.C. 6A:16-7.1. Consequences for a student who commits an act of harassment, intimidation, or bullying are those that are graded according to the severity of the offenses, consider the developmental age of the student offenders and the students’ histories of inappropriate behaviors consistent with the Board’s approved Code of Student Conduct and N.J.A.C. 6A:16-7, Student Conduct. The use of negative consequences should occur in conjunction with remediation and not be relied upon as the sole intervention approach. Remedial measures shall be designed to correct the problem behavior, prevent another occurrence of the problem, protect and provide support for the victim of the act, and take corrective action for documented systemic problems related to harassment, intimidation, or bullying. The consequences and

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School Safety and Security Plan remedial measures may include, but are not limited to, the examples listed below: Examples of Consequences 1. Admonishment;2. Temporary removal from the classroom;3. Deprivation of privileges;4. Classroom or administrative detention;5. Referral to disciplinarian;6. In-school suspension;7. Out-of-school suspension (short-term or long-term);8. Reports to law enforcement or other legal action; or9. Expulsion. Examples of Remedial Measures Personal – Student Exhibiting Bullying Behavior 1. Develop a behavioral contract with the student. Ensure the student has a voice in the outcome and can identify ways he or she can solve the problem and change behaviors;2. Meet with parents to develop a family agreement to ensure the parent and the student understand school rules and expectations;3. Explain the long-term negative consequences of harassment, intimidation, and bullying on all involved;4. Ensure understanding of consequences, if harassment, intimidation, and bullying behavior continues;5. Meet with school counselor, school social worker, or school psychologist to decipher mental health issues (e.g., what is happening and why?);6. Develop a learning plan that includes consequences and skill building;7. Consider wrap-around support services or after-school programs or services;8. Provide social skill training, such as impulse control, anger management, developing empathy, and problem solving;9. Arrange for an apology, preferably written;10. Require a reflective essay to ensure the student understands the impact of his or her actions on others;11. Have the student research and teach a lesson to the class about bullying, empathy, or a similar topic;12. Arrange for restitution (i.e., compensation, reimbursement, amends, repayment), particularly when personal items were damaged or stolen;13. Explore age-appropriate restorative (i.e., healing, curative, recuperative) practices; and14. Schedule a follow-up conference with the student. Personal – Target/Victim 1. Meet with a trusted staff member to explore the student’s feelings about the incident;2. Develop a plan to ensure the student’s emotional and physical safety at school;3. Have the student meet with the school counselor or school social worker to ensure he or she does not feel responsible for the bullying behavior;4. Ask students to log behaviors in the future;5. Help the student develop skills and strategies for resisting bullying; and6. Schedule a follow-up conference with the student. Parents, Family, and Community 1. Develop a family agreement;2. Refer the family for family counseling; and3. Offer parent education workshops related to bullying and social-emotional learning. Examples of Remedial Measures – Environmental (Classroom, School Building, or School District)

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School Safety and Security Plan 1. Analysis of existing data to identify bullying issues and concerns;2. Use of findings from school surveys (e.g., school climate surveys);3. Focus groups;4. Mailings – postal and email;5. Cable access television;6. School culture change;7. School climate improvement;8. Increased supervision in “hot spots” (e.g. locker rooms, hallways, playgrounds, cafeterias, school perimeters, buses);9. Adoption of evidence-based systemic bullying prevention practices and programs; 10. Training for all certificated and non-certificated staff to teach effective prevention and intervention skills and strategies;11. Professional development plans for involved staff;12. Participation of parents and other community members and organizations (e.g., Parent Teacher Associations, Parent Teacher Organizations) in the educational program and in problem-solving bullying issues;13. Formation of professional learning communities to address bullying problems;14. Small or large group presentations for fully addressing the actions and the school’s response to the actions, in the context of the acceptable student and staff member behavior and the consequences of such actions;15. School policy and procedure revisions;16. Modifications of schedules;17. Adjustments in hallway traffic;18. Examination and adoption of educational practices for actively engaging students in the learning process and in bonding students to pro-social institutions and people;19. Modifications in student routes or patterns traveling to and from school;20. Supervision of student victims before and after school, including school transportation;21. Targeted use of monitors (e.g., hallway, cafeteria, locker room, playground, school perimeter, bus);22. Targeted use of teacher aides;23. Disciplinary action, including dismissal, for school staff who contributed to the problem;24. Supportive institutional interventions, including participation in the Intervention and Referral Services Team, pursuant to N.J.A.C. 6A:16-8;25. Parent conferences;26. Family counseling;27. Development of a general harassment, intimidation, and bullying response plan;28. Behavioral expectations communicated to students and parents;29. Participation of the entire student body in problem-solving harassment, intimidation, and bullying issues;30. Recommendations of a student behavior or ethics council;31. Participation in peer support groups;32. School transfers; and33. Involvement of law enforcement officers, including school resource officers and juvenile officers or other appropriate legal action. Consequences and Appropriate Remedial Actions – Adults The district will also impose appropriate consequences and remedial actions to an adult who commits an act of harassment, intimidation, or bullying of a student. The consequences may include, but not be limited to: verbal or written reprimand, increment withholding, legal action, disciplinary action, termination, and/or bans from providing services, participating in school district-sponsored programs, or being in school buildings or on school grounds. Remedial measures may include, but not be limited to: in or out-of-school counseling, professional development programs, and work environment modifications. Target/Victim Support Districts should identify a range of strategies and resources that will be available to individual victims of

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School Safety and Security Plan harassment, intimidation, and bullying, and respond in a manner that provides relief to victims and does not stigmatize victims or further their sense of persecution. The type, diversity, location, and degree of support are directly related to the student’s perception of safety. Sufficient safety measures should be undertaken to ensure the victims’ physical and social-emotional well-being and their ability to learn in a safe, supportive, and civil educational environment.

Examples of support for student victims of harassment, intimidation, and bullying include: 1. Teacher aides;2. Hallway and playground monitors;3. Partnering with a school leader;4. Provision of an adult mentor;5. Assignment of an adult “shadow” to help protect the student;6. Seating changes;7. Schedule changes;8. School transfers;9. Before- and after-school supervision;10. School transportation supervision;11. Counseling; and12. Treatment or therapy. E. Harassment, Intimidation, and Bullying Reporting Procedure The Board of Education requires the Principal at each school to be responsible for receiving complaints alleging violations of this Policy. All Board members, school employees, and volunteers and contracted service providers who have contact with students are required to verbally report alleged violations of this Policy to the Principal or the Principal’s designee on the same day when the individual witnessed or received reliable information regarding any such incident. All Board members, school employees, and volunteers and contracted service providers who have contact with students, also shall submit a report in writing to the Principal within two school days of the verbal report. The Principal will inform the parents of all students involved in alleged incidents, and, as appropriate, may discuss the availability of counseling and other intervention services. The Principal, upon receiving a verbal or written report, may take interim measures to ensure the safety, health, and welfare of all parties pending the findings of the investigation. Students, parents, and visitors are encouraged to report alleged violations of this Policy to the Principal on the same day when the individual witnessed or received reliable information regarding any such incident. Students, parents, and visitors may report an act of harassment, intimidation, or bullying anonymously. Formal action for violations of the Code of Student Conduct may not be taken solely on the basis of an anonymous report. A Board member or school employee who promptly reports an incident of harassment, intimidation, or bullying and who makes this report in compliance with the procedures set forth in this Policy, is immune from a cause of action for damages arising from any failure to remedy the reported incident. In accordance with the provisions of N.J.S.A. 18A:37-18, the harassment, intimidation, and bullying law does not prevent a victim from seeking redress under any other available law, either civil or criminal, nor does it create or alter any tort liability. The district may consider every mechanism available to simplify reporting, including standard reporting forms and/or web-based reporting mechanisms. For anonymous reporting, the district may consider locked boxes located in areas of a school where reports can be submitted without fear of being observed. A school administrator who receives a report of harassment, intimidation, and bullying from a district employee, and fails to initiate or conduct an investigation, or who should have known of an incident of harassment, intimidation, or bullying and fails to take sufficient action to minimize or eliminate the harassment, intimidation, or bullying, may be subject to disciplinary action.

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School Safety and Security Plan F. Anti-Bullying Coordinator, Anti-Bullying Specialist, and School Safety Team(s) 1. The Superintendent shall appoint a district Anti-Bullying Coordinator. The Superintendent shall make every effort to appoint an employee of the school district to this position. The district Anti-Bullying Coordinator shall: a. Be responsible for coordinating and strengthening the school district's policies to prevent, identify, and address harassment, intimidation, or bullying of students; b. Collaborate with school Anti-Bullying Specialists in the district, the Board of Education, and the Superintendent to prevent, identify, and respond to harassment, intimidation, or bullying of students in the district; c. Provide data, in collaboration with the Superintendent, to the Department of Education regarding harassment, intimidation, or bullying of students; d. Execute such other duties related to school harassment, intimidation, or bullying as requested by the Superintendent; and e. Meet at least twice a school year with the school Anti-Bullying Specialist(s) to discuss and strengthen procedures and policies to prevent, identify, and address harassment, intimidation, and bullying in the district. 2. The Principal in each school shall appoint a school Anti-Bullying Specialist. The Anti-Bullying Specialist shall be a guidance counselor, school psychologist, or other certified staff member trained to be the Anti-Bullying Specialist from among the currently employed staff in the school. The school Anti-Bullying Specialist shall: a. Chair the School Safety Team as provided in N.J.S.A. 18A:37-21; b. Lead the investigation of incidents of harassment, intimidation, or bullying in the school; and c. Act as the primary school official responsible for preventing, identifying, and addressing incidents of harassment, intimidation, or bullying in the school. 3. A School Safety Team shall be formed in each school in the district to develop, foster, and maintain a positive school climate by focusing on the on-going systemic operational procedures and educational practices in the school, and to address issues such as harassment, intimidation, or bullying that affect school climate and culture. Each School Safety Team shall meet, at a minimum, two times per school year. The School Safety Team shall consist of the Principal or the Principal’s designee who, if possible, shall be a senior administrator in the school and the following appointees of the Principal: a teacher in the school; a school Anti-Bullying Specialist; a parent of a student in the school; and other members to be determined by the Principal. The school Anti-Bullying Specialist shall serve as the chair of the School Safety Team. The School Safety Team shall: a. Receive records of all complaints of harassment, intimidation, or bullying of students that have been reported to the Principal; b. Receive copies of all reports prepared after an investigation of an incident of harassment, intimidation, or bullying; c. Identify and address patterns of harassment, intimidation, or bullying of students in the school;

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School Safety and Security Plan d. Review and strengthen school climate and the policies of the school in order to prevent and address harassment, intimidation, or bullying of students; e. Educate the community, including students, teachers, administrative staff, and parents, to prevent and address harassment, intimidation, or bullying of students; f. Participate in the training required pursuant to the provisions of N.J.S.A. 18A:37-13 et seq. and other training which the Principal or the district Anti-Bullying Coordinator may request. The School Safety Team shall be provided professional development opportunities that may address effective practices of successful school climate programs or approaches; and g. Execute such other duties related to harassment, intimidation, or bullying as requested by the Principal or district Anti-Bullying Coordinator. Notwithstanding any provision of N.J.S.A. 18A:37-21 to the contrary, a parent who is a member of the School Safety Team shall not participate in the activities of the team set forth in 3. a., b., or c. above or any other activities of the team which may compromise the confidentiality of a student, consistent with, at a minimum, the requirements of the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (20 U.S.C. Section 1232 and 34 CFR Part 99), N.J.A.C. 6A:32-7, Student Records and N.J.A.C. 6A:14-2.9, Student Records. G. Harassment, Intimidation, and Bullying Investigation The Board requires a thorough and complete investigation to be conducted for each report of violations and complaints which either identify harassment, intimidation, or bullying or describe behaviors that indicate harassment, intimidation, or bullying. The investigation shall be initiated by the Principal or the Principal’s designee within one school day of the verbal report of the incident. The investigation shall be conducted by the school Anti-Bullying Specialist in coordination with the Principal. The Principal may appoint additional personnel who are not school Anti-Bullying Specialists to assist with the investigation. The investigation shall be completed and the written findings submitted to the Principal as soon as possible, but not later than ten school days from the date of the written report of the incident. Should information regarding the reported incident and the investigation be received after the end of the ten-day period, the school Anti-Bullying Specialist shall amend the original report of the results of the investigation to ensure there is an accurate and current record of the facts and activities concerning the reported incident. The Principal shall proceed in accordance with the Code of Student Conduct, as appropriate, based on the investigation findings. The Principal shall submit the report to the Superintendent within two school days of the completion of the investigation and in accordance with the Administrative Procedures Act (N.J.S.A. 52:14B-1 et seq.). As appropriate to the findings from the investigation, the Superintendent shall ensure the Code of Student Conduct has been implemented and may decide to provide intervention services, order counseling, establish training programs to reduce harassment, intimidation, or bullying and enhance school climate, impose discipline, or take or recommend other appropriate action, as necessary. The Superintendent shall report the results of each investigation to the Board of Education no later than the date of the regularly scheduled Board of Education meeting following the completion of the investigation. The Superintendent’s report shall include information on any consequences imposed under the Code of Student Conduct, any services provided, training established, or other action taken or recommended by the Superintendent. Parents of involved student offenders and targets/victims shall be provided with information about the investigation, in accordance with Federal and State law and regulation. The information to be provided to parents shall include the nature of the investigation, whether the district found evidence of harassment, intimidation, or bullying, and whether consequences were imposed or services provided to address the incident of harassment, intimidation, or bullying. This information shall be provided in writing within five school days after the results of the investigation are reported to the Board of Education.

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School Safety and Security Plan A parent may request a hearing before the Board of Education after receiving the information about the investigation. The hearing shall be held within ten school days of the request. The Board of Education shall conduct the hearing in executive session, pursuant to the Open Public Meetings Act (N.J.S.A. 10:4-1 et seq.), to protect the confidentiality of the students. At the hearing, the Board may hear testimony from and consider information provided by the school Anti-Bullying Specialist and others, as appropriate, regarding the incident, the findings from the investigation of the incident, recommendations for consequences or services, and any programs instituted to reduce such incidents, prior to rendering a determination. At the regularly scheduled Board of Education meeting following its receipt of the Superintendent’s report on the results of the investigations to the Board or following a hearing in executive session, the Board shall issue a decision, in writing, to affirm, reject, or modify the Superintendent’s decision. The Board’s decision may be appealed to the Commissioner of Education, in accordance with N.J.A.C. 6A:3, Controversies and Disputes, no later than ninety days after issuance of the Board of Education’s decision. A parent, student, or organization may file a complaint with the Division on Civil Rights within one hundred eighty days of the occurrence of any incident of harassment, intimidation, or bullying based on membership in a protected group as enumerated in the "Law Against Discrimination," P.L.1945, c.169 (C.10:5-1 et seq.). H. Range of Responses to an Incident of Harassment, Intimidation, or Bullying The Board shall establish a range of responses to harassment, intimidation, and bullying incidents and the Principal and the Anti-Bullying Specialist shall appropriately apply these responses once an incident of harassment, intimidation, or bullying is confirmed. The Superintendent shall respond to confirmed harassment, intimidation, and bullying, according to the parameters described in this Policy. The range of ways in which school staff will respond shall include an appropriate combination of counseling, support services, intervention services, and other programs. The Board recognizes that some acts of harassment, intimidation, or bullying may be isolated incidents requiring the school officials respond appropriately to the individual(s) committing the acts. Other acts may be so serious or parts of a larger pattern of harassment, intimidation, or bullying that they require a response either at the classroom, school building, or school district level or by law enforcement officials. For every incident of harassment, intimidation, or bullying, the school officials must respond appropriately to the individual who committed the act. The range of responses to confirmed harassment, intimidation, or bullying acts should include individual, classroom, school, or district responses, as appropriate to the findings from each incident. Examples of responses that apply to each of these categories are provided below: 1. Individual responses can include consistent and appropriate positive behavioral interventions (e.g., peer mentoring, short-term counseling, life skills groups) intended to remediate the problem behaviors. 2. Classroom responses can include class discussions about an incident of harassment, intimidation, or bullying, role plays (when implemented with sensitivity to a student’s situation or involvement with harassment, intimidation, and bullying), research projects, observing and discussing audio-visual materials on these subjects, and skill-building lessons in courtesy, tolerance, assertiveness, and conflict management. 3. School responses can include theme days, learning station programs, “acts of kindness” programs or awards, use of student survey data to plan prevention and intervention programs and activities, social norms campaigns, posters, public service announcements, “natural helper” or peer leadership programs, “upstander” programs, parent programs, the dissemination of information to students and parents explaining acceptable uses of electronic and wireless communication devices, and harassment, intimidation, and bullying prevention curricula or campaigns. 4. District-wide responses can comprise of adoption of school-wide programs, including enhancing the school climate, involving the community in policy review and development, providing professional

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I. Reprisal or Retaliation Prohibited The Board prohibits a Board member, school employee, contracted service provider who has contact with students, school volunteer, or student from engaging in reprisal, retaliation, or false accusation against a victim, witness, or one with reliable information, or any other person who has reliable information about an act of harassment, intimidation, or bullying or who reports an act of harassment, intimidation, or bullying. The consequence and appropriate remedial action for a person who engages in reprisal or retaliation shall be determined by the administrator after consideration of the nature, severity, and circumstances of the act, in accordance with case law, Federal and State statutes and regulations, and district policies and procedures. All suspected acts of reprisal or retaliation will be taken seriously and appropriate responses will be made in accordance with the totality of the circumstances. Examples of consequences and remedial measures for students who engage in reprisal or retaliation are listed and described in the Consequences and Appropriate Remedial Actions section of this Policy. Examples of consequences for a school employee or a contracted service provider who has contact with students who engage in reprisal or retaliation may include, but not be limited to: verbal or written reprimand, increment withholding, legal action, disciplinary action, termination, and/or bans from providing services, participating in school district-sponsored programs, or being in school buildings or on school grounds. Remedial measures may include, but not be limited to: in or out-of-school counseling, professional development programs, and work environment modifications. Examples of consequences for a Board member who engages in reprisal or retaliation may include, but not be limited to: reprimand, legal action, and other action authorized by statute or administrative code. Remedial measures may include, but not be limited to: counseling and professional development. J. Consequences and Appropriate Remedial Action for False Accusation The Board prohibits any person from falsely accusing another as a means of retaliation or as a means of harassment, intimidation, or bullying. 1. Students - Consequences and appropriate remedial action for a student found to have falsely accused another as a means of harassment, intimidation, or bullying or as a means of retaliation may range from positive behavioral interventions up to and including suspension or expulsion, as permitted under N.J.S.A. 18A:37-1 et seq., Discipline of Students and as set forth in N.J.A.C. 6A:16-7.2, Short-term Suspensions, N.J.A.C. 6A:16-7, Long-term Suspensions and N.J.A.C. 6A:16-7.5, Expulsions and those listed and described in the Consequences and Appropriate Remedial Actions section of this Policy. 2. School Employees - Consequences and appropriate remedial action for a school employee or contracted service provider who has contact with students found to have falsely accused another as a means of harassment, intimidation, or bullying or as a means of retaliation could entail discipline in accordance with district policies, procedures, and agreements which may include, but not be limited to: reprimand, suspension, increment withholding, termination, and/or bans from providing services, participating in school district-sponsored programs, or being in school buildings or on school grounds. Remedial measures may include, but not be limited to: in or out-of-school counseling, professional development programs, and work environment modifications. 3. Visitors or Volunteers - Consequences and appropriate remedial action for a visitor or volunteer found to have falsely accused another as a means of harassment, intimidation, or bullying or as a means of retaliation could be determined by the school administrator after consideration of the nature, severity, and circumstances of the act, including law enforcement reports or other legal actions, removal of buildings or grounds privileges, or prohibiting contact with students or the provision of student services. Remedial measures may include, but not be limited to: in or out-of-school counseling, professional development programs, and work environment modifications.

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School Safety and Security Plan K. Harassment, Intimidation, and Bullying Policy Publication and Dissemination This Policy will be disseminated annually by the Superintendent to all school employees, contracted service providers who have contact with students, school volunteers, students, and parents who have children enrolled in a school in the district, along with a statement explaining the Policy applies to all acts of harassment, intimidation, or bullying, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 18A:37-14 that occur on school property, at school-sponsored functions, or on a school bus and, as appropriate, acts that occur off school grounds. The Superintendent shall ensure that notice of this Policy appears in the student handbook and all other publications of the school district that set forth the comprehensive rules, procedures, and standards for schools within the school district. The Superintendent shall post a link to the district’s Harassment, Intimidation, and Bullying Policy that is prominently displayed on the homepage of the school district’s website. The district will notify students and parents this Harassment, Intimidation, and Bullying Policy is available on the school district’s website. The Superintendent shall post the name, school phone number, school address, and school email address of the district Anti-Bullying Coordinator on the home page of the school district’s website. Each Principal shall post the name, school phone number, address, and school email address of both the Anti-Bullying Specialist and the district Anti-Bullying Coordinator on the home page of each school’s website. L. Harassment, Intimidation, and Bullying Training and Prevention Programs The Superintendent and Principal(s) shall provide training on the school district’s Harassment, Intimidation, and Bullying Policy to current and new school employees; including administrators, instructors, student support services, administrative/office support, transportation, food service, facilities/maintenance; contracted service providers; and volunteers who have significant contact with students; and persons contracted by the district to provide services to students. The training shall include instruction on preventing bullying on the basis of the protected categories enumerated in N.J.S.A. 18A:37-14 and other distinguishing characteristics that may incite incidents of discrimination,harassment, intimidation, or bullying. Each public school teacher and educational services professional shall be required to complete at least two hours of instruction in harassment, intimidation, and bullying prevention within each five year professional development period as part of the professional development requirement pursuant to N.J.S.A. 18:37-22.d. The required two hours of suicide prevention instruction shall include information on the risk of suicide and incidents of harassment, intimidation, or bullying and information on reducing the risk of suicide in students who are members of communities identified as having members at high risk of suicide. Each newly elected or appointed Board member must complete, during the first year of the member’s first term, a training program on harassment, intimidation, and bullying in accordance with the provisions of N.J.S.A. 18A:12-33. The school district shall provide time during the usual school schedule for the Anti-Bullying Coordinator and each school Anti-Bullying Specialist to participate in harassment, intimidation, and bullying training programs. A school leader shall complete school leader training that shall include information on the prevention of harassment, intimidation, and bullying as required in N.J.S.A. 18A:26-8.2. The school district shall annually observe a “Week of Respect” beginning with the first Monday in October. In order to recognize the importance of character education, the school district will observe the week by providing age-appropriate instruction focusing on the prevention of harassment, intimidation, and bullying as defined in N.J.S.A. 18A:37-14. Throughout the school year the district will provide ongoing age-appropriate instruction on preventing harassment, intimidation, or bullying, in accordance with the Core Curriculum Content Standards, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 18A:37-29.

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School Safety and Security Plan The school district and each school in the district will annually establish, implement, document, and assess harassment, intimidation, and bullying prevention programs or approaches, and other initiatives in consultation with school staff, students, administrators, volunteers, parents, law enforcement, and community members. The programs or approaches and other initiatives shall be designed to create school-wide conditions to prevent and address harassment, intimidation, and bullying in accordance with the provisions of N.J.S.A. 18A:37-17 et seq. M. Harassment, Intimidation, and Bullying Policy Reevaluation, Reassessment and Review The Superintendent shall develop and implement a process for annually discussing the school district’s Harassment, Intimidation, and Bullying Policy with students. The Superintendent and the Principal(s) shall annually conduct a reevaluation, reassessment, and review of the Harassment, Intimidation, and Bullying Policy, with input from the schools’ Anti-Bullying Specialists, and recommend revisions and additions to the Policy as well as to harassment, intimidation, and bullying prevention programs and approaches based on the findings from the evaluation, reassessment, and review. N. Reports to Board of Education and New Jersey Department of Education The Superintendent shall report two times each school year, between September 1 and January 1 and between January 1 and June 30 at a public hearing all acts of violence, vandalism, and harassment, intimidation, and bullying which occurred during the previous reporting period in accordance with the provisions of N.J.S.A. 18A:17-46. The information shall also be reported to the New Jersey Department of Education in accordance with N.J.S.A. 18A:17-46. O. School and District Grading Requirements Each school and each district shall receive a grade for the purpose of assessing their efforts to implement policies and programs consistent with the provisions of N.J.S.A. 18:37-13 et seq. The grade received by a school and the district shall be posted on the homepage of the school’s website and the district’s website in accordance with the provisions of N.J.S.A. 18A:17-46. A link to the report that was submitted by the Superintendent to the Department of Education shall also be available on the school district’s website. This information shall be posted on the websites within ten days of receipt of the grade for each school and the district. P. Reports to Law Enforcement Some acts of harassment, intimidation, and bullying may be bias-related acts and potentially bias crimes and school officials must report to law enforcement officials either serious acts or those which may be part of a larger pattern in accordance with the provisions of the Memorandum of Agreement Between Education and Law Enforcement Officials. Q. Collective Bargaining Agreements and Individual Contracts Nothing in N.J.S.A. 18A:37-13.1 et seq. may be construed as affecting the provisions of any collective bargaining agreement or individual contract of employment in effect on the Anti-Bullying Bill of Rights Act’s effective date (January 5, 2011). N.J.S.A. 18A:37-30. The Board of Education prohibits the employment of or contracting for school staff positions with individuals whose criminal history record check reveals a record of conviction for a crime of bias intimidation or conspiracy to commit or attempt to commit a crime of bias intimidation. R. Students with Disabilities Nothing contained in N.J.S.A. 18A:37-13.1 et seq. may alter or reduce the rights of a student with a disability with regard to disciplinary actions or to general or special education services and supports. N.J.S.A. 18A:37-32.

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School Safety and Security Plan The school district shall submit all subsequent amended Harassment, Intimidation, and Bullying Policies to the Executive County Superintendent of Schools within thirty days of Board adoption. N.J.S.A. 18A:37-13 through 18A:37-32N.J.A.C. 6A:16-7.1 et seq.; 6A:16-7.9 et seq.

Model Policy and Guidance for Prohibiting Harassment, Intimidation, and Bullying on School Property, at School-Sponsored Functions and on School Buses – April 2011 – New Jersey Department of Education

Memorandum – New Jersey Commissioner of Education – Guidance for Schools on Implementing the Anti-Bullying Bill of Rights Act – December 16, 2011

Adopted: 16 May 2011Revised: 22 June 2015

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G.Size,Location & Use of all Buildings

FACILITY / ADDRESS

BLOCK NUMBER

LOT NUMBER HEIGHT YEAR SQ. FOOTAGE

PARKING LOT SQ FT

Day/Twilight HS 501 Edgewood Avenue Trenton, NJ 08618

19A 90 2-Story 1961 44,286

Columbus Elementary 1200 Brunswick Avenue Trenton, NJ 08638

220 38, 42, 43 3-Story 2006 74,000

Franklin Elementary 200 Williams Street Trenton, NJ 08610

182 27 2-Story 1913 49,609

Grant Elementary 159 N. Clinton Avenue Trenton, NJ 08609

10 1 2-Story 1933, 1966 85,058

Gregory Elementary 500 Rutherford Avenue Trenton, NJ 08618

28C 71, 180 3-Story 1985 71,108

Harrison Elementary 451 Genesee Street Trenton, NJ 08611

167 56 3-Story 1903 26,104

P.J.Hill Elementary 1010 W. State Street Trenton, NJ 08609

312 20 2-Story 1977, 1996 105,566

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School Safety and Security Plan Jefferson Elementary 1 Whittlesey Road Trenton, NJ 08618

418 4, 6 3-Story 1973 63,197

Kilmer Elementary 1300 Stuyvesant Avenue Trenton, NJ 08618

2-Story 2006 119,882

TCHS - 9th Gr. Acad 145 Pennington Avenue Trenton, NJ 08608

29 36 2-Story 1953 90,905

FACILITY / ADDRESS

BLOCK NUMBER


PARKING LOT SQ FT

Mott Elementary 45 Stokely Avenue Trenton, NJ 08611

75 23 3-Story 1984 77,653

Parker Elementary 820 S. Warren Street Trenton, NJ 08611

66 34 2-Story 1938, 1955, 2007

62,500

Rivera Elementary 400 N. Montgomery St. Trenton, NJ 08618

42 38 3-Story 1923, 1984 114,703

Robbins Elementary 283 Tyler Street

Trenton, NJ 08609

115 18 3-Story 1907, 1975 51,709

Robbins Annex 451 Genessee Street Trenton, NJ

127 1, 2, 3, 4 2-Story 1925 43,164

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Robeson Elementary

350 Cuyler Avenue Trenton, NJ 08609

349, 332 1, 21 2-Story 1939 Included in HP/Williams

Stokes Elementary 915 Parkside Avenue Trenton, NJ 08609

414, 405 74, 171, 144, 146

2-Story 1954 48,268

Washington Elementary 331 Emory Avenue Trenton, NJ 08638

142 49 2-Story 1938 41,895

Wilson Elementary 175 Girard Avenue Trenton, NJ 08638

204 111 2-Story 1906, 1972 70,976

Hedgepeth/Wms. Middle 401 Gladstone Avenue Trenton, NJ 08609

349, 332 1, 21 2-Story 1939 169,724

Grace Dunn Middle 410 Dayton Street Trenton, NJ 08610

176 319 2-Story 1925 169,599

FACILITY / ADDRESS

BLOCK NUMBER


PARKING LOT SQ FT

Trenton Central High 400 Chambers St. Trenton, NJ 08610

329 1 UNDER NEW CONSTRUCTION

TCHS Admin Bldg. 171 Division Street

1-Story 1962 7,059

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TCHS Communications 520 Chestnut Avenue Trenton, NJ 0860

3-Story 34,164

TCHS V & P Arts 544 Chestnut Avenue Trenton, NJ 0860

3-Story 29,351

TCHS STEM/HRTB 135 E. State St Trenton NJ 08608

5 11-16, 107, 124, 126, 130

5-Story 2008 101,000

THS West Campus 1001 W. State Street Trenton, NJ 08618

387 39 2-Story 1962 124,945

Trenton’s Ninth Grade Academy

500 Perry Street Trenton,

NJ 08873

Trenton Bd. Education 108 N. Clinton Avenue Trenton, NJ 08609

14 25 3-Story 1971 120,000

Dept. of Child Study 929 Parkside Avenue Trenton, NJ 08618

2-Story 22,500

Maintenance Complex A 1490 Prospect Street Ewing,

21, 01 59 1-Story 18,270

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Maintenance Complex B 1490 Prospect Street

Ewing, NJ 08638

21, 01 59 1-Story 22,474

Zeigler Building 621-625 Prospect St.

Trenton, NJ 08618

5101 5 3-Story 55,000

Commissary/Garage 24-40 Model Avenue

Trenton, NJ 08609

15 10 1-Story 1971 54,414

FACILITY / ADDRESS

BLOCK NUMBER


PARKING LOT SQ FT

*Warehouse 21

Lincoln Avenue Trenton, NJ 08609

1-Story 25,042 100 x 100

Junior Five Warehouse 200 Monument Street Trenton, NJ 08608

1-Story 1947 2,975

DO. Physical Environment in/around school building & community

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School Safety and Security Plan SCHOOL LIST Potential Hazards & Areas of Concern

Administration Bldg. Amtrak Railroad Bridge (Monmouth & State St.), Gas Pumps (Gas/Diesel)

B&G Maintenance Complex High Voltage Switchyard, Reservoir

Columbus School Major Thoroughfare – Brunswick Pike (No standing area around School), Scarpati –Scrap Yard, industrial area

Commissary/Warehouse/Garage Amtrak Railroad Bridge, Gas Pumps (Gas/Diesel)

Daylight-Twilight (Cadwalader) DNR Canal

Dunn Middle School Students crossing Rt 129

Franklin School Major Thoroughfare (100 Year Old Building, Alleyway (pass-thru) Behind School

Grant School Admin Bldg Gas Pumps (Gas/Diesel)

Gregory School Abandoned Hospital Site

Harrison School 100+ Year Old Building, Alleyway (pass-thru) Behind School

Hedgepeth/Wms. Middle School- Major Thoroughfare (Olden Ave)

Jefferson School Cadwalader Park, Dept of Correction Adjacent, State (Prison) & Hospital

Joyce Kilmer Middle School Cadwalader Park, Dept. of Correction Adjacent, State (Prison) & Hospital

MLK School Major Thoroughfare – Brunswick Pike MLK Blvd, Abandon MLK, Solar Field, Highway Overpass (Rt 1), Train Bypass

Monument School DNR Canal, Scrape yard, Abandoned Majic Marker Site, Battle Monument

Mott School Students crossing Rt 129 / Rt 29, Delaware River, Tunnel, State Prison, Cemetery

Parker School Students crossing Rt 129 / Rt 29, Delaware River, Tunnel, Ball Park, (Flood Zone)

P.J. Hill School Amtrak Railroad Bridge, Major Thoroughfare State & Olden,

Rivera Middle School DNR Canal, Battle Monument,

Robbins School Train Station,

Stokes/Early Childhood Major Thoroughfare (Parkside), DNR Canal, Cadwalader Park

*T.C.H.S. UNDER NEW CONSTRUCTION Major Thoroughfare (Chambers, Greenwood, Hamilton), St. Francis Hospital

9th Grade Academy – Perry Street Major Thoroughfare (Perry Street)

TCHS: 135 E. Hanover St. – Stem & HRTB

Downtown Area, College

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School Safety and Security Plan TCHS: 544 Chestnut St. – Visual & Performing Arts

Columbus Park, Train Station,

TCHS: 520 Chestnut St. – Communications

TCHS: 171 Division St. – TCHS-Administration Bldg.

T.C.H.S. – West Campus Cadwalader Park, Major Thoroughfare Rt 29 & State St, Delaware River, Trenton WW Processing Plant,

Washington School Columbus Park, Train Station

Wilson School Scarpati –Scrap Yard, industrial area, Trenton WW, Rt 1, Train Overpass, Industrial Area (Flood Zone)

929 Early Childhood Admin Office Major Thoroughfare (Parkside & Parkway), DNR Canal, Parkway Elementary.

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Student Release Log

Student’s Name

Grade Printed Name of Responsible Party

ID Provided Time Out Signature

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School Safety and Security Plan Developing an Attendance & Accountability Program

Utilizing the /incident Command Structure

Group 1 House T Group Leader Hedgpeth

Meets at: Sign for T

Team Leader Name 2 Name 3 Name 4 Name 5 Name 6

Team 1-A

Ambeu Mukherjee Kardhashi Irvin Backlund

Team 1-B

Berlin Jones Russell McCann Krasnopolskaya

Group 2 House N Group Leader Butler- Johnson

Meets at: Sign for N


Team 2-A

Delaney Gonzalez/Young

Hemans Merkin Casalino

Team 2-B

Katz-Ballman Mentor Green Yoon

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School Safety and Security Plan Group 3 House G Group Leader Morrison

Meets at: Sign for G


Team 3-A

Araromi/Oliver

Savage Kelly Fullard Carpenter Sheridan

Team 3-B

Vizzard Ogbeni Math Vac Room 206

Pressley/Gittens

Myles Iyer

Group 4 House A Group Leader Encarnacion

Meets at: Sign for A


Team 4-A

Maye Math Vacancy Room 217

Hendricks Pullizzi/Ubah Nelson Pokorny

Team 4-B

McCamy Francisco Ciresa/Oliver Tard Baptista Gunter

Group 5 PE Group Leader Fisher Meets at: Sign for PE


Team 5-A

Dice Wilson-Chess Geddis

Team 5-B

El-Sherbini Fuccello Sergeant

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Classroom Emergency Response Guide: Display in ClassroomEvacuation:

While fire evacuation drills are the most common use for evacuation procedures, almost any event that affects the campus will conclude with an evacuation. In some cases, evacuation will be followed by relocation, depending upon the circumstances of the incident.

1. Tell students that an emergency exists. Do not speculate about its nature or duration.2. Instruct students to calmly leave the building, reminding them of the direction they should take

and their assigned evacuation point.3. If purses and backpacks are easy to reach, students should take these items outside with them.

Take rosters and status card/accountability tools with you.4. Conduct a quick visual check of the room for any suspicious items. Make sure classroom door is

closed and preferably unlocked.5. Assemble students at assigned evacuation location. Take attendance and prepare a list of

missing students and/or extra students who may be in your care and communicate status to building administration.

6. Assess students to determine if weather conditions, evacuation scenario or duration will create health, hydration or stress issues and report concerns to building administration.

7. Keep students quiet and calm. Do not let any student leave the premises without proper authorization even if requested to do so by a parent or guardian.

8. Report any suspicious individuals or activities to building administration.9. Do not re-enter the building unless authorized by building administration and/or the incident

commander.10. If relocation is necessary, account for all students before they leave the site and again when

they get to the new location. Report status to building administration.

Lockdown: Lockdown may be initiated by a building administrator, first responder or local law enforcement. If you identified the threat, call 9-1-1 immediately. If time permits, call the front office as well, if not, ask the 9-1-1 operator to do so.

1. Remain calm and stay with your students.2. Commence the lockdown immediately following the notification of lockdown by locking your

classroom or office.3. Cancel all outside activities until notified by the principal.4. Close all windows but keep all blinds and curtains open.5. Keep students quiet and away from windows and doors.6. If a gunshot or explosion is heard, get everyone on the floor.7. Contact the principal’s office immediately if you have an emergency in your room.8. Do not allow students to be unattended at any time.9. Conduct frequent counts of all students and immediately report any missing student to the

principal.10. Ignore fire alarm activation; the school will not be evacuated using this method.11. Ignore sounds coming from outside the safe area, and do not open the door or leave the room

until a recognized and reliable source indicates that it is safe to do so. If outside, do not attempt to re-enter the building unless authorized to do so. Do not follow the instructions of anyone unfamiliar to you or contrary to common sense or good safety practices. This would include entering an unfamiliar home or building, accepting rides or putting students into private vehicles, or agreeing to move students and staff to a different location.

12. No authorized persons are to be allowed in the building.13. If evacuation is required and safe, direct students as appropriate. Take along all

documentation, class roster, and a classroom go kit. Always be prepared to be moved to relocate if possible.

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administration and must be followed exactly. This message will not involve codes, but will include detailed information from a member of building or district staff.


Shelter-in-Place:

Shelter-in-place is typically initiated when police are engaged in an operation nearby outside of the school, or when a national disaster has been declared. The goal is to keep students and staff safe and

indoors. During a shelter-in-place staff and students are instructed to stay inside their classrooms. This measure is designed to prevent anyone from entering the rooms from outside. Windows will be shut,

locked, and covered with blinds to obscure visibility, and people are encouraged to stay away from doors and windows.

Active Shooter Scenario: Run, Hide, Fight

RUN – EvacuateWhatever you do, do not freeze. If you are at a distance where you can run away for the shooter in a reasonable amount of time, start running in the opposite direction, preferably in a zigzag pattern since a moving target is almost impossible to hit, no matter how good a shot the shooter is.

If you have time, grab a fire extinguisher to leave a path of smoke behind you to make it harder for the shooter to see you, as a way of covering your tracks. Evacuate regardless of whether others agree to follow. Have an escape route and a plan in mind to get to identified assembly locations. Avoid using elevators or escalators.

Go to one of the assembly areas or rally points established for personnel to respond to if they run and evacuate the building. Leave your belongings behind. Help others escape if possible. Prevent individuals from entering an area where the active shooter may be.

HIDE (or Lockdown in Place)It should only take a few seconds to determine if your best course of action should be to run or to hide. If the shooter is rapidly approaching the room you are in, then you should prepare to hide as soon as possible. If you have more time, but not enough time to run, then you should secure doors by locking or barricading them with furniture or heavy objects.

Turn off the lights and any source of noise, including your cell phone ringer and vibrate mode. Stay out of sight and away from windows. Remain completely still and quiet. If multiple people are in the room, you should delegate tasks. One person or group of people should lock and barricade the door. One person or group of people should call 9-1-1, and one or group of people should grab all the weapons they can find. Wait for the responding law enforcement to advise you when it is safe to come out.

FIGHTAttacking the shooter is your final option. You should not jump out of your hiding place and attack the shooter if he is approaching. You should only attack if you are so close, you cannot run, or exposed and sure, that you will be shot if you do nothing. This is a fight for your life!

If the shooter is approaching, the doorway of the room you are will be choke point he has to move

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If there are multiple people in the room and the shooter can see all of you, then everyone should attack at once, hurting the shooter, throwing an object and doing everything possible to incapacitate the shooter. You may not want to fight the shooter if you see that someone else is doing it, but strength in numbers will make it more likely that you will survive.

Attack the shooter’s face, eyes, shoulders, or neck or arms so that the shooter is more likely to let go of the weapon. You should stab the shooter in the neck, gouge out his eyes, or stab him in the arm…even a sharp ballpoint pen or pencil could be a good weapon for gouging out the shooter’s eyes. If you cannot go for his face or weapon, kick him/her in the crotch. This will be an effective way to slow him/her and to cause a large amount of pain. Be aware of possible second weapons such as a knife, even if the attacker is severely injured. You must do anything you can to rid the shooter of his/her weapon, or to hurt them so they can be disarmed or neutralized.

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